Keeping Current Matters

JULY 28, 2020

In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors ( NAR ): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge in unemployment—and is now trending higher than the 29% to 32% average in past years since 2012.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 27, 2020

Backyard pubs have been popping up left and right, but not everyone is into drinking alcohol. Some people prefer their coffee… One man’s love for java compelled him to build a coffee shop right in his own backyard. His proud daughter, Julianna, shared his amazing project on social media. The charming coffeehouse has been garnering rave reviews and it’s no wonder why.

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Homes.com

JULY 21, 2020

Homes.com conducted a survey of 5,000+ U.S. adults on their favorite house styles, architectural features, and more. Read on to discover what we found. The post The Most Popular House Styles in the US appeared first on Homes.com.

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 28, 2020

Buying a house is a stressful process, but mortgage advisers can give you great advice and help you land on your feet after securing your next real estate venture. They act as an intermediary between lender and borrower, and can answer critical questions regarding your loan application. From narrowing down the most suitable mortgage for your individual needs to helping you evaluate mortgage costs, a good mortgage adviser like Elementary Mortgage Solutions will play a pivotal role in nudging you

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Eye on Housing

JULY 31, 2020

An earlier post revealed that 59% of buyers who were actively engaged in the process of finding a home in the second quarter of 2020 have spent upwards of 3 months searching for a home without success. Although the top reason long-time searchers haven’t pulled the trigger continues to be the inability to find an affordable home (39%), that share.

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Realtor.com

JULY 31, 2020

KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Getty Images. It hasn’t been the best year for most of us, so perhaps big remodel projects probably aren’t at the top of anyone’s to-do list. Not only are these projects incredibly expensive, but they also just take a lot of energy—I mean, wouldn’t we all rather be chilling in the backyard? But just because you don’t want to redo the entire living room doesn’t mean you can’t give it a little something shiny and new—without having to visit a store.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 19, 2020

You work hard. You deserve a vacation. If you’d like to enjoy that blissed-out state of mind more than just two weeks a year, you may be thinking about buying a vacation home. Owning a second property in a favorite destination may sound like a dream come true. But as with any real estate purchase, you’ll want to give this decision plenty of careful consideration.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 31, 2020

(REAL ESTATE BIG DATA) Real estate is a finicky field, but the most popular myths surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on the market are purely unfounded. The post Real estate myths created during the pandemic appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Better Dwelling

JULY 28, 2020

Canada’s central bank is desperately trying to prop up real estate markets with liquidity. Bank of Canada (BoC) has been injecting billions into Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs). The central bank began purchasing a few million worth of bonds during last year’s real estate slow down. As the pandemic hit, the BoC began buying hundreds of […].

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Eye on Housing

JULY 30, 2020

Housing will lead the economic recovery. Due to low mortgage interest rates, a renewed focus on the importance of home, and a lack of for-sale inventory, housing data has been a relative bright spot as the overall economy struggles to establish a rebound. Due to this broader weakness (GDP declined at a -32.9% rate for the second quarter) and gains.

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Afford Anything

JULY 22, 2020

Paul’s parents own a property worth $100,000, and they owe $80,000 on the mortgage. If he wants to buy this property from them, how should he do it? Max is torn between investing in a rental property or taking advantage of a mega backdoor Roth 401k through his company. Which is the better option? Ali is a travel nurse and wants to get into real estate investing.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 31, 2020

Some Highlights: The housing market is forecasted to finish the year with growing strength. Historically low mortgage rates are creating great potential for homebuyers, and home sales are on the rise. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, reach out to a local real estate professional to maximize your opportunity today. The post Where Is the Housing Market Headed for the Rest of 2020?

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 17, 2020

In almost all aspects of life, it is absolutely important to get any sort of feedback from family and friends, as well as peers and acquaintances. This valuable information allows people to react and adjust if necessary, and basically use this as a primary foundation for self-realization and self-improvement. The usefulness of receiving comments — whether constructive or otherwise — can hold especially true for sales professionals.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 30, 2020

(REAL ESTATE MARKETING) No-reply emails may serve a company well, but the customers can become frustrated with the loss of a quick and easy way to get help. The post Why you should quit using ‘no-reply’ emails immediately appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 27, 2020

Taylor Swift’s latest album, Folklore , came as a surprise to everyone — including the artist’s celebrity friends, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who had cautiously guarded the name of their third daughter since she was born 9 months ago, only to have Swift’s new album reveal the name in a track named after her. But imagine our surprise when we heard that one of the songs on the album is a reference to the Grammy winner’s house in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

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Coldwell Banker

JULY 20, 2020

Planning on moving soon? Here are some of our top safety tips for moving during COVID-19 to protect your family and belongings. The post Tips for Moving During COVID-19 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Afford Anything

JULY 14, 2020

Who will you become in five years? Will you be the same person you are today, living a similar lifestyle? Or will you be a radically different person, with contrasting beliefs, goals, and preferences? According to research, most of us believe that we’ll maintain the same beliefs, goals, preferences, and behavior as our past selves. We believe that we’ll continue to plod along the trajectory our past selves set, destined for the same end-goal.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 29, 2020

So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling great strength in the recovery of the housing market and an indication that even in a time of crisis, Americans still feel confident about buying a home.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Agent Fire

JULY 24, 2020

In today's article, we want YOU to take part in hosting your own Virtual Community Q&A as a way to meet new clients in your neighborhood in this new economy, and go through the entire process step by step. Exciting Real Estate Lead Gen Strategy For The New Economy is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.

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BubbleInfo

JULY 31, 2020

Our new listing of a 2005-built home on a culdesac for only $739,000! The Zillow history shows that the house was rented the first of April, and as soon as the new tenant moved in, she told the landlord that she was not going to pay rent because of the eviction moratorium. The owner decides […]. The post Value Buy! appeared first on bubbleinfo.com.

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App Folio

JULY 28, 2020

You hear it all the time, “The customer is always right,” but what many often don’t take away from that statement is just how important it really is to make sure you’re delivering great customer service to your residents. More than just giving residents what they want, it’s creating a customer experience they will remember and want to come back to. It’s fairly easy to attract customers, but much more difficult to keep them for the long-run and earn their loyalty.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 23, 2020

Few women would say they’re satisfied with their current closet situation. From lack of space to poor lighting, there are plenty of reasons to covet about a closet upgrade. One woman got a closet makeover that’s safe to say surpasses most people’s dreams. How did it come about? Her husband Rodolfo Cabrera, the talented owner of Maryland-based Remodeling & Design LLC, converted their unfinished walk-up attic space that was going to waste, so the builder decided to repurpose it.

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Jason Fox

JULY 29, 2020

Create Real Estate Community Pages that Convert – The Ultimate Edition. Building a successful real estate website isn’t just about adding listings and contact information, it’s about marketing your brand and being found. One of the best ways to do this is through real estate community pages. A community page can help establish your brand as the local market expert and set you apart from.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 24, 2020

Some Highlights. A recent study shared by NAR notes that both buyers and sellers think an agent is more helpful than ever during the current health crisis. Expertise and professionalism are highly valued and can save buyers and sellers time and effort along the way. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, be sure you have a trusted professional on your side.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 20, 2020

Hollywood celebrities are some of the busiest people on the planet, and yet they can’t seem to stop adding things to their checklists. They’re constantly taking on new roles, going from acting, singing or dancing to philanthropy, event planning, entrepreneurship and — last but not least — real estate. Some of your favorite celebs could make a more-than-decent living as real estate professionals, should their Hollywood careers go bust.

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Afford Anything

JULY 16, 2020

Welcome back to PSA Thursday, a mostly-weekly segment in which we talk about how to handle money, work, and life in the middle of a pandemic. This week, we explore a question that many landlords in our community have asked in recent months: what do we do when our tenants can’t pay the rent, and our bills are due? To answer this, we asked Alieza Durana, a journalist who works with the Eviction Lab at Princeton University, for her expertise.

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App Folio

JULY 20, 2020

The next best thing to in-person tours, virtual showings are a great tool for leasing agents, especially for prospects who aren’t quite ready for in-person showings or are moving from a different area. In fact, 71% of property management companies said their priority for virtual showings had increased since March 2020, and 64% believe they are here to stay based on a survey conducted by AppFolio.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 15, 2020

Finding a home with a walk-up attic can feel a little bit like discovering gold. Why? Because it’s a valuable asset that opens up a wealth of opportunities. Even if you don’t think you need the room in the near future, it’s nice to know that looming, just above your head, is an area beckoning to be transformed. Don’t be put off by the vaulted ceilings, there are plenty of clever work-arounds.

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Coldwell Banker

JULY 7, 2020

With many of us confined to staying at home during the current global pandemic, now could be the ideal time to embark on a DIY home design overhaul. Of course, transforming a tired living space into one that’s timelessly stylish and effortlessly practical comes with a number of cumulative costs, but there are plenty of ways to save money along the way.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 30, 2020

As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out of bigger cities? Spending extra time at home and dreaming of more indoor and outdoor space is certainly sparking some interest among homebuyers. Early data shows an initial trend in this direction of moving from urban to suburban communities, but the question is: will the trend continue?

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Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.

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