Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Most of the time, the economy is like a slow-moving ocean liner that changes direction gradually and without much effort. But when a new, powerful variable presents itself, like the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the economy can change on a dime. COVID was a veritable iceberg for our ocean liner economy, but the ship did not go down! Even in the extreme conditions of COVID-19, my general premise on housing economics predicted that the two variables with the most influence — demographics and mortga

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are not projected to decline. Here’s why. With buyers still outweighing sellers, home prices are forecast to continue climbing in 2022, just at a slower or more moderate pace.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Over the first ten months of 2021, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 948,321. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a 17.3% increase over the October 2020 level of 808,301. Year-to-date ending in October, single-family permits increased in all four regions. Southern region reported the strongest increase of 19.1%, followed by Northeast (+18.5%), West.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The Canadian real estate boom has produced a gold rush, and now everyone is trying to sell you a home. It’s a country-wide phenomenon, as people see a low barrier of entry and large commissions. However, nowhere has taken to the trend like Toronto, which now has more Realtors than teachers. A lot more. Not […]. The post The Toronto Real Estate Bubble Now Has 1 In 59 Workers Selling Homes appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Realtor.com A listing agent faced with a shell of a shack let everyone in on the joke. She crafted a brutally honest description of the home , admitting all of its faults. Lowlights included the crooked chimney with no fireplace, a faulty foundation, and “ominous energy.” It worked! The Tampa, FL, residence marketed as the “worst house on the block” became the most popular home on Realtor.com® in 2021.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Thursday issued a proposed rule that would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop, maintain, and submit annual capital plans to the regulator. “The proposed rule will help ensure that the Enterprises have robust systems and processes in place to monitor and maintain proper levels of capital, ” said Acting Director Sandra Thompson, who was nominated to be the permanent agency director on Wednesday.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Some Highlights. What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people try to capitalize on rates and prices before they climb, creating another strong year for home sales. Connect with a local real estate professional so you can make your best move in the new year.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Real Estate Home Inspection Negotiations Are you wondering how to negotiate after a home inspection? A home is never truly bought or sold until the money has exchanged hands. You may have received an offer on your house and be reasonably sure that you have a buyer, but there are several other steps you must […]. The post How To Negotiate After A Home Inspection appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Canadian homeowners often say affordability isn’t that bad, new buyers just need to stretch further. That’s because they’re most likely unaware they’re paying half of what it takes to buy a home now. Equifax data shows an average homeowner pays half as much on a mortgage compared to buyers in Q3 2021. This trend has […].

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Realtor.com / Getty Images This past year has been wildly turbulent for just about everyone , but the waters have been particularly choppy for those who decided to buy or sell a house. From skyrocketing home prices due to record-low inventory, and bidding wars that began to resemble melees, it was difficult to escape the real estate market unscathed in 2021—or to predict where it would go next.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 16, 2021

‘Tis the season to be jolly! And, what better way to be jolly than to joke around a little bit! Here are 14 of our favorite Christmas real estate memes we’ve created over the years to help you stay top of mind while entertaining your friends, family, and past clients. 1) Remembering to hide the elf is no joke! People may bite on the offer even if it’s for a couple of days until Christmas!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A federal judge ordered Ronald McCord, the founder of Oklahoma City-based lender and servicer First Mortgage Company , who was also once the president of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), to pay $51.8 million in restitution for mortgage fraud. United States District Judge Robin Cauthron ordered McCord also serve 8.5 years in prison — the maximum the federal government said it would seek — as well as three years of supervised release.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Buying Houses at Auction One of the questions home buyers often ask is how do real estate auctions work? The question is often asked because they want to know how to buy a house at auction. Buying a home at auction offers an exciting alternative to the traditional route – one that can be perfect […]. The post How to Buy a House at Auction appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Canadian households are some of the most indebted in the world, with payments to match. Bank for International Settlements (BIS) data shows household debt service ratio (DSR) in Q2 2021. The DSR is the share of disposable income used for debt repayment, in aggregate. Canadians spend more than a tenth of their income repaying this […]. The post Canadians Dedicate More Income To Debt Payments Than Any Other G7 Country appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Realtor.com The highest-grossing film of all time inspired the sellers of a Florida estate to create a lighted paradise in their backyard. Villa Florentyna, which takes its cues from the director James Cameron’s “Avatar,” sits on 5 acres on Pondwood Rd in Boca Raton, FL. The name of the home is based on the word for “blooming” in Latin, and this property is in full flower.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 16, 2021

‘Tis the season to be jolly! And, what better way to be jolly than to joke around a little bit! Here are 14 of our favorite Christmas real estate memes we’ve created over the years to help you stay top of mind while entertaining your friends, family, and past clients. 1) Remembering to hide the elf is no joke! People may bite on the offer even if it’s for a couple of days until Christmas!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As we approach the end of another hot year for the market, homebuyers and sellers are eagerly looking ahead to the 2022 housing market. Will the market continue its streak of strong growth, or are we finally about to see a slow down? Here’s a high-level forecast for what to expect next year, based on the supply and demand signals we can already see in today’s data.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the number of sole-person households has nearly doubled, and that’s a trend that’s expected to continue.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

DECEMBER 25, 2021

These five homes feature eye-catching fireplaces—from a commanding tower of stacked stone to a sleekly streamlined contemporary fixture—that contribute both warmth and style. Impeccable Style in Pacific Heights. San Francisco, California | Tania Toubba, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage. Sophisticated and inviting, this timeless four-level residence on one of the most desirable blocks in Pacific Heights has been impeccably updated while maintaining respect for its ar

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Canada quietly put real estate investors on notice, right before the holidays — probably hoping it slips under the radar. A newly re-elected Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) distributed mandate letters. These letters contain orders for the Minister to execute and are usually pretty dry. A big exception is the Minister of Housing’s mandate letter, […].

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Realtor.com / Getty Images From the highest of high prices to the lowest of low numbers of homes for sale, there’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic upended the nation’s real estate market. And while 2020 was the year that seemed to never end, 2021 appears to have gone by faster than you can say, “Sorry, I didn’t realize I was muted” on that Zoom call.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Single-family housing showed strength in November despite supply-chain limitations for materials and ongoing access issues for labor and lots. Overall housing starts increased 11.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The November reading of 1.68 million starts is.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

A bullish housing market. What a year 2021 has been. We started the year with many pundits saying that the U.S. economic recovery was a false story and that we were about to embark on a second housing bubble crash due to forbearance. However, not only did the U.S. economy continue to recover from the lows of April of 2020, but the 2021 economic data shows it has been one of the hottest years in many decades.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2021

If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine whether you should buy now or wait another year, you can ask yourself two simple questions: Where will home prices be a year from now?

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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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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Landing yourself a listing appointment is hard enough, but then you still have to nail your presentation in order to walk out of it with a signed listing agreement in hand. It’s not an opportunity you want to squander. Unless you’re a seasoned veteran or have a super polished presentation, it’s super common to worry about how it’ll go…. Will I forget to go over something important?

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Canada is known around the world as a place with solid institutions and low levels of corruption. Apparently that claim is made with little data, since few people have ever seen it. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) outlined their recent experience in a blog post. They were hoping BC’s money laundering reports […].

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Photos via Instagram by julieblanner / joannagaines / prettypocketprojects Dear all you holiday decorators out there right now: Whether you’ve got your Christmas tree all trimmed and lights up or plan to go nuts soon, let us take a moment to ask an important question: Exactly what type of holiday decorator are you, anyway? Odds are (and ideally), your holiday design style should fit right in with the rest of your home’s look.

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