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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Closing on a house seems pretty straightforward. There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. You send your offer to the seller. You both agree to the terms in a contract and sign it. Easy, right? Yeah, not so much. Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. It almost certainly will not move as quickly as anticipated.

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Agent Fire

JULY 31, 2020

Door knocking is a time tested prospecting technique in real estate. But in our current COVID-19 world, that's simply not an option anymore. Let's take a look at 11 prospecting alternatives that can be done from a safe distance away. Best Alternatives To Door Knocking In Real Estate is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 28, 2020

If you’ve ever envied the lavish lifestyle of Jay Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s character in the classic 1925 novel, then you might want to pay a visit to Long Island’s North Shore. This glamorous enclave is home to some of the most breathtaking properties in all of New York, and it served as inspiration for Fitzgerald’s fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg in The Great Gatsby. .

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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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Homes.com

JULY 30, 2020

If you're spending more time outdoors, then you're probably not alone. Here are some easy tricks and natural hacks to get rid of those unwanted summer pests. The post How to Keep Common Summer Pests Away from Your Home appeared first on Homes.com.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Did you know that the median price to buy a house in the United States in the first quarter of 2020 is more than $327,100 ? That’s a 50% increase since 2000 when buying a house would cost around $165,000 ! It’s no wonder that 49% of renters are under 30 years old — they can’t afford to buy even a simple starter home. The truth is, there is a shortage of affordable housing in the United States.

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Realtor.com

JULY 31, 2020

BakiBG/Getty Images. If contending with a global pandemic, murder hornets, and a slew of other disasters that 2020 decided to throw at us wasn’t enough, hurricane season is now in full swing. The Atlantic hurricane season typically lasts from June to November, and peaks from late August through September. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is anticipating above-normal activity.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 27, 2020

You want the lowest mortgage rate, but you feel rushed to lock in a loan. Here's how to shop for the best mortgage or refinance rates if you're in a hurry.

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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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American Lifestyle

JULY 27, 2020

The post Backyard Structures: The New Necessity appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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Point2Homes

JULY 28, 2020

Image: Blair Gordon Main / Shutterstock.com. During the second quarter of 2020, new condo sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) dropped to their lowest levels since 2009, according to recent data released by Urbanation. However, both condo prices and construction increased in Q2, despite the province being nearly completely shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Better Dwelling

JULY 31, 2020

Canadian real estate buyers pay steep premiums to own, compared to their global peers. IMF research shows Canada’s house price-to-rent ratio, the difference between renting and buying, is one of the highest in the world. Owning a home in Canada more closely resembles ratios in countries like Latvia and Slovak Republic, than countries like the […].

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 30, 2020

Not a day goes by without a member of the Jenner-Kardashian clan holding magazine covers; but this time around, it’s for the best possible reason, as Kendall Jenner gave course to a standing invitation from Architectural Digest to tour her home in Beverly Hills — and will be gracing the covers of the publication’s next issue. Now, given that Jenner’s house is one of the most serene residences we’ve seen so far among celebrities calling Beverly Hills home , we just h

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JULY 27, 2020

For the avid hiker, there are some trails that must be experienced firsthand. While travel may not be possible at the moment, experiencing the outdoors on a more local scale has never been more appealing. From leisurely, grassy paths to mountainous terrain to desert canyons, there are enchanting and challenging hikes to be found the world over. We’ve sourced six homes that all have one thing in common: their proximity to some of the world’s most notable hikes.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 30, 2020

The HIRO program (high-LTV refinance option) lets homeowners refinance into today's low mortgage rates with little or no equity and easier documentation.

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Easy Agent Pro

JULY 30, 2020

The easiest real estate sales calls are warm calls. The second easiest? Circle prospecting around a new listing. Instead of a stale script, you actually have news to share with nearby homeowners, so although the contact is cold, that news warms it up a bit. The perception is that you aren’t soliciting their business – you’re sharing news and looking for a buyer for your listing.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Having the right home insurance is important for all homeowners. Whether you’re a relatively new homebuyer or have lived in your home for decades, it’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance regularly and make changes when necessary. But changing a homeowners insurance policy isn’t always as easy as making a quick phone call. In fact, the process of making a change to your home insurance coverage or carrier is one that needs careful consideration.

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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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