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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The American Genius for Real Estate

DECEMBER 13, 2021

(EDITORIAL) Not every real estate agent is amongst the pros just yet. Here are the 10 skills the most successful among us share. The post Every successful real estate pro has these 10 skills appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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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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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Canadian real estate is unaffordable, but you don’t appreciate how bad the reality is until you look at its G7 peers. The latest house price-to-income ratio data from the OECD shows all G7 countries are seeing affordability decline. However, Canada has consistently seen home prices outgrow incomes. Since 2005, no other G7 country has seen […].

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The average 30-year-fixed rate mortgage increased to 3.12% during the week ending Dec. 16, up from 3.10% the week prior, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS Mortgage Survey. A year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.67%. The 15-year-fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.34% last week, declining from 2.38% the week prior. A year ago, at this time, it averaged 2.21%.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2021

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs , Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year. As we wrap up the fall season and move into the winter months, here’s a look at what several industry leaders have to say about the continued momentum in the current market, and what it means as we head into the ea

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Canada is projected to be the next Greece, and not because of the good stuff. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has forecast Canada’s economy will fall behind. The group sees Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth falling to last place. An expert warns young Canadians won’t have the same […].

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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 16, 2021

The last two years have been a wild ride. We’ve had the sharpest and yet also the shortest recession in history, record-low mortgage rates leading to record origination volumes, and record home prices as housing demand far outstripped supply. Let’s not forget the substantial fiscal and monetary policy that provided extraordinary levels of support for households, businesses, and markets here and abroad.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending for Bank of America , says : “Achieving this goal can create a sense of pride and accomplishment that resonates both for the buyer and those closest to them, including their parents a

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Canadian real estate demand has never been this elevated before. That demand is the primary issue driving home prices higher, according to BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic. Rejecting the supply shortage narrative, he argues inventory levels are robust. Excessively low interest rates are just incentivizing too much demand. It will eventually end, as soon as […].

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When you’re buying a home, you’ll need a title search so that you can get title insurance. Title searches can also reassure buyers, making sure there is a smaller chance of problems with the title later on. We will take a look at the things you need to know about a title search and how it works. Maximum Real Estate Exposure does an outstanding job covering what’s essential about a title search but you’ll also see the basics here as well.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. In a blog post, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ’s regulator and conservator said it found examples of “overt references to race, ethnicity, and other prohibited bases under federal fair lending laws,” which FHFA said indicate the “continued presence of valuation bias.”.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday season – homebuyers. Experts anticipate the real estate market will see a flurry of activity this winter, and that’s great news for today’s sellers. If you’re planning on listing your home, there’s no need to wait until the spring for better conditions – today’s real estate market is already heating up.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 11, 2021

One of Canada’s “Big Six” banks is declaring next year to be “The Year of The Hike.” National Bank of Canada (NBC) chief strategist (and poet-in-residence) Warren Lovely is calling the first interest rate hike in just a few months. He sees the Bank of Canada (BoC) making its hike in March, way ahead of […]. The post National Bank of Canada Calls 2022 “The Year of The Hike,” Sees Rates 6x Higher appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Consumers have flipped the script on lenders and real estate agents when it comes to the home-buying process. Ninety percent of consumers start their home search online and many get prequalified for financing before they even reach out to a real estate agent. In this changing landscape, it has become increasingly more difficult to get to the consumer.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Beverly Hills, California | Joseph Cilic, Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage. Hosting the perfect gathering is an art form, and success often comes down to selecting the right food and beverages to serve, creating an unforgettable setting, and of course, curating the guestlist. While large-scale parties are certainly appealing for their grandeur and pomp, there’s an undeniable magic that only a small gathering can garner.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Canada’s dependence on real estate has homebuyers thinking they’re too-big-to-fail. It’s too dependent on housing to allow prices to crash, so people see it as risk free. Each time a disaster is avoided, the government reinforces the belief buyers can’t lose money. Not a lot of options, they can either support higher and higher home […].

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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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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Toronto-based cryptocurrency lending platform Ledn has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round to support the growth of its digital assets lending business, including a new Bitcoin-backed mortgage product. The round valued the company at $540 million and was led by 10T Holdings, the company announced on Wednesday. Other investors included Golden Tree Asset Management , Raptor Group , and FJ Labs.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Photos via Instagram by hammertownbarn/ karlspringerltd / lesliebnew Your living room might just be your favorite space in the house right now. Maybe it’s filled with a giant tree heavy with ornaments and buoyed by the presents underneath. Or maybe your living room vibe is more Joanna Gaines , with a minimal holiday palette of whites and muted reds.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The classical mathematical ratio known as Golden Mean has been observed and studied since the days of ancient Greek mathematicians, and throughout history it has been applied to create harmonious, aesthetically pleasing, organically inspired art and buildings that are thoroughly and precisely in proportion. The influence of the Golden Ratio is undeniable in the architecture and design of this 9,922-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired home, tucked amid stately trees in Houston’s Tanglewood, one of

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 12, 2021

As a real estate owner, you enjoy certain perks, such as a steady passive income stream. But before getting to this point, you need to decide how to carry out the daily running of your property. The two options here are to self-manage and oversee everything from searching for tenants, handling tenant contracts, collecting rent, and overseeing repairs and maintenance.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Special purpose acquisition companies’ appetite for real estate and mortgage businesses apparently isn’t dead yet , despite recent problems involving Better.com that pushed a merger with Aurora Acquisitions Corp. to next year, if at all. Blank check company Southport Acquisition Corporation concluded on Tuesday a $230 million capital raising to pursue acquisitions mainly in mortgage and real estate verticals in the United States. .

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Realtor.com / Getty Images As a real estate agent in upstate New York, I can say with confidence that home sellers are in a great mood these days. And who can blame them? In this seller’s market where homes go fast and for top dollar, many sellers are excited to cash in and make a killing. In many cases, they’ll succeed—yet this wild exuberance can also go overboard.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

DECEMBER 11, 2021

From Manhattan to San Francisco, these exceptional estates feature classic claw-footed tubs that transform baths into peaceful personal spas perfect for retreating for one warm, luxurious moment. Inspiring Pre-War Condominium. New York, New York | Stan Ponte & Randall Gianopulos, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Purchasing your first home is not only a financial investment, it’s a highly emotional experience. It’s also a decision that’s all too often fraught with FUD. That is, fear, uncertainty, doubt. But then, you’re about to invest potentially tens of thousands of dollars in the form of a down payment on your new home.That could leave you with very little left over in the bank, so you’d better make sure the home and the mortgage you choose,are a good ones.

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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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