Keeping Current Matters

JULY 23, 2020

With a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that spark. According to NAR , home sales jumped 20.7% from May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million in June: .

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JULY 20, 2020

The Guide to Having Your Own P.O. Box Are you looking to get a P.O. box? There are many reasons why you might need a P.O. box. It will give you a consistent address through your home moving process or could be a way of increasing privacy. Perhaps you could keep your mail more organized […]. The post Getting a PO Box: What You Need to Know appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Advertiser: Trellis

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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First Team Real Estate

JULY 24, 2020

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a record low of 2.98% last week, the lowest ever recorded by Freddie Mac in the nearly 50 years of the mortgage giant’s survey. Concerns about the economy have been pushing rates lower and lower over the past 6 weeks, dropping to new record levels after a resurgence in coronavirus cases. The opportunity created by lower mortgage rates is driving up home buying, and helping the housing market make an impressive rebound.

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Lab Coat Agents

JULY 24, 2020

Many people may get into the real estate business, at first, as a way to make money on the side. Perhaps they’re working a full-time, 9-5 job, and they want to save up a little more money while simultaneously transitioning into a second career that has a lot more flexibility. . But, the truth is, unless you’re doing a kick-a$$ job, or you’re working in a multi-million dollar market, the average real estate agent only closes on about 12 properties a year.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 22, 2020

If you’re a fan of HGTV’s popular Property Brothers show and have often found yourself day-dreaming about the beautiful homes Jonathan and Drew Scott worked on, we have a treat for you today: a lovely 1920s-built home in Greenwich, CT that got the special Scott brothers treatment a few years back is looking for new owners. Featured in a season 10 episode titled Character and Closed Concept , the lovely home went through a significant update that brought it to modern standards —

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CT Homes

JULY 20, 2020

In a typical listing agreement, instructions are defined in writing for how both Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent receive their commission at the Close of Escrow. Industry Standard suggest the Listing Agent receives about 3.5% in a normal transaction while the Buyer’s Agent receives about 2.5%. Does that mean the seller or the buyer pays the normal 5-6%?

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First Team Real Estate

JULY 23, 2020

Last year as a part of our Hall of Fame gala celebration, we held a Silent Auction benefitting our charity partners at Team Kids , raising a total of over $15,000! Sharing more than just 50% of our name with Team Kids, we share a vision for strengthening communities through service and compassion. Although our Hall of Fame award ceremony could not be held this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are still celebrating the exceptional successes of our agents and have decided to take our silen

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JULY 21, 2020

Although securely ensconced in the prestigious Piney Point Village community of Houston, this stately 9,501-square-foot residence could easily be mistaken for an august English manor, with its regal classical architecture and its plethora of sophisticated features, fixtures, and finishes. Designed by architect Rudy Colby, known for creating inspiring homes in some of Houston’s premier neighborhoods, it offers five bedrooms, light-filled living and entertaining spaces, and interior design crafted

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 24, 2020

(EDITORIAL) From start to finish, the daily life of each successful person is very much dictated by their family and job. But there are definitely some patterns that we can all incorporate into our own morning rituals to achieve higher success and order. The post Morning rituals of highly successful people – do you have one? appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 24, 2020

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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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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Boom Town

JULY 21, 2020

With so much of our day-to-day business moving to digital interfaces, your prospects are being inundated with communications, and you’re looking for new ways to stand out. You’ve probably leveraged video in your marketing at some point, but now, more than ever, it’s a critical tool to deliver some much needed “face time,” humanize your marketing message and really connect with your prospects.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 23, 2020

After Celebrity Snoop Dogs launched on Channel 4 on June 26, our collective obsession with celebrity homes became even bigger. Thanks to a GoPro camera strapped to a celeb’s beloved pooch, viewers are afforded a glimpse inside an A-Lister’s house. While some celebrity homes may be described in some circles as ‘understated’, others are unashamedly extravagant.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 23, 2020

(OPINION EDITORIAL) While augmented reality translation services aren’t exactly brand-new, they’re definitely helping to bridge the gap between potential language barriers. The post AR translation tools help you translate documents on-the-go appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 24, 2020

USAA mortgage review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.

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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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GeekEstate

JULY 23, 2020

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Seemant Nakra from Next Brick Property Management. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Seemant Nakra, and I’m a hotelier, an entrepreneur, and a real estate investor. I founded Next Brick Property Management Company in 2019, intending to dedicate all resources and expertise to deliver simple, transparent, streamlined property management experience to the rental property owners in the greater Seattle area.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JULY 23, 2020

There are those who prefer trend-setting residences in cosmopolitan centers—and then there are those who seek out properties with sprawling fields, breathtaking vistas, and plenty of room to roam. For horse enthusiasts, the latter list describes the perfect home. These five North American properties fill all the requirements for an idyllic equestrian lifestyle for both horse and rider.

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Homes.com

JULY 22, 2020

As homebuyers feel more comfortable buying homes in the pandemic, their wants and needs are shifting. But, how? Here are what sellers should expect buyers to be looking for in the upcoming year. The post The New Must-haves of Homebuying: What Buyers are Looking for appeared first on Homes.com.

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Easy Agent Pro

JULY 23, 2020

Reading, watching or listening to the news is something many Americans have started to avoid. From a lack of driving etiquette to letting profanity fly in front of children and habitually showing up late, we’ve turned into obnoxious boors. Surprisingly, manners and consideration also seem to be disappearing from the business world. This includes not paying attention when someone is speaking, forgetting people’s names and allowing ourselves to be distracted by our phones.

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Realest Blog

JULY 24, 2020

It’s no surprise that seniors want to age in place. After all, why wouldn’t they want to stay in the home they put so much money into? In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of home updates for seniors to age in place comfortably. Unfortunately, seniors may begin to face ailments as they age […].

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JULY 24, 2020

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Los Angeles, California | Eric Lavey , Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage. Jason Blum, the Blumhouse Productions chief behind films such as “The Purge” and “Get Out,” is looking to get out of his place in downtown L.A. His designer condo just listed for $6.995 million, about $300,000 more than he paid four years ago.

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Homes.com

JULY 23, 2020

While having a swimming pool just steps from your back door may sound appealing, there are a lot of factors to consider before adding, or even before buying a home with one. Here's what you need to know. The post Can Adding a Pool Increase Your Home Value? appeared first on Homes.com.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 24, 2020

loanDepot mortgage review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.

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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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