Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Housing construction in the U.S. during the brief COVID-19 recession, to that recovery, and now in the new housing recession, is going to go down in history as one of those crazy data lines we lived through. Just to give you some perspective here, at the peak of 2005, we had about 2.24 million housing completions in the monthly report. Today, even with over a decade of building growth, we are at 1.342 million.
The Close
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Real estate ads should do more than just make your phone ring. If you put in the time and effort to really connect with your local community, your ads can actually help build your personal brand to make you the go-to real estate expert in your farm area. They are that powerful! To help inspire you to create ads that make your phone ring and help build your brand, we put together this freshly updated list of 27 examples of clever real estate ads for 2022.
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Eye on Housing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Continuing its tightening of financial conditions to bring the rate of inflation lower, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee raised the federal funds target rate by 75 basis points, increasing that target to an upper bound of 3.25%. This marks the third consecutive meeting with an increase of 75 basis points. These supersized hikes are intended to move monetary policy.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Running late for an appointment can happen to even the most timely person. For instance, who hasn’t gotten stuck in traffic at some point in their life?! Something like that is a legitimate excuse that you can’t predict or avoid, unless you always leave ridiculously early just to make sure you don’t! Which is why real estate agents totally understand if you’re running a few minutes behind to meet them.
The Close
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
When it comes to sending real estate thank-you notes to clients, there are two schools of thought: Some agents never send them with the view that clients should be thanking THEM. Smarter agents ALWAYS send thank-you notes to buyers and sellers. Why? They understand that making a personal connection after closing a deal is crucial to establishing enduring client relationships.
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The American Genius for Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
As kids head back to school and people enter their post-summer work mode, homebuying is at its peak with low prices and high inventory.
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
No surprise that our new listing found a buyer already. The one-story homes with all the extras are probably the most attractive buys in the marketplace, and anyone can sell these – it’s just a matter of who can get what price. I had 200+ people attend the open houses last weekend – and at […].
Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Gainesville, Ga., led communities with 100,000 to 250,000 in population with nearly 15,000 projected listings. Port St. Lucie, Fla. (23,800), Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C. (44,850), North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. (40,141), Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. (82,050), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Ariz. (136,394) and New York-Newark-Jersey City, N.Y.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Today the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell once again to 4.80 million. Even though this was a beat of estimates, the sales decline trend due to higher mortgage rates and home prices continues. The savagely unhealthy housing market theme of mine is running in full force now as we have gotten no relief on home prices and now have a mega jump in mortgage rates. .
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Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home.
GeekEstate
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
[Editor’s note: Originally published in the GEM as a Weekly Radar entry.]. SYMBiHOM is a company in the Bay area that designs prefabricated garage to ADU conversionprefab kits that take less than 4 weeks to install. Based on the garage dimensions, ADUs can be a studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom living unit with a full bathroom and kitchen. The solution increases workforce housing, homeowner income, multifamily living and aging in place with income.
The Close
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Despite what you might think, improving a home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out these curb appeal ideas that successful real estate agents use to make their listings look great and sell faster on a budget. So rest assured: No matter what your budget is, there are ways to make your listing shine. To help you boost your listing’s curb appeal, we worked with top-producing listing agents from Douglas Elliman and Ryan Serhant’s new brokerage SERHANT. to come up with the 29 best
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Before the pandemic, the historical average of annualized house price growth was approximately 4%. Yet, pandemic-era dynamics exacerbated an already large housing demand and supply imbalance, fueling record-breaking annual house price growth, peaking at nearly 21%. Today, as affordability wanes and housing supply ticks up, house price growth is decelerating and will likely continue to trend towards its historical average.
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Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know.
GeekEstate
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Dalip Jaggi from Revive. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? Hey, I’m Dalip! I’m the co-founder of Revive Real Estate – a real estate solutions company that is focused on ways to help homeowners maximize the value of their home equity. This is really just a fancy way of saying, I like to help homeowners be smart in their real estate decisions so that they can build better futures for themselves and the
Sotheby's International Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Few things can transform a bath like a dazzling display of tile. Featuring striking details and vibrant hues, the tile in these four unique baths—in homes from the Northeast to the Southwest—are sure to make a splash. Lincoln Park Luxury. Serena Boardman | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage. High above Manhattan, this chic condominium home in one of the city’s most sought-after residential buildings has been renovated with impeccable attention to detail.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Mortgage rates, now around 6.5%, are cooling down the housing market and triggering mass layoffs in the mortgage and real estate industries. Mortgage rates have nearly doubled to around 6.5% from the beginning of this year, but they may have not peaked, putting pressure on affordability challenges for most prospective buyers as the Federal Reserve vows to tame inflation.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time.
GeekEstate
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The industry will convene in Los Angeles for iOi , the two-day conference on September 28th and 29th (next week!!), at the JW Marriot L.A. Live. NAR’s venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures , will present the Pitch Battle competition. Each entrant will conduct a live, 4-minute pitch on their product or service, followed by a 4-minute rapid-fire question-and-answer session from a panel of judges.
Fancy Pants Homes
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Celebrated architect Scott Johnson is bidding adieu to his meticulously crafted modern country home in Ojai Valley, Calif. Johnson is best known as the founding partner of Johnson Fain – the firm behind landmark buildings such as Fox Plaza (famous for its appearance as Nakatomi Plaza in the film series Die Hard ), Opus One Winery, and CAA’s current and forthcoming Century City Headquarters.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Economists at Fannie Mae say the Federal Reserve ‘s fiscal policy is having its desired effect on the housing market – home price growth began to slow in the summer, and the GSE says the housing slowdown will continue through 2023. The agency’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group forecasts the total home sales to decline 17.2% to 5.71 million units this year from 2021, a further downward revision from August’s projected 16.2% drop. .
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.
Eye on Housing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The latest results from the Federal Reserve’s Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States, i.e., the Flow of Funds, show that in the second quarter of 2022, growth of the market value of all owner-occupied real estate in the United States slowed after showed the largest year-over-year percentage gain since 2001 the prior quarter. The market value of owner-occupied real.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
For those in the know, the timeless coastal village of Osterville has long been a destination for living the quintessential Cape Cod life. Denizens of its shady, breezy lanes and enduring shingled homes enjoy a charming Main Street, fashionable shops, intriguing galleries, fine restaurants, and the amenities of two country clubs. This timeless 5,400-square-foot residence on the shore of North Bay is a luxurious “home base” for reveling in all that the area offers—including the waters of Nantucke
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The over-bidding is winding down to more manageable levels as just 24% of August buyers were willing to pay over the list price. As usual, the $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 range was the most active, where inventory is low and the number of quality homes for sale even lower: The number of sales in August were […].
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
In its fourth year, HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters is honoring the people behind our prestigious TECH100 award. These are the tech leaders who are driving innovation and modernization for their mortgage and real estate clients. Take a look through some of our past honorees to see their list of accomplishments and don’t forget to nominate a 2022 Tech Trendsetter before it’s too late!
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Easy Agent Pro
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
3 Best Real Geeks Alternatives (In-Depth Look). Lead generation is the crux of any real estate investment process. This process benefits from tools that make maintaining customer relationships easy. Real Geeks is a straightforward real estate and marketing site that provides much-needed solutions to real estate professionals. The platform helps agents and investors generate leads, boost inbound traffic, and track and convert relationships.
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
According to the National Association of Realtors, as of 2018, the median US homeowner owns their home for about 13 years. Many people, therefore, can expect to purchase more than one home in their lifetime. If you’re getting ready for your next move but are curious about hanging on to your current home to generate rental income, here’s how to buy a second home and rent the first.
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The Fed raises their rate by 0.75%, and what happens? That’s right, the conforming 30-year fixed rate went down this afternoon. Chairman Powell said again that intends to cause a reset in the real estate market, but our rates really shouldn’t go up much the rest of the year because at least 1% is already […].
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Demand for mortgage loans increased for the first time in six weeks, ahead of the Federal Reserve ’s meeting on Wednesday, when observers expect at least another 75 basis points hike to the federal funds rate. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the market composite index , a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.8% for the week ending Sep. 16, compared to the previous week.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
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