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Mortgage demand rose on the back of slower inflation growth

Housing Wire

Mortgage demand rose as rates dropped following the October slowdown in inflation growth numbers. However, while purchase mortgage applications increased across all loan types, refinance activity remained depressed. The market composite index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2.7% for the week ending November 11, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Avoid these 6 outdated real estate marketing trends

Real Trends

The real estate industry has radically evolved over the past decade, probably changing more in the past 10 years than it had in the preceding 50. Smart real estate agents need to keep up with new trends and strategies , or they risk falling behind the market. Let’s look at some of the most outdated real estate marketing strategies you might still be using — and talk about why you should leave them behind.

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Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

Keeping Current Matters

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market.

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21 DIY Kitchen Renovation Tips for a Makeover On a Budget

Redfin

Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects – and one of the most daunting. There are many things to consider during a renovation, from appliances and cabinets to flooring and countertops. They can also be expensive and time-consuming. Luckily, with some know-how and perseverance, you can complete your makeover quickly and on budget.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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5 Must Haves for Success in 2023 as a Real Estate Agent

Lab Coat Agents

As the way we buy and sell real estate changes, so must the strategies and tactics of real estate professionals. With the market ever-changing, 2023 promises to be full of new challenges and opportunities for agents who are ready to adapt in order to remain relevant and find listings in this industry. In this blog post, discover 5 must-haves every real estate agent needs to weather any market conditions and have consistent business for 2023. 1.

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How Can I Generate More Online Leads For My Real Estate Business

Realty Biz

Generating leads is one of the primary functions of your digital marketing strategy as a real estate professional. Without leads, there can be no revenue, and if your current digital strategy isn’t generating new and potential customers, it can be hard to justify spending more on online marketing. This is how many real estate pros get stuck in the digital mud, and before you know it, years go by and you're still cold calling and leaving door hangers.

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Streamline Accounting Operations for Improved Efficiency

App Folio

While the rental housing industry has undergone a number of seismic shifts over the last few years, our 2022 Property.

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7 Smart Ways To Lower the Cost of Buying a New-Construction Home

Realtor.com

Getty Images While buying any home is an expensive endeavor these days, buying a brand-new home—where everything is in pristine condition—will understandably cost a bit more. Recent data from the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Census Bureau found that the price for a newly built home currently hovers at a national median of $436,800.

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Lending standards tighten due to high rates, worsening economic outlook

Housing Wire

Lending standards tightened in October, largely due to higher mortgage rates and the worsening outlook for the economy, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said. The mortgage credit availability index (MCAI) fell by 0.5% to 102.0 last month, marking eight consecutive months of decline. This caused it to reach its lowest level since March 2013, according to the MBA.

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Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter

Keeping Current Matters

There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

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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An “Ultra Violent Cult” Is Stealing Cars & Using Canadian Real Estate To Launder: FINTRAC

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate, an “ultra violent cult,” money laundering, and Toronto’s stolen cars. Sounds like a spy thriller, but that’s reality in Canada, according to FINTRAC. In 2017, the financial intelligence agency assessed the money laundering threat of an organized crime group called Black Axe. The group infiltrated the government, conducts mass fraud, and runs […].

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Building Materials Prices Decline for Second Consecutive Month

Eye on Housing

The prices of building materials decreased 0.2% in October (not seasonally adjusted) following a 0.5% decline in September according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The index has decreased four of five months for the first time since 2015. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, was led 0.2% higher by prices of diesel fuel (+9.5%).

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Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months now: sales are declining while total inventory data has fallen directly for the three straight months. On a positive note, however, the days on the market are no longer a teenager anymore: that metric grew from 18 days to 21 days.

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More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Canadian Mortgage Lenders See Larger Loan Losses, Average Value Soars 68%

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate is starting to see the first sign of stress from higher interest, and normalized demand. Canadian mortgage lenders are beginning to write off larger mortgages in Q3 2022—the largest in nearly a decade. Credit bureau data shows this isn’t a problem yet, as the share of mortgages written off continues to fall. […]. The post Canadian Mortgage Lenders See Larger Loan Losses, Average Value Soars 68% appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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One Stop Real Estate Investment Software

GeekEstate

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: PropStream]. PropStream consolidates real estate data and tools for investors, agents, brokers, property managers, and other real estate professionals. Users gain access to nationwide property data sourced from county recordings, MLS records, and private data sources, resulting in over 160 million properties in America—including distressed and off-market properties.

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The role of borrower data in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

Insightful borrower data and enhanced tech solutions are paramount to success in today’s modern mortgage industry. HousingWire recently spoke with Dan Catinella, chief lending officer at Total Expert, about how Customer Intelligence technology is improving deal flow and pushing the customer experience into the 21st century. . HousingWire: As mortgage lenders continue to look for ways to cut costs amid a high-rate environment, where are some key areas that they should still look to innovate?

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Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today

Keeping Current Matters

Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in November 2022

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Park City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. The property sits at the top of the Crown Point ski lift and looks out over the Bald Eagle Mountain ski slopes. Hot property: five US ski homes for sale – Financial Times. This Award-Winning $13 Million Hillside Mansion ‘Floats’ Above Los Angeles – Robb Report.

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What Are Seller Concessions? Here’s Why They’re a ‘Win-Win for Both Sides’

Realtor.com

Getty Images In a real estate transaction, both the buyer and the seller are looking to maximize their bottom line. This means navigating the highs and lows of the real estate market and strategizing ways to improve the terms of the deal on the table. One type of incentive that buyers—and sellers—can use is called seller concessions. Seller concessions occur when a seller agrees to cover the cost of things the buyer usually pays for, such as closing costs , title searches, property appraisals, a

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Housing industry continues to shed employees in economic downturn

Housing Wire

Don’t be fooled by last week’s mortgage rate collapse. A combination of elevated mortgage rates, sluggish home sales and inflation continue to plague the housing market workforce, with numerous mortgage lenders and real estate startups shedding employees. “The U.S. housing market appreciation and the rapid increase in mortgage rates have reduced housing affordability and accelerated the plunge of mortgage origination volumes,” a recent Fitch Ratings report stated.

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Jay Shetty’s 4 habits that will 100% lead to success

Real Trends

Real estate professionals and leaders are told to “grind through, push through and break through your challenges,” said Jay Shetty, host of the On Purpose podcast and the keynote speaker at the NAR NXT conference in Orlando. And, in this slowing housing market, that message is everywhere. Be resilient, push through, work harder than ever… However, he said, “When you are trying to get through something really tough, you actually lose part of yourself.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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Canadian Real Estate Prices Slip Once Again, Worst October For Sales Since 2010

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate found its footing last month, according to the industry. However, Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data tells a completely different story in the October numbers. Yes, seasonally adjusted home sales were higher than the month before, but it was still the worst October since the Global Financial Crisis. Home prices also saw […].

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Video of the Week: A Stunning Hilltop Home in Los Angeles, California

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s V ideo of the Week. ??????????????????. Los Angeles, California | The Cilic Group, Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Monica – Venice Brokerage. Featured on the cover of Architectural Digest and the winner of the AIA Best Residential Design, this stunning home soars over the city lights with breathtaking views spanning from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.

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Even with falling rates, the housing market is shaping up to be bad in Q4

Housing Wire

The housing recession was in full swing in October. Existing home sales last month declined 5.9% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million in October, and were down 28.4% year over year. That’s the largest year over year existing home sales decrease since 2007. “More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed higher,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

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Here’s why handwritten cards should still be part of your real estate strategy

Real Trends

Putting pen to paper through the end of the year will put you on the right track in 2023 ! Sometimes I find myself saying to my agents, “Real estate work is weird, isn’t it?” And it totally is. When people think about what real estate agents do, they picture them showing houses, writing contracts and handing over keys at the closing table.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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8 Tips for Dominating the Short-Term Rental Market

Realty Biz

The short-term rental market is booming right now. If you’re looking to start investing in short-term rental properties, or if you’re looking to expand your already existing portfolio, you need to put your efforts into overdrive right now. You can gain massive amounts of passive income if you invest in the right short-term rental properties, especially if you do so before everyone else starts buying valuable short-term rental properties in the area you’re investing in.

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Bon Appétit! 4 Homes with French Ranges

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Ranges from brands like Cornue and Lacanche—whose designs recall vintage stoves in French countryside homes—add a dose of Old World charm and craftsmanship to any kitchen. Light-Filled Living on Park Avenue. Claire Groome and LeAnn M. Waldron | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage. Overlooking Park Avenue, this elegant four-bedroom corner residence is filled with light and handsome classical finishes.

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Here’s what non-QM lending will look like in 2023

Housing Wire

HousingWire spoke to Tom Hutchens, EVP of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, about the outlook for non-QM in 2023 and why lenders should keep an eye on the non-QM space. HousingWire: How has the non-QM space evolved over the past year? Tom Hutchens: The non-QM space has evolved quite a bit in the past year. There is some good news and some not so good.

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America’s Hottest Markets Right Now Are Also Affordable—but Come With a Chilling Catch

Realtor.com

Getty Images (3) To find the hottest real estate markets in America, head to the coldest parts of the country. The most desirable places for homebuyers today come with one bone-chilling caveat: Many of these hot spots lurk in the snowier Northeast and Midwest, according to a recent Realtor.com® report. And while some house hunters might not love colder weather, most are likely to appreciate the cooler home prices and lower cost of living in these areas.

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How Enriching the Lives of Your Clients Leads to Greater Sales Success

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.