Housing Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2022
There’s a showdown at the housing market corral between homebuyers and sellers. (Image by Brandon Johnson/HW Media.). When I came up with the “ savagely unhealthy housing market ” label in February of this year, it was based on the premise that the housing inflation story that we have had to deal with since 2020 was a historical event.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Many believe that the property market is driven by an 18 year property cycle. This post explains what the 18 year cycle is.
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Realty Biz
OCTOBER 12, 2022
If you’re looking for a “secret weapon” as a real estate professional that will give you an edge over your competition, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of the most real estate software tools that you should be using as an agent in today’s marketplace. Zillow Premier Agent. Let’s begin with the elephant in the room. Whether or not you like Zillow as a platform, it’s ubiquitous because of how robust its feature set is.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house?
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Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Of the roughly 1.1 million single-family homes started in 2021, 63.4 percent came with porches, according to NAHB tabulation of data from the Survey of Construction (SOC, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau with partial funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development). This marks the first time the share of single-family homes with porches has dipped below 64 percent since 2015. .
The American Genius for Real Estate
OCTOBER 10, 2022
While houses are selling quickly right now, there are some things that will almost definitely turn a home buyer off.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Selling your house without an agent can sound appealing and pretty easy to do. Some people think they’ll save a ton of money on commission if they just stick a “for sale” sign on the lawn and hold a couple of open houses. To be fair, some people do successfully sell their house on their own. But it’s not as easy as it looks, and the majority of people who try to sell “for sale by owner” (FSBO) just aren’t able to.
Tom Ferry
OCTOBER 13, 2022
What are the Best Real Estate Scripts for Buyers in This Market? Everyone always asks, “What are best real estate scripts for buyers in this market?” The answer to that question is always, “Well, what is this market?” Because it really just depends. For most people, right now can seem like a scary time to […]. The post Today’s Best Real Estate Scripts for Buyers: Question You Need to Ask appeared first on Tom Ferry.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Twitter has become somewhat ubiquitous in today’s social media landscape, with more than 200 million users worldwide. The timeline moves about as quickly as the news does, which is why it can be such a valuable resource for those trying to keep up with current events. Mortgage professionals are no exception – whether you find yourself tweeting for work or in your free time, you may also want to follow accounts for people and organizations that are relevant to the industry in order to stay up-to-
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The housing market has shifted, and today I have some practical advice for buyers and sellers. This is coming from hundreds of conversations every month as well as stats I'm pulling. Some new memes too. Enjoy if you wish.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Some Highlights. If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall. Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and expand your search radius. Your first home is out there. Work with a trusted real estate professional to explore your options and what other first-time buyers are doing to find their homes.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Things To Consider When Buying A Home With A Well Well inspections are critical when buying a home with a well as the primary water source. Buyers considering homes in rural settings will often encounter houses for sale that get their water from wells. With homes drawing on municipal sources, there is an assumption that […]. The post Well Inspectors Provide Inspections When Buying Homes With Wells appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 13, 2022
On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in hotter than expected, and people are scared that the Federal Reserve will now be more aggressive with their rate hikes. Personally, I believe the Fed knows that rental inflation data can lag so at this point of the rate hike cycle, they won’t act in a more aggressive fashion.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Are interest rates going up or down? This post covers recent mortgage rate trends and the future forecasts of industry leading experts.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 12, 2022
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan.
GeekEstate
OCTOBER 10, 2022
In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Scott Patterson from Tumble. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? I’m Scott Patterson and I founded Tumble in 2019 with a mission to modernize the laundry industry. After serving 11 years in the United States Marine Corps, I was trained to be diligent about my own laundry as well as my fellow Marines.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Equifax will be providing telecommunications and subscription television credit data to the mortgage industry to “streamline the mortgage underwriting process and support loans within the secondary mortgage market,” the credit bureau said Friday. Providing utility payments to mortgage companies alongside traditional credit reports could improve homeownership prospects for more than 190 million consumers, 80% of whom have traditional credit files but may benefit from additional insigh
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The short-term rental market continues to grow! Let's go over the pros and cons along with how to analyze short-term rental markets.
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
OCTOBER 10, 2022
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
OCTOBER 13, 2022
It doesn’t matter what the real estate market is like, homeowners often wonder if it’s the right time to sell. If only there were a clear sign that it’s the perfect time for you…. Well, maybe there is! See if any of these 11 memes hit home enough for you to realize that it’s the right time for you to sell your home! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The forecast for the housing market in 2023 gets worse by the month, with the latest report predicting a million-plus decline in existing home sales. Fannie Mae ‘s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group now forecasts total single-family home sales to decline 18.1% to 5.64 million units this year from 2021, a further downward revision from September’s projected 17.2% drop.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Homeownership is still the American dream for many! Check out this home buying guide for tenants ready to make the leap from renter to owner.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years.
Fancy Pants Homes
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Gilded Age mansions are a living reminder of a time long past when America’s richest families — like the Astors, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Rockefellers — used their sprawling estates to assert status and give everyone a visual representation of their vast family fortune. And nobody did it better than the Vanderbilt family. The Vanderbilts were one of the nation’s wealthiest families, owing their fortune to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, the 19th-century industrialist a
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 14, 2022
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo & Co., two of the nation’s largest banks, each faced a double-digit decline in their mortgage origination volumes in the third quarter of 2022. And the coming days don’t look any kinder: the banks’ top executives said on Friday the landscape remains challenging due to macroeconomic and geopolitical issues.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Not sure how agents, brokers, and Realtors® differ? Click here to learn more about each of these job titles as well as what the jobs entail.
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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.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The prices of building materials decreased 0.3% in September (not seasonally adjusted) according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, declined for the third consecutive month in September (-0.1%). Prices have fallen 2.3% since June, the largest three-month drop since April 2020.
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 9, 2022
In another installment of what listing agents can do to improve their chances, let’s mention one of the habits that were made worse by the frenzy – responding to an offer. Over the last two years, it became part of the business that buyers had to wait around for days while waiting for the listing […].
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Black Knight announced the integration of its digital servicing platform and its Surefire CRM, which it says will enhance customer engagement and retention. Servicing Digital , offered as an app or responsive web design, allows customers to easily access their loan- and home-related information, as well as perform self-service capabilities. Surefire is a mortgage-specific marketing automation and content solution that helps mortgage professionals reach new customers and earn repeat business. .
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
How much of your Real Estate business comes from referrals? You can quickly increase your referral network by learning how to position yourself to be a good referral partner. Here’s how you can earn more referrals to grow your real estate business this year.
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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