Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There’s no doubt we’re in a seller’s housing market. With inventory at record lows, demand surging and prices on the rise, buying — even just finding — a home in today’s market is quite the challenge. Of course, nothing’s impossible. If buying a home is on your radar for 2021, there are still ways to do it. You’ll just need a little forethought and some good old creativity, and the American Dream could very well be within reach.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity , the chance to build your net worth , and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for them now can steer you in the direction of greater financial security and savings. 1.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Tijana Simic / Getty Images What are the tax benefits of owning a home? Plenty of homeowners are asking themselves this right around now as they prepare to file their taxes. You may recall the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—the most substantial overhaul to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years—went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. The result was likely a big change to your taxes, especially the tax perks of homeownership.

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Better Dwelling

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The first hurdle to buying a home in Canada is getting much higher – saving for a downpayment. A National Bank of Canada (NBC) analysis shows it took a record number of months to save a downpayment in Q4 2020. Households need to save for the longest period in history, passing even the late 1980s […]. The post Canadian Households Now Need Up To 34 Years of Savings For A Downpayment appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Economists and housing experts say mortgage lending standards will likely loosen in 2021, despite the increased risk of delinquencies ahead. Such a scenario illustrates the growing disparities in the U.S. housing market. As one struggling group of homeowners braces for the end of forbearance and navigates COVID-19-related economic shocks, another segment is better positioned than ever to scoop up properties that become available.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Some Highlights. A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing upgrades and managing negotiations, while staying within your budget from start to finish. If building is the right choice for you, work with a trusted real estate professional who can help you successfully navigate the path to your dream home.

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Better Dwelling

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Canada’s central bank has finally stopped juicing the mortgage market… or at least it’s taking a break. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows December was the first ever drop in the amount of Canada mortgage bonds (CMBs) held. It’s too early to tell if it’s just temporary, or if it’ll start again. If the buying […]. The post Bank of Canada Data Shows They’re Past Peak Mortgage Bond Buying appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage , now a publicly traded company, will return to the Super Bowl this year. The wholesale lender will be running a new Super Bowl commercial spotlighting independent mortgage brokers and its website FindAMortgageBroker.com for a second straight year. See the video below: “We will always find ways to elevate and shine a light on independent mortgage brokers, and what better way to do this than during the Super Bowl where millions of Americans are tuned in to watch the game

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a common myth that you have to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Patrick Wong/Houzz The dining table was fine for a while. We were supposed to be working from home for only a few weeks. But then the weeks turned into months, and now the months have turned into (gasp!) nearly a year. So we found refuge wherever we could—behind closed bedroom doors, out on the patio, or even inside our closets. And so the “cloffice” was born.

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Better Dwelling

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Mortgage rates might be low, but nosebleed home prices still make payments difficult. National Bank of Canada (NBC) data shows the household income required to carry a mortgage on a typical home in Q4 2020. The numbers in some regions are staggering, before even considering downpayments. In Toronto or Vancouver, the middle class can no […]. The post Buying A Typical Home In Canada?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan remained unchanged last week from the week prior at 2.73%, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. With mortgage rates hovering below 3% for over six months now, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said this may be a sign of an economy still struggling. “This rate environment is advantageous for those who are looking to refinance in order to strengthen their financial position,” Khater said. “While ma

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Zolo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Sellers will quickly realize that there is very little space to highlight the best features of your home, so it's best to choose wisely and focus on the features homebuyers really want. The post Features men and women home buyers really want appeared first on Zolo.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Ariel Skelley/Getty Images It’s no news to house hunters that the pickings are slim in today’s real estate market. While that has been true for several years, the pandemic has made the situation worse as virus-wary home sellers have pulled their properties off the market, resulting in sky-high prices and out-of-control bidding wars for the remaining stock.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Many people ask themselves, “should I pay off my mortgage?” As a homeowner, the idea of having your home paid off early is likely enticing. Who wants to pay a mortgage every month if they don’t have to? But, as with every big financial decision, it is essential to […]. The post Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early: See The Pros and Cons appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage originated more than $54 billion in mortgages and generated more than $1.3 billion in net income during the fourth quarter, the company revealed on Wednesday. The wholesale lender’s parent company reported $54.7 billion in originations, a 71% increase from the $31.9 billion the Michigan-based lender originated in the fourth quarter in 2019.

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Swiftlane

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

What Is Proptech and Why Are Companies Developing It? Proptech, at its simplest, means property technology. If that definition seems broad, that’s because it is. Proptech can refer to any technology that uses automation, AI, IT, IoT (we can go on) that is developed for the property industry. That means commercial real estate, multifamily housing, […].

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Westend61/Getty Images Starry-eyed first-time home buyers are getting a rude awakening to the realities of today’s high-stakes home-buying market. The coronavirus pandemic supercharged the housing market, as buyers urgently seeking more space flooded the market, lured by low mortgage rates. That’s on top of the usual dynamics of household expansion: Many millennials hit 30 and wanted homes that could accommodate a growing family.

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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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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Intransigent transit officials have refused to move their emergency vehicles off of a plot of land in Greenpoint to a planned new facility next door, further delaying a promised park along Newtown Creek some 16 years in the making, according to local pols. “We are still faced with the MTA dragging… Read More > The post Long-Delayed Greenpoint Park Still On Hold While Site Serves as MTA Parking Lot appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

A Zillow report released Thursday shows urban home values in Midwest cities — namely, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, Columbus and Indianapolis — have risen faster than suburban home values over the past several months. Urban housing markets in the Midwest are generally more affordable than urban areas in other areas of the country. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing millions to work from home, Zillow reported that demand is supercharging home values in those kinds of affordable a

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Realogy Holdings Corp. recently announced that more than 40 of its leaders, affiliated agents and broker/owners were recognized on RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers list, represented across multiple categories. The company also celebrates the induction of Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Realogy Expansion Brands portfolio, to the 2021 Newsmakers Hall of Fame for her achievements driving the strategic growth of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and ERA brands. “Realogy’

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Paul Rollis/Houzz With six more weeks of winter still ahead (thanks for nothing, Punxsutawney Phil !), what better time to make your living room the cozy haven it’s meant to be? If your great room could use some comfort and warmth, never fear—we’re here, as always, to provide you with much needed decor therapy. We scrolled through what’s trending on Instagram (so you don’t have to) and picked out five living room looks that are so cozy you’ll think you’ve been trans

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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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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

There is something so unique and wonderful about older homes. Not only do they have character, but they also have a story. Yet, while they are charming and beautiful, they also have some disadvantages that come with the age. To make sure that you are making the right decision for you and your family, we have compiled a few pointers on what to consider before buying an older home.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

According to a recent Realtor.com survey , almost 95% of homebuyers consider their pets when purchasing a home. Yes, you read that right. Purchasing your first home is an exciting time. Whether you’re shopping for a fixer-upper or a home with a modern exterior, there’s nothing like finally being able to check the “buy a house” box off your bucket list. .

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Buyers’ perceptions about the availability of homes in the market are showing significant improvement, according to the latest Housing Trends Report. In the final quarter of 2020, 37% of prospective buyers expect their search for a home to get easier in the months ahead, while 54% expect it will be harder or stay the same. A year earlier, far fewer.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

(REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY) False rental listings have risen so Scamlord.ai is helping renters by offering education and guidance on how to avoid becoming a target of rental fraud. The post AI can now spot fake landlords and rental scams appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

realtor.com | Getty Images They’re back. The Kansas City Chiefs smashed the hopes of the Buffalo Bills to reach Super Bowl LV. Now they’re looking for an elusive repeat in the big game. And because the Chiefs are return visitors to the spectacle of a Super Bowl, we’ve chronicled their housing histories —right around this time last year, in fact.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2021

If you’re selling your home, you probably don’t want it to be a slow process. . Not only does it delay your goals of moving on or buying that new property, but it can also hurt your profits in the long run. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to prevent all that. Want to make sure your home moves quickly? These six strategies can help.

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Fancy Pants Homes

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Call him Neo, Mr. Anderson, John Wick, or Baba Yaga — Keanu Reeves is so good at what he does that it’s easy to forget that he’s none of these characters. The reality is that no, Keanu Reeves is not Neo, he’s not John Wick, and he doesn’t live in a stylish home on the East Coast. . Despite Reeves’ well-known aversion to the spotlight and the paparazzis, he lives in the ultimate celebrity Mecca – Los Angeles.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

What to Know About Investors That Buy Houses For Cash Are you wondering what the deal is with we buy houses for cash companies? Have you seen the flyers around town on telephone poles that offer to purchase your home for cash quickly? Maybe you have gotten numerous mailings asking to buy your house for […]. The post We Buy Houses For Cash Companies Reviewed appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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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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