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Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market , which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed success no matter what. MORE
In March, national home prices continued to rise at a fast — and unsustainable rate — pushed by strong demand and low housing inventory. Home price appreciation accelerated in most metro areas. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. MORE
131 George Schechter has an entirely new business model. A real estate agent at Compass Florida in Coconut Grove, Schechter has 12 years of experience in the real estate industry, so he’s familiar with its cyclical ups and downs. But today’s housing market has forced him to pivot to remain successful. MORE
TorontoRealtyBlog. As a 40-year-old man, I can personally attest to just how interesting the child-parent relationship is. I’ve rounded that corner – the one where you cease to become the one who needs to be provided for, and instead, becomes the provider. MORE
Does refinancing hurt your credit? Done correctly, the effects of refinancing should be tiny. But you need to know how to protect your score. MORE
After a significant downward revision for the preliminary March data, April recorded a decline of 5.9% for sales of newly-constructed single family homes, according to estimates from the Census Bureau and HUD. MORE
Mortgage requirements are easing up. That's good news for home buyers. It may be easier to buy with low credit or a low down payment than it was in 2020. Mortgage News MORE
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle. MORE
Between COVID restrictions, low inventory, and high competition, there’s no denying that the real estate market has been tough for buyers over the past year. But despite those challenges, the majority of buyers are happy with their decision to buy. MORE
When temperatures and humidity levels start to rise, it can feel impossible to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. This can be especially true if you live somewhere with intense summers, such as Tucson, AZ or Houston, TX. MORE
Today the Census Bureau reported 863,000 new home sales in April 2021. This was a miss from estimates and revisions for the previous months were all negative. From Census : “Sales of new single?family MORE
As a homebuyer, there are actually two different times you’ll be dealing with escrow. The first takes place during the home buying process. Escrow starts with your purchase offer on a home and ends when you close on the house. The second escrow period kicks in once you’re a homeowner. MORE
A new NAHB study shows that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale. MORE
Mortgage rates fluctuated again last week, down 5 basis points to 2.95% after managing to pop back up to 3% the week prior, according to Thursday data from Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS. MORE
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come. realtor.com. “. MORE
If there is one thing in this world that remains certain, it’s the fact that legends are busy and difficult to catch up with. Fortunately, even in a worldwide pandemic and cataclysm, many times we find even the most famous and influential leaders are a lot more accessible than we think. MORE
Young people ask me all the time if they can start investing in real estate even if they only have $1,000. For that matter, some not-so-young people ask that question too. To which I always answer “Yes – with some limitations.”. The more time your money has to compound, the less you have to invest. MORE
The historic climb for lumber prices, combined with delays and higher costs for other building materials, is a significant limiting factor for home building in 2021. MORE
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. MORE
New legislation would extend a benefit similar to Veterans Affairs loans to first responders and teachers who buy homes. Representatives John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Al Lawson (D-Fla.), John Katko (R-N.Y.), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) MORE
There’s a common misconception that fixer-uppers are less expensive than turnkey properties. While turnkey properties come with a higher price tag , they can be a cheaper investment in the long run. MORE
To help get a sense of the frenzy conditions, let’s monitor the number of active & pending listings per area. If the active (unsold) listings start to rise, we will know that pricing is becoming an issue. MORE
97 Shortages of materials are now more widespread than at any at any time since NAHB began tracking the issue on a regular basis in the 1990s, in is survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). MORE
The average time to close on a mortgage has decreased for a fourth consecutive month to 51 days, according to a new study from ICE Mortgage Technology. MORE
The National Association of Realtors Confidence Index Survey for April reveals how hot the housing market is. Per the report, homes that sold had five offers on average , and nearly 50% of homes sold for more than their list price during the four weeks ending May 16. MORE
NAHB analysis of the most recent 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that the median age of construction workers is 41, the same as a typical worker in the national labor force. MORE
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
Today the Census Bureau reported 863,000 new home sales in April 2021. This was a miss from estimates and revisions for the previous months were all negative. From Census : “Sales of new single?family
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 24, 2021
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market , which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed success no matter what.
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 27, 2021
Shortages of materials are now more widespread than at any at any time since NAHB began tracking the issue on a regular basis in the 1990s, in is survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Redfin
MAY 24, 2021
When temperatures and humidity levels start to rise, it can feel impossible to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. This can be especially true if you live somewhere with intense summers, such as Tucson, AZ or Houston, TX.
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Housing Wire
MAY 24, 2021
The National Association of Realtors Confidence Index Survey for April reveals how hot the housing market is. Per the report, homes that sold had five offers on average , and nearly 50% of homes sold for more than their list price during the four weeks ending May 16.
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 26, 2021
NAHB analysis of the most recent 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that the median age of construction workers is 41, the same as a typical worker in the national labor force.
Realty Biz
MAY 26, 2021
If there is one thing in this world that remains certain, it’s the fact that legends are busy and difficult to catch up with. Fortunately, even in a worldwide pandemic and cataclysm, many times we find even the most famous and influential leaders are a lot more accessible than we think.
Housing Wire
MAY 27, 2021
George Schechter has an entirely new business model. A real estate agent at Compass Florida in Coconut Grove, Schechter has 12 years of experience in the real estate industry, so he’s familiar with its cyclical ups and downs. But today’s housing market has forced him to pivot to remain successful.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 25, 2021
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come. realtor.com. “.
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 28, 2021
A new NAHB study shows that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale.
The Mortgage Report
MAY 25, 2021
Mortgage requirements are easing up. That's good news for home buyers. It may be easier to buy with low credit or a low down payment than it was in 2020. Mortgage News
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
New legislation would extend a benefit similar to Veterans Affairs loans to first responders and teachers who buy homes. Representatives John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Al Lawson (D-Fla.), John Katko (R-N.Y.), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.)
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 27, 2021
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly.
Speaker: Tim Hughes, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Leadership Associates
Join Tim Hughes, Author of Social Selling – Influencing Buyers and Changemakers and Co-Founder/CEO of Digital Leadership Associates, as he details how investing in sales coaching will teach your team how to navigate social media and therefore create greater sales success.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 26, 2021
The historic climb for lumber prices, combined with delays and higher costs for other building materials, is a significant limiting factor for home building in 2021.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
MAY 27, 2021
Between COVID restrictions, low inventory, and high competition, there’s no denying that the real estate market has been tough for buyers over the past year. But despite those challenges, the majority of buyers are happy with their decision to buy.
Housing Wire
MAY 27, 2021
Mortgage rates fluctuated again last week, down 5 basis points to 2.95% after managing to pop back up to 3% the week prior, according to Thursday data from Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS.
Realty Biz
MAY 24, 2021
Young people ask me all the time if they can start investing in real estate even if they only have $1,000. For that matter, some not-so-young people ask that question too. To which I always answer “Yes – with some limitations.”. The more time your money has to compound, the less you have to invest.
Speaker: Brynne Tillman CEO | LinkedIn Whisperer at Social Sales Link
In this 1-hour session, Brynne Tillman from Social Sales Link will teach you why Sales Enablement teams should own Social Selling
Eyes on Housing
MAY 25, 2021
After a significant downward revision for the preliminary March data, April recorded a decline of 5.9% for sales of newly-constructed single family homes, according to estimates from the Census Bureau and HUD.
Toronto Realty Blog
MAY 27, 2021
TorontoRealtyBlog. As a 40-year-old man, I can personally attest to just how interesting the child-parent relationship is. I’ve rounded that corner – the one where you cease to become the one who needs to be provided for, and instead, becomes the provider.
Housing Wire
MAY 28, 2021
There’s a common misconception that fixer-uppers are less expensive than turnkey properties. While turnkey properties come with a higher price tag , they can be a cheaper investment in the long run.
Redfin
MAY 26, 2021
As a homebuyer, there are actually two different times you’ll be dealing with escrow. The first takes place during the home buying process. Escrow starts with your purchase offer on a home and ends when you close on the house. The second escrow period kicks in once you’re a homeowner.
Speaker: Jordi Gili, International Speaker, Managing Director at Execus, Professor Geneva Business School
In this session Prof. Jordi Gili with the Geneva Business School will share key learnings from digital sales programs and will hint at the Key Performance Indicators that Digital Sales programs should aspire to in 2023.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 25, 2021
In March, national home prices continued to rise at a fast — and unsustainable rate — pushed by strong demand and low housing inventory. Home price appreciation accelerated in most metro areas. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S.
BubbleInfo
MAY 26, 2021
To help get a sense of the frenzy conditions, let’s monitor the number of active & pending listings per area. If the active (unsold) listings start to rise, we will know that pricing is becoming an issue.
Housing Wire
MAY 26, 2021
The average time to close on a mortgage has decreased for a fourth consecutive month to 51 days, according to a new study from ICE Mortgage Technology.
The Mortgage Report
MAY 24, 2021
Does refinancing hurt your credit? Done correctly, the effects of refinancing should be tiny. But you need to know how to protect your score.
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