Housing Wire
AUGUST 3, 2021
When you hear people say that the current housing market is like 2008 all over again, you may want to remind them of the huge differences between this market and that one. The previous economic expansion, from 2010-2019, wasn’t a housing bubble. Quite the opposite: In that cycle we had the weakest housing recovery ever, even with the lowest mortgage rates during the longest economic expansion ever.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 3, 2021
According to recent data from realtor.com , median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “ Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the country are surging. Typically, rents fluctuate less than 1% from month to month.
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Better Dwelling
AUGUST 6, 2021
Canadian real estate is perfectly efficient, and households never display signs of exuberance. That or it’s a ticking time bomb, waiting to go off. This year marks the 24th year of expanding home prices in Canada, and we’re two quarters into it. This isn’t just the longest expansion in Canadian history, it’s one of the […]. The post The Canadian Property Bubble Has Grown For 24 Years, Longer Than Any Other G7 appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
AUGUST 5, 2021
The number of bathrooms in a home can be a major selling point for potential buyers. And, as such, an extra bathroom can make your home more attractive and easier to sell—which is why a lot of homeowners consider adding a half-bath (or “powder room”) to their property. But adding a powder room isn’t necessarily the right renovation project for every homeowner—and before you decide to add bathroom space to your home, there are a few things you’ll want to consider.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage slipped back down to 2.77% for the week ending August 5, according to mortgage rates data released Thursday by Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS. The week prior, mortgage rates had rebounded slightly to 2.80%. According to Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant, along with lower 10-year Treasury yields, have resulted in lower rates.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 2, 2021
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy a home, you should know how to answer these three questions. 1.
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Brownstoner
AUGUST 3, 2021
New York’s congressional, state senate and assembly districts are set to be redrawn this year, and for the first time in history, everyday New Yorkers have had the chance to weigh in on how they think the districts should be drawn up. The New York Independent Redistricting Commission, the entity tasked… Read More > The post Gerrymandering in Brooklyn Is Out of Control.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 3, 2021
The blockchain revolution may soon be coming to mortgage lending. And it could take the form of a very old-school lender – Homebridge Financial Services. The Mike Cagney-led fintech lender Figure Technologies , most recently valued at $3.2 billion, announced Tuesday afternoon that it intends to merge with Homebridge. “We are bringing together the most robust, powerful and efficient technology ever seen in lending and pairing that with a $25 billion a year loan originator with 150,000 customers w
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 5, 2021
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction , which reported: “ 60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction to an existing home. ”. However, it seems buyers are now shifting their preferences back to existing homes.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 3, 2021
In ancient mythology, Aurora, the goddess of dawn, would dance across the sky announcing the arrival of the sun each day. An address on Aurora Lane, then, feels fitting for this one-of-a-kind home, which with its southern orientation and walls of glass revels sunlight from morning till night. Glen Ellen, California | Charles Lamp, Gina Clyde, and Courtney Keating, Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country – First Street Brokerage.
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Realty Biz
AUGUST 5, 2021
Sky rocketing prices for building materials have been a common complaint from home builders over the past year. The costs of lumber, steel and concrete have all soared, and now some are promoting the idea of hemp as a more affordable alternative. Hemp does contain cannabis, but the concentration of THC is much, much lower so it has never been used as a recreational drug.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 4, 2021
Mortgage applications fell 1.7% in the week ending July 30, according to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. That’s despite the 30-year fixed rate falling to its lowest level in roughly six months. It’s an about-face from the prior week, in which applications increased 5.7% on the strength of descending mortgage rates.
Homes.com
AUGUST 4, 2021
Don't know what to do with that old door mirror? Upcycle it into functional storage with this DIY mirror organizer tutorial! The post Upgrade Your Space with This DIY Mirror Organizer! appeared first on Homes.com.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
JULY 31, 2021
A rousing game of bocce—on a private court just steps from a home filled with sophisticated spaces and luxurious amenities—is the perfect way to pass some time alfresco during the last warm weeks of summer. Wine Country Compound. Kenwood, California | Tina Shone, Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country – East Napa Street Brokerage. Home to five acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, olive and fruit trees, and gardens, this delightful 10-acre compound in Kenwood features a charming five-b
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Fancy Pants Homes
AUGUST 6, 2021
A striking architectural home — that looks like it was created as a home base for captain Kirk (or maybe Picard?) — recently came to market near the Sun Valley resort town in Idaho. Aptly called the Sun Valley Starship, the unique property towers above a manmade pond with its imposing concrete, steel, glass and reclaimed antique wood structure.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 2, 2021
Banks moved to ease lending standards for most mortgage loan products during the second quarter, according to a loan officer opinion survey published this week by the Federal Reserve Board. The quarterly survey found that banks loosened their underwriting standards most notably for jumbo products, including qualified mortgages (QM), jumbo mortgages and non-QM jumbo mortgages.
Better Dwelling
AUGUST 4, 2021
Canada’s top banker made an unusual move and began explaining his actions in the news. In an opinion piece last week, the Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem didn’t let his work speak for itself. Instead, he took the unusual step of writing his own defensive opinion piece. Let’s take a quick dive into […]. The post Canada’s Central Bank Head Wrote A Bizarre Opinion Piece To Say He’s Nailing It appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 2, 2021
From a historic farm house in Portugal to waterfront Nantucket escape, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $20 million. Portugal. Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty. Quinta da Abrigada is a monument with more than five centuries of history, purchased in 1534 by the ancestors of the current owners to Fernando Alvares Cabral, son of the navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral.
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.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
AUGUST 4, 2021
Getting Building Permits For Work at Your House is Vital Did you not pull building permits for work done at your house? When you consider making improvements or additions to your home, it can be tempting to try and skirt the permit process. In some cities and towns, the cost and hassle of getting a […]. The post When Do You Need a Building Permit and For What Projects appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2021
Instead of waiting for credit standards for agency-backed mortgages to relax, two industry veterans are launching a startup to help credit-impaired borrowers rise to meet them. Jeff Walker and Steve Romano founded CredEvolv , a startup that facilitates credit counseling in order to transform borrowers that were declined credit into mortgage-ready leads for lenders.
Better Dwelling
AUGUST 5, 2021
The largest property bubbles in Canada have officially begun to deflate. Last month we crunched the numbers on what it would take for Toronto and Vancouver housing to maintain its momentum. Failing an enormous monthly price increase in July, the previous month would be the peak. Well, it didn’t hit the target rate of growth […]. The post It’s Official!
Fancy Pants Homes
AUGUST 3, 2021
For the longest time, luxury homes were synonymous with opulence, deriving their worth from their lavish interiors, massive scale, and over-the-top features. But gone are the days when oversized crystal chandeliers were crowning living spaces and imposing staircases with intricate wrought-iron railings were the pinnacle of luxury. Modern luxury is devoted to the creation of beauty and function, with livable, inviting spaces dethroning Gilded Age-worthy interiors and overt opulence.
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.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
AUGUST 1, 2021
What Are Backup Offers in Real Estate? What is a backup offer in real estate? How do Backup offers work? Some excellent questions for those buyers who have lost out on their dream home! When buying a home, will writing a backup contract make sense? How about when selling a house? A backup offer is […]. The post Accepting Backup Offers in Real Estate: What You Should Know appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 2, 2021
Alanna Strei of eXp Realty in San Diego and Cornerstone Communities’ new San Diego townhouses. Real estate agent Alanna Strei’s client wanted to check out “Tesoro Vista Del Sur,” 134 newly built townhouses in the Ocean View Hills area of San Diego. The three-story abodes were part of an array of newly built properties that homebuilders are creating across Southern California.
Better Dwelling
AUGUST 3, 2021
New Zealand’s central bank is considering tightening mortgage lending standards even further. In June the New Zealand Government gave the Reserve Bank the green light to tighten lending. This morning, they announced they’ll consider a series of new measures in October. The big changes they’ll consider are further limits to high loan-to-value ratio (LVR) borrowing, […].
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 3, 2021
(TECHNOLOGY) Viva launched as a pretty brilliant model - give renters back equity as they rent, foster future buyers, and build a property portfolio. The post Viva – the startup that gives renters equity as they rent appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
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Realtor.com
AUGUST 2, 2021
Drew and Jonathan Scott help one couple combine their styles on the latest episode of "Property Brothers: Forever Home.". The post The Property Brothers Reveal the Latest Kitchen Upgrade That’s All the Rage appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 6, 2021
First American Title Co. will pay a $1 million fine for improper benefits given to California real estate agents. The company, one of the “Big Four” title insurers, agreed to pay a $1.185 million penalty after California state regulators alleged that a marketing representative provided agents illegal perks such as video marketing and drone footage of listings with placement on social media sites, and bus caravans to promote listings.
Better Dwelling
AUGUST 2, 2021
Canadian real estate went from being a boost for the economy, to being a drag in just over a year. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows real gross domestic product (GDP) fell in May. Amongst the sectors causing the slowdown was real estate, having peaked in March. Since then the sector has been deteriorating at […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Just Made The First Back-To-Back GDP Drop In Over A Year appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
AUGUST 5, 2021
How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House? Do sellers pay closing costs? What are the costs to sell a home? What are the seller’s closing costs? These are all common questions first-time sellers will ask. Most homeowners will want to have a rough idea of the closing costs and associated expenses when selling […]. The post Closing Costs For a Seller: How Much is The Cost to Sell a Home appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
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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