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Housing Market Recession

Housing Wire

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Forecast series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Improve your chances of finding qualified buyers

Real Trends

Real estate, both residential and commercial, is highly competitive. As a result, you’re vying for many of the same clients as other agents in your area. To succeed in this field, you need to work proactively and efficiently. Find qualified buyers as a real estate agent. As you know, real estate is either a buyer’s or seller’s market. Considering the past year’s low inventory of properties, it wasn’t hard to find motivated buyers.

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5 Easy Steps to Nail Your Real Estate Listing Presentation (+ Template)

The Close

Getting all the way to the listing appointment and not signing a new client is like dropping a birthday cake after the candles have been lit. You’ve put in all the hours to find your prospective client and prepare a real estate listing presentation. You’re ready to celebrate … if you can make it to the table. If you’ve dropped a lot of cake, chances are your listing presentation template needs some work.

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What Buyers Want in a Home: Top Must-Haves in 2023

HomeLight

In the age of social media, smartphones and AI algorithms, there is no shortage of information on how you should remodel your home to increase its value. But you only have so much time and money, and if you’re looking to sell your home in the future, the fact remains that there’s only there’s only one opinion that matters: The buyer’s. What buyers want in a home, and which projects are worth taking on?

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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What Real Estate Owners Should Focus On During the Economic Slump

Realty Biz

It’s not hidden that economy has been a bit of a mess since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 took a massive toll on global economic conditions, creating a slowdown for almost all industries, including real estate. In the current scenario, money is tight, especially for real estate owners. And that can make it hard to stay on top of your game when it comes to managing your properties.

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Is the ‘Glass Onion’ house real?

Fancy Pants Homes

Who would have thought that Daniel Craig, aka Bond, James Bond , would be able to charm his way into becoming a modern, American version of Hercule Poirot, dazzling us with his unique Southern drawl? Not even Agatha Christie could have seen this coming. . Yet here we are, eyes glued to the screen to watch the latest adventure of detective Benoit Blanc, played by Craig, as he gears up to untangle yet another crazily-concocted murder plot (once again, with a striking mansion in the backdrop).

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Real Estate Client Relationships 

Easy Agent Pro

Anyone who has been in the real estate industry for a while understands the importance of building relationships with leads and clients alike. It is the very first step of the sales funnel and until you build a solid relationship, you can’t do the fun part of matching someone with the perfect property. Like any other sales-driven occupation, real estate agents need to focus on building relationships that show leads and clients that they are a trusted authority with the skills and expertise neede

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Inventory Watch

BubbleInfo

A slow start is guaranteed this year because the existing inventory is so picked over – and those sellers aren’t budging on price. Instead, they are willing to wait… and whether they realize it or not, they are waiting and hoping for new listings to hit the open market at prices that make their home/price look […].

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Solid jobs report sends mortgage rates lower

Housing Wire

Can we have a soft landing in the economy? Friday’s job report shows there is a clear pathway to get there. Mortgage rates fell aggressively down to 6.20%, putting us at more than 1% below the highs of 2022. The bond market saw that wage growth was cooling down, leaving the Federal Reserve with few reasons to keep the rate hike story going much longer.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights. If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create a list of desired features, and prioritize them. Reach out to a real estate professional so you have expert advice on how to reach your homebuying goals this year.

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Top 10 never-fail home staging tips for agents

Inman

When done right, staging evokes a stronger emotional tie for buyers, which translates to a greater commitment to the home. .

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Canadian Real Estate Bubble May Crash Until 2025 As Indicator Flashes Warning

Better Dwelling

Canada’s real estate bubble is popping, and another indicator is flashing a warning. Residential investment as a share of GDP fell again in Q3 2022, after peaking a year before. Such a large drop in housing investment has only ever preceded the popping of a real estate bubble. Central bank research also indicates real home […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Bubble May Crash Until 2025 As Indicator Flashes Warning appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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How title companies are combating wire fraud

Housing Wire

Cyberattacks, particularly wire fraud through business email compromise, remain a major concern for the title industry. Attempted attacks increased significantly, according to a 2022 survey by the American Land Title Association , with 46% of respondents saying their employees receive at least one email a month attempting to change wire or payoff instructions.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home.

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23 ways to generate leads in 2023

Inman

Lead generation is the lifeblood of a successful real estate business, writes Jimmy Burgess. What are you going to do in 2023 to take your business to the next level?

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Toronto Real Estate Is The World’s Largest Bubble & It’s Officially “Crashing”

Better Dwelling

Toronto real estate was declared the world's largest bubble by UBS just a few months ago, now prices are crashing. The post Toronto Real Estate Is The World’s Largest Bubble & It’s Officially “Crashing” appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Logan Mohtashami’s 2023 housing market forecast

Housing Wire

The 2022 housing market was savagely unhealthy , with all-time lows in inventory leading to massive bidding wars and price spikes until the Fed put a screeching halt to all of it with rate hikes that resulted in the most significant one-year spike in mortgage rate history. Housing went into a recession in June and mortgage volume fell off a cliff. So where does all that drama leave us for 2023?

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

Keeping Current Matters

If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus.

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Inman’s Top 5 stories for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 – Jan. 5, 2023

Inman

Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 through Jan. 5, 2023.

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Canadian Detached Home Prices Are Plummeting, Here Are The Hardest Hit Markets

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate is in the middle of a price correction, and single-family homes have been hit hardest. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows single-family homes, which include detached and semi-detached units, saw prices fall sharply in November. Virtually every market is now off its all time high, with the worst performing down nearly […].

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New cash-out fees add to pain for mortgage lenders

Housing Wire

The last week of the calendar year is usually a slow time for the mortgage industry, but 2022 was something else. It represented the lowest level of activity in 27 years. “With mortgage rates still well above 6% and the threat of a recession looming, mortgage applications continued to decline over the past two weeks to the lowest level since 1996,” Joel Kan, Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s vice president and deputy chief economist, said in a statement.

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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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Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves.

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Independent landlords, rest easy with RentRedi: Tech Review

Inman

RentRedi is a six-year-old software company with hundreds of thousands of units under management totaling close to $10 billion in value.

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Canadian Home Equity Loans Surged After Regulator Warnings

Better Dwelling

Canadian homeowners have been using their home equity to secure an alarming amount of debt. Filings with OSFI, Canada’s bank regulator, show the value of loans secured by housing continued to advance in October. Over the past year, growth of loans secured by home equity has surged at one of the fastest rates ever. It’s […]. The post Canadian Home Equity Loans Surged After Regulator Warnings appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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FormFree raises $55,000 for American Red Cross

Housing Wire

Mortgage technology provider FormFree gives back to those in need in Northeast Georgia in a big way. FormFree hosted its third annual Heroes Golf Classic and raised nearly $55,000 for the American Red Cross. The donations will go toward disaster relief and hosting future blood drives. The CEO of FormFree, Brent Chandler, is also on the board of directors for the American Red Cross.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year

Keeping Current Matters

A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences.

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Compass seeks to sublease NYC headquarters in belt-tightening play

Inman

The New York-based brokerage is shopping around 89,000 square feet of office space at 90 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan as it looks for ways to stem its losses, which clocked in at $154 million in 3Q22.

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Bank of Canada Clear For Another Hike After Employment Boom: BMO

Better Dwelling

Despite the gloomy outlook, Canada is still churning out hot employment data. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the economy added over 100,000 jobs in December. Along with higher participation, this helped drive the unemployment rate within spitting distance of the record. At least one Big Six bank sees another rate hike, with robust job […].

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