Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Brian Parkinson, a loan originator at Alerus Mortgage , says that niche loans – including bridge loans, construction loans, doctor loans and professional series loans for CPAs and attorneys – are a great way to grab an agent’s attention in a market where referrals are critical. Some markets like New Jersey don’t have land to build new homes.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

FBC Mortgage recorded originations of about $8 billion in 2022, including its joint venture volume, Nunziata said, adding that about 70% of that volume “was new construction.” The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that existing-home sales dropped 17.8% in 2022, the weakest showing since 2014.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

Based in New Jersey, Esser and her team have been recognized as the No. 1 agent in Tenafly, New Jersey and the No. Below, Esser answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Finally, the last closely watched trend in the housing market is construction activity.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 25, 2023

Inventory is low, ramping up competition for well-priced homes and, consequently, driving home sale prices up even more, with many selling over the final list price. If you bought in 2000, and you had to sell in 2007/2008, it’s very likely you still had some real equity. million to possibly 5 million new homes.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 6, 2023

Experts also forecast a slide in home sales to 4.2 The results of the Zillow Home Price Expectations (ZHPE) survey are in, with economists and housing market experts weighing in with their forecasts on home prices, home sales, and mortgage rates for 2023 and beyond. from 2024 to 2027. million for 2023, down from 5 million in 2022.

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RIS Media

MARCH 18, 2022

Key findings: There are roughly 730,000 houses currently for sale in the U.S., Sales in 2022 are forecast to rise 4.8% above those in 2021, which was the best year for sales since 2006. More homes transacted last month than in either February 2019 or February 2020, though sales are 11% lower than in 2021. compared to 1.4

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 16, 2023

Given 72% of sellers are also buyers, it’s not earth-shattering news that both sides are often willing to see things from the other side’s perspective—and make concessions to speed things along. After all, the harder it is to buy a home, the more difficult it is for buyer-sellers to move ahead with a sale. Email Subscribe

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Firm taps industry veteran Chris Lim to lead franchise division. Wong said its target audience is unmoved by the offerings of the “old guard” franchise networks and is struggling to compete against the aggressive tactics of some of the industry’s new, deep-pocketed players.

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Redfin

JULY 27, 2023

Known for its thriving tech industry, beautiful green spaces, and rich cultural scene, Raleigh, NC offers a dynamic and inviting environment for residents and visitors alike. Advantages of buying a home in Raleigh Building equity Homeownership presents a unique opportunity to build equity over time.

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RIS Media

JULY 8, 2021

According to a recent report from Redfin, in April, the median home sale price in the U.S. It’s a fast way to rack up negative equity. It doesn’t matter if it’s brand-new construction or a third-floor condominium.” increased 17% year-over-year to $341,250.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Las Vegas real estate agent Michael Marino , who has more than 15 years of experience in the industry, says that although buyers seldom think about resale value when they purchase their home, they probably should. You need to be able to estimate your cost and sweat equity versus actual cost and time,” she says. Fixer to fabulous?

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The Close

AUGUST 4, 2023

Zillow Leads Love it or hate it, Zillow dominates our industry. This is why one of the most repeated terms in the real estate industry, “speed to lead,” is so profoundly important for prospecting on Zillow. The rule I train my inside sales agents (ISAs) to follow is a minimum of six to eight call attempts within two weeks.

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RIS Media

APRIL 9, 2021

Last year also brought to light the work we must do as a country in addressing social inequalities and racial equity, in addition to highlighting how international crises like the pandemic affect different communities in different ways. This new dynamic has created a clarion call for us as business leaders.

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The Close

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Real estate sales by unit. Distressed sales will create a downward force on sales prices, especially for sellers who are forced to move. Further out, suburban areas begin to lose value as homebuilders continue to overbuild because new construction timelines are longer. Some areas may not recover in our lifetimes.

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RIS Media

MARCH 25, 2022

Real estate professionals are highly adaptable and the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have proven that our industry is resilient in the face of change,” said Sherry Chris, president & CEO, BHGRE. “As New Construction: . According to the brokers interviewed, the timing of the spring selling season varies.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 18, 2023

median home sale price was $479,500. The median sale price dropped to $436,800 in quarter one of 2023, as fewer U.S. Homeowners who are in it for the long haul (7-10 years), built equity every decade since 1990. For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the best newsletter on the planet for real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

He was not hired to restructure loanDepot and sell it, even though “every public company is for sale,” in his general opinion. In fact, loanDepot recently showed the market that it’s considering acquisitions by appointing industry veteran Dan Hanson as executive director of enterprise partnerships and acquisitions.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

An ample supply (lots of homes for sale) and limited demand (fewer buyers) leads to a buyer’s market. Conversely, lack of supply (fewer homes for sale) and abundant demand (lots of buyers) results in a seller’s market. It can affect: How you prepare your home for sale. Too few resale homes for sale. Home prices rise.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 21, 2022

Real estate professionals are highly adaptable and the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have proven that our industry is resilient in the face of change,” said Sherry Chris, President & CEO, Better Homes and Gardens ® Real Estate. “As New Construction. Be willing to waive the inspection. Tips for Sellers.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In fact, the Pittsburgh housing market has seen the fewest number of homes actively listed for sale in 2021 The shortage of houses available for sale in Pittsburgh has led to higher demand and rising prices, especially in moderate-income neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Pittsburgh have a median listing price of $230,000.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To close sales, more sellers are dropping asking prices than at any point in the past few years. We used Realtor.com listing data, which comes from multiple listing services around the country, to see where the October year-over-year portion of homes for sale with a price reduction has increased the most.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

months, builders will halt the rate of growth for new construction plans as they did in 2018 and again for a brief period this year. months, the builders are ok with construction as long as new home sales grow. months, the builders are ok with construction as long as new home sales grow.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

New-home sales were up nearly 24% in June year over year, according to the U.S. Meanwhile, existing-home sales plummeted by 19% in June year over year after declining by 20% in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. Also helping to propel new-home sales is a huge deficit in existing homes.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 26, 2022

But in today’s wild and scary housing market—where prices seem to have no ceiling, mortgage rates are once again climbing, and the number of homes going up for sale is paltry—the answer is a bit more complicated than usual. That’s even more than the increase in for-sale home prices. Check that: a lot more complicated.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The majority will search for general terms like “homes for sale in Austin,” but many service members search more specific keywords like “PCS to Oahu” or “homes near Joint Base Lewis McChord.” When consulting with new military clients who may be on the fence about whether to buy or rent, all of the above factors have to be considered.

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RIS Media

JULY 22, 2021

Following four consecutive months of declines, existing-home sales bounced back in June, increasing 1.4% Single-family home sales decreased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.14 Single-family home sales decreased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.14 Existing-Home Sales: 1.33 Existing-Home Sales: 2.59

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Condominium cancellations were rampant in the pre-construction industry and people were starting to get pissed. Sales agents struggled to find flat surfaces on which to sign contracts, as investors and first-time home buyers clamoured to get in on the ground floor of one of the region’s most anticipated new developments.

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HomeLight

JUNE 13, 2022

” This is the show where you’ll learn what’s working right now from the best real estate agents and industry experts in the country. Well, first-time buyers can’t say, “Well, I’m gonna put down the $75k in equity that I gained from my last home, and use it as a down payment for my next purchase.”

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Real Trends

JANUARY 20, 2023

Every January, the real estate industry is flooded with professionals waxing eloquent on predictions for the year ahead. Prediction 6: Number of sales will certainly be lower The MBA predicts 15% fewer loan applications in 2023, mainly from first-time buyers checking out of the market. Home sales are predicted to be roughly 4.5

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A tidal wave of demand was met with a sorry amount of housing supply as a result of material costs, supply chain disruptions, and years of chronic underbuilding in the new construction industry. In our Summer 2021 industry survey , 60.5% Curious to know where your home equity stands? It won’t last forever.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

If you need to sell your house fast in Miami, whether you’ve inherited a property, you’re relocating for work, need to cash out your home’s equity fast, or are looking to put a divorce behind you, the two best strategies are: 1) seek out a cash offer, or 2) work with a top real estate agent.

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to Altos Research , last week’s inventory fell again by 6,858 listings, which is more than we saw last year, but still not enough homes for sale. New build sales reps can be a goldmine , especially in medium-priced and luxury new construction communities. For sale by owners (FSBOs).

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Las Vegas real estate agent Daryl Hanna , a 17-year veteran of the industry, says that the savings can be big for an owner-builder. “In New construction might seem less expensive — but if, for example, it doesn’t include landscaping, and that’s something you have to do yourself after closing, that can be expensive. Get started.

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The tech revolution has reshaped the real estate industry in a major way. Between artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, sophisticated technological advancements are pushing the real estate industry into a new era. Black Knight leads the industry when it comes to data and analytics. Black Knight. HousingWire.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

.” As home prices hit new heights over the past few years, down payments in the tightest markets went up and up—a combination of sellers’ demands and buyers’ tactics to beat out the competition. For single-family home sales, the average down payment jumped to a high of more than 14% of the purchase price this year.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 27, 2023

18 housing trends that defined the year, including record mortgage rates, depleted inventory, and dwindling home sales 2023 was a difficult year for the housing market. The spring homebuying season never happened , housing inventory remained historically low throughout the year, and sales plummeted. New York, NY $684,500 +0.4%

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Realty Biz

JUNE 24, 2022

Miami-Dade County real estate posted its 10th-highest total existing home sales month in history and its second-best May sales month ever, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. Miami’s existing condo sales decreased 7.9% Single-family home sales decreased 12.3%

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