Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ginger Wilcox’s intricate knowledge of the housing market is almost unparalleled. A look at her list of accomplishments includes serving as the head of industry marketing and relations for Trulia , co-CEO and chief revenue officer at RealSure and chief experience officer at Homepoint. GW: I’m really excited to attend the event.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2022

The National Association of Realtors reported Thursday that existing home sales for April came in at 5.61 million , with double-digit home-price growth driving a housing market that is still savagely unhealthy. My rule to get the housing market out of the unhealthy stage is that we need total inventory back between 1.52

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Making a property look its best can mean the difference between a quick sale and a property sitting on the market for months. Virtual home staging is one innovative tool that has emerged to help real estate professionals in this endeavor.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell once again to 4.80 Even though this was a beat of estimates, the sales decline trend due to higher mortgage rates and home prices continues. From NAR Research : “Total existing-home sales notched a minor contraction of 0.4% million in August.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2023

The weekly data shows some good news for the housing market ! With mortgage rates also falling, I am hopeful that more people will list their homes and buy another, so we can get back to a more functional housing market. We will get the next existing home sales report on Friday, and I expect to see demand keep falling.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

million home sales in the U.S. Keller Williams also claimed $407 billion in 2020 sales volume in Canada and the U.S., But Keller stated that “96 percent of our market centers across the U.S. The firm’s numbers match up with a real estate market that froze at the pandemic’s U.S. up 16 percent from the previous year.

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Real Trends

APRIL 3, 2023

Over half of buyers’ agents (58%) report that staging a home has an effect on most buyers’ view of the home most of the time, according to the National Association of Realtors ’ 2023 Profile of Home Staging report. Another 31% of respondents reported that home stage has an effect on buyers but not always.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Virtual staging offers both advantages and disadvantages in the real estate industry. Using virtual tools, properties can be showcased with furniture and decor without physical staging. Considering the pros and cons is essential in deciding if virtual staging is the right choice for a specific property and target market.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While home staging sounds easy, experts such as Peter Sollecito, a top-selling real estate agent in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, have a word of caution. Sollectio regularly advises clients on their staging options in his market. Pro staging costs anywhere from $1,500 for smaller homes to $10,000 for luxury homes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2023

The spring housing market music is playing, and purchase application data and active listing inventory rose together last week. Now that I believe the seasonal inventory bottom is in, we can focus on the next stage: tracking the weekly data on how much inventory growth we can get this year before the seasonal inventory starts to decline.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2023

Gary Keller took to the stage at the 2023 Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Texas , Tuesday morning with his usual bravado: a black-and-white video featuring his favorite animal, the buffalo , in a thunderstorm, alongside a motivational message for agents. million home sales this year, significantly down from the 6.12

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2023

Last week was relatively calm for the housing market after the fiasco of the banking crisis. The banking crisis has stressed the mortgage backed securities market , pushing rates higher than usual. Last week had the potential for fireworks, but it was pretty tame, this week we have four labor market reports to deal with.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. With continued supply chain disruption, cost increases and fear of inflation , the market has felt tenuous at best. 2022 marked a unique time for homebuilders.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

The mortgage-servicing rights (MSR) market remains robust as we turn the corner into 2024, and though it is expected to slightly underperform 2023, the market is still projected to notch healthy trading volumes in 2024 — hovering near the $1 trillion mark for the fourth year in a row, market observers forecast.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Now, with five weeks of data in front of us, we can say they have stabilized the market. One issue that has created a waterfall dive in purchase application data and sales is that new listing data is declining faster than usual. That’s a double whammy on demand and a reason for the waterfall in existing home sales data.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

2006 is when Zillow came out with their Zestimates and with that, they started to very slowly provide to the consumer a more transparent way of understanding the market, and how to see not just the value of their home, but also what their neighborhood was doing and how prices were going up and down,” Saunders said.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Even with historically low levels of inventory, rising mortgage rates and uneven job growth, experts still believe 2021 will be a record year for home sales. Officials are predicting sale numbers to easily eclipse $1 trillion by years end. trillion in home sales, followed by the West with $696.3 How much will be spent on homes?

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Getty Images Sellers know that staging their home is a vital step to take when preparing to put their property on the market. Staging your kitchen is an easy way to appeal to homebuyers without having to knock down walls or spend a lot of money on pricey renovations. Ditto goes for your magnet collection.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2023

Home staging is much more than just a real estate industry buzzword — it’s an essential strategy that can dramatically influence a buyer’s first impression, the sale price of a home, and how quickly it sells. Find an Agent What is home staging? HomeLight can connect you with a top-performing agent near you.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2022

Getty Images When we were selling our home a few years ago, our real estate agent strongly recommended that we have our home staged. Having heard that home staging could help us sell quickly and for top dollar, we decided to give it a try. To stage, or not to stage? How home staging works. And the results?

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2023

In 2007, when sales were down big, total active listings peaked at over 4 million. Even though the labor market is currently showing signs of getting softer , there is no job-loss recession yet. As you can see in the chart below, there is a big difference between the current housing market and those looking for a repeat of 2008.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Find some quick tips on staging a bedroom. The Importance of Staging A Primary Bedroom After the kitchen and the main living room or family room, the primary bedroom is third on most buyers' list of critical spaces. These rooms should be a priority when preparing and staging a home for sale. A: It varies. A: Absolutely!

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 9, 2024

What is the Trend in Home Sales in the US? housing market , specifically regarding existing home sales , indicates a significant upturn rather than a decline. In a surprising turn of events, existing home sales soared by 9.5% In a surprising turn of events, existing home sales soared by 9.5%

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The most recent RMBS Credit Indices report from the Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) shows that loan pools supporting outstanding private-label residential mortgage-backed securities issuances overall are performing relatively well to date in both the prime and nonprime markets. Mid-stage delinquency rates declined from a high of 17.5%

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

F2 Finance wants to scoop up a share of a “fragmented” fix-and-flip market as a lack of housing inventory sharply limits transactions. America’s fix-and-flip short-term property market is estimated to be worth as much as $68 billion a year, according to F2 Finance. Morgan , Citibank and Wells Fargo, according to Faes.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Getty Images Kevin Kurland , an agent with Home by Choice, faced a challenge when helping a bachelor prepare his two-bedroom, two-bath New York City apartment for sale. Similarly, an art deco home on the market in Baltimore had a sunroom that needed a quick refresh. . Why stage with plants. “There was no life to it.”

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s because they’re staged. The stats validate that you’ll increase your odds of a quick, high-offer sale if you opt to stage your home. According to HomeLight’s Summer 2023 Top Agent Insights Report, well-staged homes sell for 18% more on average. Sellers get the money they spend back and they sell quicker.”

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To stand out from the crowd, agents need to be smart about their marketing strategies. This article will discuss seven real estate marketing ideas that can help you build leads and become an established authority in the industry. Produce Content and Invest in Content Marketing Content is the heart of every marketing effort.

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RISMedia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Winter is one of the least popular times of the year to sell a home, but buyers in the market during this time are typically more serious about purchasing a property. The post Winter Home Staging Tips That Promote Safety and Sales appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 26, 2021

In such a hot market, houses are selling quickly. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes are typically on the market for just 18 short days. According to the 2021 Profile of Home Staging by NAR: “82% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.”.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 7, 2024

Selling your house demands more than just putting up a "For Sale" sign. If you're thinking about a spring home sale , you'll want to know the valuable upgrades to make. By tailoring your upgrades to meet market preferences and adhering to a strategic budget, you can ensure your house stands out in the competitive real estate market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

1, a decrease from last week’s figure of 6.69%, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on Thursday. Khater added that the solid jobs market, income growth and household formation growth should provide strong fundamental support to the housing market in the months ahead.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Black Knight’s Surefire CRM and Mortgage Marketing Engine helps mortgage professionals win new business, drive repeat business and gain referral business. Surefire’s comprehensive marketing automation and content means organizations no longer need to patch multiple, disparate systems together to manage emails, texts and forms.

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Easy Agent Pro

JUNE 17, 2022

Staging a home is a great way to increase curb appeal and help potential buyers picture themselves living in the space. There are many financial benefits to taking the time to stage a home. Let’s share 54 cheap home staging ideas to increase sales and get your property sold. . The Benefits Of Home Staging.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 7, 2021

If you’re thinking of selling a home, you’ve probably heard the term ‘home staging.’ Questions like “What is home staging exactly?” and “Do I really need home staging to sell my home?” Read on for the answers to these and all your top home staging questions. What Is Home Staging?

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C4D Crew

JANUARY 11, 2023

Virtual staging is a cost-effective and efficient way for real estate agents to market their listings. By using virtual staging, agents can showcase a property’s full potential and give buyers a better idea of how the space can be utilized. With that being said, let’s take a closer look at some benefits of virtual staging.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

Spring has blossomed full throttle, injecting new energy and driving sellers to step up their game in the real estate market. A sound real estate marketing plan will be one of the keys to your success. Embrace the warmth of spring—and a potentially warm market —by learning how to turn those walkthroughs into signed deals.

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