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Virtual staging: The best apps for 2025 + mind-blowing AI picks

Housing Wire

Is virtual staging finally ready for its close-up? The days of AI-staged photos that look more like Salvador Dali paintings than comfy living rooms or HGTV-ready kitchens are long gone. The images todays virtual staging companies can create using AI are shockingly realistic and, dare we say it, stylish. We think it is.

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How two sisters closed $40 million in 2024 “vibe flipping” LA homes

Housing Wire

They find aesthetically challenged homes in coveted LA neighborhoods, crunch the numbers, hire interior designers to renovate them so they look good on Instagram and then list and sell them for a tidy profit. To succeed in renovating luxury homes, you need to understand what buyers want. Sounds too good to be true, right?

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Maryland-based Anchor Home joins Compass

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Anchor Home specializes in high-end residential sales, staging, new construction consultations and renovation strategies. She also serves on the board of Rebuilding Together , a nonprofit that supports critical home renovations for neighbors in need. Their average listing price is $1.7 million, according to Compass.

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Why real estate professionals must return to old-school thinking in 2025

Housing Wire

To do so, develop strategies and programs that cater to buyers and sellers at every stage. For homeowners , stay top-of-mind by providing ongoing valuelike market insights or renovation adviceso they return when its time to sell. For buyers, focus on delivering second-to-none service and support.

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Mortgage delinquency rate falls to historic low

Housing Wire

million properties were in early-stage delinquencies, defined as borrowers who missed a single mortgage payment, which is a slight increase of 0.2% With fewer new borrowers becoming delinquent, both overall and early-stage delinquency rates continue to trend downward.”. A total of 1.46 from April due to typical seasonal patterns.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. Staging Costs. According to HomeAdvisor , the average seller pays almost $1,500 in staging costs. Home improvements and renovations are also important to buyers. Real Estate Commission.

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How New Hampshire is looking to alleviate its housing crisis

Housing Wire

If you can attract someone right out of college or early in their career to stay or come to New Hampshire, apartment living is a great option for people at that stage in their life, said Rob Dapice, the executive director and CEO ofNew Hampshire Housing.