Housing Wire
MARCH 30, 2023
With the banking crisis spurring more talk of a recession, the question now is: What would housing credit look like in a recession? Many people predicted that the U.S. housing market would crash during the pandemic. One of the main reasons for that fear was that housing credit was about to get tight, meaning fewer people could buy homes with mortgages.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 30, 2023
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market.
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Inman
MARCH 31, 2023
From "NAR is toast" to "don't make any rash decisions," real estate agents, executives and thought-leaders offered their thoughts on the explosive Moehrl class certification ruling Wednesday.
Seattle Times Real Estate
MARCH 30, 2023
A 90-acre property on San Juan Island hit the market this month for $75 million, among the most expensive listings ever in Western Washington.
Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty
The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.
Real Estate News
MARCH 30, 2023
In a tough year for real estate, many of the top companies and franchise brands held onto their rankings, but only a few were able to grow sales volume.
Windemere Buying
MARCH 29, 2023
You’ve got several options to choose from when buying your next home. With existing homes, it’s in sellers’ best interest to spruce up their properties, so they’ll usually complete some kind of upgrades, curb appeal projects, and remodeling before hitting the market. A new construction home, however, has no previous owner; it comes brand new. Learning about the new construction buying process will help you understand how it differs from other types of housing, such as existing single-family home
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Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 29, 2023
Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell.
Inman
MARCH 31, 2023
The migration trends that drove housing demand during the pandemic are ending. But that doesn't mean people aren't moving, according to an Inman analysis of historic data.
BubbleInfo
MARCH 29, 2023
Thanks to Peter for sending in this sale that exemplifies how to get a good deal. Someimes you can get lucky and the listing agent does the work for you – and you just need to be in the right place, at the right time.
Real Estate News
MARCH 29, 2023
A judge ruled that the Moehrl suit would now cover all sellers who paid commissions to named companies over a 5-year period, plus “current and future” sellers.
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Real Trends
MARCH 29, 2023
Over the last two years, Boise, Idaho, really hit the map as people from the West Coast moved here to enjoy the lifestyle and lower cost of living. Builders responded in kind, gearing up the development of new homes to meet the growing demand. There was one problem, we were already at a new home deficit, making the new home market incredibly competitive.
Housing Wire
MARCH 29, 2023
Government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow borrowers facing financial hardships to defer up to six months of mortgage payments, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Wednesday. The option was previously available for borrowers who fell behind on their mortgage payments due to the financial impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the enterprises will start offering it for those experiencing other eligible hardships.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 27, 2023
If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.
Inman
MARCH 30, 2023
The work doesn't end once you have a lead. Here's how to turn that possibility into profitability with a month-by-month conversion plan.
Speaker: Tim Hughes, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Leadership Associates
In this era of social media, traditional ways of selling are not as effective as they used to be. As prospects become more proficient on social media, many organizations struggle to keep up, not knowing how to navigate the new digital landscape. With most of the world’s population active on social media, it is imperative that teams improve their sales strategies by investing in sales coaching & training.
Broke Agent Media
MARCH 28, 2023
On March 11th, I got married. On March 12th, I went to Thailand for two weeks on my honeymoon. Here is proof for all the haters and doubters. I’ll spare you the travel details because why would you care? But, I can tell you this: definitely go to the beaches on Koh Samui and definitely do NOT go to The House of Ginger restaurant in Chiang Mai. That meal almost ruined my life.
Real Estate News
MARCH 29, 2023
NAR reported that February pending home sales were up 0.8% from January, making it the third consecutive month of increases.
Kyle Handy
MARCH 28, 2023
Finding new leads can be challenging as a real estate agent, especially in a competitive market. Traditional methods like cold calling and door-to-door prospecting are time-consuming and often yield little results. It’s easy to feel like you’re hitting a wall and not making progress. But what if there was a smarter way to find leads? What if you could connect with potential clients in a more efficient and effective way?
Housing Wire
MARCH 29, 2023
Hope through Housing is a non-profit organization whose mission is to end generational poverty through affordable housing , educational programs and advocacy. In 2022, they were the recipients of an MLK grant which will be used to fund their youth development initiative. As people across the country celebrated MLK day on January 16th, Greg Bradbard, president of Hope Through Housing, sat down with HousingWire to talk about the impact the grant will have on his organization and the affordable hou
Speaker: Rivers Pearce, CEO of W8LESS
Successful real estate professionals know that the most powerful tool in their business (aside from their stellar personality, of course) is maintaining a robust database of past, current, and prospective clients. However, keeping your contacts in a spreadsheet, or worse, sitting in your iPhone, simply won’t cut it in today’s world. In this session, Rivers Pierce, CEO of W8LESS, will teach you how winning agents restore and revive their database to continue to gain market share.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 23, 2023
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one.
Inman
MARCH 30, 2023
Find out how these Boca Raton natives use social media and the power of networking to create leverage and sell homes.
Realty Biz
MARCH 28, 2023
VA appraisals and VA inspections are often confused, but they are different. A VA appraisal is similar in some ways to the appraisal with a conventional mortgage, but they do more to protect buyers. We look at a home's requirements when applying for a VA loan. There are VA loan inspection requirements for appraisals that buyers, sellers, and real estate agents should know.
Real Estate News
MARCH 29, 2023
The new home search platform, a joint venture between Bright MLS and CRMLS, aims to inspire a sense of calm and simplify the process for consumers and agents.
Speaker: Grier Allen, CEO and Co-Founder of BoomTown
For real estate professionals, 2021 was an iconic year. And while the seller’s market continues to shape 2022, real estate experts predict significant changes in inventory, mortgage rates, home prices, and buyer’s checklists. It can be difficult to navigate these constant shifts. However, with the right strategy in place, there is no doubt that you can achieve success.
Propmodo
MARCH 28, 2023
Nothing turns heads in the commercial real estate industry like news of a property placed into special servicing. For this reason, tongues have been wagging about a few looming foreclosures of properties owned by Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate in the world. When a special servicer gets involved, it can be an indicator of an impending downward spiral, but for Blackstone, the recent transfer of three commercial mortgage-backed securities loans totaling roughly $900 million
Housing Wire
MARCH 28, 2023
Rocket Companies has rolled out its first credit card in order to attract potential homebuyers and existing homeowners into its ecosystem amid one of the most challenging mortgage markets in decades. Those looking to buy a home can earn 5% back by using the Rocket Visa Signature Card for up to $8,000 that can be used toward closing costs and down payments.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 6, 2023
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.
Inman
MARCH 30, 2023
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity.
Speaker: Eric Simon, Founder of The Broke Agent Media | Matt Lionetti, Real Estate Salesperson at The Agency
Social Media is one of the most efficient sales tools an agent can use! It has the potential to produce high-quality leads and foster client relationships when used effectively. As new social media tactics flood the market, agents are being inundated with the various apps and trends that could lead to their success. In this webinar, The Broke Agent and Matt Lionetti breakdown the strategies they utilized to grow their accounts to over 400,000 combined followers.
Realty Biz
MARCH 27, 2023
JPAR® Gulf Coast, a leading real estate brokerage in Mobile, Alabama, is proud to announce that its dynamic duo, Adrienne and Owen Gill, have been named Affiliate of the Year by JPAR® - Real Estate. The Star Awards, announced at the brand’s annual JPAR® Nation Celebration, recognize top-performers in a variety of categories. The Affiliate of the Year award is given to a JPAR® affiliate who demonstrates excellence in all areas of the business, including; operations; marketing; customer service; p
Real Estate News
MARCH 29, 2023
When Jay Thompson needed to find a great local agent, he went looking for someone with a solid online presence and good reviews — who also responded to calls.
Eye on Housing
MARCH 27, 2023
Based on the Census Bureaus’ latest estimates, the population of the State of Texas grew by 470,708 persons between 2021 and 2022. This nominal increase was the largest of any state. Texas joined California as the second state to have a total population above 30 million, with a total estimated population of 30,029,572 on July 1, 2022. This population growth.
Housing Wire
MARCH 26, 2023
The financial and housing markets are still trying to sort out the banking crisis and whether we have seen the last Fed rate hike in this cycle. These events led to lower mortgage rates and increased purchase application data last week, but decreased housing inventory. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: The 10-year yield had a Lord of Rings battle at a critical technical level, pushing mortgage rates lower at the end of the week with no real break in the bond market.
Speaker: Brynne Tillman CEO | LinkedIn Whisperer at Social Sales Link
In many organizations, Sales Enablement is owning both LinkedIn and Social Selling. LinkedIn, even the free version, is an essential sales tool that every sales professional should be using, while leadership is continuing to turn to Sales Enablement to ensure that the business development team has all the strategies and tactics they need to be successful.
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