Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

“Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was normal for inventory to rise in February as the spring home sellers began listing their homes and buyers weren’t yet out in force,” Simonsen wrote in his February 13 housing market update. We are seeing some modest increases, but the pressure is still there for the buyers,” Redding said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

You have all these buyers that have been waiting for rates to come back and now they’re back and all this becomes really competitive again.” So to me, it’s still a big first-time buyer market in 2024. and they can get a rate at 5%, that’s a refi boom for all of those buyers. If people got rates of 7% and 7.5%

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 4, 2022

BUYERS, DON'T MAKE THESE HOUSE HUNTING MISTAKES! Especially now, when the demand for homes is extremely high and that demand is expected throughout 2022 , these few tasks will ensure that you’ve properly set yourself up to be ready to make the strongest offer on the home you want. 6 MISTAKES TO AVOID 1. 6 MISTAKES TO AVOID 1.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

According to a 2022 tech survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), a growing number of real estate agents attest to social media’s positive impact on their business. It’s also important to include the details of the open house in the photo in addition to your caption.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

The National Retail Federation found that during the 2022 holiday season, retailers saw 17.9% Rethinking branded gifts One common practice in the real estate industry is gifting branded items like Cutco knives to home buyers and sellers. Did your buyer ask you where the best wine shop in the neighborhood is located?

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2022? Now two years later , 2022 started with the lowest inventory EVER recorded and while inventory has grown slightly, This means NOW is a still a great time to list and take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers really start to saturate the market.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Inventory of homes listed reached a record low by July of 2023 , and mortgage rates increased dramatically, diminishing buyer affordability. Many sellers are holding the line, and buyers continue to face competition. The result is buyers are still faced with some of the highest monthly mortgage payments in history.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 9, 2023

When evaluating furniture items, try to envision what potential buyers would see when looking at online photos or visiting an open house – resist the urge to include any décor items in these photos as they detract from the size of the space available. April 13, 2022. April 21, 2022. July 21, 2022.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

Buyer demand has dropped due to rising rates, and seller supply slowed too, creating an uneasy balance. But if buyers drop or sellers expand more, it will impact prices. housing market is in an uneasy state of equilibrium. They include but are not limited to: People with growing families who need to buy a bigger house.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? Why We're Fearful: Buyer & Seller Mistakes. I’m A Buyer. Why We’re Fearful: Buyer & Seller Mistakes. "A In this case, buyer bought the property with flooding issue back in 2016.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Since then, the number of homes for sale has been lower than any of the previous years.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

Now, months later, with rates up nearly 100% from the start of the year- January mortgage rates were hovering in the low to mid 3’s and this week reached 6.28%- diminished buyer affordability is causing a big downshift in demand. Rising prices weren’t favorable but with historically low mortgage rates , they were still affordable for buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

Elevated condo association and special assessment fees present an additional financial burden for condo owners, deterring potential buyers unless the purchase price is reduced sufficiently to offset the higher ongoing monthly costs. Source Inventory rises when more sellers are listing than buyers are buying.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 10, 2022

During home shopping, most homebuyers want to know whether the current housing market is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, along with how to get a good deal in a seller’s market. Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market. The housing market is either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 23, 2023

Buyers are also starting to search out FSBOs more readily because they want to pursue potential savings. Both Buyers and Sellers See FSBOs as a Way to Save Money Ultimately, both buyers and sellers recognize FSBO transactions as a way to save money. An In-Depth Analysis Buyers also profit from this arrangement.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 10, 2022

Despite all of it competition is still strong, and buyers are still out there, but with average prices increasing also at historic rates since 2020 and with the cost increase of borrowing, a shift in the market is happening. Congratulations, frustrated home buyers ! That’s a great deal of extra money in your pocket. or 3% to 5.5%

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 21, 2022

Use these tips when preparing for an open house as well as it’s part of effectively staging a home for potential buyers. It’s fine that buyers know that kids live there, it’s likely why they are interested in the first place. Buyer Resources. Click here to learn more about staging a home for sale.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2023

Unless the listed home is in a favorable location, priced competitively and move-in ready, activity has been somewhat muted as prospective buyers and sellers wait for economic conditions to improve. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

House flipping isn’t just an opportunity for big real estate companies or home improvement television channels—it’s becoming a reliable source of income for Americans running a solo business or small real estate investment venture. While house flips represented just 5.7% of US home sales in 2017, that number grew to 8.4%

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 10, 2023

Unless the listed home is in a favorable location, priced competitively and move-in ready, activity has been somewhat muted as prospective buyers and sellers wait for economic conditions to improve. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Record Share Of Sellers Give Concessions To Buyers Excerpts: ‘Buyers are asking sellers for things that were unheard of during the past few years.’ ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% ’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9%

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Listing Spark

JULY 21, 2023

The Purpose of a Real Estate License in Buying and Selling Homes In Texas, homeowners have the option of selling their home as ‘for sale by owner’ (FSBO), and prospective buyers can also make offers and represent themselves. The database is the first place buyers and sellers typically go for information and to post new properties.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. Spiking housing supply & fewer buyers. July 25, 2022 . To read more, click here.

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PennyMac

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It can often be a chaotic time—you’ll be choosing a real estate agent, making necessary improvements, coordinating showings and open houses, and possibly shopping for your new home as well. In highly competitive markets, it’s also generally easier to sell in the off-season since eager buyers are more plentiful year-round.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

Each of these villages has its own unique charm, perfect for the home buyer with distinct requirements. On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Since most Houston home buyers will need a mortgage, it is important that a home’s sale price be in line with a lender’s estimate of its value. It’s critical to know what price you will ultimately be willing to accept for your Houston home before beginning a negotiation with a buyer. Ask a lender. Price accurately.

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Houston Properties

JULY 19, 2022

We joked that the pictures online could not have come from our house!!! They brought a lot of buyers through, and we were fortunate enough to have multiple offers to choose from. Sandalwood is the perfect place for buyers who are looking for a perfect balance between a luxurious lifestyle and serene city living.

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Houston Properties

JULY 21, 2022

They are always available, attentive, and active in the pursuit of the right buyer. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. We cannot thank them enough.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

We joked that the pictures online could not have come from our house!!! They brought a lot of buyers through, and we were fortunate enough to have multiple offers to choose from. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents.

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Houston Properties

JULY 15, 2022

On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings. more people addressing field calls and questions from buyers and agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. They are always available, attentive, and active in the pursuit of the right buyer. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal.

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Houston Properties

JULY 21, 2022

We joked that the pictures online could not have come from our house!!! They brought a lot of buyers through, and we were fortunate enough to have multiple offers to choose from. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents.

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Houston Properties

JULY 21, 2022

On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. We have dedicated people doing staging, marketing, social media, open houses, and showings.

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