Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Not long ago, homeowners insurance was a minor concern for most homebuyers, real estate agents and mortgage originators. Now, soaring premiums demand more careful review and sticker shock is prompting buyers to walk away from deals, especially in states like Florida and Texas.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

“The pandemic has catalyzed purchases by millennial first-time buyers, many of whom can now work from anywhere.” ” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Zillow also announced it has agreed to pay $500 million to acquire ShowingTime , which makes software for prospective buyers to arrange showings with agents. The Seattle-based company , which has mostly pivoted from selling advertising to real estate agents into iBuying, acquired 1,789 homes in the fourth quarter.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While not yet reaching the trillion-dollar mark, Miami ‘s total real estate value, including both residential and commercial properties, was estimated at approximately $650 billion as of 2023, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. As of Sept.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For real estate agents, this economic reality can present both challenges and opportunities, and determine strategies in markets across the country. Home insurance premiums have climbed 45% from 2017 to 2022, contributing to a slowing sales market. inflation climbing to 2.6% Data from RentSpree and the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

This cohort accounted for 1,950,000 properties — equating to 39% of total homes purchased! 1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade. stares down the barrel of a considerable economic downturn.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The “Zestimate,” Zillow’s catchy ( and soapy ) name for estimated home values, will sometimes be used as the initial offer Zillow plans to pay to purchase a home, the company said on Thursday. Zillow’s own estimated home value is to guide the company on a “limited subset of homes” in 20 markets.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 2, 2024

Curb appeal projects often outperform indoor projects in ROI because they directly impact a potential buyer’s first impression of a home,” said Real Estate Investor at House Buyers Paige Robinson.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

billion in damages to residential home sellers who successfully proved that the organization – which represents real estate agents at most of the top brokerages in the United States – colluded with other defendants to inflate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As a real estate brokerage leader with decades of experience, I know firsthand that every connection counts, so having the right words at your fingertips is essential. That’s where text messaging for real estate agents comes in — it’s quick, personal, and gets straight to the point. Give Market Leader a try!

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Most real estate agents, builders and potential customers have no idea that this financing option exists to purchase homes,” he said. Prieto noted that the product gives borrowers the option to “right-size” their home based on their retirement goals and living situation while creating cash flow.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

“According to NAR over 69% of buyers have a home to sell, so really homeowners represent the earliest buyer. Buyside helps real estate agents and loan officers engage homeowners with not just home value tools but also branded wealth optimization tips on their home’s equity so homeowners can now truly view their home as an asset.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2023

For many buyers, closing day represents the beginning of the next chapter in their lives – having a new place to celebrate important milestones and create new memories. Unfortunately, as buyers are preparing for this momentous day, wire fraud – a scam in which cybercriminals attempt to steal buyers’ hard-earned money – poses a serious threat.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2024

This surge follows a period of fluctuating investor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, where purchases more than doubled during the 2021 homebuying boom, only to drop nearly 50% in 2023 due to declining rents and home values. Despite the renewed investor interest, overall home purchases in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Real estate farming also includes traditional marketing methods like sending direct mailers, knocking on doors and nailing your locally relevant social media presence. Why should I try real estate farming? If you have a marketing need, it’s got the AI-assisted real estate marketing tool for you.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The panel’s latest estimates of national home price growth are higher than last quarter’s expectations of 4.3% Terry Loebs , Founder of Pulsenomics, said: “Despite robust home value growth in the first half of 2024, our panelists anticipate a slowdown in price appreciation for the remainder of the year and beyond.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2022

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. I sold a home to a hedge fund guy in New York. The agent said rich “mainland” residents replaced international buyers, who are restricted in their travel amid the pandemic.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

With continued demand for home equity investment from homeowners, Burnett is confident that the market is poised for growth in the decade ahead. While Hometap doesn’t directly work with mortgage lenders or real estate brokerages right now, Burnett sees an opportunity for partnership to help buyers’ homeownership in the long term.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Many of the best real estate CRMs have built-in features to segment your contacts list and automate your real estate newsletters.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

One of my recent new home buyers got their final quote on a property a 30-minute drive from the coast and it had gone up 40% from a year ago. The rising costs and lack of availability of homeowners insurance has forced many homeowners and buyers to turn to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation , the state’s insurer of last resort.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Sheila Reddy, CEO at Mosaik, to talk about how the company is leveraging their experience building technology solutions for healthcare to benefit real estate agents and homebuyers. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Following dampened activity from buyers, sellers provided increased concessions, such as temporary rate buydowns or paying closing costs to complete sales, the report noted. ” In the Dallas district, housing outlooks worsened, with those interviewed expecting “further erosion in sales and home starts in the near term.”

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Appraisal Partners Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Imagine you’re ready to sell your home, but you’re unsure of its value. A home value comparative market analysis (CMA) is the answer. A CMA compares your property with similar homes that were recently sold. This helps you understand where your home fits in the market. How do you determine a fair price?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Not many people know that all real estate agents can not call themselves Realtors® In order for real estate agents to call themselves Realtors® they must belong to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), their state Realtor® associations and their local Realtor® associations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2024

Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools — delivered to your inbox. Get expert advice, independent reviews and product recommendations from our editorial team of experienced real estate agents, brokers and coaches. Welcome to the real estate industry. How do you do that, you ask?

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What Is A Buyer's Agent? What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? We have all that answered and more If you are wondering if you should use a Buyer's Agent the answer is easy, yes. How do I measure the square footage of a home?

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Eppraisal

MAY 31, 2022

Nowadays home buyers want to purchase homes that are updated. Updated homes will garner higher home values. Among the key updates important to today's buyers are exterior and interior paint colors. The dominent impression is the home's colors.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now that the real estate market is transitioning with softening sales and rising interest rates, it is important to be in the know as a home buyer. Here's how to prepare yourself for the ride: Align with an Agent Find a real estate agent who is local, knowledgeable and experienced.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2021

When Zillow first came out, real estate appraisers would often hear “Zillow says my home value is…” This is usually followed by a cringed face and sigh. First off, we think Zillow has done a very good job of distinguishing the most impactful differences in a home’s value. Thank you Zillow!

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. When a house comes on the market, buyers flock to it. Some buyers like to have the roofs inspected by roofing companies.

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That doesn’t mean your basement has no value, but it doesn’t technically add space. If you’re thinking about adding a feature to your home before you have it appraised, ask your real estate agent if it’s worth the cost. Here’s how to find a real estate agent in your area.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Most of the buyers I work with don’t have extra resources available, so the fact that they can purchase a home with zero down makes the transaction feasible,” says Benny Dinsmore , a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker in Frisco, TX. Most conventional buyers have to pay private mortgage insurance if they put less than 20% down.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Although a standard for measuring square footage isn’t in place, it is important to be as precise as possible when calculating a home’s square feet, as that number can impact home values. How to Calculate a Home’s Square Footage: Here’s the good news: calculating square footage is fairly easy.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There is a lot in the news about the real estate market and how home values are rising, inventory and interest rates are low, and the like. The one issue that doesn't get much attention is real estate agent safety. It can be dangerous out there in the world of real estate.

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