Sat.Jul 13, 2024

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Mortgage rates head lower, helped by better mortgage spreads

Housing Wire

In 2023, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank , the spreads between the 30-year mortgage and 10-year yield were at their worst, leading to new cycle highs. This meant mortgage rates were significantly higher than average. However, this year, we’re seeing a different trend with the spreads: they’re improving, and mortgage rates are trending better as a result, even with the 10-year yield still above 4%.

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Brokerage Beat: News from Lamacchia, Real, RE/MAX, C21, eXp, more

Real Estate News

Lamacchia grows with MA acquisition; Real reaches 20k agents; RE/MAX gains 60-agent firm; C21 franchise and Florida indie merge; eXp joins Fortune 1000; more.

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You can’t ‘fake it ’til you make it’ when it comes to gratitude

Inman

Authenticity and genuine gratitude offer profound benefits for personal and professional relationships and well-being, broker and coach Aaron Hendon writes.

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A brokerage built to last with ‘passion, stamina, grit’

Real Estate News

Michael Saunders has always been driven, building her brokerage into a multibillion-dollar company with the goal of making a difference.

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Will falling mortgage rates juice the housing market? The Download

Inman

As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost.

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How to Post the Most Effective MLS Listing: Tips to Help Buyers and Speed Up the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

Creating an effective MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listing is crucial for attracting potential buyers and expediting the appraisal process. A well-crafted listing not only highlights the property’s best features but also provides essential information that can streamline the entire transaction. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to post the most effective MLS listing, including what information to include, what pictures to take, necessary disclosures, and more.

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How to Post the Most Effective MLS Listing: Tips to Help Buyers and Speed Up the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

Creating an effective MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listing is crucial for attracting potential buyers and expediting the appraisal process. A well-crafted listing not only highlights the property’s best features but also provides essential information that can streamline the entire transaction.

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How to Post the Most Effective MLS Listing: Tips to Help Buyers and Speed Up the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

Creating an effective MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listing is crucial for attracting potential buyers and expediting the appraisal process. A well-crafted listing not only highlights the property’s best features but also provides essential information that can streamline the entire transaction.