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Existing-home sales have nowhere to go but up in 2024? 

Housing Wire

million, according to the N ational Association of Realtors. Homes typically go under contract a month or two before the closing, which means the October data largely reflects purchase decisions made in August and September. Existing-home sales dropped 4.1% Compared to October 2022, existing home sales slumped 14.6%, down from 4.44

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A look at Knoxville’s hot housing market

Housing Wire

Currently on Realtor.com , more than 2,000 homes are currently on the market in Knoxville with an average listing price of $270,000. According to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors , the number of houses for sale in 2020 was down 47.5% The KAAR also said housing inventory dropped for six straight months to start the new year.

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High Financing Hurdles Lead to Low Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

fewer new listings, the rate of sales rose 1.7% Two data points stood out from the latest report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service: The aforementioned new listings for all homes in the county – 2684 – is at a low not seen for an August since records were shared with brokers (like me) dating back to the mid-1990s.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Canva is perfect for everything from new listings to brand promotion. Best features: Templates Upload your brand colors and fonts Premium license-free imagery Starting price: Free Visit Canva Coffee and Contracts Coffee & Contracts is like a social media toolkit for real estate agents.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Currently, there are about 154,113 Realtors ® in Texas, according to the National Association of Realtors. Support & Training Choosing a broker that provides all the support you’ll need as a new agent is integral, so look for a brokerage that offers comprehensive new agent training and mentorship programs.

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Eastside Residential Market Sees Big Gains in Sales, Prices

Will Springer Realtor

“Cold water” comes from the central bank’s intent to maintain high financing costs for banks that borrow from other financial institutions. Despite a challenging financing environment, the Seattle/King County housing market is moving forward. More on this in a moment.) However, we are missing the typical boost of sellers.

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Mostly Positive Start to 2024 Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

There is plenty of pent-up demand from prospective buyers who have watched for months from the sidelines as financing costs remained untenable. We know buyers are eager to purchase properties, as 39% more homes went under contract in January (1719 units) compared with the previous – admittedly quiet – month. fewer (1842) than on Jan.