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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

Housing Wire

Austin, Texas might be the hottest housing market in the country. Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap. It is just a super tight housing market. I haven’t seen anything like this here, and I’ve been doing this since 2000,” Richardson said.

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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

As an Irish immigrant to the United States in 1996 who became a real estate broker in 2000, I can tell you this: The U.S. That market, which is fiercely competitive, allows consumers the best chance to see all inventory and make informed decisions. Multiple Listing Services (MLS) by those trying to disparage the system.

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What’s The Leaven Causing Home Prices to Rise Today?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Recently, some of my well-intentioned clients have asked if it is possible to appraise a home, based upon a “normal market”. Others have expressed concerns that we are headed for a housing crash, like in 2008. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates from 2000 to today. But it’s not a balanced market right now.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for August 2023

Lamacchia Realty

Her reason for becoming a real estate agent is to continue her desire to work with people and have clients be as happy with their lifestyle as she is providing it to them. Her desire to help her clients earned Shauna the title of Rising Star in the September 2021 issue of the South Shore Real Producers Magazine !

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for June 2023

Lamacchia Realty

She will be offering her landscape expertise to her real estate clients as she used to own a landscape design company. Most recently, Cyndi was presented with the award for Most Acquired Clients in 2022 at our annual company event in February. Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for Mid-Year 2022

Lamacchia Realty

She will be offering her landscape expertise to her real estate clients as she used to own a landscape design company. Her longtime experience in the retail and customer service industry gives Bea a natural ability to address client needs and find them the homes they want. Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for October 2022

Lamacchia Realty

October 2022 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Laurie Howe Bourgeois has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2000 and in the customer service industry for 34 years. Working and actively engaging with people is his favorite part of his career along with helping his clients accomplish their goals! Check it out here !