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Market Correction or Seller Panic?

Appraisal Buzz

The weak historical correlation suggests to me that – despite general consumer buying deteriorating with inflation and higher interest rates – these influences have less of an effect on the upper-middle to upper-class market participants who remain in the market, primarily as investors. So, how do you comp in this market?

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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

In down markets, the best agents and the best brokerages gain market share,” Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, told investors and analysts during his firms first-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening. “We First, more buyers are using agents in 2023 than in 2003. We are a company of top agents.”

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No. 403 Homelight 1,444% 2012 Providing a platform that helps deliver better outcomes for homebuyers and sellers. 533 ReBuilt 1,096% 2015 Vertically integrated marketplace helping homeowners sell their unwanted property and real estate investors find great off-market deals.

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How a transparent marketplace provides a proven path to benefit homeowners

Housing Wire

By comparison, only 33,000 properties were sold at foreclosure auction in 2021, the lowest level since 2003. But she noted that not all investors operate this way. She will offer to list the home for sale on the MLS if there is enough time before the scheduled auction.

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The real danger of releasing the GSEs from conservatorship

Housing Wire

Positive or negative is immaterial as investors, analysts, and policy makers were shocked by the massive restatements. Warren Buffett, one of the biggest investors, divested all GSE holdings between 2003 and 2005. With investors believing the U.S. Then came the “Alliance Agreements.” Then came Wall Street.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

Both buyers and sellers value the combined benefits of his individual talents along with membership in one of the most respected real estate firms in New York City. Here, Nicholson promises excellence, knowledge and personalized results for discerning buyers and sellers. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia.

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Economic Turbulence Prompts Seattle Area Market Concern vs. Year Ago

Will Springer Realtor

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.