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A closer look at housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. By the numbers, Springfield is dealing with a similar high-demand, low-inventory quandary as the rest of the country, though with lower prices. San Diego, California. national unemployment rate.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

And in 2017, I decided to go on full-time as a lead agent.”. But what makes Redfin different – what makes it radically, transformatively different – is that it classifies real estate agents as employees. These employee agents are exceedingly more productive than the average independent contractor agent.

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The last stand for forbearance housing market crash bros?

Housing Wire

In today’s low-inventory environment, complicated by external factors such as forbearance and foreclosure moratoriums, it’s crucial for real estate agents and brokers to be proactive in order to grow their business. Today, inventory levels are at all-time lows, and the purchase application data index is above 300.

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5 Interesting Energy Corridor Real Estate Trends

Houston Properties

Property inventories are shrinking. Despite the surge of new construction homes in the area, the Energy Corridor inventory has become one of the tightest in Houston. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021.

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Neighborhoods Around River Oaks

Houston Properties

Avalon Place remains to have a strong real estate performance over the past decade. It has a tight inventory with homeowners rarely selling their property. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021.

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Things to Keep in Mind When Pricing Your Home

Lamacchia Realty

Your real estate agent can also help in pricing your home – they know a lot about the area your home is in and will work with you to recommend a fair price based on the homes around you. 2) Under Agreement Date of Sold Properties This is as important as #1 but it is often overlooked by home sellers and agents.

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Guide To Piney Point Village Luxury Real Estate

Houston Properties

The Piney Point real estate market can be challenging to navigate, especially with its low inventory. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com.