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

Housing Wire

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

Housing Wire

Here are 14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers won’t pass up. Gen Z likes to stay close to home With the continued trend of remote work and little desire for a long commute, Gen Z buyers are moving to homes in walkable communities with nearby amenities. Gen Z values diversity and inclusivity.

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loanDepot CEO talks ‘longer and tougher’ mortgage cycle, NAR settlement and cyberattacks 

Housing Wire

That’s kind of evaporated,” Martell said on Tuesday morning in a session during The Gathering , HousingWire’s real estate and mortgage conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company now has a digital HELOC offering. Martell believes there will not be “a zero commission” market.

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What to Know About Home Renovations in 2023

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects.

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An inside look at local housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. I had one home recently that needed major cosmetic renovations and it ended up get-ting multiple offers, so it is still super competitive here,” she said. Annapolis, Maryland. Provo, Utah.

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With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode

Housing Wire

trillion in mortgage originations in 2021. One source of added inventory is the fix and flip industry , which is expected to acquire and renovate some 350,000 homes in 2023, according to Kurt Carlton, president of New Western , a private real estate investment marketplace. That compares to a record $4.4

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The home inspection process: Should you skip it?

Housing Wire

Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. While it can certainly be tempting — especially with the high costs most buyers already face — it’s usually a grave mistake (and sometimes a costly one, too). More for Real Estate Enthusiasts.