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Even with falling rates, the housing market is shaping up to be bad in Q4

Housing Wire

That’s the largest year over year existing home sales decrease since 2007. More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed higher,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. ” .”

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Finding an Agent: 5 Key Questions to Ask a Prospective Buyer's Agent While Conducting Interviews

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Buying a home is one of the most important financial and emotional transactions you will ever make. It is imperative to find a buyer's agent who will work hard for you, understanding both your desires and financial realities in securing the ideal home. Be sure your buyer's agent knows how to work in a balancing market.

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Finding a "Buyer's Agent"

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Finding a real estate agent who specializes in working with buyers is critical. Working with buyers requires a different skill-set than working with sellers. A sellers agent's job is to market and sell a client's home. A buyers agent's job requires many more key skills.

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Home Search Strategies for 2022

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It is no secret that many home buyers are having a hard time finding a home to purchase. The inventory of homes available for sale was on the low side even before the Covid 19 pandemic. According to data from Realtor.com, "The inventory of homes for sale dropped 53% between April 2020 and April 2021."

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Key Skills Your Agent Should Possess in Today's Market

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The demand for homes has been and is still high, as eager buyers rush to new listings and submit offers quickly. Home prices continue to increase and sellers are reaping the rewards of quick sales. According to an article written by Danielle Hale on Realtor.com, "Homes continue to sell faster than a year ago."

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Real Estate Real Fast EP4 (solo-show with Aaron talking Fall/Winter 2022 Texas housing market)

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Days on the market are up, home prices are down, but it’s not all doom and gloom. What should buyers and sellers be doing right now? In August, the median home value in the greater Austin metropolitan area was $496,000 and that’s up 5%. If you’re an Austin home buyer, there is a lot of good news.

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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. Lead Gen As a new agent, make it a priority to pick a brokerage that is committed to helping you with marketing and exposure. You’ll want to ask how the brokerage promotes agents’ listings too. link] FastExpert.com.