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Opportunities to improve the home-building process

Housing Wire

And for those who still want to build a home from scratch, rising construction costs , limited lot sizes, and excessive red tape can make the process seem insurmountable. Considering how much construction technology, materials, and techniques have evolved, building a new home should be far simpler than it is. Opportunities to innovate.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property. If your CMA is put together in haste with irrelevant information, it will not be a helpful tool for anyone and may reflect poorly on you as the agent presenting it. CMA reports are simple and effective tools. More on that later.

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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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Circa 1990: Exploring kitchens and baths from ‘the age of beige’

Inman

Construction methods and materials, mechanical, windows and design features require updating and renovation to meet the needs of today's buyers. Houses of this period, whether single-family or multifamily units, are hitting the market all across the country.

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

Housing Wire

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. Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned.

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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

Housing Wire

Real estate agents can utilize VR to create interactive and engaging platforms that allow buyers to navigate properties virtually, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their layout, design and spatial qualities. Enables agents to showcase various interior design styles to cater to the preferences of diverse potential buyers.

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The Role of Appraisal Review in the Risk System – Appraisal Revisions

Appraisal Buzz

Whether you are an appraiser, tax assessor, sales agent, attorney, construction manager, architect or engineer, you are required to have a level of professional expertise, at the local level, that exceeds the average person that does not practice in the area of real estate. Progress in Revision Rates. Technologies are moving fast.

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