Listing Spark

OCTOBER 13, 2022

What should buyers and sellers be doing right now? How the housing market affects the rest of the economy How to approach the current housing market as a seller Final advice for buyers in the current housing market Are buyers pulling out of contracts at the last minute? How to vet real estate agents as a seller.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. The designs aren’t exclusive to you and there’s no automation for posting.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2021

drop in November , according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. “Greater participation of sellers and builders in the months ahead will make home sales possible while easing some of the pressure on price growth, which is currently rising at a double-digit percent rate and has been for almost six months.”

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

The sellers custom built the home between 2007 and 2009, using high-end materials and finishes, including a wall of windows and 26-foot-high ceilings in the great room. The seller wanted that to be a part of the home, and he didn’t want it down in a cellar. But the MLS is also finding new benefits in its partnership with RPR®.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Here are some options to help you build a strong real estate website: Luxury Presence This high-end website builder is used by most design-forward agents and brokerages for its stunning layouts, high-resolution video capabilities and a sleek luxury feel. Canva is perfect for everything from new listings to brand promotion.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

SETTLEMENT FOLLOW-UP A judge has preliminarily approved the $418M antitrust class-action settlement involving sellers’ compensation to brokers/agents in residential real estate sales. News of the settlement and its impact topped last month’s newsletter. seconds – when not parked in a penthouse high atop a gleaming new urban condo.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

also the oldest age of a first-timer ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Others are specializing in the design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as detached backyard homes (also known as “ mother-in-laws ”). Click to expand any image or graphic from my newsletters and blog posts.)

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 8, 2021

home was $313,000 through February, a sharp 16% higher from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The image was taken from a drone above The Parc, a condo in Belltown, where I am promoting one of my new listings. The median down payment represents 7.7% from the previous quarter.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

The cities of Seattle and Renton offer pre-approved ADU designs to help streamline the government-approval process which can often be onerous. Don’t get me started about Seattle’s design review exercise!) . The number of new homes for sale fell 19% (4009) across the county from June to July and 9.5% Kirkland gets it too.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2022

>> Insights from 12,000 consumers and over 300 architectural designers show that 51% of residents will work from home in 2022, up from 33% before the pandemic. >> The Puget Sound region suffered from a severe lack of new construction in the decade ending in 2020, according to U.S. Designed by William J.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Here’s a negotiating tactic that you may not have thought of: Sellers who “spy” on buyers when they are visiting the home. About three in every 10 sellers say they have used a camera on the property during an open house or showing at their home, according to a study of more than 2,000 consumers from LendingTree. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The House version, HB 1782 , is backed by developer and Realtor® lobbyists, Habitat for Humanity and environmental groups, according to The Seattle Times. HB 1951 would remove “Don’t Know” from the Seller Disclosure Statement that owners complete with the sale of a home. . >> home buyers. rental-vacancy rate dropped to 5.8%

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 8, 2022

The median income for Millennials who are actively buying or intend to buy a home soon is about $82K, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). While the number of new listings in June jumped 8.2% in new listings and 57% in active listings at the start of this month (3256), up 124% from a year ago.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

They have declined for two consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. But, in speaking to a political-affairs lobbyist for Washington Realtors®, the bill became “watered down.” Listed at $1,995,000 ($725/sq. Sellers typically ask for back-up buyers. The sellers are asking for $2.1M ($472/sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 8, 2022

UNMARRIED AND BUYING TOGETHER For the third consecutive year, a report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) noted an increase in unmarried couples purchasing a home. >> Homeowners are open to space-saving tradeoffs in new construction, with 85% willing to consider island seating over a separate dining space in the kitchen.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Just for Fun: In December 2022, the National Association of Realtors® projected mortgage interest rates would be 5.7% That, in turn, will finally move the market forward with additional sellers and buyers. Only 1513 listings hit the market in the month for all home types, a devastating 30% decline in one month. with basement).

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 9, 2021

Even if a household faced the prospect of foreclosure, buyers would be happy to take the home off an owner’s hands – likely at a profit for sellers – while providing needed inventory. >> The National Association of Realtors® revised its economic forecasts for 2021 – and things are looking up. That leaves about 2.1 lodge home.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2021

“There is a strong desire for homeownership across this country, but the lack of supply is preventing too many Americans from achieving that dream,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). A surprising 3% used the time to build a new house. The sellers are seeking $17.98M, $2811/sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

“We envision a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous and resilient,” Calvin Gladney, CEO of Smart Growth America, told a group of Realtors® in D.C. I am often asked by sellers what home projects should they address to get the highest return on investment.

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