Sun.Apr 30, 2023

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Housing Market Tracker: Spring inventory grows

Housing Wire

The spring housing market music is playing, and purchase application data and active listing inventory rose together last week. The fear of not having an increase in inventory this spring should be put to rest. The other focus should be where mortgage rates go; only a little happened last week. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: Active listing rose 8,260 week to week, down a bit from last week’s gain, but I’m not complaining — anything on the plus side is positive.

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Industry Decoded: Billions at stake in Anti-Money Laundering efforts

Real Estate News

Money laundering criminals have their eyes on real estate, and with that interest comes heightened scrutiny from the government, as well as heightened risk.

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Totally not tech-savvy? 11 tools for neophytes

Inman

Here are some tips on software products Inman recommends for the new agent or the seasoned professional who’s just now coming around to the modern marketplace.

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High Credit Borrowers Get Punished and New Landlord Laws Put Tenants First

BiggerPockets

Got a high credit score? Your mortgage could get more expensive. And no, this episode isn’t releasing on Opposite Day.

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The surprising psychology behind client reviews

Inman

What drives clients to leave reviews and testimonials — and how can you encourage them to do so for your real estate business?

Clients 126
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Is It Okay to Have an STR As Your First Investment?

Mashvisor

Short term rentals are known to provide gainful returns. It is why many new investors buy an STR investment to get started with real estate.

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8 Rentals in 8 Years and Unlocking MASSIVE Tax Breaks with One Career Move

BiggerPockets

Think it might be too late for you to enjoy the spoils of real estate investing? Well, you’d be wrong!

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No other teacher is as good as lengthy experience, broker says

Mortgagebroker News

This senior mortgage specialist entered the financial services industry at the mere age of 16

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How to Get Your House Appraised

AmeriMac

Getting your house appraised may seem like a daunting task. However, it is the first step when planning to sell or refinance your home. A home appraisal determines the value of your property, and it is an essential step in the selling process. A well-conducted appraisal can get you the best price for your property, while a poorly done appraisal can leave you stuck with an undervalued home.

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With home prices set to climb again, what's the outlook for first-time buyers?

Mortgagebroker News

The affordability crisis in Canada’s housing market could be set to worsen, says CMHC

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A big thank you to the judges of the 2023 Canadian Mortgage Awards

Mortgagebroker News

This year's judging panel featured 11 top leaders and experts across Canada's real estate and mortgage industries

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CMBA: OSFI's proposed stress test tightening based on outdated info

Mortgagebroker News

Association publicizes contents of its submission to OSFI consultation

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Time for agents to assess where value lies: CENTUM president

Mortgagebroker News

Now is the time for mortgage professionals to evaluate their current network, executive says

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National Housing Strategy innovation drive announces boost for Hamilton projects

Mortgagebroker News

New grant will focus on the development of new affordable housing across Hamilton

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RBC: Canadian economy's strong early 2023 performance was a fluke

Mortgagebroker News

February GDP growth level was significantly below the 0.

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