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HousingWire Magazine: May 2022

Housing Wire

Brena Nath, Director of HW+ and Events. Last October, an in-depth look at how Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson planned to lead the agency was the feature story for the magazine. Her leadership captured the industry’s attention for many reasons, one of those being the fact that the director leaving office, Mark Calabria, was looking at ways to bring the GSEs out of conservatorship.

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5 Ways to Take Better Real Estate Photos

McKissock

Photography has never been more important to the real estate industry than it is today. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® , homebuyers rated photos as the feature they use most when searching for a home online. Web listings or advertisements with bad photos, or no photos at all, can cause potential buyers to overlook a property from the start.

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The Balestracci Group Achieves Diamond status at 2022 RACM Awards

Lamacchia Realty

May 1, 2022 – Announced at the 2022 REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts (RACM) Awards Ceremony , Top Worcester County Team, The Balestracci Group consisting of top-producing REALTORS®, leader Mark Balestracci , Elissa Comeau , and Matthew Jette have achieved Diamond Status, which is awarded to teams in the top 1% of production across all RACM members.

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Real Estate Market 2022: Which Predictions Came True & Which Ones Didn’t?

Mashvisor

Massive changes took over the real estate market in the past few years. It left most people wondering: Is the real estate market going to crash?

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Sales Price vs. Appraisal Value: What’s the Difference?

Kairos Appraisal Services

When you sell or buy a home, the sales price and appraisal value don’t always match up, and this discrepancy can lead to a change in the purchase price or dissolve the deal altogether. Therefore, it’s essential to understand how these numbers can differ and how the sale can still proceed when there is a… The post Sales Price vs. Appraisal Value: What’s the Difference?

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7-Step Guide to Investing in a Townhouse Complex

Mashvisor

Are you planning to invest in a townhouse complex but don’t know how to begin? This guide has everything you need to know to help you get started.

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The Investor’s Guide to Determining the Best Airbnb Occupancy Rate for Your Property

Mashvisor

If you want to invest your money in short term rentals in 2022, Airbnb occupancy rate is one of the most important metrics for you to consider.

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Mortgage Interest Rates Remain Above 5%, Cost of Mortgage Payments Up

Buys Brokers Only LLC

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan remained above 5 percent for the week ending April 28, 2022, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS).

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Cash Flow is Starting to Disappear: Is It Even Worth Chasing?

BiggerPockets

Cash flow vs. appreciation has been a fiercely fought debate between many real estate investors for decades. Cash flow investors love to tout the fact that consistent rental property profits […].

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Employers fall short when it comes to training

Mortgagebroker News

Why investment in skills development, on an ongoing basis, breeds trust with employees