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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

We’ve all witnessed the housing market slowdown that has occurred over the last year. Across the country, homes are spending more days on the market as interest rates rise. These days, buyers want move-in ready homes – they don’t want to face huge construction projects before they can get settled.

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Home equity is the bright gem of the housing market

Housing Wire

Stubborn inflation and high interest rates continue to wreak havoc on the mortgage-origination market, but there is one asset class in the housing market that is arguably flourishing in these hard times – home equity. The Fed report shows HELOC balances nationwide stood at a total of $336 billion at yearend 2022.

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Kingston is latest hot housing market for those leaving NYC

Housing Wire

Kingston is an ideal city for outdoors types, said Win Morrison, owner of Win Morrison Real Estate in upstate New York. “I sell homes from the Canadian border all the way down to Manhattan, and Kingston is one of my hottest spots,” Morrison said.

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Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes

Housing Wire

Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales , the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts that was published Wednesday.

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Turnkey homes vs. fixer-uppers: The best home for your wallet

Housing Wire

Keep reading to learn whether a turnkey home or fixer-upper is the right option for you: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. How much house can you afford to buy? Buying a house that needs work?

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10 Awesomely Functional Gifts for the Real Estate Investor in Your Life

The Robert Weiler Company

And, if you have a real estate investor in your life, the gift-finding pursuit can be quite a challenge. Luckily, your serendipitous muses at The Robert Weiler Company are here to offer some awesome, functional, and fun gift ideas for your favorite real estate investor – whether they’re into homes, buildings, or anything in between!

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20 Awesomely Functional Gifts for Real Estate Investors [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

And, if you have a real estate investor in your life, the gift-finding pursuit can be quite a challenge. GIFTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTORS: Looking for a great gift for house-flippers or buyers taking advantage of a housing market downswing? The Book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller.