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Home prices accelerating in areas without mass transit

Housing Wire

Suburbs, rural areas and small towns have been hot since the beginning of the pandemic, with Redfin searches for rural areas and small towns spiking last spring and housing markets in the suburbs heating up more than other neighborhood types throughout 2020, according to Steven Majourau, a Redfin agent in California’s Central Valley.

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Will the Infrastructure Bill Affect the Real Estate Market?

Appraisal Buzz

The housing market has experienced a turbulent few years, so what can industry experts expect in the future? After months of paperwork and organizing teams, many experts believe the allocated funding will start positively affecting the real estate market. Secondary Real Estate Markets On the Rise. construction sites.

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The obstacles to a digital mortgage are changing – Here’s what lenders need to know

Housing Wire

banking, shopping, transportation). In addition to customer acquisition and retention, the creation of digital assets provides greater capital market efficiencies and reduces costs and errors. A notable challenge for the industry at the moment is the decline in overall market volume and reemphasis on purchase transactions.

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S. Fla.’s Fastest Rising Home Values? Near Rail Stations

Empire Appraisal Group

Near Rail Stations Transportation drives growth but transit growth also drives housing. The rail line’s popularity has enabled home sellers to command higher prices based on their proximity to the transportation system, according to an analysis by the real-estate data and analytics firm Green Street. s Fastest Rising Home Values?

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Increasing Diversity in Appraisal Profession.

Appraisal Buzz

There needs to be a concerted marketing effort regarding career opportunities as a real estate appraiser. While there are some supervisors that do not want to train their competition, the main concern is will it be economically feasible to bring on a trainee. In the past, financial institutions were a viable training ground.

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Why is Location so Important in Real Estate?

Raleigh Realty

Here are some of the things to consider when looking for a great location to buy real estate: Reverse Engineer the Future of the Neighborhood Anyone who doesn't understand how the real estate market works will tell you to buy in a good/safe neighborhood. Transportation Easy commutes to work are the icing on the cake for many home buyers.

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8 best real estate marketing companies to boost your business in 2024

Housing Wire

Real estate marketing isn’t just about posting a few property listings and hoping for the best. The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience — but rather those who know how to leverage the best real estate marketing companies and digital tools for their success. per month plus $249.95