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Even with falling rates, the housing market is shaping up to be bad in Q4

Housing Wire

More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed higher,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. Presented by: Percy. That’s the largest year over year existing home sales decrease since 2007. ”

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Study: Real Estate Hot in Hurricane Ian-Hit Areas

Empire Appraisal Group

. – After plunging in the wake of last fall’s Hurricane Ian, home listings in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan area have recovered, and sales have begun to bounce back, according to a report from Redfin. Hurricanes present unique housing market events. Put another way, the metro area had a net gain of 415 more new listings.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

According to a 2022 tech survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR), a growing number of real estate agents attest to social media’s positive impact on their business. Be sure to label on the photo or video that your post is a new listing, as people may miss the caption while scrolling.

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What ONE Appraisal Technology Tool Makes Your Life Easier?

McKissock

” “Remember the days when you had a shoe box full of MLS cards and you would have to always file in any new listings and sales? ” “My iPhone keeps me connected to clients’ phone calls, realtor calls, homeowner/borrower calls, email and appraisal orders. Very time consuming.”

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A look at Knoxville’s hot housing market

Housing Wire

Currently on Realtor.com , more than 2,000 homes are currently on the market in Knoxville with an average listing price of $270,000. According to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors , the number of houses for sale in 2020 was down 47.5% The KAAR also said housing inventory dropped for six straight months to start the new year.

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Pending home sales drop, but there’s a silver lining

Housing Wire

in January from December, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Presented by: Fannie Mae. There will also be a natural seasonal upswing in inventory in spring and summer after few new listings during the winter months,” Yun said. For the fifth consecutive month , U.S.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Currently, there are about 154,113 Realtors ® in Texas, according to the National Association of Realtors. To be admitted, you will be photographed for the score report and asked to present two forms of current signature identification. [15] You’ll want to ask how the brokerage promotes agents’ listings too.