Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

VR homes have revolutionized the way properties are showcased, offering unparalleled interactive virtual tours. This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“I just see what happened in the Massachusetts suit [Nosalek] and I think that could mean that the DOJ will try to insert itself into any settlement or appeals process in this case,” Steve Murray , the co-founder of RealTrends Consulting , said. They have already shown they would do it once, so I figure they will do it again.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

I wanted to close before May 1, so I selected a buyer who was already in underwriting. My agent exchanged a few emails with the buyer’s agent over a few minor repair requests, but this was all buttoned up very quickly. She made clear in our first conversation that the commission would only drop to 5% if she also found the buyer.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

But three multibillion-dollar class action antitrust lawsuits looming over the real estate industry may soon reshape how buyers interact with agents. You’ve got current economic conditions that are not opportunistic for a homebuyer right now, inflation is still out there and it’s all constraining buyers’ ability to spend. “You’ve

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

No seller must use a real estate agent to sell a home — ever. Consumers are free to sell or buy a home without an agent — and consumers know this. No buyer must use a real estate agent — ever. A meaningful percentage of buyers did not hire a real estate agent when they bought their last home.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Scott Wright and Steve Murray of RealTrends Consulting. While merger and acquisition activity has quieted amid the uncertainty, RealTrends Consulting’s Scott Wright and Steve Murray say now is the perfect time for firms to lay the groundwork for future deals. Can you see yourself working day in and day out with this person?”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Homebuyers have seemingly countless tasks and responsibilities in the process of purchasing a home and obtaining a mortgage. Consider, for example, just one aspect of purchasing a new home in 2023: obtaining mortgage insurance. The same holds true for a borrower who is tasked with redefining a personal monthly budget.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2022

Headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on “creating an instant and enjoyable home closing experience for buyers and sellers.” Max Simkoff: This is the same answer as it was in 2016 when I founded Doma and that is how convoluted, inefficient, and frustrating the traditional home closing process is.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

The pandemic definitely changed the real estate market ,” Todd Alperin, a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent based in Southern New Hampshire, said. Housing inventory has been falling nationally since late October, after hitting a two year high of a 7-day average of 577,172 homes on the market according to Altos.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

I can tell you that some buyers will certainly agree with these points! Having a garden shed, high-quality bathroom tiles, and an open-concept kitchen and dining area are all well-known ways to increase the value of your home. Always keep in mind that your Ohio home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Here’s how to show them you’re in the know: Be a title expert Homebuyers want information that can make their decisions more manageable, especially information on title insurance, which they may have never heard of before starting the home buying process. In 2022, 96% of all buyers used online tools during their home search.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The benefits of green building materials and practices have been discussed when creating our homes and workplaces for a while now. The COVID-19 pandemic required a light-speed adjustment in this direction, as our offices were locked down with stay at home orders and everyone worked away from office colleagues and technology support.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home. Updates or Renovations?

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. If you or someone you know has started the process of looking for a home you have no doubt come across these terms.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 4, 2024

The following guide on properly selling an inherited estate is here to help you navigate through this special kind of home sale as smoothly as possible. Even in cases where the deceased has a will and there is a named executor or personal representation, some level of court approval or intervention will be required.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Buyers seem like they can’t get a break,” Kechian said. “I I really think they had about three months last year where it was a buyers market in the fourth quarter. More buyers, I think, adjusted to this market and understand this is what it is. They would take a line of credit or an equity loan or a personal loan.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

If you’re looking to build a memorable personal brand, SERHANT. Our number one focus is helping you build a clear, compelling, memorable personal brand and put your lead generation on autopilot. Consider their free coaching consultation if you want to dip your toes in the water. is the way to go. Ventures President Kyle Scott.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. It shows a person scanning a property to create a floor plan. And I’ve been measuring homes using a laser for many years now. The service is called Cubicasa.

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Eppraisal

JULY 14, 2023

By taking a few essential steps before listing your property, you can enhance its appeal, attract more buyers, and increase your chances of a successful and lucrative sale. Assess and Improve Curb Appeal The first impression matters, and curb appeal plays a significant role in attracting potential buyers.

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Raleigh Realty

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Selling Your Home: 10 Real Estate Tips and Tricks When you bought your home, you likely felt a great deal of excitement, as well as some apprehension. Talk It Out Selling your home is no small task. It is recommended that you have a talk with your family to decide if selling your home is the right move.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Zillow , for instance, is still enticing new home buyers to transact and Carvana makes it possible to buy a new or used car from the comfort of home. In addition, they must change their entire approach to the business because borrowers have changed their expectations of the home finance industry. Can we deliver them?

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Hank Miller Team

AUGUST 16, 2023

Are home owners liable for injuries to home buyers? Generally, whether a home owner is liable for a slip and fall by a home buyer during a visit depends on several factors. Are Home Owners Liable? This duty of care may extend to potential buyers who are invited to view the property.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market. Those looking to buy a home this year need to do all they can to make the strongest offer when the right house becomes available.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 1, 2022

But even in today’s seller’s market, staging a home can help you get the top dollar for your property in a fraction of the time. Staging is all about showcasing all the best features of your home with updated, neutral décor and colors (think Chip and Joanna Gaines).

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Does your home need to be jacked up? Occasionally, when performing appraisal inspections/observations, I see homes that suffer from serious settlement issues. I once appraised a home that had a noticeable tilt to it when walking through. However, correcting the tilting was something that would help the marketability of the home.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Catherine Mesick You’ve found the perfect home – sunny kitchen, the right number of bathrooms, and a big, beautiful yard. You start wondering, could my dream home be at risk for flood damage? The fact is home buyers need to pay attention to their flood risk and the need for flood control. All home buyers.

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

Many are attracted to the prospect of selling their home without help as this circumvents agency commissions. Those who like to roll up their sleeves and tackle projects themselves can sell a home without relying on an agent. 5 Steps to Consider First, review our steps for selling your home.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 7, 2022

With home values still high, you are paying a pretty penny for your new home. Make a List Make a list of your wants and needs in a home. But, be sure to also include whatever else is important to you in a home (i.e. Incentive Some agents offer an incentive to their buyers. This is called steering and it is illegal.

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McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

Consider establishing side businesses such as home inspection, staging, and perhaps even brokerage. (It It takes a certain personality type to make it as a broker, though. Don’t assume that because you know real estate from an appraiser’s perspective, that you can represent buyers or sellers successfully.)

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective. This step is not necessary).

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Raleigh Realty

JUNE 26, 2021

How to Buy a House Before Selling Your Home Ready to buy a home? If so, things can get a little complicated if you aren't a first-time buyer. For starters, you'll need to decide whether you'll sell your current home before you make an offer on a new one—or if you'll take your chances buying before you sell.

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PennyMac

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In a standard home purchase scenario, prospective homebuyers apply with a lender to obtain conventional financing to get the new home on their wishlist. Did you know, however, that there may be another financing option that could possibly benefit both the buyer and the seller under the right circumstances?

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 14, 2023

TIPS & TRICKS: HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR HOME While summer brings beautiful weather, it also brings soaring temperatures that can make your home unbearably hot. The summer heat can be relentless, but you don’t have to let it get the best of you and your home.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 19, 2022

With the increase in student loan debt, frequent career shifts, and living through the 2008 housing crisis, many may consider millennials financially insecure and opposed to home ownership. To the millennial generation, owning a home is not only a wise investment option but a fundamental value intrinsic to the American Dream.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 22, 2023

You’re thinking about buying a home – probably this is the first, right? – Before searching online for homes or contacting friends or associates for a few names of lenders, start with your finances. Do you have enough money to cover the initial costs of buying a home? and you don’t know where to begin. Some things never change!)

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here's everything you need to know about buying a home Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, buying a house is no small undertaking. It can be very easy to start looking at homes and begin to fall in love with them before considering the more practical components of the sale.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 10, 2022

Inventory initially dropped in March 2020 as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes and that number has stayed extremely low since. In this ultra-competitive market, buyers need to do all they can to make the strongest offer when the right house becomes available. Appeal to their emotions.

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