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WHAT’S NECESSARY (AND WHAT’S NOT) WHEN PREQUALIFYING REAL ESTATE PROSPECTS?
Source: RisMedia --- When potential homebuyers come to you for help in finding a home, you’ll want to be certain that they’re qualified to make the purchase before you start working with them. But prequalifying real estate prospects—simply ensuring that they’ll be...
Why Summer Is a Great Time To Buy a Vacation Home
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- You may be someone who looks forward to summer each year because it gives you an opportunity to rest, unwind, and enjoy more quality time with your loved ones. Now that summer is just around the corner, it’s worthwhile to start...
Keep Government Out of Real Estate with Market-Driven Solutions: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” Continue Reading Keep Government Out of Real Estate with Market-Driven Solutions: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 12-16
This week’s Hits and Misses involve Kamala Harris’ housing plans, a new era in real estate commissions and a new assault on phony online reviews. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 12-16
Missouri Woman Arrested for Scheme to Claim Ownership of Graceland
The announcement of Findley’s arrest comes today, which is the anniversary of Presley’s 1977 death at Graceland. Continue Reading Missouri Woman Arrested for Scheme to Claim Ownership of Graceland
RE/MAX: Home Prices Drop as Sales Rise 3.8%
RE/MAX found the median price of $425,000 was $5,000 lower than June’s price, a 1.2% drop. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Prices Drop as Sales Rise 3.8%
House GOP Members Warn CFPB on Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The lawmakers warned that consumers with greater default risks could get mortgages. Continue Reading House GOP Members Warn CFPB on Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
Multifamily Lending Down 49% in 2023
During 2023, 51% of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Down 49% in 2023
A New Record: 1 in 10 Homes Are Worth $1 Million or More
California has the most metros with million-dollar homes. Continue Reading A New Record: 1 in 10 Homes Are Worth $1 Million or More
Housing Starts Tumble by 14.1%
Housing starts were at the lowest level since May 2020. Continue Reading Housing Starts Tumble by 14.1%
Canadian Housing Starts Rise by 16%
CMHC Chief Economist Bob Dugan observed that “developers remain focused on multi-unit construction in Canada’s major centers.” Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Rise by 16%
The St. Joe Company Signs Two New Homebuilder Partnerships
St. Joe’s builder program now includes 19 builders. Continue Reading The St. Joe Company Signs Two New Homebuilder Partnerships











