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Real estate agents and insiders expose the secret tactics used to lure buyers and sellers
Source: ABC News --- If you are fortunate enough to try to enter Australia's property market, you have come across its gatekeepers – real estate agents. You may have suspected price guides were being lowballed, been promised the world by an agent, or felt like you...
Gen Z Homebuyers Prefer Smart Homes over Large Homes
Many U.S. homebuyers and sellers are rethinking their approach to achieving their real estate goals, according to a study commissioned by RE/MAX. 2022 saw a notable increase in mortgage rates compared to historic lows in 2020-21 and with many economic factors to watch...
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Mortgage overpayments vs savings: what’s the best option for your cash?
Source: Which --- With interest rates hitting heights not seen for years, overpaying on your mortgage is a tempting move that could save you tens of thousands in the long run. Having the extra cash available to make overpayments isn't something open to everyone in...
Luxury Real Estate Market Insulated From Rising Rates and Inflation Performs Well
A five-year review of markets included in the Forbes Global Properties curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes has revealed a 34% increase in sales price within the top 20% of 2022 transactions. Furthermore, numerous markets, including the domestic and...
New Real Estate Alliance will Put $1 Billion into Vertical Farm Development
The Monthly Dividend Company and Plenty Unlimited Inc. have entered into a strategic real estate alliance to support the development of Plenty's indoor vertical farms. Under the terms of the agreement, Realty Income will acquire and provide development funding for...
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Lower rates and competitive advice for homebuyers
Source: Bank Rate --- The real estate market may be slowing down a bit, but it’s still sizzling, and receding mortgage rates may be enticing new buyers to enter the market again, or existing homeowners to stay put and refinance. Here’s what you need to know in...
Vacation real estate could feel impact of eviction moratorium
Source: Fox --- As the month of July comes to a near close, so too will the nationwide eviction moratorium. The moratorium was extended for a month to help millions of tenants unable to make rent payments. But there’s a certain trend ahead of the closing. “It’s just...
Denver’s office real estate market: Vacancy at an 11-year high, construction an 8-year low
Source: The Denver Post --- Denver’s office real estate market has a higher vacancy rate than at any point since the fall of 2009, according to the real estate services firm CBRE. Over the second financial quarter of this year — from April through the end of June —...
Data Confidence Is Commercial Real Estate’s New Revolution
Source: Commerical Observer --- Real estate as a global asset class is now predominantly driven by institutional ownership, where pooled capital vehicles, investment management firms, and professionals fiercely compete for deals across all property types and...
Meet Greater Hartford’s Top 25 Real Estate Power Players
Source: Hartford Business --- The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the commercial real estate industry, propelling some sectors, like warehouse and distribution,and dealing setbacks to others, including office space. Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty,...
5 Steps to Becoming a Local Real Estate Market Expert
Source: Ris Media --- Real estate, like politics, is all local. When buyers and sellers are browsing the internet looking for the right agent to guide them through their next transaction, they’re looking for a local real estate market expert. Here are five strategies...
The Real Estate Sector Learns Sustainability Is Key for Both ROI and Resilience
Source: Triple Pundit --- The path to net-zero is taking another step forward, as one of the world’s highest carbon-emitting sectors says it is amplifying its focus on sustainability and decarbonization. We know the scientific rationale driving the worldwide push for...
The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents?
Source: Housing Wire --- The following Q&A comes from the HW+ exclusive Slack channel, where HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake answered questions about his latest coverage on the impact of the DOJ’s decision and how the industry is gearing up...
Report: Climate change poses risk to real estate investments beyond the coasts
Source: WRAL Tech Wire --- According to a new report co-authored by The Climate Service, real estate investments are especially prone to climate risk, as the impact of climate-related damage from rising seas and storms along coastlines is projected to cost cities as...
Can You Beat a Seller’s Market by Buying a Short Sale Home?
Source: Credible --- Faced with a booming housing market, rising home prices, and stiff competition from other buyers, you may wonder if buying a short sale home is a good way to pay less for a house. In March 2021, one out of every 11,396 homes were in some stage of...
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