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Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
The BAP designation requires an eight-hour live online course. Continue Reading Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
RESAAS’ Coming Soon Listings to be Published on Zillow’s Site
“Coming Soon listings represent the most recent and sought-after listings in the real estate industry,” said Tom Rossiter, CEO of RESAAS. Continue Reading RESAAS’ Coming Soon Listings to be Published on Zillow’s Site
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Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
The program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. Continue Reading Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
Tech Trends: Three Tips To Get The Most Out Of Instagram
You have to be on the platform and socialize. Just posting marketing content won’t work. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Three Tips To Get The Most Out Of Instagram
Service Restored for Northern California MLS Networks After Cyberattack
An Aug. 8 ransomware attack against data vendor Rapattoni Corp. locked out users of 22 MLSes in California and nationwide. Continue Reading Service Restored for Northern California MLS Networks After Cyberattack
4 Ways Rent-to-Own Can Help You Buy a House
Source: The Ascent --- Although home prices in some regions of the country have softened, the median price of a single-family home still rings in at just under $385,000. With mortgage rates hovering around 7%, the monthly payment alone pushes many would-be home buyers...
Everything You Need To Know About Government-Backed Mortgages And Loans
Source: Forbes --- Government-backed mortgages can be easier to qualify for compared to conventional loans. This can make them a good choice if you have a lower income, don’t have perfect credit or can’t afford a large down payment. Some borrowers might also qualify...
Do I Really Need Social Media to Grow My Real Estate Business
Social media is more important than ever in growing your real estate business. Not only does nearly everyone have access to the internet, but it’s also being used overwhelmingly in business research, relationship development, e-commerce, and more. Social media has...
What Is a Housing Market Price Correction?
Source: U.S. News --- As a homeowner or would-be homeowner, news of housing market conditions can feel stressful – especially when you haven’t endured those conditions in the past. But not all terms are as complicated as they may seem, or as scary for you as a...
How to Financially Prepare for Buying a House
Source: U.S. News --- Getting to a point where you feel emotionally and mentally ready to buy a house can be a journey on its own. But your work doesn't stop there. Most homebuyers don't have a lump sum they can use to buy a home in one cash payment. Instead, buyers...
Real Estate Trends: Why Are Mortgage Rates Going Up In November 2022?
Source: Forbes --- Key takeaways Average mortgage rate currently stands at 6.95% for a 30-year loan and 6.29% for a 15-year loan. Experts believe mortgage rates will be contained to a narrow window as we move into 2023. If you are considering buying a home, make...
ATLANTA REAL ESTATE: THE HOTTEST MARKET IN THE COUNTRY
Source: Realty Biz News --- Atlanta, Georgia - a major metropolitan center in the center of the action - is one of the shining jewels of not just the Peach State but the entirety of the southeastern US. Thoroughly modern and exhibiting tons of growth in both its...
YOUNGER AMERICANS ARE BEING PUSHED OUT OF THE U.S. HOUSING MARKET
Source: Black Enterprise --- According to a national profile of homebuyers and sellers by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), American homebuyers are Whiter, older and wealthier. The New York Times reports the NAR added first-time homebuyers account for the...
Marry the House, Date the Mortgage Rate – Does It Work?
Source: Yahoo! --- The average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached a 20-year high of 7.08% in the final week of October, more than doubling from a year earlier, according to Freddie Mac (FMCC). Homebuyers aren’t happy. On a $350,000 home loan, a mortgage...
Generational Warfare in the Housing Market
Source: Banker & Tradesman --- A recent report from the National Association of Realtors crystalizes the generational and class warfare suburbanites have perpetrated on the rest of this nation. The share of first-time buyers, NAR wrote, has reached its lowest...
