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American Real Estate Association Starts Petition to End NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA seeks to promote the petition on social media with the hashtag #EndCC. Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Starts Petition to End NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
NAR Publishes Consumer Resource Series on Post-Settlement Practices
NAR President Kevin Sears said the series “provides an exceptionally clear roadmap for the process of working with an agent who is a realtor.” Continue Reading NAR Publishes Consumer Resource Series on Post-Settlement Practices
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CRMLS Now Offering CubiCasa’s Floor Plan Product
CRMLS users will receive special access to free floor plans, discounts on add-on features, and access to a network of real estate photographers. Continue Reading CRMLS Now Offering CubiCasa’s Floor Plan Product
CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution
The MGIC Compliance validation is delivered at no additional cost to CondoTek’s CPW. Continue Reading CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution
Zillow Group Acquires Follow Up Boss CRM System
The acquisition purchase price includes $400 million of initial cash consideration and up to $100 million in a potential cash earnout. Continue Reading Zillow Group Acquires Follow Up Boss CRM System
Real Estate Trends: Why Did Mortgage Rates Suddenly Drop?
Source: Forbes --- Key Takeaways Rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped below 7% the first week of November. Rates have been moving higher for most of 2022, rising from around 3% to over 7%. More inflation and economic data needs to be released to know if...
Q&A: UW researchers find privacy risks with 3D tours on real estate websites
Source: UW News --- Virtual 3D tours on real estate websites, such as Zillow and Redfin, allow viewers to explore homes without leaving the comfort of their couch. Sometimes the homes in these tours are staged, but other times they contain evidence of current...
‘Who has the power in today’s housing market?’ Local real estate experts weigh in
Source: KREM 2 News --- SPOKANE, Wash. — It can feel like the housing market is constantly changing. Taking a snapshot of the market in both eastern Washington and north Idaho Fall 2022, who do realtors say is on top? Buyers or sellers? Our local real estate...
Will More Homes Hit the Real Estate Market in 2023?
Source: The Motley Fool --- There's a reason so many people have struggled to buy a home over the past two years. Since the latter part of 2020, the real estate market has sorely lacked inventory. And while housing supply has picked up to some degree in recent months,...
37% of real estate agents in the US couldn’t afford to pay their rent in October — another bad sign for the housing market. Here are 3 key takeaways for sellers right now
Source: Yahoo! --- As of September, the number of newly listed homes had dropped 20% from the year before and homes are lingering on the market for 32 days — 13 more days than the year before, according to analysis from Redfin. But if you need yet another sign the...
Housing Market Predictions For The Next 5 Years. What Return Can You Expect?
Source: Forbes --- Key takeaways The housing market is a hot topic right now, and after experiencing rapid growth over the pandemic years it looks to now be slowing down. Experts are expecting real estate values to fall over the next 12 to 18 months, before they...
Looking for an Owner-Financed Home? 5 Things to Avoid
Source: The Ascent --- There are at least two good reasons a potential home buyer may turn to owner financing. Perhaps their credit score is not high enough to qualify for a traditional mortgage, or they're hoping to buy time to save for a larger down payment but want...
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...
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