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NAR Rolls Out Latest Version of Consumer Marketing Campaign
The campaign’s focus is supplemented by the fourth season of NAR’s docuseries “First-Time Buyer.” Continue Reading NAR Rolls Out Latest Version of Consumer Marketing Campaign
Tech Trends: Create More Meaningful Email Campaigns
Tech columnist Tony Garritano considers three email platforms for improving your business communications messaging. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Create More Meaningful Email Campaigns
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Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
The national median mortgage payment during April was $2,112, an 11.8% spike from $1,889 in April 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
MBA: Net Loss Tumult Eased for Independent Mortgage Banks in Q1
Q1 was an improvement from the reported loss of $2,812 per loan in Q4 2022. Continue Reading MBA: Net Loss Tumult Eased for Independent Mortgage Banks in Q1
Zillow Debuts ChatGPT Plugin
The Zillow ChatGPT plugin is currently in its alpha phase. Continue Reading Zillow Debuts ChatGPT Plugin
6 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When Selling a Home
Source: The Boss Magazine --- Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, you may be wondering if you should hire a real estate agent. There are several benefits to using a real estate agent when selling your home, including getting the best price for your home and...
Will the Real Estate Housing Market Continue to Grow in the Next Year?
Source: Realty Biz News --- In July, the Federal government announced another 0.75% interest rate hike. So, if you’re considering applying for a new home loan in 2022, you can expect to pay a lot more for your mortgage. This is sure to impact the real estate housing...
Staying defensive with dividends and real estate
Source: London South East --- Aug 16 - Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at [email protected] STAYING DEFENSIVE WITH DIVIDENDS AND REAL ESTATE (1220 EDT/1620...
Is remote work killing the American Dream?
Source: The Salem News --- A new study reveals that remote work is responsible for a spike in housing costs across the country, accounting for more than half of the total increase in prices after the pandemic. The Great Reshuffling shows no signs of slowing down,...
Real Estate: Is It Better to Buy or Rent Your Home?
Source: The Street --- The answer isn't always simple and the current housing market has made the question one worth revisiting for many potential home-buyers. For the vast majority of Americans, a home stands as the largest purchase you will ever make. That's scary...
Make the math of rental real estate add up for you
Source: Florida Today --- Q: What do you think about owning single family home rental real estate vs. investing in the stock market? A: I have seen several families do well with rental real estate, but only by owning several properties over many years (if not...
Guess How Many of Us Hope for a Housing Crash
Source: The Street --- With home prices and mortgage rates soaring, it would seem that something has to give. So it may not surprise you to learn that 78% of Americans expect a housing-market crash, according to a study by Consumer Affairs, a consumer information...
Average mortgage debt rose 14% over the past 5 years
Source: Rome News Tribune --- The average mortgage debt held by American homeowners has risen 14%, according to Experian data. At the end of 2021, the average mortgage balance was $223,952 in the U.S., up from an average of $196,403 for the same time period in 2017. ...
The Great Real Estate Tumble Of 2022
Source: Forbes --- “A 1970s Type of Housing Market is Possible in Future” We now have a “Triple Whammy” in 2022. In addition to the stock & bond market’s volatile woes, housing just delivered it’s worst two month hit since 2008 and wiped out over a year’s worth of...
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
Source: Nasdaq --- Investing in real estate has plenty of benefits. A steady flow of extra income, relatively low volatility and the appreciation in the value of properties are factors that make real estate a good investment. But, there are also some downsides. Real...












