Real Estate Industry

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Recent blogs on Real Estate Industry
By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren’t realistic for the average household. For example, the methodology behind one of those reports says that renting is the smarter financial option because of the opportunity to invest money elsewhere. It assumes renters take the money they’d spend on costs tied to buying a home and put it in an investment portfolio. But here’s the thing – most people who rent aren’t making those investments. Ken Johnson, Co-Author of the BH&J National Price-to-Rent Index, explains: “One of the difficulties with the rent and reinves...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Source: Keller Williams Realty Known at times as the “Velvet Hammer” for her uncompromising approach, Mo Anderson’s business skills and leadership are uniquely matched by her faith and compassion. She is the heart of Keller Williams, and her personal integrity and unending drive are touchstones that have made KW one of the most successful franchises in real estate history. Mo got into real estate when her husband Richard suggested a career change after 14 years as a music teacher. It didn’t take long for her talents as a businesswoman to take hold. She established her first real estate office – a Century 21 franchise – in Edmond, Okla., in 1975. Soon after, it was the No. 3 producing office out of 7,500 Century 21 locations in North America. She also served on the Oklahoma Real Estate C...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Everyday AgencyLogic publishes real estate news and press releases from around the country.  Here are this weeks press releases: Affordability Analysis: United Region Van Lines Identifies the Most Economical States to Reside in for the Year 2023 Homes Owned By Black Families Appreciated The Fastest During The Pandemic Redfin Reports Miami Is the Most Popular Metro For Relocators, With Homebuyers Drawn to Comparatively Low Costs Pending Home Sales Improved for Second Straight Month, Up 8.1% in January NAR Supports Passage of SECURE Notarization Act Nearly 9 in 10 First-time Sellers Think They Could Have Gotten a Higher Price By Making Different Choices Coldwell Banker Real Estate 2022 Reports a Remarkable Growth Year Redfin Reports The Typical U.S. Home Changes Hands Every 12 Years, Down...
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On March 1, 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported nationwide construction spending lower 0.1% to $1,825.7 billion in January of 2023 from $1,827.5 billion December of 2022, but rose 5.7% from $1,726.6 billion in January of 2022.Nationwide private construction up 0.04% to $1,442.6 billion in January of 2023 from $1,442.0 billion in December of 2022.Residential construction decreased 0.6% of $847.4 billion in January of 2023 from $852.1 billion December of 2022.Non residential construction higher 0.9% to $595.2 billion in January of 2023 from $589.9 billion in December of 2022.The public construction dropped 0.6% to $383.1 billion in January of 2023 from $385.5 billion in December of 2022.The educational construction down 0.6% to $84.1 billion in January of 2023 from $84.6 billion in Dece...
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By Melissa Thompson, I'm a real estate agent helping buyers and sellers
(Thompson Real Estate)
Louisville, Kentucky, is a city with a rich history and cultural heritage that has become well-known for its sports teams, food scene, and affordable cost of living. The city, which was chartered in 1780, is famous for several sports teams, including the Kentucky Colonels, the Louisville Bats, the Louisville Football Club, and the Louisville Cardinals. The Kentucky Derby, the longest-running sporting event in the US, is also held annually in Louisville.In addition to its sports culture, Louisville has many neighborhoods with historic significance and has been home to several celebrities, including Thomas Edison, Muhammad Ali, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Lawrence. The city has also earned a reputation as a food hub, with local restaurants like Impellizzeri's Pizza, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, a...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home. Both newly built homes and existing homes offer plenty of unique benefits. If you have questions about the options in our area, let’s discuss what’s available and what’s right for you.
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By Jean Richer, Straight Talk on Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty Inc.)
Buying a home in 2023 may come with a few challenges, but if you are prepared for them, it will run smoothly! Today team Jean Richer is sharing 5 key tips for first-time buyers out there who are ready to find the perfect place to call home! We know you must have many questions about how this process works, and that is why this video is designed with you in mind! Check it out right here or on my YouTube channel.Sneak peek - Tip 1. We recommend finding an agent you trust, you will be working with this individual closely so it is important that they are a good fit for your needs! Do your research, choose a few realtors and meet with them to find out who is right for you. 
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On February 17, 2023, National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for newly built single family homes increased seven points to 42 points in February of 2023 from 35 points in January of 2023.The HMI component charting buyer traffic rose six points to 29 points, the HMI present sales conditions gained six points to 46 points, and the HMI sales expectations index jumped eleven points 48 points in February of 2023.The three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, Northeast higher four points to 37 points, Midwest up one point to 33 points, South grew four points to 40 points, the West increased three points to 30 points in February of 2023.NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, stated “Even as the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy con...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Source: nar.realtor In January 2023, pending home sales were up 8.1% month-over-month.  Download (PNG: 142 KB) | Pending Home Sales Data | News Release
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By Paul D. Diaz, EA, MBA, Admitted to Practice Before the IRS
(Paul D. Diaz, EA, MBA)
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is an investment vehicle that allows investors to gain exposure to the real estate market through publicly traded securities. REITs own and manage income-generating real estate properties, such as apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings, and distribute a portion of their income to shareholders through dividends. REITs offer several advantages to investors. For one, they provide an opportunity to invest in the real estate market without owning and managing physical properties directly. Additionally, because REITs are required to distribute a significant portion of their income to shareholders, they can provide a reliable source of income for investors. However, investing in REITs does come with its own unique set of risks. One risk is that...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
When you’re planning a home renovation project, it’s important to hire the right contractor—and if you want to hire the right contractor, it’s important to have the right conversations.But what, exactly, are those must-have conversations?A recent article from realtor.com outlined key conversations to have with a contractor before you hire them for a home renovation project, including: Time frame. Obviously, things can come up that delay a project. But before you hire a contractor, it’s important to discuss the scope of the project, how long they anticipate the project will take, and how much time they recommend adding to the timeline for unexpected circumstances. From there, you can decide whether that aligns with your own timeline—and whether they’re the right contractor for your proje...
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By Matt Sorensen, WestCoast Home Inspection
(WestCoast Home Inspection )
Good morning all. This morning I have decided to re-start my blogging after several years off. Let’s face it the pandemic and subsequent changes in everyday functioning are my only excuse for the time off. The changes in the economy and specifically the interest rates have made real estate buying more difficult than ever. This also makes what we do even more important. I talk to people every day that are more nervous than ever making that largest purchase of their lives and more and more of them are planning on re-financing two to three years down the road. Not a bad plan but that also makes it more and more important to have the house inspected by a competent experienced professional. It is not only important that you get into a sound house now but equally important that it will apprai...
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On February 28, 2023, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the U.S. house prices higher 0.3% in the 4th quarter of 2022 from 3rd quarter of 2022, and rose 8.4% from 4th quarter of 2021 based on home sales values obtained from mortgages sold to or guaranteed by FNMA and Freddie Mac.Nationwide, among nine census South Atlantic Division was highest with an increase of 12.4% in the 4th quarter of 2022 from 3rd quarter of 2021, while Pacific Division had lowest gain of 2.9% in the 4th quarter of 2022, from 4th quarter of 2021.State of Florida had the highest jump of 13.4%, while District of Columbia was the weakest with a loss of 0.8% in the 4th quarter of 2022, from 4th quarter of 2021.For complete more detailed information about the FHFA’s home price index for 4th quart...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Technology and AI is evolving by the second and becoming more popular so it’s important to know where AI is going, how it’s influencing our lives, and how to incorporate it into our real estate businesses. How can we practically use AI to expand our businesses? How do we choose what’s right for us when it comes to technology and AI? In today's Real Estate Podcast, from Real Estate Uncensored, founder of DigitalNatives Inc & The Zillow Killer™ James Rembert returns to discuss everything you need to know about AI, where AI and technology is headed and how to use it to supercharge your business.
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By Greg Tresler, We Buy Houses For Cash As Is! House Buyers Florida
(House Buyers Florida)
Sell Your House Quickly and Easily with House Buyers Orlando Have you ever dreamed of a home-selling process that is straightforward, fast, and embodies stress-free luxury? If so, House Buyers Orlando might be the perfect solution! This innovative company promises rapid turnaround times with complete market value cash offers, providing an alternative to traditional real estate practices. So whether you’re stuck in an unfavorable mortgage or want to move quickly for a job change or another reason, House Buyers Orlando can help take the complexity out of selling your house. With no commissions due on closing day and no repair fees down the line, they offer peace of mind unlike any other service available on today’s market. Here we discuss everything that makes them unique—read along as we...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale. 1. They’re Experts on Market Trends With today’s housing market defined by change, it’s critical to work with someone who knows the latest information and how it impacts your goals. An expert real estate advisor knows about national trends and your local area too. More importantly, they’ll give insight to what all of this means for you, so they’ll be able to help you make a decision based on trustworthy, data-bound information. 2. A Local Professional Knows How To Set the Right Price for Your Home Home price appreciation has moderated this yea...
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By Greg Tresler, We Buy Houses For Cash As Is! House Buyers Florida
(House Buyers Florida)
If you're looking to sell your home, you may have heard of cash buyers house and traditional buyers, but what's the difference? Knowing the differences between these two types of buyers can help you decide which route is best for you when listing your property. So let's take a closer look at cash buyers and traditional buyers and see how they compare.   Traditional Buyers Traditional buyers need financing from banks or lenders to purchase a home. When dealing with these types of buyers, more paperwork is typically required, and it can take longer for sale to close due to all of the steps involved in getting loan approval. That being said, more competition often exists with traditional buyers due to many more potential candidates vying for the same property—which could mean higher sale p...
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On February 27, 2023, National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that nationwide pending contract signed home sales rose 8.1% to an index of 82.5 in January of 2023 from December of 2022, but declined 24.1% from January of 2022.Pending home sales index in the Northeast higher 6.0% to an index of 68.7 in January of 2023 from December 2022, but lower 198% from January of 2022.Pending home sales index in the Midwest up 7.9% to an index of 83.3 in January of 2023 from December 2022, but decreased 21.1% from January of 2022.Pending home sales index in the South gained 8.3% to an index of 99.2 in January of 2023 from December 2022, but dropped 24.7% from January of 2022.Pending home sales index in the West increased 10.1% to an index of 66.2 in January of 2023 from December 2022, but fe...
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By Melissa Thompson, I'm a real estate agent helping buyers and sellers
(Thompson Real Estate)
In the past five years, the UK has seen a major shift in terms of how it deals with homelessness. The number of people without a permanent home has increased significantly, while the government has implemented new policies and initiatives in an effort to address this crisis. In this article, we will look at the causes of homelessness in the UK, the changes that have been made, and what the future holds.The primary cause of homelessness in the UK is the shortage of affordable housing. With house prices and rental rates rising faster than incomes, many people are struggling to keep up. This has been further exacerbated by government austerity policies that have cut funding for social housing, leaving thousands of vulnerable people without a secure home.In response to the problem, the gove...
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By Greg Tresler, We Buy Houses For Cash As Is! House Buyers Florida
(House Buyers Florida)
So, you're looking to buy a home in the Lone Star State? That's exciting! Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments you can make, and it's important that you understand the process before taking the plunge. In this blog post, we'll discuss the home buying process in Texas and cash home buyers provided some tips for making sure your purchase goes smoothly.   A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home in Texas Are you ready to take the plunge and buy a home in Texas? Purchasing a home is an exciting, yet intimidating process. To make the process easier, we’ve put together this step-by-step guide for purchasing a house in Texas. Get Your Finances in Order The first step is to assess your financial situation and figure out how much you can afford. You'll need to have a good credit scor...
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