Real Estate Industry

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Recent blogs on Real Estate Industry
By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Always looking for  a great re blog to pass on and this is a good one Relocation Made Easy: A Guide to Selling Your House Fast Due to Job Location   Are you preparing to sell your house because of a job location change? If so, this can be an incredibly stressful process. First, you must find the right buyers and ensure the sale happens quickly without sacrificing value. Fortunately, it is possible to do both with the strategic approach laid out in this ultimate guide! We'll provide you with expert tips and tricks for ending a successful sale in no time, allowing you to focus on what matters most - starting your new job!   Preparing Your Home for Sale When you decide to cash a home buyer, the process of preparing your home for sale can be a daunting task. First and foremost, you should c...
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
Si anda buscando  viviendas a la venta en Wylie TX de  $400,000 a $500,000, llegó al lugar adecuado. Lo asesoraremos  para tomar una decisión inteligente en la adquisición de su vivienda.Desde el préstamo para su propiedad, hasta el cierre. El paso más importante para empezar dicho proceso, es que tenga su préstamo aprobado, o por lo menos que esté pre-aprobado.Hay cientos de programas disponibles para comprar viviendas a la venta en Wylie TX de  $400,000 a $500,000.   Así como programas de ayuda para el enganche.¿ Tiene seguro social,  reporta sus taxes anualmente y tiene historial de trabajo por 2 años? Si cuenta con lo anterior, lo puede hacer con poco o nada de dinero de enganche.Si usted tiene su propio negocio o trabaja como contratista y no reporta mucho dinero en los reportes de...
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
If you're looking for homes for sale in Wylie, TX $400,000 to $500,000, you've come to the right place.We will advise you to make an intelligent decision to buy your home. From your home loan to closing. The most important step to start buying your home is to have your loan approved or at least pre-approved.There are hundreds of programs available to buy homes for sale in Wylie, TX $400,000 to $500,000.     As well as down payment assistance programs. He has good social security, reports his taxes annually and has a work history for 2 years, he can do it with little or no down payment.If you own your own business or work as a contractor and don't report a lot of money on your tax returns. We also have programs available.If you only have your ITIN and have filed or have not filed your ta...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
March to a Solution - Selling Homes from the Street Just DOESN'T Happen I thought of titling this, "Come to Jesus Meeting" or "Meeting of the Minds," but this was not really a meeting of the minds - it was 100% a come-to-Jesus meeting! I didn't want to offend anyone using that phrase - which I may, admittedly, use too often! LOLHere is my last entry into March's challenge, hosted by Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist & Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP. What a wonderful challenge it has been and thank you both again for being such wonderful hostesses!  In a not-so-busy market, I had some fabulous listings - one of which was in one of our local country club communities. The sellers were all about getting their home sold so that they could join their actress teen in LA to begin...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Let’s connect so I can answer your questions about the homebuying process.
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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: The Typical Down Payment Has Fallen 10% From a Year Ago As Housing Market Cools Home Flipping Remains Up In 2022 Across U.S. But Gross Profits Fall To Another Low CoreLogic: Southern California Home Prices Decline Year Over Year in February Gender Gap Widens: Growth Trend Reverses For Young Single Women Homeowners Keller Williams Dominates RealTrends 500 Redfin Reports Spring Homebuying Season Kicks Off With Steady Demand, But Lack of Listings Holds Back Sales California REALTORS® Urge Gov. Newsom To Fully Fund California Dream For All Down Payment Assistance Program Redfin Reports Housing Markets in West Coast Hubs and Zoom Towns Cooling Fastest Redfin Report...
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By Jean Richer, Straight Talk on Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty Inc.)
Spring IS the season to sell! Why you may ask? Today we are sharing the top three reasons that you should prepare your home for the market in our latest YouTube video! We know the market is hot because buyers are on the hunt for their next forever home. As summer approaches, families are anxious to find a property that meets their needs, meaning your home could sell for top dollar! To find out our other two top reasons you'll have to watch the attached video! Let us know what you think in the comments!
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
Si anda buscando  viviendas a la venta en Wylie, Tx de $300.000 a $ 400.000, llegó al lugar adecuado. Lo asesoraremos  para tomar una decisión inteligente en la adquisición de su vivienda.Desde el préstamo para su propiedad, hasta el cierre. El paso más importante para empezar dicho proceso, es que tenga su préstamo aprobado, o por lo menos que esté pre-aprobado.Hay cientos de programas disponibles para comprar  viviendas a la venta en Wylie, Tx de $300.000 a $ 400.000. Así como programas de ayuda para el enganche.¿ Tiene seguro social,  reporta sus taxes anualmente y tiene historial de trabajo por 2 años? Si cuenta con lo anterior, lo puede hacer con poco o nada de dinero de enganche.Si usted tiene su propio negocio o trabaja como contratista y no reporta mucho dinero en los reportes d...
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
If you're looking for homes for Sale in Wylie, TX $300,000 to $400,000, you've come to the right place.We will advise you to make an intelligent decision to buy your home. From your home loan to closing. The most important step to start buying your home is to have your loan approved or at least pre-approved.There are hundreds of programs available to buy homes for Sale in Wylie, TX $300,000 to $400,000. As well as down payment assistance programs. He has good social security, reports his taxes annually and has a work history for 2 years, he can do it with little or no down payment.If you own your own business or work as a contractor and don't report a lot of money on your tax returns. We also have programs available.If you only have your ITIN and have filed or have not filed your taxes ...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
Unless you’re in the process of buying, selling, or refinancing a house, real estate appraisals aren’t something most people think about all that often. So the recent news that Fannie Mae will no longer be requiring appraisals probably isn’t something you’ve heard about.As you can imagine, that’s not something appraisers love hearing since it’s a threat to their livelihood. But will it affect you as a buyer, seller, or homeowner?You Probably Won’t Even Notice a ChangeWhile this change could potentially cause some issues for you as a consumer, the reality is this probably won’t be something you even notice has changed in the process.First of all, buyers and sellers often don’t even see the appraisal. When you’re buying a house, the appraisal typically goes directly to the lender, since t...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
But what is alien may just be a HUGE blessing.The BIG alien I always dreamed of in Real Estate was to list a million dollar home. In the history of Minot ND there have been less than six homes listed for a Million dollars and the most expensive home I had listed was less then $400,000. Listing a million dollar home would have been alien to me, scary yet a blessing at the same time.I made a good living in Real Estate and I had many types of listings from mobile homes to beautiful new homes in the upper sales range of Minot homes... but never a million dollar mansion. During my career I had also listed commercial and some large swaths of farm land so I did meet a few aliens and they made me money but didn't meet my personal dream.Dream On!Whether you are a brand new licensee or near retir...
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By Peter Mohylsky
(PMI. Destin)
You won't catch me playing hard to get; I'm not here to play games.  I love my business and I love helping people, both buyers and sellers make decisions on real estate related issues.  Whether you're just starting to think about buying or selling a home, or you've already got a whole interest board full of homes you like, I'm ready to help!   don't need to share my accomplishments and successes. All I can say is that I will work hard for you on either on the buyers or sellers side.   #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #icanhelp #realestate #realestateagent #realtor #househunting #happyhomeowners
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By Greg Tresler, We Buy Houses For Cash As Is! House Buyers Florida
(House Buyers Florida)
Sell Your House Fast: A Guide for Meeting Company Needs in the Current Economic ClimateAre you trying to sell your house quickly but need help figuring out where to start? With today's economic landscape constantly changing and fluctuating, it can be challenging to balance the needs of yourself and a company when selling a home. But with the right guide, you can quickly master the art of selling your house fast!  In this blog post, we'll look at how to level up your home-selling game – from presenting an attractive offer to finding potential buyers in no time. Then, read on for tips and tricks on ensuring you get the best price for your property within record time. Factors Leading to the Need to Sell Your House FastFor many house buyers, several factors lead to the need to sell their ho...
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By Peter Mohylsky
(PMI. Destin)
Everyone selling their home wants three things: to sell it for the most money they can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. To accomplish these goals, let’s connect so you can understand the steps you need to take to sell your home this spring.  Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips: 1. Make Sure You Give Buyers Access One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home....
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:1. Make Sure You Give Buyers AccessOne of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’ access to view it. If it’s not accessible, it could cost you by sitting on the market longer and ultimately selling for a lower price.2. Make Your Home Look as Good as Possible on the InsideFor anyth...
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By Peter Mohylsky
(PMI. Destin)
Who doesn’t love good news?  You really do need to believe this news.  Home prices are decreasing, more homes to choose from, and less competition than last year.If you’re looking for a home, now is a great time to be a buyer.  If you are a seller it is a great time to sell,  Buyers are anxious to buy.  Yes, prices have slipped slightly but they are still up year over year. BIG TIME #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #househunting #happyhomebuyer #happyhome #realestate #realtor #realestateagent
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On March 27, 2023, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the U.S. house price higher 0.2% in January of 2023 from December of 2022, and gained 5.3% from January of 2022, based on home sales values obtained from mortgages sold to or guaranteed by FNMA and Freddie Mac.Nationwide, among nine census New England Divisions was highest with an increase of 2.0%, and Pacific Division was lowest with a loss of 0.2% in January of 2023 from December of 2022; while the South Atlantic Division was the highest with jump of 9.8%, and Pacific Division was the lowest with a loss of 1.5% in January of 2023, from January of 2022.For complete more detailed information about the FHFA’s home price index for January of 2023, please click HERE
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By Greg Tresler, We Buy Houses For Cash As Is! House Buyers Florida
(House Buyers Florida)
How to Get a Cash Offer for Your Home When Facing Financial HardshipFacing financial hardship can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your next steps should be. Selling a home in this situation is often seen as an attractive option, but it can also be daunting if you need help knowing where to start.  Thankfully, options such as getting a cash offer for your home can help take some of the stress out of the process. In this blog post, we'll explore how you can get a cash offer and why it could be beneficial when facing financial hardship. Understanding financial hardshipWhen faced with financial hardship, knowing what options are available can be difficult. For home buyers who need cash, selling their homes may be the best way to raise funds. However, it is essential to unde...
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By Melissa Thompson, I'm a real estate agent helping buyers and sellers
(Thompson Real Estate)
Natural disasters, pandemics, and other catastrophic events can strike without warning and wreck homes, businesses, and communities. The resulting losses and damages can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. That's where disaster risk insurance comes in.This insurance policy provides financial protection against unexpected events and helps individuals, businesses, and governments recover quickly from disaster aftermath.But what exactly is disaster risk insurance, who needs it, and how does it work? In this article, we'll answer these questions and more. Defining Disaster Risk InsuranceDisaster risk insurance protects individuals, businesses, and governments against losses or damages caused by natural disasters, accidents, or other catastrophic events. It covers several risks...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households.Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women?The rise in women pursuing homeownership hasn’t just made an impact on the housing market. It’s also been an asset for those buyers and their households. That’s because homeownership has many benefits, both financial and personal.On the financial side, housing proves to be the key to building wealth for single women. Ksenia Potapov, Economist at First American, says: “For single women, housing has always made up a large share of total assets. Over the last 30 years, the average single ...
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