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“All the news that's fit to print,” or to click, as the case may be, can be found right here at your favorite real estate social networking site, ActiveRain. And here you thought it was merely a great place to chat with colleagues and slap up a blog post or two.


We know you're busy – whether it's trying to fill your pipeline or following up on what's already popped out of the bottom of it. Who has time to read? And, while real estate market news geared toward consumers is easy to round up on the Internet, news for brokers and Realtors is a bit harder to come by.


Your friends at ActiveRain understand how important each of those 168 hours in every week is so we've made it easy for you by consolidating everything you need to know to keep up-to-date with the real estate industry right here, in one place.


How are housing starts looking? Has the FHFA launched any new efforts? How's that Fannie and Freddie loan limit rollercoaster doing?


You've got the questions and your colleagues here at AR have the answers. It's at your fingertips – finally.

Recent blogs on Real Estate Industry
By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
🎥 Step into the world of Prescott real estate with our newest show, "The Prescott Arizona Real Estate Show," hosted by the expert Peter Fife! Available exclusively on The Power Is Now TV platforms, this show is your ticket to unlocking insider tips and tricks for navigating the Prescott market.📺 In this episode part 2, Join Peter Fife as he dives into the dynamic Prescott real estate market, offering invaluable insights on market updates, community highlights, financing strategies, and the best real estate deals in town. With over 28 years of experience, Peter is your ultimate guide to making informed decisions in the Prescott area.📲 Ready to elevate your real estate game? Leave a comment below with your thoughts and questions, and don't forget to share this video with friends who are i...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
 🎥 Welcome to The Power Is Now TV! Join Eric L. Frazier, MBA, and today, we're announcing a special addition to our lineup—the Prescott Arizona Real Estate Show! Joining us is the remarkable Peter Fife, an esteemed real estate professional from Prescott, Arizona, representing Coldwell Banker Northland.🏡 In this episode part 1, Eric L. Frazier and Peter Fife discuss the exciting launch of the Prescott Arizona Real Estate Show. Peter shares his passion for helping sellers achieve top dollar for their properties and assisting buyers in finding their dream homes, whether it's a first-time purchase, investment property, or vacant land. Discover why Prescott is a hot spot for real estate and gain valuable insights from Peter's extensive experience and expertise.📣 Tune in to The Power Is Now T...
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By Michael Elliott, Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales
(Fathom Realty)
Who could be a good match for a cloud based broker (like Fathom Realty) ? Tired of office drama and politics, wants to work from home only Thinks  they are overpaying their broker (I pay $550 per closing to Fathom which is capped) If you are more self-sufficient and don't need constant support Wants to be focused and distraction-free Someone who has a home office or desk space If you have ability to buy office resources (copier, paper, envelopes, etc) Obviously, I have no commute to work. No worrying about weather, storms, traffic, gas. I get to listen to music in my home office if I choose, or watch my office tv when I want without bothering anyone. Privacy? I never have to be concerned about someone else hearing my conversation about 123 Main Street. Making lunch in the microwave has ...
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By Lori Mode, Real Estate Made Simple
(The Mode Real Estate Group)
I’ve been selling homes for 35 years, and this strategy always works.Alright, here’s the strategy.First, I use market data to determine what your house is worth.As a process, it’s a science and an art. And I’ll go ahead and tell you now, online estimators simply aren’t able to do that.Once I determine the market value of your home (aka the ball park it should sell in), then I determine what price we should list at.Yes, they are different.Pricing your home right on the mark of what it’s worth can actually result in longer days on market and a lower sales price.What?  Sounds counterintuitive right?Instead of doing that, you want to price it JUST UNDER what it’s actually worth.This will create more demand and…more offers.When you receive more offers, an experienced real estate agent (me) c...
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By Lori Mode, Real Estate Made Simple
(The Mode Real Estate Group)
There’s many different loan options….Here are some of the common ones 👇01 – 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔: These are standard mortgage loans not insured or guaranteed by the government. They typically require a down payment of 3% to 20% of the home’s purchase price.02 – 𝑭𝑯𝑨 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔: Insured by the Federal Housing Administration, these loans help borrowers with low down payments and lower credit scores.03 – 𝑽𝑨 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔: Available to eligible veterans and military personnel, VA loans offer favorable terms, including no down payment and flexible qualification criteria.04 – 𝑼𝑺𝑫𝑨 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔: These loans, offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are designed for borrowers in rural areas and offer low or no down payment options.👉 Remember that this is just a brief overview, and each type of mortgage loan has...
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By Christopher Nelson, Montgomery County, PA - Realtor
(GenStone Realty)
Trending Designs: New Home Construction Trends 2024Key Highlights New home construction is projected to surge 2024, with home renovations, sustainability, and AI-driven home technology advances leading the trends. The top trends in new home construction for 2024 include eco-friendly and sustainable building materials, smart home technology integration, emphasis on energy efficiency, innovative use of space with multi-functional rooms, indoor-outdoor living spaces, health and wellness features, community-oriented development, minimalist design with bold accents, adoption of 3D printing in construction, and the rise of prefabricated and modular homes. Pennsylvania's unique influence on home construction trends is also discussed, including historical and cultural influences in modern desig...
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By Kukun's VP of Analytics Franklin Carroll, Elite client engagement tools and proptech
(Kukun, Inc.)
I wrote the following at the end of last year, but I think my analysis is still holding up. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Elon Musk and others have been presaging doom within commercial real estate, though oddly enough this pessimism is not shared by the majority of experts surveyed recently by Deloitte in their 2024 Commercial Real Estate Outlook Survey. That said, there are reasons to be bearish though these negative signs do not suggest any crisis is imminent. The voices that proclaim one is looming are simply not looking closely at the facts; rather, they are reflexively reacting to how unusual the current real estate market is: In a lot of people’s minds, strange equals scary.The commercial real estate alarmists are pointing to some real economic factors that do s...
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On March 26, 2024, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the U.S. house price lower 0.1% in January of 2024 from December of 2023, but gained 6.3% from January of 2023, based on home sales values obtained from mortgages sold to or guaranteed by FNMA and Freddie Mac.Nationwide, among nine census West North Central Divisions was highest with an increase of 1.5%, and South Atlantic Division was lowest with a loss of 1.5% in January of 2024 from December of 2023; while the East North Central Division was the highest with jump of 8.7%, and West South Central Division was the lowest with a gain of 3.8% in January of 2024, from January of 2023.For complete more detailed information about the FHFA’s home price index for January of 2024, please click HERE
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By Mark Lomas, Experience You Can Count On!
(Santa Barbara Real Estate)
The NAR settled a lawsuit without acknowledging they or the membership had done anything wrong.  The lawyers, real estate disruptors, and the buyers who brought the suit have done more to confuse the process than help anyone other than themselves.  It’s not a win for buyers or sellers. The major news outlets continue to misinterpret what this settlement means.I’m not an attorney and I’m not familiar with all the legal intricacies of the lawsuit, and all I’m offering here is, one person’s opinion. Many of the major media outlets are suggesting that commissions will drop because previously they were not negotiable and the standard in the industry was 6%.  Not true.  Commissions have always been negotiable in California. It’s in every listing agreement. Clear as day.  Successful agents don...
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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:Redfin Reports New Listings Rose to the Highest Level in 17 Months in FebruaryNearly 75 Percent of First-time Homebuyers are Optimistic about the Current Housing MarketPrices Rose 0.6% in February, Marking Return to Pre-Pandemic NormU.S. Foreclosure Activity Continues To See An Annual IncreaseCorrecting the Record: NAR Does Not Set CommissionsCalifornia Home Sales Remain Resilient in February Despite Rising Mortgage Interest RatesRE/MAX National Housing Report For February 2024Higher Mortgage Rate Forecast Leads to Decline in 2024 Home Sales ExpectationsNAR Responds to President Joe Biden’s Remarks on Lowering Housing Costs for American FamiliesHome Flipping Plum...
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By Hugh Grant, I help investors and consumers with real estate
(RealMax Realty)
Renovating your home doesn't have to break the bank. With strategic planning and creative solutions, you can achieve remarkable transformations without overspending. Budget-friendly home renovations focus on maximizing impact while minimizing costs, allowing you to enhance your living space without exceeding your budget. In this guide, we'll explore several cost-effective renovation ideas that can make a big impact on your home's aesthetics, functionality, and value.Fresh Coat of Paint:Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh and revitalize your home's interior and exterior. A fresh coat of paint can instantly brighten up a room, hide imperfections, and create a sense of cohesion and harmony. Opt for neutral colors to appeal to a broad range of tastes and preferences, ...
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Excellence is the standard of success in the busy world of real estate, and Xrealty has become a shining example of that. At the recent Emaar Awards 2023, Xrealty was happy to be named one of the top 10 brokers. This was a big step forward in its quest for greatness. Let's look into the specifics of this fantastic success and see what makes Xrealty stand out in the fast-paced world of real estate.Introduction to XrealtyXrealty is a top real estate company known for its creative approach and unwavering dedication to customer happiness. With a team of experts who love going above and beyond, Xrealty has a great reputation for giving its clients outstanding results and excellent service.The Emaar Awards: A Benchmark of ExcellenceIn the Dubai real estate market, the Emaar Awards are a very ...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
The media outlets and real estate information forums, newsletters, websites, etc. continue to predict that real estate sky is falling and woe to real estate agents.  Funny thing about predictions, they are usually wrong.Remember all the hysteria about Y2K bug and the 2000 scare?Then we had all those false predictions by so called experts such as Bill Gates who said in 1981 “640K ought to be enough for anybody.”False predictions create fear and unfortunately human beings are conditioned to fear, a vestige of our much earlier human evolution and development.I remember back in the 1980’s when working in corporate between the gasoline shortage, lines at gas stations, housing interest rates of 14% plus and all of those continued dire predictions. Then we had those climate predictions where i...
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In the dynamic realm of Dubai's real estate market, where relationships are paramount and competition is fierce, professionals are constantly seeking ways to stand out and foster lasting connections. Among the various strategies employed, the significance of corporate gifting cannot be overstated. Corporate gifts serve as tangible expressions of appreciation, fostering goodwill and strengthening ties between parties involved in real estate transactions. In this article, we delve into the profound impact of corporate gifts on navigating business relationships within Dubai's vibrant real estate landscape.Building Trust and RapportAt the core of every successful real estate transaction lies trust and rapport between the involved parties. Corporate gifts play a pivotal role in initiating an...
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By Christopher Nelson, Montgomery County, PA - Realtor
(GenStone Realty)
Pros and Cons of New Construction Homes: A Complete GuideYou might buy a used car or go thrifting to save money or find unavailable items. As with other purchases, you can buy a brand-new or pre-owned home. But buying a house isn’t as simple as choosing between new or used jeans. It’s a key moment in your life, so it’s worth doing your research to get the best-case scenario for your dream home. If you’re thinking about purchasing a newly built home, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons. In this article, we’ll lay out the major advantages and disadvantages of buying a new-construction home and how to decide if one is right for you. Understanding New Construction HomesNew construction homes are properties that have never been lived in before and are distinct from existing or remodeled h...
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By Kukun's VP of Analytics Franklin Carroll, Elite client engagement tools and proptech
(Kukun, Inc.)
The real estate industry is abuzz with the reverberations of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, prompting a need for strategic reevaluation, particularly for online home listings giant, Zillow. Boasting an immense user base, Zillow has long been a dominant force in the online real estate realm, drawing in a staggering 105 million unique visitors in December alone, outshining the likes of Netflix and LinkedIn.Zillow's revenue streams have exhibited diversity, encompassing lead generation, advertising, and software services tailored for agents. However, a substantial 75% of its revenue in 2023 stemmed from services provided to brokers and agents in the residential market, a reliance that now faces potential challenges in the wake of the NAR settlement.This proposed set...
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By Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD, Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D
(http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com)
I read that Chicago is considering a "Mansion Tax" that begins with homes that sell in excess of one million dollars. The theory is that the tax proceeds will help defer the cost to provide housing for the homeless.Millionaires and billionaires are fleeing Chicago as it is. Additional taxes typically hurt the revenue outlook because the wealthy flee. New York and New Jersey have seen this a lot as has California.As an example of the Chicago Mansion tax, a home selling for $5 million would see an additional $150,000 in Mansion taxes.  Prices in desirable Chicago neighborhoods are already dropping. Great idea to create downward pressure on already distressed real estate markets!!Alvin Lee of Ten Years After wrote a song entitled "I'd Love to Change the World". The lyrics include, "tax the...
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By Dan McElfresh, Your St. Louis real estate & lifestyle guide
(St. Louis Living powered by ExP Realty)
By Dan McElfresh with St. Louis LivingExcerpt Introduction: Stepping into the world of home ownership? Dive into our essential guide for first-time buyers in St. Louis, presented by Dan McElfresh with St. Louis Living. Discover the pivotal role of title companies in safeguarding your home purchase. From understanding what a title is to learning how title companies protect your investment, our latest video and blog demystify the process, ensuring you’re well-equipped to own your dream home with confidence and clarity.A Beginner's Guide to Titles and Title Companies in Real EstateEmbarking on the journey of purchasing your first home in St. Louis is an exciting milestone. Yet, it's also a path filled with complex terms and processes that can seem daunting at first glance. One of the most ...
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By Robert Havana, Alberta Real Estate License Parking
(Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking)
Once you have an Alberta Real Estate License granted to you by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) you are eligible to register with a Licensed Alberta real estate brokerage. However, if you are not registered with an Alberta brokerage for some time, your Alberta real estate license will expire and be permanently cancelled. We will explain below why you may want to register with Park and Protect.*You are NOT authorized to trade in real estate in Alberta without being registered with an Alberta Brokerage. Trading without authorization may result in financial penalties as well as license suspension or cancellation. Here is a link where you can read about the penalties levied against unlicensed and unauthorized trading in Alberta real estate: RECA PenaltiesMost Alberta real estate br...
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By Paul Guenther - WFG Title, The Extra Mile Is Part Of My Regular Route!
(WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY)
CHANGE IS GREAT!Recently I chose to make a move to the 6th largest National Title Insurance company from my old employer.  WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY!Williston Financial Group is what WFG stands for, But I prefer We are Freaking Great!I have been here just over a month, and the wealth of technology and tools is immeasurable.If you are a Realtor or Lender in Arizona I can help you!  Please reach out, let's set up a meeting and I can share my ideas, and tools to help with your success! 
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