Monthly Archives: August 2021

Take your pick: Encompass handles both old and new qualified mortgage rules

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Fannie and Freddie will use new price-based qualified mortgage rule for loans with settlement dates after Aug. 31. Continue reading →

Homeowners are obsessed with bringing the outside in: Houzz

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Houzz’s latest emerging trends report shows how homeowners are leaning into a pandemic-inspired renovation boom with luxurious living rooms and backyards. Continue reading →

Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July

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Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign. Continue reading →

California’s Red Oak Realty goes green

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The company is now buying carbon offsets, will help clients do the same, and has achieved official green certification for its facilities. Continue reading →

Forget moratorium worries: Here’s why now is the best time to invest in real estate

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Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait to get in on the action. Continue reading →

Learn how top producers are growing through the market shifts

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Experience the power of real access — to the brightest minds in the industry and the latest strategies from on-the-ground learnings. Sign up for Connect Now, the best digital show in real estate, on Aug. 24 to access the content live and on-demand for … Continue reading →

5 high-end home design features trending today

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Staying current on home design trends can help you advise buyers on the value they’re getting for their money and assist sellers in getting top dollar for their home. Find out what’s trending in luxury homes from Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of Th… Continue reading →

5 survival tips for brand-new agents in a hyper-competitive market

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If your license is all you have in this crazy-competitive industry that hordes of new agents are flocking to, you won’t make it far. So, how can you start a real estate career with a competitive edge? Arm yourself with our top five survival tips for br… Continue reading →