Monthly Archives: October 2022

For the first time, Fannie Mae now expects home prices to fall next year

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Economists at Fannie Mae project national home prices to decline by 1.5 percent and home sales by 21 percent in 2023 as Fed continues inflation fight. Continue reading →

Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland

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Keller Williams’ expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader U.S. real estate industry. Continue reading →

Homebuilding materials remain 38% costlier than normal

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Acquiring construction materials remains expensive for homebuilders, even as a reduction in demand may be relieving supply chains, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading →

The great agent reshuffle: Essential checklists you need to onboard agents in a down market

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Onboarding and recruiting practices change in a shifting market. When inventory is low and competition is fierce, bringing on new team members requires extra focus and streamlined systems to keep chaos at bay. Continue reading →

9 questions every first-time homebuyer should ask to find the right fit

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Helping today’s first-time homebuyer find the perfect fit is all about finding out what makes them unique — and finding the perfect place for them to feel at home.  Continue reading →

Sink or swim, the fate of real estate’s mightiest CEOs will be revealed

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Heads will roll and company valuations will sink so low that new outsiders will opportunistically make big acquisitions, Brad Inman writes. Real estate’s Masters of the Universe are on notice. Continue reading →

Stop making comparisons to 2021. It’s an outlier: DelPrete

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Year-over-year numbers don’t take into account the fact that the pandemic years were radical outliers on a number of levels, real estate being just one. Mike DelPrete analyzes the fallacies associated with much of the current market handwringing. Continue reading →

Investment app Fintor raises $6.2M, aims for inclusivity in real estate

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Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene VenturesPublic.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures and Graphene Ventures all contributed to the funding extension. Continue reading →