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3 tips for becoming a top real estate producer — even in a downturn

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Hazel Shakur and Adam Hergenrother argued during a Wednesday session of Inman Connect that real estate agents can thrive even in a shifting market. Continue reading →

Following slow September, single-family housing starts plunge 18%

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Single-family projects took yet another beating in September, declining nearly 5 percent from the previous month and 18 percent year over year, according to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Mortgage demand hits lowest level since 1997 as rates continue to rise

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Thirty-year, fixed-rate loans hit 6.982 percent on Oct. 13, a new 2022 high, according to an Optimal Blue Mortgage Market index. According to an index by Mortgage News Daily, rates were at 7.15 percent. Continue reading →

14 ways to sidestep market drama and get back to business

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Save the drama for your mama when you put these practical strategies to work. Coaches Tim and Julie Harris help you navigate the uncertainties of the current market so that you can feel better about your business. Continue reading →

CredEvolv coaches homebuyers to help them qualify for mortgages

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Integration with Freddie Mac’s HomeCoach tool lets housing counselors access automated underwriting tools used by mortgage lenders. Continue reading →

Square footage in suburban homes now worth more than in cities

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The typical home in a suburban neighborhood was worth $206 per square foot during the four weeks ending Sept. 25, just above the typical urban home which was worth $205 per square foot, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

Homebuilders suspect demand for new homes will fall even further

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With sales already slipping off highs from earlier in the pandemic, a survey of builders released Tuesday by the National Association of Home Builders suggests the bleeding may have just begun. Continue reading →

Heading off surprises helps keep deals on track as rates rise

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Power buyers and mortgage lenders are providing certainty to homebuyers and sellers, industry leaders said at Inman Connect on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Gary Keller: 2022 poised to become ‘second worst’ deal year in history

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Keller said during Inman Connect, that transactions could be down nearly as much as during the Great Recession, though he added there are still opportunities for those in real estate. Continue reading →

RealPage software may have pushed US rents sky high, new report says

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The report, out Friday from news non-profit ProPublica, focuses on YieldStar, a piece of software the property management company says on its website is geared toward “optimizing rent pricing.” Continue reading →