Economists revealed to Intel how mortgage rates and inflation will bring the spring homebuying market back toward historical norms and become the new sales benchmark for years to come.
Coldwell Banker COO: ‘Traditional hard work’ is making a comeback
Coldwell Banker Chief Operating Officer Liz Gehringer told Inman a diversity push is helping grow the company even in a slower market. She also touted the return of international buyers as the pandemic winds down.
How bad is it? The worst website mistakes (and how to avoid them)
From outdated designs to lackluster content, these errors can significantly impact your business. But with some insight on how bad each mistake really is, you can avoid the worst ones and create a website that's an asset for your business.
Make the Move Into Your New Home As Painless As Possible
Finally.
You put your signature on the closing paperwork. You’re happy with your loan … well, as happy as you can be, considering the magnitude of the debt you just accepted. Stress dreams have mostly subsided, barring the occasional vision of some movers dropping your grandmother’s curio cabinet, shattering this priceless antique while they run off with your money.
Moving can be a pain in the you-know-what. That’s why we’ll share some expert tips and tricks to make the process as easy and pain-free possible.
Do repairs and painting first
Before moving in, take a trip through your new home with a critical eye. Look for any necessary improvements that can be completed before you bring your stuff in. Is the bedroom wall a nasty shade of taupe? Is the hardwood floor scuffed and dirty? Before your movers start lugging in boxes and placing heavy furniture, get it done.
Madonna Relists Her Hidden Hills Estate, This Time for $23.5M
Madonna is looking to unload her SoCal property once again, after trying to sell it last year for nearly $26 million.
The nine-bedroom, 11-bath mansion is now available for $23.5 million. Could this lower price be Madge’s magic number?
It would certainly net her a nice profit, as she bought the Hidden Hills, CA, property from fellow pop star Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, in April 2021 for $19.3 million.
The popular neighborhood is also home to some of the Kardashians and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matt Stafford.
$900,000 Homes in Texas, Virginia and Minnesota
A three-bedroom house in Houston, a penthouse condominium in Blacksburg and a 1928 Tudor Revival home in Minneapolis.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Set Their Sights on $64M Pacific Palisades Mansion
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly looking at a $64 million mansion in Pacific Palisades, CA.
According to TMZ, the married couple canceled the $34 million purchase of a nearby house and are said to be now considering this larger and pricier one.
This lavish home, which is said to be owned by the Milken family, is still an active listing for sale on Realtor.com®.
The A-listers have been reshuffling their real estate portfolio of late. Just last month, Lopez put her massive Bel-Air spread on the market for $42.5 million. Affleck also let go of his Los Angeles spread last year.
How Much House Can You Afford? Dissecting the Numbers Behind Your Mortgage
How much house can you afford? Knowing you want to buy a home is one thing. Knowing how much of a mortgage payment you can handle is quite another.
Too often, dreams and reality collide in an anxiety-producing mess. You yearn for a comfortable four-bedroom Colonial, but given your income and credit card debt, the best monthly loan payment you can manage would get you a two-bedroom bungalow in a sketchy party of town.
So how do you pinpoint a house where your monthly mortgage payment makes sense and won’t drive you deep into debt? Allow us to help you paint your payment profile picture and find that magic number.
Why your mortgage payment depends on your income
Getting a ballpark estimate of how much house you can afford starts with looking at your income, or how much money you’re pulling in.
Home Seller Alert: We’ve Found the Very Best Week To List Your Home in 2023
Calling all sellers. Do you want a quick home sale at a higher price, even in this troubled real estate market? Then open your calendar to April, uncap a bright yellow marker, and highlight the week of April 16–22. This seven-day stretch was identified by Realtor.com® as the best week to list your home in 2023.
Just how much extra cash can a seller potentially pocket and how fast can a home go from a new listing to the closing table?
During the best week to list, home prices are expected to be $8,400 higher than the typical week—and a whopping $48,000 above early 2023 prices. Real estate listings are expected to receive 16.4% more views than in the typical week.
And while spring is generally considered prime selling season, demand is likely to surge in the third week of April, with homes predicted to move off the market 18% quicker than an average week.
Living In ... Clinton, N.J.
In this quaint Hunterdon County community, ‘everybody is interested in the good things in life.’
Clinton, N.J.: A ‘Small but Elegant’ Town With Friendly People
In this quaint Hunterdon County community, ‘everybody is interested in the good things in life.’
8 critical traits that separate great real estate leaders from the rest
Leadership is not an inherent quality; it can be learned and constantly improved, according to PLACE's Ben Kinney and Brian Gubernick. Team leader Carl Medford outlines the eight qualities they've identified as leadership game-changers.
Is a ‘No Dig’ Method the Answer to Vegetable Gardening?
Charles Dowding, a longtime proponent, insists that it’s not only easier than what you’re doing now, but it actually works. Here’s how.
Pulse: What’s the biggest marketing mistake agents make?
As Marketing and Branding Month keeps on truckin', we want you to weigh in on the biggest marketing mistake agents make.
‘How’s the neighborhood?’ 5 buyer queries ChatGPT gets really wrong
AI is useful, but it's far from perfect. Here are five common questions buyer clients ask agents, incorrect responses from ChatGPT, plus the correct response agents should use to avoid litigation.
7 out-of-the-box client appreciation ideas
Want to take your client relationships to the next level and have some fun while doing it? Trainer Darryl Davis suggests client appreciation parties — with a twist.
DOJ: Tossing pocket listing suit prevents competition with MLSs
In an amicus brief filed Monday the antitrust enforcer argues that a lower court incorrectly tossed a case filed by Top Agent Network over the National Association of Realtors' pocket listing policy.
With ChatGPT, Addressable fully automates direct mail marketing
Addressable is partnering with Open AI’s ChatGPT software to make it even easier for agents to execute personalized marketing efforts. The product is called SmartCopy.
Siegfried & Roy’s Former Vegas Compound Lands a Buyer Within Days
Siegfried & Roy’s former home in Las Vegas didn’t stay on the market long.
The compound was sold within days for the $3 million asking price to Brett Carden, owner of the Carden International Circus, according to multiple reports. However, the listing still shows as active on Realtor.com®.
Commonly known as the Jungle Palace, the compound was where magicians and entertainers Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn lived with many of their exotic animals.
Fischbacher and Horn bought the compound in 1982 and transformed it into a place where they could live with their animals, including lions and tigers, some of which were said to sleep in the bed with Horn.
Guild Mortgage announces 3rd acquisition in as many months
The acquisition of Colorado-based Cherry Creek Mortgage expands Guild's retail branch network by 68 offices in 45 states.
