Dream house Irina Hill, real estate agent, MBA, CPA, CLHMS, SFR, SRES Irina Hill has been trained and designated as an SRES by NAR, providing her with tools, resources and strategies for working with clients over 50. We have never focused on selling the property based on standard assets (bedrooms, …
Read More »Meet Rich Noto, an Orlando/Kissimmee Florida-based real estate agent specializing in vacation homes and residential properties
Florida-based realtor Rich Noto offers the best vacation homes and condos available in the United States at the most affordable rates. The real estate agent also deals with residential and rental properties as well as vacation homes and condos. Rich Noto is multi-licensed with more than 60 advanced certificates combined …
Read More »The agency welcomes a new franchisee in Naples, Florida
Global Real Estate Brokerage, The agency announced the launch of its new franchise office in Naples, Florida. The new location is the company’s 29th franchise among its growing network of offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Naples office will be led by esteemed luxury real …
Read More »Scooter Braun, Talent Manager Who Discovered Justin Bieber, Sells Austin Home to Blockchain Mogul for Around $18 Million
Celebrity talent manager Scooter Braun has quietly sold a waterfront home in Austin, Texas, for about $18 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. The buyer is Wayne Vaughan, CEO of Tierion, a startup that stores data in the blockchain, Vaughan confirmed. Property records show Tierion paid off …
Read More »Black Real Estate Figures Rated | News, Sports, Jobs
As Black History Month comes to an end, I wanted to talk about a few important African American people in real estate history. Real estate began as a predominantly white profession. It was predominantly dominated by white men in the 19th and 20th centuries, with a small number …
Read More »HERLINDA ROJAS joins Weichert, Realtors® – Stanford & Company | people in the news
February 24, 2022 – Weichert, Realtors® – Stanford & Company recently added Agent Herlinda “Linda” Rojas to its team of talented and dedicated real estate professionals. Rojas goes serve buyers and sellers of homes in Savanna and surroundings with all their real estate needs. “We are very pleased to welcome …
Read More »Falling supply and rising prices continue to challenge local buyers
By Florida Weekly Staff | to February 23, 2022 ROYAL COAST OF PALM TREESASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS Competition among buyers remains fierce as scarce inventory and rising prices continued to define the Lee County housing market in January, according to figures from the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple …
Read More »Northeast Florida real estate market shows ‘signs of moderation’ | Jax Daily Record | Jacksonville Daily Record
The housing market in northeast Florida has begun to show “signs of moderation,” according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. The median sale price for a single-family home was $345,000 in January, down 1.4% from December 2021, but still 24% higher than a year ago. “The Northeast Florida real …
Read More »Port Kent REALTOR ® Kira Witherwax Named Winner of Lawrence B. Caldwell PRPP Service Award
The New York State Association of REALTORS® presented Kira Witherwax of Port Kent with its 2022 Lawrence B. Caldwell PRPAC Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the REALTORS® Political Action Committee of New York. She received the award at the association’s Opportunity Awaits Mid-Winter Business Meetings in Albany, NY. …
Read More »Limits on the number of guests are part of the vacation rental rules adopted in Bradenton
Owners of holiday rentals in Bradenton will now have to respect new rules set up by the town hall. The order includes the establishment of a licensing program, as well as rules that will require property owners to have their properties inspected. Landlords use services like Airbnb and Vrbo to …
Read More »The internal citrus market remains dynamic | Local News
Another month, another increase in home prices in Citrus County. Florida Realtors released their December Single Family Homes Report and it shows the median sale price is $240,000, down from $238,000 in November and $195,000 in December 2021. The pandemic could be partly responsible for the continued strength of the …
Read More »Miami’s lure during Covid sends housing prices through the roof
Published on: 01/30/2022 – 02:16Amended: 01/30/2022 – 02:14 Miami (AFP) – Miami resident Maria Ruby learned last month that her rent would go up 65% in February. She can’t afford it and doesn’t know where to go. His plight illustrates an unexpected effect of the coronavirus pandemic: Miami is experiencing …
Read More »Bob Walsmith: First Home Buyer 101 | Business
So you are thinking of buying your first home. A place to call and make yours. It’s a big move, literally and figuratively. Buying a house requires a lot of money and time. The journey is not always easy. It’s not always intuitive. But when you get the keys to …
Read More »CAR 2022 Winter Meetings – The Santa Barbara Independent
By Bob Walsmith Jr.President 2022Santa Barbara Association of Realtors One of the many privileges of being the 2022 Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR) President is that I have the opportunity to attend various meetings throughout the year sponsored by the California Association of Realtors (CAR ) and the National …
Read More »iPower Energy Group, LLC Adds Value to Homeowner Solar Panel Ownership
We offer value-added solar energy services backed by the best warranties in the industry MURRIETA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 13, 2022 iPower Energy Group, LLC, a California home and battery solar power service provider, today announced a value-added solar power service for homeowners looking to own their solar panel system. The …
Read More »The 10 most expensive homes sold in Houston’s record-breaking $ 40 billion real estate year
TThe figures are for the Houston residential real estate market for 2021, showing it has been a record year with overall single-family home sales surpassing the 2020 record by more than 10%. Total dollar volume hit a record $ 40 billion, up 28% from the previous year. Sales of luxury …
Read More »Making sense of the COVID months – RISMedia
This month’s National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Potential Brokers Roundtable explains how brokers can plan for the future amid COVID. Chris Kelly, President and CEO, Ebby Halliday Companies, North Texas; National Association of REALTORS® Broker Liaison Officer: Real estate professionals are far from the only ones trying to make sense …
Read More »Recruitment, professional achievements in Volusia, Flagler
DAYTONA BEACH Cobb Cole lawyer Mark Watts was recently appointed President and Managing Partner of the Daytona Beach Law Firm. He succeeded the lawyer Heather Vargas who completed his four-year stay. The law firm has offices in Daytona Beach and DeLand. Watts is a seasoned land use lawyer who lives …
Read More »Acclaimed real estate agent Limor Zamir examines the California Association of Realtors’ housing price hikes report
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, Dec. 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – The California Association of Realtors predicts a cooling trend in the housing market next year, with existing single-family home sales falling and the pace price increases slowing. CAR predicts that 416,800 existing single-family homes will be sold in 2022, 5% …
Read More »New York State makes remote online notarizations permanent
After allowing remote online notarizations as an emergency measure during the pandemic, New York state passed legislation definitively legalizing the practice, a move hailed by real estate and housing finance groups. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the new law on December 22 and it will come into force on …
Read More »Background, training gives real estate agent Greene a boost so she can help others
FAIRFIELD – Smiles sometimes come easily for Emmy Greene, real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty. Greene has been a local real estate agent for over 20 years. Her credentials include serving as chair of the board of directors of the North Solano County Real Estate Association Charitable …
Read More »Realtor Calls Knoxville Housing Market ‘Wild, Wild West’ | WJHL
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WATE) – After slowing slightly in July, the Knoxville area housing market is heating up this holiday season. A record was set last month for the most November home sales in history, according to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors. Home sales increased 9.9% from October to November …
Read More »FOREWARN partners with Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®
Florida-based association contracts to make FOREWARN services available to its 2,200+ REALTOR® members to promote proactive agent safety BOCA RATON, Fla., December 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – FOREWARN, LLC, a violet-red (NASDAQ: RDVT) company and leading provider of real-time information solutions for realtors, announced today that Daytona Beach The Area …
Read More »Realtors Group Cannot Shake List Service Antitrust Claim
By Christopher Cole (December 21, 2021, 7:17 p.m. EST) – The National Association of Realtors has failed to persuade a Washington federal judge to launch an antitrust complaint accusing the group of imposing anti-competitive rules on the services of registration, but the court dismissed other complaints, including libel. REX-Real Estate …
Read More »Ana Maria Rodriguez posts best fundraising month of this electoral cycle with $ 137,000 to defend SD 39
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez Last month had her best fundraiser since winning her seat as representative for Senate District 39 last year. Drawing on a variety of industries, the Miami-born Republican added $ 137,000 to her growing war chest in November. Between her countryside and political commission, Ethics and honesty …
Read More »When homes sell in a matter of days, how do Durango real estate agents keep pace? – The Durango Herald
One says the current market is more stressful than the 2008 recession – for different reasons Todd Sieger, left, with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties of Durango explains the various keys that go to the house Dan and Amanda Prince bought in southeast Durango. Sieger said realtors are always found on …
Read More »How to deal with the stress of buying a home
While looking for a home last summer, first-time buyer Xinyu Li felt emotionally overwhelmed. Several offers that she and her boyfriend made were rejected, and Xinyu compulsively checked the ads online. âIt was a lot of stress and anxiety,â she says. âI had to go to therapy. Xinyu’s psychotherapist advised …
Read More »BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® REAL ESTATE EXTENDS ITS PRESENCE IN CALIFORNIA WITH THE AFFILIATION OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BROKERAGE »RealtyBizNews: Real estate news
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced the affiliation of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Properties Unlimited based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The company is led by Daniel and Heidi Burns, who first opened their brokerage house in 1980. The company serves a wide range of clients …
Read More »Republicans reduce Democrats’ lead in Jacksonville City Council special election
Republicans slashed what was once nearly 6,000 gross votes ahead for Democrats in the Jacksonville City Council Group 3 race on Tuesday afternoon. Democrats dominated in the early vote, accounting for more than 51% of the anticipated votes, which is a gross lead of nearly 6,000 votes over Republicans. On …
Read More »Black couple ‘faded’ as their home rose nearly $ 500,000
A black couple in California are suing a real estate company after their home rose 50% in value when a white friend pretended to be their owner. Paul, 45, and Tenisha Tate Austin, 42, black and from Marin City, near San Francisco, had their home valued at $ 989,000 in …
Read More »Lakeway Area Realtors Association Celebrates Anniversary | New
The Lakeway Area Association of Realtors celebrates its 60th anniversary. âA real estate agent is a registered trademark,â said Lisia Amburn, director of the association. “He is a licensed real estate professional who belongs to the National Association of Real Estate Agents and members who join our local association also …
Read More »How the past illuminates the future – RISMedia
This month’s National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Power Broker Roundtable explains how Chris Kelly is tackling the most important topics in 2022.Moderator: Cindy Ariosa, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager, Long & Foster Real Estate, Chantilly, Virginia; 2021 Liaison for Large Business and Industry Relations, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) …
Read More »With US borders reopening, domestic buyers set to stay ahead of competition from foreign investors
The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers from 33 countries, a development that is expected to have a significant impact on real estate. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, investments by foreign buyers in US real estate have declined due to the difficulty of travel. A report by …
Read More »Best Buy, Zoom, Dell, Deere and more stocks to watch this week
Text size The end of the third quarter earnings season will bring more results from major retailers next week, just as shoppers gear up for Black Friday. On Tuesday, investors will get quarterly results from some of the biggest names in retail, including Best buy, Burlington Stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, …
Read More »The average San Bernardino County home sold for a higher price than last year
The median selling price of a single-family home in San Bernardino County in July was $ 440,000. That’s a 22.2% increase from July 2020, according to data from Realtor.com. The number of homes sold increased 1.1% from the previous year. A total of 3,148 homes were sold across the county …
Read More »11 most expensive homes in Houston sold in October
Houston experienced greater cooling than outdoor temperatures in October, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) October 2021 market update. October was the second month in 2021 to see a drop in home sales. The first was July. Sales of single-family homes were down 5.2% from the same month …
Read More »Miami Real Estate Posts Second Best Selling Quarter in History; Condominium transactions up 72% in Q3 2021
MIAMI Chairman of the Board Jennifer Wollmann “Miami real estate sales were increasing before the pandemic, and the pandemic has only accelerated the demand for real estate in South Florida.” MIAMI (PRWEB) November 11, 2021 According to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Miami-Dade …
Read More »Real estate agents: FEMA’s new flood insurance pricing looks promising
Ms. Hayden has become a strong advocate for fair and affordable insurance – to help people avoid financial ruin in the event of a disaster – and is now the new vice president of insurance for the National Association of REALTORS. Cyndee Hayden lost everything in a house fire in …
Read More »New NAR President explains how working together brings out the best in others – RISMedia
NAR 2022 President Leslie Rouda Smith brings optimism and inspiring passion to new role Rouda smith The end of 2021 marks a new beginning for the leadership of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This year, association veteran Leslie Rouda Smith, who is on track to lead the organization before …
Read More »Business Monday Records: Wendt III of Carbondale recognized; new Marketing Director at Rowland + Broughton
John Wendt III, Management Broker at Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate in Carbondale, was named Colorado Realtor of the Year by the Colorado Association of Realtors at its 100th annual convention in Colorado Springs. John Wendt III Wendt was President of CAR in 1993. He introduced the CAR Member …
Read More »People from Mexico and China buy most homes in Austin among foreign nationals
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people outside of the United States have still bought many homes in Austin. The Austin Board of Directors’ International Home Buyers Report showed from April 2020 to March 2021 that foreign-born buyers spent $ 634 million on homes in the …
Read More »Americans are ready to go macabre to grab a home in this monstrous market, according to Realtor.com® survey
A third of Americans would live with a friendly ghost if that meant they could afford their dream home in today’s market Posted: October 26, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 4 hours ago SANTA CLARA, California, October 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – In the most hair-raising housing market the …
Read More »Return of foreign buyers could mean changes in the market
The return of foreign buyers is upon us, and it poses a significant new wave of buyers in the Florida market, adding to the large number of domestic transactions the state has seen in the past 24 months. For decades, international buyers have been a significant portion of the state’s …
Read More »The real estate market remains hot
While some realtors are seeing signs of slowing down in Colorado’s scorching real estate market, Pueblo hasn’t. Dave Anderson, a board member for the Pueblo Association of Realtors, said new listings of residential homes for sale rose 24% in September compared to September 2020. Overall for the year to date. …
Read More »Chairman of Michael Saunders & Company joins the Board of Directors of the Van Wezel Foundation
Arts & Culture THURSDAY, OCT 21, 2021 | DAILY SRQ FRESHLY Squeezed Content EVERY MORNING The Van Wezel Foundation (Foundation) welcomes Drayton Saunders, Chairman of Michael Saunders & Company Realtors, to its Board of Directors. Saunders joined Michael Saunders & Company in 2003 and has held a number of executive …
Read More »Mansion Global Daily: Mansion Global on YouTube, the art of freeing up space and more
Space cleaning experts infuse interior design with spirituality The process often begins with things like burning sage or other scents and ends with a wellness-focused overhaul. Read more BY THE NUMBERS TREND TODAY GLOBAL MANSION ON YOUTUBE Get into Las Vegas’ most expensive list with Mansion Global’s new YouTube channel …
Read More »Real estate summary: Y is for Yes
Wouldn’t it be great if “yes” really meant “yes”? Often times, “yes” seems to mean “yes” only if it doesn’t embarrass or make things more difficult. But “yes” should mean “yes” and “no” should mean “no”. Simple, no discussion, it’s either “yes” or “no”. In real estate, the lines are …
Read More »Home sales in San Antonio stagnate, but prices rise by double digits from a year ago
Home sales in the San Antonio area were flat in September and prices fell month over month. But the supply of available properties remains tight and prices are up double digits from a year ago, making it difficult for potential buyers on a modest budget to find an affordable home. …
Read More »Agent earns GRI designation and five-star award for 12 consecutive years
Marybeth flynn, real estate agent at Michael Saunders & Company, obtained Graduate certification, Realtor Institute. GRI is a nationally recognized designation that sets the standards for professionalism, knowledge and productivity in real estate. The training emphasizes the critical skills of the real estate business. Living in Sarasota for over 25 …
Read More »Killeen area inventory drops to 0.8 months, lowest in years | Local News
With the increase in remote working in conjunction with COVID-19 precautions, demand for high-end living space is on the rise as inventory hits extremely low levels, recent studies show. Killeen Mayor Jose Segarra said he had never seen a housing shortage of this magnitude in his 27 years of selling …
Read More »Tesla moves to Austin, Texas for cheap housing – and could be short of potential employees
Tesla packs her bags and moves to Texas – and like many former Californians, she’s hoping to find cheaper accommodation in the process. During Tesla’s TSLA, -1.02% annual meeting Thursday, the company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, told investors it was moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas. Musk himself announced in …
Read More »‘I’ve never seen a market like this,’ says Lubbock real estate agent as house prices soar | KLBK | KAMC
LUBBOCK, Texas – As Lubbock wraps up its peak home buying season, local homes have sold 34% more than in the same period five years ago. The average selling price of Lubbock homes in September 2021 was $ 247,000, more than $ 70,000 more than the average home price. In …
Read More »Brokerages forge New Paths to Profitability – RISMedia |
This month’s National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Energy Brokers Roundtable offers a long-term perspective for the real estate industry and brokerage firms. Moderator:Cindy Ariosa, Senior Vice President, Regional Director, Long & Foster Real Estate, Chantilly, Virginia, Liaison for Large Business and Industry Relations, National Association of REALTORS® Panelists: James D’Amico, …
Read More »How I finally found a new home in a tight market
When my husband and I realized last summer that since we were both working remotely we could live anywhere, we first decided to move to Colorado and pursue new construction. We found many ads for ânew buildâ communities with images of beautiful new homes that were supposed to be âready …
Read More »BK Global Partners With California REALTORS® To Help Bankrupt Homeowners
BK Global Best Bankruptcy Solutions Over 95% of delinquent bankrupt owners – Chapters 7 and 13 – are at risk of foreclosure. BOCA RATON, Florida (PRWEB) 04 October 2021 BK Global has partnered with Real Estate Business Services (REBS), a subsidiary of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (CAR), to provide …
Read More »Flood Insurance Rates of Over 1 Million Floridians Soar with New FEMA Program Coming into Force | Florida Trend Real Estate – Florida Trend
Flood insurance rates of over 1 million Floridians to rise as new FEMA program takes effect Florida businesses and homeowners are seeing double-digit rate increases of up to 45% in property insurance premiums, with insurers citing rising reinsurance costs, the “creeping loss” from the 2017-18 hurricanes and coastal flooding among …
Read More »CBHB REALTORS® Wrap of Summer of Community Giving
There are many tangible benefits to giving back, but for most people, it’s the intangible benefits that they really enjoy. Giving back can transform your perspective, give you a sense of purpose and satisfaction, and increase your connection to others and your community. And it’s this connection to the community …
Read More »Four-part series demystifies the home buying process – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth
Posted on September 29, 2021 The Greater Fort Worth Realtors Association will present a four-part series each week in October dedicated to first-time home buyers. The series will help demystify the home buying process with practical tips and guides for those who are just getting started. The free series will …
Read More »Guest Column: County Real Estate Association celebrates 100 years
In 1975, women were granted the right to acquire a mortgage. Before that, women couldn’t get a loan without a man. Around 1977, the council acquired the property at 301 W. Noble in Visalia as an office. In 1991, the council acquired the office building at 2424 E. Valley Oak …
Read More »Corpus Christi’s real estate market is hot
The demand for housing over the past year, coupled with a historically low supply, results in sellers getting the best price and buyers, in some cases, being left out, looking in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – When it comes to the housing market, some have called what we are experiencing here …
Read More »The Gilmer Mirror – NAR Identifies Top 10 Commercial Office Markets in the United States in 2021
NAR Identifies Top 10 Commercial Office Markets in the United States in 2021 The Association’s Latest Commercial Real Estate Report Released at the First C5 Commercial Real Estate Summit in New York Highlights Half of the top 10 commercial office markets are in Florida (Daytona Beach, Miami, Palm Beach) and …
Read More »Homebuyers’ ‘love letters’ risk fair housing violations, but some think the risk is worth it
âI could imagine the Christmas tree, where it would go and my kids walking down the stairs on Christmas morning,â she said. âI love to cook, so I imagined myself making those family dinners. And I just really visualized myself in this house and kind of tried to express those …
Read More »NABOR® Economic Summit Experts Discuss Migration and Regulatory Patterns
NAPLES, FL – More than 300 REALTORS®, real estate professionals and local leaders interested in the economic health of Collier County and its effects on the local real estate market have attended, in person or virtually, the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) ninth annual economic summit, âA View from …
Read More »Median Humboldt County home prices drop again in August – Times-Standard
Median home prices in the Humboldt County real estate market saw another month-over-month decline in August. As announced by the California Association of Realtors in its August report, the median price of a Humboldt County home fell 1.1% from $ 413,000 to $ 408,500. The lower median follows a median …
Read More »Developer wants to turn 155 acres of lush greenery along the Guadalupe River into sites of luxury homes and amenities
In a fast-growing part of scenic Hill Country, a developer wants to build luxury homes on what is now a cypress-strewn strip of ranch along the Guadalupe River. Plans for the “Riverside Resort Community” near Canyon Lake – to be built on FM 306 of the Whitewater Amphitheater – include …
Read More »Overpriced tenants “can’t swing it”, choose to live with roommates rather than fly solo
ALBANY – Lindsay Fitzpatrick has lived with roommates for six years, and as the 30-year-old looks to relocate again, she will continue to do so rather than finding accommodation on her own. Fitzpatrick, a former waitress who started her journey with roommates in 2014, works at Russell Sage College. She …
Read More »Where are Knoxville’s new residents coming from in the midst of a crazy real estate market
Heard all these trivia about people moving from California to Knoxville? There have been quite a few – almost 16.3% from Los Angeles, San Diego or the Bay Area – but almost one in four newcomers are from New York or Chicago. The Knoxville Area Association of Realtors shared Redfin …
Read More »Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Joseph Baena, 23, shows his muscles
Exit: 3:07 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2021 | Has been updated: 3:18 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2021 Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Joseph Baena showed off his body this weekend. The 23-year-old star was taking off her shirt when she posed alone for weight training at the gym. Realtors and part-time actors …
Read More »California limits zoning for single-family homes
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law allowing duplexes to be built on most properties with one house, a severe reduction in single-family zoning in a state struggling with some of the highest housing prices in the country. The legislation, a goal long sought by proponents of greater housing construction, …
Read More »Slowdown in California Housing Market Demand – RISMedia |
Demand in the California real estate market slowed for the fourth consecutive month in August as home sales returned to pre-crisis levels, but the statewide median home price established a new record, said the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Closed escrow sales of existing single-family homes in California totaled a …
Read More »Roger Pettingell of Sarasota sued in $ 4.8 million Bird Key deal
Prominent Sarasota real estate agent Roger Pettingell and Coldwell Banker Realty have been sued over a $ 4.8 million Bird Key transaction by a potential buyer and seller of the property, according to lawsuits filed in County of Broward. Barry Cohen, the buyer who lost the property, accuses Pettingell of …
Read More »Governor Abbott Renames Three Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Members | Texas Governor’s Office
September 16, 2021 | Appointment Governor Abbott has reappointed Lonnie Grissom, Jr., Ivy Pate and Jeanie Turk to the board of directors of the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) for terms that expire July 28, 2027. The LNVA has a duty to conserve, control and to use the waters of …
Read More »After Surfside Florida Collapse, Condos Face Insurance Challenge and Document Requests | national
MIAMI – Homebuyers considering a condominium cannot inspect key documents covering repair reserves and structural security until they have signed a contract of sale. That could change after the Surfside condominium collapse, with elected leaders and advocates pushing for transparency measures on private buildings. In a meeting led by a …
Read More »PitchHub receives investment from California Association of Realtors – Santa Cruz Sentinel
PitchHub Inc., a Santa Cruz startup, recently announced that the California Association of Realtors has made a strategic investment in the company. PitchHub will work with the Realtor Group to help members quickly and easily produce videos to better promote themselves on their favorite websites and social media platforms. The …
Read More »The housing market continues to cool. What will this fall look like?
The forecast for the coming months is for cooler temperatures and a cooler housing market, if only a few degrees. The housing market is expected to get closer to normal this fall, according to real estate experts. They predict that more homes will go up for sale, which will help …
Read More »Three things to consider before selling
Putting your house on the market is exciting. It can also be scary. How do you sort all the decisions and options? Here are some considerations to keep in mind: Is it worth your time and money? Before updating your 1970s bathroom, be aware that you may not recoup all …
Read More »Insurance heists do not hinder the housing market | New
Wildfires can make it difficult to get a new home insurance policy in parts of the Okanagan, but that hasn’t slowed down the housing market, according to a local real estate agent. “This is not a new problem for the Okanagan. This is something that has happened in the past …
Read More »Rushing has mastered listening, gaining confidence – BizWest
2021 Women of Distinction – Real Estate, Construction and Development Amy Rushing – Kittle Immobilier FORT COLLINS – Amy Rushing has worked in a variety of jobs, from running an office and marketing, selling real estate, helping people with Alzheimer’s disease, and even selling horse embroidery. However, she said, âEvery …
Read More »MIAMI Board Chair Jennifer Wollmann named HousingWire Women of Influence in 2021
MIAMI Chairman of the Board Jennifer Wollmann “I am grateful to HousingWire for curating informative content for the housing, real estate and mortgage communities” MIAMI (PRWEB) 05 Aug 2021 MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) Board Chair Jennifer Wollmann has won one of the highest accolades women in housing can receive, …
Read More »Homeowner and Realtor Groups Call on DC Federal Court to Throw CDC’s New Moratorium on Evictions
Top line Homeowner groups filed a petition in federal court late Wednesday night asking it to immediately lift the new moratorium on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), setting up a legal battle on a move that many Democrats have supported is critical …
Read More »Montana Boomtown Moves to # 1 in WSJ Housing Market Index / Realtor.com
Billings, Mont., Is the new number 1 in the Wall Street Journal / Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index, bolstered by its accessibility and appeal to remote workers. The index reflects how the real estate boom sparked home buying activity in small and mid-sized US cities. The top 20 cities in …
Read More »Realtors invest $ 8 million in affordable housing initiative
Real estate agent groups have invested an additional $ 8 million in an effort to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2022 poll that would secure money for affordable housing programs, according to a recently filed financial report. The Florida Realtors group contributed $ 5 million in June to …
Read More »Two men sentenced to life without parole for kidnapping and murdering members of the National Association of Realtors in Minneapolis
Two men kidnapped a Minneapolis real estate agent in 2019, tortured her behind a U-Hall truck in an attempt to locate a rapper’s boyfriend, then sentenced her to life without parole for shooting on the dead. I have been condemned. Cedric Berry and Berry Davis, 42, were convicted of being …
Read More »Spokane-Coeur d’Alene real estate market booming, prices on the rise
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – How Darin Watkins sees it, the housing boom in the once-sleepy metropolitan area of ââSpokane, Wash., Is a matter of numbers. Far too many people are moving in, far too few houses are being built, and prices have skyrocketed. Half of Spokane County’s tenants want to …
Read More »Governor Cuomo Ends State of Emergency in New York; Supreme Court upholds moratorium on CDC deportations | Morrison & Foerster LLP
On June 23, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ad the end of the state of emergency in the event of a disaster, it first declared on March 7, 2020 to contain the spread of COVID-19. Citing dramatically reduced infection rates and increased vaccination rates, the governor’s office announced that …
Read More »ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FIRST CANDIDATE FOR THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE MARATHON RACE
Lynny thompson On June 11, Lynny Thompson officially filed the documents with the Election Office Supervisor to run for a seat on Marathon City Council. The election is in November 2021. âOur island, Marathon, is growing very quickly,â said Thompson. “I want to be a voice for others on how …
Read More »5 Houston homes listed for $ 500,000 or less
Houston Association of Realtors President Richard Miranda and Keller Williams Platinum said, “We are seeing the most dynamic Houston real estate market in history.” Obviously, he is not wrong. And while Houston certainly has its fair share of million dollar homes, let’s be realistic, this is still quite the price …
Read More »Houses around $ 250,000 per region
Real estate experts across the state have witnessed the rapid rise of the housing market in the midst of the pandemic. Some home hunters have sought larger spaces to work from home, while some existing homeowners have held out for life, causing a out of stock which can hardly meet …
Read More »Rubric Roudup Immobilier: From tragedy comes hope | Best Stories
The end of April was a painful time for the upstate New York real estate community. In four days, we lost four limbs. However, from those gray clouds there were some glimmers of hope. On Sunday April 25, I learned that longtime member Janet Handschuh-Amyot had lost her battle with …
Read More »High demand from buyers, few homes for sale create ultimate sellers’ market in Brevard
66% fewer homes for sale than last year Yes, we are in the ultimate seller market right now. If you are a homeowner who is considering selling, you have a huge advantage in today’s housing market, especially here on Florida’s Space Coast. BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Yes, we are in …
Read More »The tight US real estate market begins to unfold | Best Stories
Potential home sellers who have remained tight as US prices have climbed higher and faster than ever during the pandemic are finally emerging to cash, a step toward alleviating a severe shortage in the frenzied housing market. The number of homes for sale in the United States climbed 6.7% in …
Read More »Home prices in Southern California continue to skyrocket – NBC Los Angeles
If you are trying to buy a home, but haven’t won the bidding wars because so many people are fighting for it too, you are not alone. And as desperate buyers drive prices higher and higher, you might be wondering how can you compete and buy a home right now? …
Read More »Atlanta Area Among Nation’s Fastest Growing New Home Construction Markets | Georgia
(The Center Square) – A recent National Association of Realtors report shows that the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area is experiencing new home growth amid a nationwide housing shortage. The region ranked fourth in the country for metropolitan areas with the most building permits for single-family homes in the past year. …
Read More »Here’s where to find great housing deals if you’re excluded in Dallas-Fort Worth
If the sky-high Dallas-Fort Worth home prices are right for you, don’t despair. Texas still has the lowest housing costs in the country. Of course, you’ll have to travel to West Texas to find them. Kent County, which sits somewhere between Lubbock and Abilene, offers the best real estate deals …
Read More »State legislature approves bills to tackle housing discrimination
ALBANY – A large body of anti-discrimination legislation spurred on by Newsday’s “Long Island Divided” series of real estate selling practices on Long Island has gained final approval from the state legislature. The bills would increase fines for violating housing discrimination laws, require more anti-bias training, and increase brokers’ semi-annual …
Read More »Many Americans moved to cheaper housing markets – like Spokane – in 2020
From staff and son reports LOS ANGELES – Many Americans who moved in the last year have moved to areas where homes were bigger and cheaper. On average, people who moved to another city in 2020 ended up in a zip code where the average home value was almost $ …
Read More »Home sales in the Houston area in May increased nearly 50% from a year ago
Sales of single-family homes in the Houston area jumped 48.2% from May 2020, when real estate was recovering from coronavirus lockdowns. (Courtesy of the Houston Real Estate Association) Despite the Houston area single-family home inventory at a 1.4-month supply, single-family home sales in May jumped nearly 50% from May 2020, …
Read More »Updater Announces Relocation Trend Data Partnership with National Association of REALTORS®
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Updater, the leading technology platform powering the relocation industry, today announced that it has signed an agreement with The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the largest trade association in the United States. United with more than 1.4 million members, to provide the association with anonymous information, …
Read More »Offers are hard to refuse, but are you sure you want to sell?
(WIVB) – If you’re looking to get a piece of the American Dream, you know the real estate market is hot right now. Buying a home can be frustrating, but sometimes selling your home can be difficult. What is the difference between those who display a âFor Saleâ sign and …
Read More »The New Destination for Commercial Real Estate – RISMedia |
From September 27-29, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) welcomes hundreds of commercial real estate professionals to the first-ever C5 summit in the heart of New York City, the epicenter of commercial real estate. The C5 Summit is the premier U.S.-based commercial real estate and economic development event where owners, …
Read More »Denver homebuyers grappling with the frenetic sellers market | New
Offers all in cash. Bidding wars. Offers with indexation clauses without ceiling. Home inspections canceled, except for health or safety issues. Offers sometimes invisible in the minutes following the arrival of a house on the market. Denver area homebuyers have deployed all of the above strategies over the past few …
Read More »“They buy everything” | News, Sports, Jobs
Housing in the Adirondacks is still in high demand more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic sparked a rush of homebuyers in metropolitan areas seeking rural respite. In April, the last month for which there is local market data, there were fewer homes on the market than there had …
Read More »Many offers and higher prices are part of the hot Jacksonville real estate market
How Much Do People Want to Buy Homes in Jacksonville? Dee Bumbarger talks about a nice duplex that was put on the market last month in Baymeadows. She couldn’t get an appointment to see the place until the second day it was for sale, and the seasoned real estate agent …
Read More »Home prices have climbed more than 50% in these markets.
If you own a home in the top 10 metro real estate markets in the United States, it can be worth a lot more than what you paid for, even if you bought it just a few years ago. The median selling price of a home in those areas has …
Read More »Where are the markets doing best and worst during the housing boom? | House and garden
Before the coronavirus recession, the Utah housing market was on fire. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent residents of northern California and Seattle in search of affordable homes and more space, and an already hot market intensified. Dave Robison, former president of the Utah Association of Realtors, simply summarizes …
Read More »Council of real estate agents meet, celebrate | Culture & Leisure
VENICE – A recent meeting of the members of the Council of Estate Agents of the Venice region included a celebration and a tribute to real estate professionals in the region. During the night, three people were inducted into the National Association of Realtors Hall of Fame. These people included …
Read More »Apartment sales show investors as ‘big supporters’ of Jax’s rental market
Two local complexes sold as stocks collapse, house prices soar The old Green Tree Place at 9480 Princeton Square Blvd. S. in the Royal Lakes area (now known as Elliot Baymeadows) was purchased by Ashcroft Capital. The 352 garden-style apartments will be managed by Birchstone Residential of Ashcroft, according to …
Read More »Texas new home sales, prices and pace of sales rebound
DALLAS – Texas home builders continue to see astonishing demand for new homes, as new home sales, average home prices and speed of sales all increased statewide last month, reported today HomesUSA.com. The three-month moving average for Days on Market has fallen from 108 days to 76 days in the …
Read More »Realtors Group: In-person open houses now allowed under COVID guidelines
An open house in San Diego. Photo by Alexander Nguyen the Association of Realtors of Greater San Diego reported Monday that in-person property exhibitions, such as open houses, are now permitted in California, provided they meet indoor collection capacity limits. San Diego County is currently in the “orange level” in …
Read More »The sheriff of ‘Conch’ led a remarkable life of service
Sheriff John M. Spottswood was born in Key West, Florida on June 17, 1920 and died on September 27, 1975. His 55 years have been phenomenal. John Spottswood was elected Sheriff of Monroe County on January 15, 1952 and served until January 4, 1963. After his service as sheriff, he …
Read More »The San Joaquin County housing market is “exponentially hot” as median home prices rise. here’s why
A LOT OF – NOT ALL OF INVENTORY. FOR PEOPLE SUCH AS MEN, PURCHASE AN OFF-TOUCH SET. >> HE LOOKS FOR A HOUSE AND EVERY TIME HE PUT A LITTLE ON A HOUSE IT IS GOOD IT’S OVER 50-70.00 >> THE HOUSE MARKET HAS BECOME EXPONENTIALLY HOT IN THIS AREA. …
Read More »Machias Savings Bank announces seven new corporators
At its annual meeting this week, Machias Savings Bank announced seven new corporators. The following have been voted on and approved by the existing companies of Machias Savings Bank: Marci Booth of LIHC Investment Group in Portland; Seraphina Erhart of Maine Coast Sea Vegetables in Hancock; Luke Holden of Luke’s …
Read More »Millennials make up more than half of owners in Midland
According to a study by the Association of Realtors, more than half of the landlords in the big city are between 22 and 40 years old. MIDLAND, Texas – Midland is making headlines, this time for the number of millennials who buy a home. According to a study carried out …
Read More »California Dreaming: Golden State’s Hottest Real Estate Market Ever
Since the start of 2020, California has experienced one of its hottest real estate markets in recent history. Not only are many homes across the Golden State selling well above asking price, they are also selling at record speeds. Although the trend began before the state’s economy was rocked by …
Read More »Affordable Housing Crisis Worsens With Pandemic – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local families are excluded from Jacksonville and cannot afford to rent or buy homes. The average cost of a home in Northeast Florida has doubled over the past decade, according to data from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. Meanwhile, there are approximately 41,000 low-income renter households …
Read More »COVID-19 Update: Decision Rescinding Federal Moratorium on Temporarily Suspended CDC Deportations | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
On May 5, 2021, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (“DC Court”) quashed a nationwide deportation moratorium order issued by the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by Alabama Association of Realtors, et al. v. US Department of Health and …
Read More »South Florida Residential Sales, First Quarter Price Rise
(iStock) South Florida residential sales increased in the first quarter of this year as the housing market remained warm. A lack of inventory continues to plague parts of South Florida, with the luxury sector outperforming other prices, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. In the first quarter, residential sales …
Read More »HAR: Houston area home sales in April up 47% from last year
Sales of single-family homes increased 47.4% from last April with 9,105 units sold compared to 6,175 a year earlier. (Courtesy of Houston Association of Realtors) Low interest rates prompted customers to buy high-end homes at rates never seen before in April, sending prices to new highs while keeping inventories at …
Read More »All California Metro Home Prices Are Up
Comment House prices have increased significantly overall California metropolitan areas in the past year. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) recently published its The data for all median home prices for all metropolitan areas in America. It shows that all of the California metropolitan areas on its list have seen …
Read More »Parisian glamor meets Houston flair at this $ 249,000 condo owned by Estee Lauder
Parisian luxury meets Houston flair at this unique Houston skyscraper. LIVE IN THE SKY: Life in Houston’s skyscrapers just got better with this $ 4.3 million penthouse the one bedroom and one bathroom, the jewelry box residence is elegantly designed and offers spectacular views of downtown Houston from its 16th-floor …
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