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Housing Market

85% of Homeowners Are Locked into Low Mortgage Rates

A new Redfin report found that 85% of homeowners are locked into low mortgage rates. Here’s what it means for buyers and sellers.

September 23, 2022

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Your Marketing Playbook

Jerome Powell Says GOODBYE To The Housing Market

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s warnings, skyrocketing 10-year treasury notes, and the BeReal social media app are today’s topics as Tom Toole and Dan Oneil join Byron Lazine and The Broke Agent.

September 22, 2022

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Housing Market

Fannie Mae Report Changes the Housing Market Forecast for 2023

With the Federal Reserve again raising the federal-funds rate and mortgage rates above 6%, the latest Fannie Mae report shows forecast changes for the 2022 and 2023 housing market.

September 22, 2022

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Real Estate News

For Sale: The Highest Residence in the World

SERHANT. just announced its most exclusive and expensive listing: The Penthouse at Central Park Tower, with a list price of $250,000,000.

September 22, 2022

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Agent Strategy

Can Buying Your Kid A House Pay For Their College?

Homes may not be affordable in 16 years. Glennda Baker discussed how buying a house for your child could help pay for their college and give them a future home.

September 21, 2022

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Housing Market

One-Third of Home Sales in July Were All-Cash Purchases

According to a new Redfin report, 31.4% (nearly a third) of all U.S. home sales in July 2022 were all-cash purchases, up from 27.5% a year ago. Here’s what you need to know.

September 21, 2022

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Agent Strategy

How to Interview and Onboard a Virtual Assistant

With volume 2 of BAM’s virtual assistant ebook series, learn how to interview and onboard a virtual assistant to ensure a smooth transition and the best long-term results.

September 21, 2022

The Real Word

Why Opendoor Is Selling Homes At a LOSS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss Opendoor selling at a loss, Zillow lawsuits, slipping stock futures, rising mortgage rates, and inflation’s impact on the midterm elections

September 20, 2022

Real Estate News

Round Two of Compass Layoffs

For the second time this year, Compass is reducing its workforce. Here’s what we know about the September 20 Compass layoffs.

September 20, 2022

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Housing Market

Sellers Lose Their Advantage as Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.02%

According to a new Redfin report, sellers lost their upper hand in the U.S. housing market as mortgage rates reached 6.02%. Here’s what you need to know.

September 20, 2022

Housing Market

Demand for Luxury Real Estate Continues

According to the 2022 Mid-Year Luxury Trends Report by Christie’s International Real Estate, buyer demand for luxury real estate will remain strong for the rest of 2022 and well into 2023. Here are the highlights.

September 19, 2022

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Housing Market

Best Time to Buy is the Week of September 25

Based on their fourth annual Best Time to Buy Report, Realtor.com has declared September 25 to October 1 the best week of 2022 to buy a home.

September 19, 2022

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Staff's Latest Posts:

85% of Homeowners Are Locked into Low Mortgage Rates

Jerome Powell Says GOODBYE To The Housing Market

Fannie Mae Report Changes the Housing Market Forecast for 2023

For Sale: The Highest Residence in the World

Can Buying Your Kid A House Pay For Their College?

One-Third of Home Sales in July Were All-Cash Purchases

How to Interview and Onboard a Virtual Assistant

Why Opendoor Is Selling Homes At a LOSS

Round Two of Compass Layoffs

Sellers Lose Their Advantage as Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.02%

Demand for Luxury Real Estate Continues

Best Time to Buy is the Week of September 25

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