Housing Market

Bringing Back the American Dream: Divvy’s Answer to the US Housing Market

Adena Hefets, CEO of Divvy Homes was one of the speakers at this year’s All-In Summit – an annual event hosted by the four Besties of the All-In Podcast. In

June 6, 2022

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Rent vs buy: The pandemic and beyond

You’ve got a lifestyle in mind. Will you be financially better off renting or buying it? Reporting on monthly affordability differences illuminates only a small chunk of this question, which

May 17, 2022

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Housing Market

Here’s Why Hundreds of Real Estate Pros are Building Homes in Central America

For nearly ten years now, real estate pros across the U.S. have been packing their bags and flying to Nicaragua and El Salvador to build homes. A Giveback Homes Build

May 6, 2022

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Housing Data Slam

The Federal Reserve and Mortgage Rates The housing market is at a tense moment. The urgency of persistent, painful inflation (+8.6% year-over-year in March; yikes!) finally pushed the Federal Reserve

May 3, 2022

Housing Market

Housing Price Prediction Flip/Flops

Four months into the year, and real estate economists are adjusting their 12-month housing price growth predictions. Take a look at new forecasts from some of the industry’s most trusted

April 27, 2022

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Housing Market

Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Real Estate

With all the different specialist titles in our industry, only 2-3% of real estate agents identify as marijuana specialists. If you’re looking for a niche that will set you apart in this industry, you might want to consider joining these elite individuals.

April 20, 2022

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Housing Market

Shocking Future Market Expectations Revealed

Two surveys take the spotlight on episode 218 of The Real Word, as Byron and Nicole discuss consumer confidence, builder confidence, and closing guarantees. Survey of Consumer Expectations The Survey

April 19, 2022

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Agent Strategy

Real Estate Headlines are Trolling You

The headlines being written by major news publications are trolling you. And more importantly – confusing the hell out of your clients. Headlines like these: No one seems worried about

April 18, 2022

Housing Market

Federal Appeals Court Threatens Use of Housing Floor Plans

When did floor plans become illegal?! This week on The Real Word, Byron and Nicole cover three topics we didn’t see coming. Check them out below, or tune in for

April 18, 2022