Report shows over 10% of homes for sale have multiple bids. Nothing makes a seller feel better and a home buyer feel worse than a bidding war. This is when multiple offers come in, driving up the price of the property for sale. Historically low unemployment rates, rising wages and mortgage rates that are lower […]
Each career path takes a different personality time to succeed, and real estate is no different. Since the industry is so flexible and open to people from all different backgrounds, many can build a successful career as a real estate agent. Think you have what it takes to be in real estate? Here are the
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The typical American homeowner in 2019 had spent 13 years in their home, up from eight years in 2010. Median home tenure increased in all of the 55 metros Redfin analyzed. Many local governments have put policies in place that reduce property tax burdens for senior citizens, which have made it more affordable for older
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Two very important housing reports last week and both showed some real strength in our housing market. The National Association of Realtor’s Existing Home Sales Report for September showed a small decrease in sales but that was only due to the fact that there are no houses to buy. Inventory remains near an all time
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Twenty-six percent of home searchers looked to move to another metro area in the third quarter of 2019, up from 25 percent the year before, according to a new report from Redfin. This is a new all-time high for the national share of home-searchers looking to relocate, likely driven by those leaving expensive metros in
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Neighborhoods located within a half-mile of public transit services outperformed those in areas farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association and the National Association of Realtors®. “The Real Estate Mantra – Locate Near Public Transportation” highlighted the critical role public
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According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ newly released Home Flipping Report, there were 59,876 U.S. single family homes and condos flipped during the second quarter of 2019. That number is up 12.4 percent from Q1 2019, but down 5.2 percent from Q2 2018. The report revealed that homes flipped in Q2 2019 represented 5.9 percent of
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Looking to start your new career in real estate or researching to see if you have what it takes for the field? If so, there are certain skills that will help you succeed. You don’t have to have a certain personality type, a specific professional background, or the same goals as your colleagues. Many different
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Choosing the best real estate school doesn’t have to be difficult. If you know what information to seek out and where to find it, you’ll be able to make a confident decision and start your real estate prelicensing education in no time. There are a few key things you should look for in a real
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If you’ve been thinking of changing careers and earning your real estate license, there are a few things you should know before taking the leap. This list will help make sure you’re ready when you take the first step toward your new real estate career. 1. You Decide How Successful You Are That’s right! You
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