Real Estate Industry

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By Realtyna Inc, Realtyna- MLS RETS Integration software & services
(Realtyna)
With recent developments in the real estate industry and communication being transferred almost fully to a virtual space, it’s essential to provide your clients and future leads the best and most accurate information about yourself. We have written  many times about the agent’s bio. In this blog, we will give you a comprehensive guide to updating your profile on your website and other platforms where you have a presence.Let’s dive in.Real Estate WebsiteWe will start from the most basic, but probably the most important bio an agent might have. As many of us know, your real estate website is your virtual business card. It’s literally your brand’s virtual representation. It stores a huge amount of information: your blogs, video content, listings, and most importantly your contact informati...
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On June 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau reported nationwide housing building permits up 2.1% to 1,241,000 units in June of 2020 from 1,216,000 units in May of 2020, but down 2.5% from 1,273,000 in June of 2019. Single family building permits rose 11.8% to a rate of 834,000 units in June of 2020, from 746,000 units in May of 2020, and there were 368,000 multifamily building permits issued in June of 2020.Nationwide housing starts increased 17.3% to 1,186,000 units in June of 2020, from 1,011,000 units in May of 2020 but lower 4.0% from 1,235,000 units in June of 2019. Single family starts jumped 17.2% to a rate of 831,000 units in June of 2020 from 709,000 in May of 2020, and there were 350,000 multifamily building starts in June ...
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By Joel Jadofsky, One of the Top Realtors in Panama City Beach Area
(Keller Williams - homes for sale - Florida - Gulf - Beach )
Hurricane Michael was a devasting storm that in 3 hours has torn apart and claimed 49 lives in the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Nearly 1.3 million customers across five states were without power early Friday morning, according to PowerOutage.US. However, Michael’s impact across the southern Mid-Atlantic states and the Carolinas, though, will be minor compared to its trail of destruction in the Florida Panhandle. Panama City, a popular spring break retreat, and Mexico Beach, another upscale coastline spot, were nearly unrecognizable in Michael’s wake.As of April 19th, Hurricane Michael was upgraded to a Category 5 almost 6 months after it made landfall. Michael is the first hurricane to make landfall in the United States as a category 5 since Hurricane Andrew ...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Today, I Eat My Words Hi everyone, and welcome to this week's Zebra Report. Today, I get to "EAT MY WORDS". Years ago, when I started the Zebra Report, I had a client of mine ask me if I was nervous about blogging because once I put my thoughts into words I can't take back those words. If I say them and print them, then shouldn't I stand by them? Well technically that is correct, but practically it isn't realistic when things change. It is okay to change your mind and it is okay to change your position on things. The one thing I do know is that there is always change! Life is fluid and new trends and situations bring about change. Change can be good and change can be difficult, but there is no getting away from it. So here I find myself having to "EAT MY WORDS" because today is a day w...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, So Utah Residential, Referral & Relocation REALTOR
(Red Rock Real Estate)
Under Contract in a Day in Southern Utah!    Before I was able to plant the For Sale sign in the ground on a commercial lot located in Veyo, Utah (7189 A-4 NW Center Street Veyo UT 84782), an offer came in that the seller couldn't refuse!   UNDER CONTRACT! MLS# 20-214545   Marketed and advertised by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin, Preferred Realtor at Red Rock Real Estate in sunny southern Utah | Call me to help you with residential real estate because Wanda Can! 435.632.9374  
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By Valerie Bartolone, Top Producer in Sales!
(DITOMMASO REAL ESTATE)
https://my.matterport.com/show/?   Walk Through 22 Constitution Dr Leonardo NJ Middletownref=fb&m=pJsC5uGKvBk&fbclid=IwAR2AFQYd7ovq7vl8k13pU3_B96HEh7Jdpoi85VZZXg0rVBZQL9Ue02oK464.Welcome to 22 Constitution Dr Located in Middletown NJ. Newly Renovated updated home boasts of over 3300 sq ft of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Custom steel entry door. finish white oak stairs. Formal living rm w/fireplace & Grey Onyx surround, white oak hardwood floors. Porcelain tile floors in Formal dining rm and kitchen. Open Kitchen GE Cafe Series Wifi Appliances, Countertops, Island are Calcutta White quartz. Island with microwave. Walk in pantry. with door to yard. Convenient laundry rm and mud rm. Spacious Family Room with Sliders to yard, Cathedral Ceiling w/Stone Slab Wood Burning Fireplace and w...
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By David Jackson, MBA, Financial lending analyst
(Olympus Labs)
As the pandemic continues to severely impact our perceptions of normal socializing and safe activities, an old hobby has come to the forefront for many who no longer feel safe going out to pursue an active nightlife -- stargazing. Or, to be scientific about it, astronomy. People have been fascinated by the night sky ever since they could crane their necks up to see the vast array of the heavens after the sun has set. A wide variety of superstitions and myths have arisen concerning the stars and the moon -- today we call that astrology. And whether or not a person seeks scientific knowledge of the stars with High Point Scientific Telescopes or just wants to sit back and watch their eternal and ordered peregrinations, it’s an activity accessible to all. Accessible, that is, if a person li...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
    Homes For Sale in Germantown Maryland - Search For Homes In Germantown   Foreclosures and Homes For Sale  in Germantown Maryland                                       Real Estate  SEARCH Germantown in Montgomery County Maryland ALL HOMES FOR SALEInformation about Germantown MD Real EstateDiscover Germantown Maryland- Homes For Sale ~~CLICK HERE FOR FORECLOSURES ~~~   Germantown                   in Montgomery County Neighborhoods for  Germantown MD                                    ( an educational real estate guide if you are thinking moving to Germantown)   SEARCH FOR GERMANTOWN HOMES FOR SALE HERE NOW When you're considering buying a home or selling a home inGermantown  Maryland , it's a good idea to work with a local real estate expert to help ease the real estate purchase proc...
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You are thinking about buying a new house in Florida. We would tell you that there is never a better time to come, whether it is your first or third. It does not matter. Let’s say that the current economy has made buyers a market like before. It keeps working for your profit, and the fact that the real estate market is recovering means that buying your first property is a smart thing for you. An astonishing number of potential buyers will be stopping the move to buy Jupiter homes. If you want to go to Tequesta Real Estate, then you can take a closer look at one at a close price for once. Now you can see that the costs of houses are going down.If you want to come to Tequesta Real Estate, you can get a lot to see here, here you can find a variety of properties that can be very beneficial ...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Because of the uncertainty with the pandemic, any economic prediction is extremely difficult. However, looking at the limited supply of homes for sale and the tremendous demand for housing, it is difficult to disagree with the majority of analysts who are calling for price appreciation.
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By TIM GARTON, "Highly Skilled Pro"
(RE/MAX Gold)
Dear friends and clients, On Monday, July 13, Governor Newsom issued a new shutdown order — this order does not affect the current practices of real estate brokers or their offices. Based on updates to the State’s Industry Guidance for Real Estate Transactions made on July 2, C.A.R.’s legal team,  because real estate remains an essential service. Some of the guidlines for showing properties are masks, hand sanitize at entry point, wipe down before and after your showing and do not go in if feeling any kind of symptoms. When thinking  of buying or selling your next Vallejo CA home Tim Garton with Re/Max Gold can be reached at 707-315-5555 WWW.PROPERTYINVALLEJO.COM  
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
It's been quite the first half of 2020 for real estate in Austin! We've had to pivot on a dime with new best business practices to address the COVID -19 Pandemic. The crisis slowed the Austin market this spring but June and July has shown, as buyers emerge from Shelter In Place, they jumped right back in the market and are finding inventory  low and prices escalating!It's uncertain times right now but families need a home especially in Austin. With the historic low interest rates what a deal buyers are making. I and Coldwell Banker Realty are committed to helping our clients with their real estate needs. It's amazing what can be done via phone, email, Zoom conferences and electronic signatures today. Buyer demand is strong. Pending properties are outpacing new listings. Summer is the ne...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Everyday AgencyLogic publishes real estate news and press releases from around the country.  Here are recent press releases: NAR, NAHB Partner to Educate Consumers, Members on Home Performance, SustainabilityNAR Calls on Housing & Urban Development to Withdraw Disparate Impact RuleHeavy Buyer Demand Tilting Market in Favor of SellersEast Coast And Illinois Have Highest Concentrations Of Housing Markets Vulnerable To Coronavirus ImpactStrong Majority of Realtors® Say Market Is in Recovery Phase of Pandemic as Buyers ReturnMore Than Half of Redfin Offers Faced Bidding Wars for Second Consecutive Month in JuneNAR Applauds Numerous Championed Provisions in THUD Appropriations BillRealtor.com® Weekly Recovery Report: Record Breaking Traffic Signals Summer Buying Season is Here
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By Brunswick Forest
(Brunswick Forest)
When you hear the words “planned community” you might think of an image of several houses packed together. Does that portray a Coastal By Nature® paradise? What is the real difference between a normal planned community and one that is master-planned? As the residents at Brunswick Forest have discovered, the deal maker is having a wealth of amenities at your disposal.Life is good in the greater Wilmington area. But we do not need to tell you that! Thousands of residents have already discovered what living a coastal lifestyle can do for them. Beautiful beaches, shopping, dining, and historical areas are just some of the qualities that make our local area so desirable. But it is more than that. Brunswick Forest takes planned community living to the next level with no less than 10 luxurious...
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By Richa Nayyar
(Coming service)
Buying your dream house need not remain just a dream. A few creative ways of investing and saving will help in converting your dream into reality.Here are a few sneaky ways you can save money to buy your dream house.1. Separate Your Savings Accounts from Salary Account:As soon as you receive your salary, transfer a part of it into another savings account. Only keep the amount in your salary account, which you will use to manage your monthly expenses. Separating your accounts will help you spend within the budget without overindulging.2. Don’t Spend Your Savings:Sometimes when we see all that money in our savings account, we might feel that spending a little will not hurt. Do not make that habit or else slowly you will start over sending and end up using the money from the savings accoun...
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No more is the real estate industry dependent on traditional marketing and cold calling strategies. It has now become an industry that relies majorly on social media marketing. With a few tweaks to your content strategy you can get amazing results for your real estate business. Here are a few tips you could use:Use the right hashtagsHashtags are not just about increasing the likes on your social media posts. They are also about increasing the visibility of your social media pages and bringing more engagement to your content. Do some research on the hashtags that your competitors are using to improve their business. Find out how many hashtags you can use in your post. Do some keyword research and make sure the hashtags you choose are relevant to your brand and industry. Monitor their res...
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By Richa Nayyar
(Coming service)
One of the best financial decisions you can take in your life is to invest in luxury real estate. Although the amount that you need to invest is high, the returns that you can gain can make your investment absolutely worthwhile.Here are a few ways to invest in luxury real estate:Flipping a MansionBuying an existing luxury property, remodeling it and then reselling it for a huge profit is one of the best ways to invest in luxury real estate. This could be a lot quicker and easier than constructing a whole new home. Nevertheless your options might be limited as you may not find inventory with the right mix of style, condition, and architecture. The good thing however is that you may not have to face too tight a competition. Not many would be able to afford high-end projects and execute th...
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By Richa Nayyar
(Coming service)
Most people rely on stocks to lead a happy and comfortable retired life. But with all the volatility of the stock market, would this be a good choice for you?A better alternative would be to invest in real estate. Not only will this give you regular income during your retirement, it will also appreciate in value indefinitely, helping you to leave something for your heirs.Here are a few more reasons why you should invest in real estate:Predictable Cash FlowCash flow is one of the main factors you would look into while looking for an investment option. With real estate investment your cash flow can be very stable and predictable. You will know how much rent or appreciation you can expect on your property, the kind of money you have to spend on operating costs and taxes, and by how much yo...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
 https://issuu.com/twomoveyou/docs/mw2006-2Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Lisa Patel announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,701 sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in June 2020. This result represented a very substantial increase over the May 2020 sales result, both on an actual (+89 per cent) and seasonally adjusted basis (+84 per cent), and was only down by 1.4 per cent compared to June 2019.Year-over-year growth in sales was reported in some areas and market segments. Especially notable were the detached and townhouse market segments in the GTA regions surrounding the City of Toronto. New listings were up slightly on a year-over-year basis by 2.1 per cent. However, active listings on TRREB’s MLS® System at the end of June 2020 were down by 28.8 per cent ...
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