The housing industry is on high alert, with constant changes and updates being made to regulations and constantly fluctuating markets.
And as the market continuously shifts, Twitter is there to give you constant, daily updates in 140 characters or less.
These eight accounts can tell a quick and helpful story for what is going on in the housing market and economy.
via 8 Twitter housing accounts you need to follow | 2014-05-09 | HousingWire.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you toward your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and Internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner haven’t changed, but rather have been strengthened in recent months due to rising interest rates & home prices as the market recovers.
via 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional | Keeping Current Matters.
The housing industry is on high alert, with constant changes and updates being made to regulations and constantly fluctuating markets.
And as the market continuously shifts, Twitter is there to give you constant, daily updates in 140 characters or less.
These eight accounts can tell a quick and helpful story for what is going on in the housing market and economy.
via 8 Twitter housing accounts you need to follow | 2014-05-09 | HousingWire.
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee takes a look at news crossing HousingWire’s weekend desk, with more coverage to come on bigger issues.
Home’s can take a bad hit during the winter, particularly after this year’s harsh winter. Seasonal damage to a home isn’t always easily visible, but if it’s not repaired, spring and summer storms can add to the problems, says Paul Sullivan, National Association of Home Builder’s Remodelers chair.
NAHB provides home owners with the following 10 tips for preparing a home for the warmer months ahead:
Home prices continued their steady climb upward in March and are helping crimp home sales in this year’s spring buying season, according to a report from analytics firm CoreLogic.
via Home prices continue their upward trek in March | Inman News.
Prospective first-time homebuyers face several challenges, including the need for a down payment and the financial stability to qualify for a home loan. While home prices and affordability vary from one market to another, individual buyers must find a balance between what they can comfortably afford and what they want in their first home.
via Affordability Options for First-Time Homebuyers – Buy – realtor.com.
Realtors, lenders and community associations are up in arms about forthcoming Federal Housing Administration rules they believe could make mortgage financing more expensive — maybe even impossible — for large numbers of buyers and sellers around the country.
The concerns are not about condo certifications this time around — an issue that has caused hundreds of condo developments to drop their eligibility for FHA mortgages on individual units. The new problem is even broader, affecting potentially tens of thousands of homeowner associations that routinely impose transfer fees whenever units are sold.
via Upcoming FHA rule could squeeze homebuyers and sellers | Inman News.
Are buyer and seller objections keeping you from closing more deals? Would you like some fresh ideas for a closing gift or how to overcome objections? I recently spoke at the Greater Boston Association of Realtors and invited the audience to share their best negotiation and business tips. Here’s what these savvy Boston Realtors had to say.
A new Gallup survey seems to indicate that Americans are falling in love with real estate again. The poll, conducted among over a thousand respondents this month, shows that 56 percent of Americans think the average price of a home in their local area will increase compared to only one-third who thought so two years ago and 21 percent, a survey low, in January 2011. Another 34 percent expect prices to remain at about the same level, leaving only 10 percent who believe prices will fall again. The current euphoria is not up to pre-crash standards, but is closing in on the peak 60 percent who expected appreciation in late 2006.
