RE/MAX has been around for almost half a century, and the company with the red balloons spent their annual convention, held this week in Orlando and virtually, making the case for their continued relevancy. Nick Bailey, courtesy of RE/MAX. Nick
US Housing Market Forecast 2021: Will Sales or Prices Crash?
Here are the latest housing market predictions for 2021 & 2022. The global pandemic shattered the world order and the US economy suffered its biggest blow since the Great Depression in the second quarter. It has been roughly one year
Dan Gilbert makes $500M investment in Detroit
Rocket Companies chairman Dan Gilbert is making another massive investment in Detroit. The billionaire mortgage mogul’s family foundation and Rocket’s community fund on Thursday announced a combined $500 million philanthropic investment in Detroit neighborhoods over the next decade. The Gilbert
Private mortgage insurance industry boomed in 2020
Private mortgage insurance helped over 2 million low downpayment borrowers secure mortgage financing in 2020, a 53% increase from 2019, according to data from the government sponsored entities. The private mortgage insurance industry also supported $600 billion in mortgage originations.
5 Showstopping Cities: Move to the Town of Your Favorite TV Show
Great TV shows have a way of pulling viewers into the lives of characters, surrounding settings, and memorable stories portrayed throughout the seasons. And oftentimes, many people are left wanting to experience these places for themselves. With over 500 TV
Charlotte Real Estate Market & Investment Overview 2021
The homebuyers in the Charlotte housing market have dealt with a persistent seller’s market, which has shrunk inventory and driven up home prices. Charlotte’s real estate market continues to boom without being affected by the pandemic. Homes are selling quickly,
Kitchen Trends for 2021
Homeowners have been focused on making their kitchens work better for them as they spend more time at home, according to Houzz’s “2021 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study.” Here are three key ways the kitchen space is changing this year. A
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These iBuyers are coming to a market near you
A fury of iBuyer expansion hit the industry this week, with Redfin and Opendoor announcing new locations and Offerpad announcing Thursday it will go public. RedfinNow, the iBuying platform of Redfin, has expanded into the Baltimore – Washington D.C. area.
Real Estate Demo Hour – Coldwell Banker Advantage
Coldwell Banker Advantage Coldwell Banker Advantage is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with more than 20 offices servicing the state. Laurie Donofrio is the Chief Technology Office at Coldwell Banker Advantage, and will join us for a conversation about how her
Lennar triples down on homebuilding plans
National homebuilder Lennar Corp. plans to spin off all its non-core businesses to become a pure-play homebuilder and financial services company, the company announced on Wednesday. In an earnings call this week, Lennar executive chairman Stuart Miller said the move
16 Types of Home Inspections that Buyers Should Consider
Buying a home is a large investment, and making sure the house is in the best condition possible is a top concern for any buyer, regardless if it’s your first home or an investment property. It’s easy to get caught
How capacity constraints are impacting servicers
The current demand for capacity is forcing everyone in the industry to pick and choose what projects they work on, what products they use, and – most importantly – how their employees are utilized. There are conversations taking place right
Could the great refi boom finally be over?
A growing chorus of mortgage industry observers believe the final week of February might have been the last hurrah for sub-3% mortgage rates. And the proof is in the refi pudding. With mortgage rates making their ascension, many late-to-the-game homeowners
9 Ways Real Estate Drone Photography Can Elevate Your Listing
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so why not let an aerial view tell the whole story? Real estate drone photography has become an increasingly popular tactic to help real estate listings stand out amongst the competition.
Real Estate Demo Hour – Qualia
Qualia Deliver an end-to-end consumer homebuying experience with Qualia Scale. Qualia Scale is a simple way for PropTech businesses to build custom, on-brand, and modern closing experiences using Qualia’s flexible infrastructure. #1 Sixty-two percent of future homebuyers want digital closing
6 Ways Twilight Photography Can Make Your Real Estate Listing Shine
If you are looking to take your real estate listing to the next level, consider incorporating twilight photography to complement your professional interior and exterior photos. Twilight photos are pictures of a home that are usually captured around dusk when
Real Estate Demo Hour – Paymints.io
Paymints.io Paymints.io is a fully electronic, secure, and compliant solution that eliminates the need for borrowers, buyers, sellers, and real estate agents to write paper checks. Save time, by skipping the bank; money, by lowering fees; and the environment by
The disruptive impact of big data on housing
Determining the value of a home depends on both art and science. With the increasing availability of massive amounts of housing data and the ability to analyze that information. Analysis of millions of pieces of disparate data informs nearly every
3 Reasons Why Adding a Fireplace Can Increase Your Home’s Value
Did you know fireplaces are among the most popular home features found in homes for sale? Not only do they serve the functional purpose of providing additional warmth in your home but by adding a fireplace, you may also be
Real Estate Demo Hour – Back At You
Back At You Have full visibility into your brokerage’s performance with powerful reporting that will handle everything you need for recruiting, retention, and gained office efficiencies. The incredibly flexible commission setup allows you to track and easily process any type
The Economic Impact of Commercial Real Estate
New commercial real estate development, and the ongoing operations of existing CRE buildings in the United States, had a vital impact on the U.S. economy in 2020, supporting 8 million jobs and contributing $1.01 trillion to U.S. GDP, according to
California Housing Market: Forecast | Prices | Trends 2021
The California housing market ended previous year on a high note as sales remained strong in December and median house price reached another record high. The same momentum has been carried forward in 2021. In the first month of 2021,
Jennifer Watson Laws promoted to HW Media’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations
Clayton Collins, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Diego Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer, of HW Media, are proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Watson Laws to Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations. Watson Laws joined HousingWire in 2016
