A distressed sale is almost exactly what it sounds like, meaning it is when a property or other asset is sold in an urgent manner. These types of sales often lead to a net loss for the seller because the assets are needed quickly and are most often used to pay for debts or medical emergencies. Mortgage borrowers who can no longer afford their payments …
The year is just about half-way over, and several trends have made themselves known for real estate. In a market dominated by lots of demand and little supply, it can be tricky to navigate how to sell a home for what it is worth or how to budget to buy a home. Based on this article from House Method, here is a breakdown of the …
It sounds like a made-up term, or a term for something that exists in a frat house only to be destroyed. But, a party wall is a real thing in the real estate industry, and are actually priority when pointing out features in an apartment or condo. A party wall is a shared wall that separates two separately rented or owned units, and are most …
During the USHUD review of the reasons some Real Estate pros struggle it was clear that the list is replete with reasons that after stepping back fell into one very larger category. It was also clear through the review that Real Estate pros studied that most Real Estate pros don’t call their leads. Here are just a few reasons to see inside what is in …
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The same review of the same real estate pros suffering through “broke” days more often than enjoying “living large” days have in common the regularity in which a real estate professional either follows up or avoids calling a lead while opting instead for email or text. Email or texting are great ideas if we don’t mind being lost in the noise and distraction of the …
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At the USHUD cooperative we get calls every day from people that need help and new business. What goes wrong is reviewed here and what goes right is also covered in another post. The first thing that goes wrong is real estate professionals are not tech or marketing wizards, and they shouldn’t have to be. Real estate professionals are professionals in their industry and that …
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The process of buying a new home is stressful, even if you’ve already done it before. Looking at properties, researching areas, processing paperwork, etc., can all take a toll on your schedule and daily life. With all this going on, the last thing you should have to worry about is saving money when it actually comes time to buy the property. Use the following five …
A flurry of financial obstacles and lifestyle choices are stalling the journey to homeownership for many young adults, but becoming a homeowner is currently more feasible in some less expensive metro areas with steady job growth and lower qualifying incomes needed to buy, according to new research.The study analyzed employment gains, population trends, income levels and housing conditions in the largest 100 metropolitan statistical areas …
Following recent speculations that the Federal Reserve would hike interest rates in June, a weak May job report moved in to dash the chances. The likelihood of a rate hike shrunk down to a measly 4 percent, and experts are saying even the possibility of a hike in July is now slim, due to the bleak job report.Only 38,000 jobs were created in May, a …
One thing we can always count on is change, and today we are on the cusp of big events in the world of real estate. Five years from now, the way agents engage with the market will be markedly different than it was five years ago. Consumers are evolving and it is critical that we adapt our strategies to meet and exceed their expectations. To …
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