What is the MLS?
What is the MLS? Investing in real estate is one of the biggest moves a person can make in their lifetime. It involves a ton of risk and a ton of money. But thanks to the invention of the MLS, real estate transactions are smoother, and people are more informed. That means more accurate […]
Is Commercial Real Estate Recession Proof?
Is Commercial Real Estate Recession-Proof? You’ve already heard about how the current cost-of-living crisis and possible impending recession have impacted mortgage loans for homebuyers in the United States. (The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is a whopping 7.32%, making buying a new home unaffordable for many Americans.) But what about commercial real […]
How Many Americans Are Renting VS. Buying?
How Many Americans Are Renting VS. Buying? Nearly 3 in 4 renters say they want to own a home, yet less than half can afford to buy a home in their area. This narrative of low affordability is not new, but it echoes louder than ever following the pandemic, where we saw sky-high housing prices. […]
Less Homes Being Built and How it Affects the Market
Will Fewer New Construction Homes Impact the Market? Low mortgage rates during the pandemic sent the housing market on an unprecedented run. Now, with buying power and mortgage affordability plummeting, the demand for homes is falling. However, prices remain elevated and complex factors on both sides of the equation could lead to a different outcome […]
Real Estate Markets to Keep Your Eye on in 2023
These Are the 3 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2023 — And What Brought Us Here Over the past couple of years, mortgage rates have soared, putting welcome pressure on a housing market sizzling out of control. Recently, this inferno has begun cooling. It’s led some analysts to wonder: Will the housing market continue […]
Find the Most Lucrative Off-Market Listings in 2023
Finding Off-Market Listings in 2023 Most people looking for properties typically follow this trajectory: They check a real estate marketplace like Zillow or Redfin with properties from multiple listing services. They contact the realtor or real estate agent that listed the property on a multiple listing service (MLS). When they’ve settled on a few potential properties, […]
Finding Motivated Sellers in Your Market Region
Finding Motivated Seller Leads in Your Market Region A motivated seller wants to sell their property quickly for cash. These sellers are more likely to accept below-market offers from buyers. This can speed up a real estate transaction and free up resources for your agents. Instead of a property sale dragging on for months, you […]
How Can a Property’s Sales History Impact a Sale?
How Can a Property’s Sales History Impact a Sale? A property owner contacts your real estate business with an incredible proposition for your team. She wants to sell her home — an enormous, recently renovated single-family residence in a desirable neighborhood — as quickly as possible and is willing to accept the first offer from […]
The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Farming
What is real estate farming? If you’re new to real estate, you might not have heard the term “farming” before (except in your real estate course). But you might not remember exactly what the term means, given you’ve had to memorize tons of other real estate terms and concepts. If you’re a new investor, you […]
New Ways to Leverage Real Estate Technology to Generate Leads
Generating leads is the lifeblood of your real estate business. Without leads, your business simply wouldn’t exist. That’s why it’s important to make lead generation your number one activity in your real estate business. If you want to buy or sell homes, you’ll need to generate leads on a regular basis. But the old ways of getting […]