Why Homeowners Are Frozen in Place (And How to Warm them Up!) There is a big increase in home listings almost everywhere, as the economy goes through its changes. Still, sellers may be reluctant to let go of their properties and aren’t getting the support they need to unload at market price and move onto…
Toronto Housing Market Report 2024 was a slow year again for Toronto Realtors, sometimes agonizingly so, yet sales did increase by 2.6% vs 2023. It was a year of the fear of higher for longer interest rates and rising long-term bond yields which gaves little hope for homebuyers hoping to buy a property in one…
Zillow Real Estate Company Zillow has established itself as the most significant and successful real estate marketplace on the Internet. It’s a key source of buyer and seller leads for real estate agents across the country from Massachusetts to Florida to Texas and California. For prospective home buyers, its website provides accessible, easy-to-use real estate…
Leveraging Housing Market Ads I know you’re aware that being visible to millions of home buyers and sellers via Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter (X) could be a wonderful thing. So the question then becomes, why aren’t you leveraging real estate ads in your real estate marketing strategy? I know, it’s likely because…
Mississauga Housing Market A quick look at home prices in Mississauga should raise some homeowner’s eyebrows. It would appear a trend away from Mississauga is underway. This might be a reflection of the slowdown in the Ontario economy, particularly manufacturing where Mississauga is so strong. In July, however the slowdown appeared to be significant. It’s…
Are Homeowners Getting Ready to Sell? While a few more buyers are able to buy a home, given savings and improving incomes are sellers willing and able to sell their homes? Buyers aren’t sure whether home prices will rise or fall this year, even if experts predict price rises. For sure, listings are up and…
Building Your Dream in Real Estate With the locked-in, unaffordable state of the North America real estate market, and an economic recovery when the FED rate stops punishing builders and businesses, it’s easy to foresee a coming turnaround in the housing market. There are many catalysts for a return of home sales, and one of…
Digital Marketing Services for LA Agents The LA Real Estate market is vast, interesting and competitive. The wealth of some agents in the city demonstrates strongly the value of audacity, strategy, and good marketing. Agents have the power and opportunity to be a market leader with the right specific marketing strategy. The key is talent,…
Los Angeles Housing Market June’s sales data for the Los Angeles housing market doesn’t really tell us anything new, however prices jumped in June which may lead us to believe the market has some health. The exodus of people and businesses have hurt the LA economy, yet as interest rates drop, that trend may stop…
Your Dream Home in Florida The beautiful state of Florida, seemingly beckoning and welcoming to everyone always receives serious regard as the best place to move to in America. The Sunshine State certainly offers the lifestyle older retirees from the north love and look forward to visiting every year. And others of all ages like…
Florida Housing Supply Dries Up The Florida housing market remains one of the hottest housing markets in 2022 despite a continually diminished listings of Florida homes for sale. The lack of housing construction is a topic I’ve been writing about for years. It’s due to government policies (NIMBY) resistance to new housing development and it’s…
US Cities with the Lowest House Prices You might say there is still an affordable housing migration going on. People are moving to find cheaper housing in their city or in other cities across the US. As international travel opens up, we may even find more people selling their home and moving internationally. With respect…
Find Houses for Sale If you’re used to hunting through the MLS listings, you know the pickings are slim. To find a house in 2021, you have to broaden and refine your home search strategy. You may not be successful until 2022, You may not be successful until 2022, however the point is that the…
Philadelphia Housing Market For real estate investors and homebuyers, the Philadelphia regional market has a lot to like. Kiplinger in fact, rated this city as one of the best places to retire. Homes are affordable compared other major cities. Prices are rising, however homes only on the market for 63 days according to NAR. Just…
Homes For Sale: The Quest for Buyers The latest reports from NAHB suggests US home builders are ramping up construction of new homes for sale, yet demand is expected to far exceed supply this spring. If the US administration’s stimulus plan and budget are successful, it could make this spring’s housing market one of the…
Selling Fast May Mean a Lower Price As I mentioned in another post on selling for a higher price, and sell house fast, speed isn’t a factor on a listing. In fact, the faster you sell the more likely the market hasn’t discovered your property. In fact, getting rid of your precious real estate asset…
Finding Homes For Sale House hunting has changed. It’s self-directed and much better. A severe housing shortage has enabled all of this and it’s good. Realtors and brokerages are becoming redundant. The housing market has changed and a whole new approach of DIY home hunting is where it’s at now. To get you warmed up…
Salt Lake City Utah Real Estate Report There were always plenty of reasons to move to Salt Lake City, Utah. The spaciousness, nature, low cost, safety, recreation and incredible scenery were just a few reasons buyers began to check out houses for sale in Salt Lake. But 2020/2021 is different. The job market is good…
Houses for Sale Colorado Springs Real estate sales for the city of Colorado Springs, CO were strong again in August setting the stage for an even hotter housing market in 2021. Perhaps not surprising for a city that is becoming a desirable location for migrants from everywhere. And with added funding for the military, the…
Homes for Sale in Charlotte North Carolina has become one of the hottest housing markets for many displaced buyers from New York, Boston, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, and even Californians, evading the problems of the big cities. And Charlotte is one of the top ten cities that people are moving to this year. The charm…
Realtor Lead Generation During the Pandemic A professional real estate sales person’s number one challenge always is to generate quality leads. And this pandemic is making old school lead generation and nurturing almost impossible. The move to the new digital prospecting tools is accelerating. Hopefully you’re getting on board before this big tech wave passes…
Houses for Sale in San Diego Amazing San Diego is ready to welcome you. Get started finding homes for sale anywhere in San Diego including the North County. The number of listings is rising slowly, and the SD real estate forecast is still good, but you must remember that detached houses are at a premium…
Houses for Sale in Boston How’s the Boston Housing market looking going forward in September, October, November and into 2021? Supply of houses for sale will be further constrained and prices will rise in the greater metro area and beyond. You should remember that Realtors like to keep their search within the MLS or from…
Demand for Luxury Homes in Aurora Aurora Ontario Canada is one of those special small cities or towns that’s blessed with a great location, warm community, and a special character. It’s more than a place of expensive homes and luxury cars however. If you’ve never heard about Aurora ON, you’ll discover here and in the…
New Construction in Aurora – Luxury Living Aurora is a beautiful town set on a small parcel of land in between Bathurst St to the west and Highway 404 to the east. With not much land to develop for new construction projects, the prices of new homes for sale in Aurora and Newmarket are set…
Search Homes for Sale By Zip Codes Real estate investors and home buyers alike are becoming a little more savvy about searching for good stocks, investments and properties in the best cities. Searching for properties via zip codes adds variety and a new perspective to your home search or pursuit of that great income investment…
Boca Raton & Palm Beach – The Beverly Hills of Florida A World of Unimaginable Luxury and Lifestyle Might Be Just Right for You It’s easy to sing the virtues of America’s paradise state. If anyone can appreciate the beauty, elegance and potential of Florida, it would be a Canadian suffering through another snowstorm. The cold,…
Real Estate Market in Aurora and Newmarket Home sales and prices dropped during in 2019, reflecting a number of negative factors inhibiting a region that needs to see growth. Conditions in York Region are typical of the overall GTA real estate market. With mortgage rates low, and employment rates high, this would be the right…
Houses for Sale Miami Looking for a home in the Miami , Boca Raton or elsewhere in Florida? Perfect, because the houses for sale widget from Zillow below will lead you to a selection of nearly 1000 detached properties. Whether to live in or invest in, houses in the Miami area are in high demand. From…
Video for Realtors Real Estate Video is a selling machine. As you’ll see in a few of the videos below is how video can present properties for sale in a more compelling, engaging way. The end result is more engaged viewers, more interested buyers and ultimately a higher selling price. Video makes your content more valuable…
When Should I Sell My House? Timing is everything when considering the sale of your house. There are a lot of factors that determine demand for your house and the price buyers will pay. In this new economy, buyers will still be hunting for homes but they’ll be more careful and selective. When is the…
Homes for Sale Now, well into 2024, we’re seeing home listings and sales beginning to grow. For buyer’s today, a good home search strategy helps you find great Realtors, learn more about the market and find homes with the characteristics you’re wanting. With home showing requests too numerous for Realtors to manage and the number…
Real Estate Investments with the Highest Returns Looking for the best cities to buy real estate with the highest return on investment? How about one with an ROI of 30% to 40%? Yes, those numbers are possible when you consider how real property delivers multiple streams of income, including tax savings, and a higher resale value…
Compare RETS vs FTP IDX Feeds The first thing visiting homebuyers want to see on your real estate website are home listings. But when they arrive, they may get a troublesome map widget to frustrate them, or mls listing pages with uninteresting and non-engaging pics and descriptions. What’s worse, is that your current listings aren’t…
The Vaughan Real Estate and Community Development Report The city of Vaughan is still a mystery to many people in the GTA yet this fast improving community is serving up some big lifestyle benefits for residents. The development plan for Vaughan is audacious and exciting as these videos below reveal. This post offers a good look…
Homes for Sale in Denver Buying a home in Denver this year might be the wisest decision of your life, and it’s cheaper than renting. Renting gives you no equity, but then you know that. Where to live? Denver has a good quality of life and the homes here are affordable. And Denver’s economy looks…
Find a Home for Sale and Hire a Great Agent The Los Angeles MLS® Listings, Los Angeles Zillow Listings or the LA Trulia Listings are all good sources of home listings you can peruse. You’re bound to reveal some excellent houses and condos for sale in the specific region of LA you want to live in the property…
Toronto House Prices Toronto house and condo prices continue their relentless rise. We can forecast with certainty that home prices will not decline over the long haul. Investment in Toronto real estate remains the most secure and profitable vehicle, and add on rental property and you have even more impressive returns. Condos in…
Zillow Homes for Sale Zillow has become a major force in the business of online residential real estate. Pundits are awarding its success to things like Big Data or company culture, but the real reason may be technology. I’ve written a post on Zillow and its leads generation program. Have a look if you’re an agent….
Selling Your Home at Maximum Value So many babyboomers and Gen Xers are sitting on a fortune right now. Some own houses that have average value of over $1 million so they don’t need to buy lotto tickets. When I wrote this post several years back, as a pep talk and timing issue, prices were…