Summer is in full swing and we’re celebrating with a heavy dose of real estate industry current events! Enjoy the sun, surf, and latest news with this week’s Real Estate Resource Roundup!
Ten States Reach New Price Peaks
This past May ten states hit a new peak price due to limited inventories of for-sale homes. Find out which states set a new record high.
What to Expect From Housing in the Second Half
It’s the seventh month stretch of 2015 and experts are predicting where the real estate industry is heading. Here’s an analysis from CNBC real estate reporter Diana Olick.
Will Chinese Buyers Flee or Flood US Housing?
From newly built homes in Irvine, California, to Miami condos to Manhattan luxury towers, Chinese money has been flowing freely. The question now is, will trouble in the Chinese stock market translate into more or less cash coming into American neighborhoods?
Is the Zombie Foreclosure Eating Your Client’s Property Value?
Financially distressed homeowners are packing up and leaving before the lender gets around to repossessing their home. Zombie foreclosures across the nation are devouring your client’s property value. Learn how to arm yourself and fight off the hoard.
Generation X Aren’t Buying Homes
Generation Xers are choosing to rent homes over buying, creating a shortage of rental property for younger would be renters. In addition, rental rates have been increasing thanks to the higher demand, making it harder to save up for a down payment.
Potential Buy-To-Rent Returns Down in 59 Percent of U.S. Counties
In the first five months of 2015, potential returns from buy-to-rent purchases of 3-bedroom residential properties decreased from the same time period a year ago in 59 percent of counties analyzed, according to a recently released.
How to Write a Social Media Bio: Five Tips for Real Estate Professionals
Take full advantage of social media marketing by fully developing your professional profiles with these agent specific tips.
In case you missed it here on Clean Slate, we discussed what makes a smart house listing sell quicker. And if you have a few minutes, please participate in our “Real Estate and Social Media” survey. We’d like to find out how you’re using social media to build your business, and if you’re not, we’d love to know why. As always, be sure to follow #BHGRE on Facebook and Twitter for more updates.
