Staying Current with Real Estate Laws

virtuance virtuance | 2 years ago

The real estate industry is constantly changing. And every real estate professional knows that to stay on top of the industry requires more than just getting your license and some clients; it requires constant education and adaptation. As industry standards change, real estate markets change, and state housing laws vary, a true real estate agent... The post How to Keep Up With Real Estate Laws appeared first on Real Estate Photography and Virtual Tours | Virtuance.

Realiff Academy Realiff Academy | 1 year ago

Real estate commissioners in the United States are governed by state law. On average, you should anticipate paying a real estate agent a 6% commission on the sale of your house, or a 5% commission to a real estate broker as part of a lower-cost buy/sell agreement.The laws governing the real estate industry are extremely complex. When a real estate agent assists a homeowner in selling a home, the agent puts in a lot of effort. This involves exhibiting the house, assisting in the determination of...

The Real Estate Brokerage Industry is Broken

substack substack | 1 year ago

The residential real estate services industry is in freefall. Not a day goes by without news of another mass layoff, a public company announcing a record quarterly loss, or a company permanently shutting their doors. It’s not just the real estate brokerages that are getting crushed. The pain has permeated throughout the entire residential ecosystem and its effects are being felt by mortgage companies, appraisers, home inspectors, real estate attorneys, title companies, moving companies, ...

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (08/03/22)

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 1 year ago

The availability of construction jobs drops by 17.5%, company offices evolve to the here-to-stay hybrid working model, the House passes a $280 billion semiconductor package, and more. The House passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research, which will also lend towards the construction of new plants, in the effort to create more high-tech jobs in the U.S. and compete with international rivals. (Kevin Freking & The Associated Press, Fortune) With work...

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up 03/16/22

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 2 years ago

The popular term “PropTech” is projected to disappear as real estate digitization continues, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the U.S. housing market is analyzed, China’s home prices continue to fall, and more. A research economist dives into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and decline in international real estate transactions on the U.S. housing market. (National Association of Realtors, Scholastica “Gay” Cororaton) The term “PropTech” is projected to disa...

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up 03/02/22

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 2 years ago

Economic sanctions placed on Russia cause a shift in the U.S. real estate market, investments in virtual real estate continue to grow as market equilibrium returns, climate change concerns have made a notable impact on regional real estate interest, and more. Following the economic sanctions placed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, both the federal government and local politicians have called for seizing assets in the U.S. real estate market connected to Russian oligarchs. (The Real Deal...

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up 02/23/22

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 2 years ago

Construction contractors adjust to extreme changes in material prices, China expands real estate lending support to its larger cities, semiconductor demand becomes a gem for industrial real estate, and more. With material prices at a 35-year high, construction contractors have created a new playbook to adjust to the extreme changes in the supply chain and secure needed materials for projects. (Joe Bousquin, Construction Dive) China expands lending support to some of the country’s largest ci...

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (08/10/22)

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 1 year ago

The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act, construction costs continue to rise across the U.S., commercial real estate advances the adoption of ESG strategies, and more. The recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 leaves out the carried interest tax hike, much to the relief of real estate investors worldwide. (Taylor Driscoll, Bisnow) Commercial real estate continues to push forward ESG strategies, given the significant carbon footprints left by most office buildings. (Ted Jackson...

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up 05/04/22

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 1 year ago

Construction payment apps are on the rise, the European Union proposes to block Russians from buying European real estate, warehouse vacancy rates hit a 27-year low, and more. The Metaverse Group has made itself one of the most prominent virtual land owners, having invested more than $10 million into digital real estate purchases. (Katie Canales, Business […]

Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (05/11/22)

gravel2gavel gravel2gavel | 1 year ago

The supply of homes for sale is on the uptick, the White House releases a plan to improve the permitting process for infrastructure projects, cryptocurrency opens the door to a new class of property owners, and more. Though the number of active listings is still down 67% from pre-pandemic levels, the supply of homes for […]

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How to Keep Up With Real Estate Laws

How to Keep Up With Real Estate Laws