Geek Estate July Monthly Radar 2022
Geek Estate July Monthly Radar 2022
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The NWMLS is at it again, wreaking havoc on the future of compensation. The last rule change allowed Redfin to publish commission data on hundreds of thousands of homes. CoStar's long awaiting antidote to Zillow (in New York) is finally here: Citysnap, powered by listings from the Real Estate Board of New York. There are no listings in Williamsburg. It’s blatantly obvious no Williamsburg buyer will be switching anytime soon. The new portal isn’t going to be changing.
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Members of the GEM (“Geek Estate Mastermind”) have access to original strategic analysis, a weekly digest to stay in the proptech know, private highly curated events, and a private forum complete with over 220 long-form essays in the archives. Below is a wrap-up for the month of July with the most interesting analysis & commentary from the GEM. Beyond the content side of our business, we curate proptech dinners, lunches, walks, and happy hours around the country. Member gatherings are taking...
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After the crash, the website Foreclosureradar.com became a dominant portal for finding distressed properties, with agents & investors from across the USA using it as a focused resource for REO listings. Times have changed, though, and Foreclosureradar changed with them - they've rebranded as PropertyRadar and created a new vision for their portal to serve agents & investors. Sean O'Toole joins us to talk about their up-market strategy and how they've adapted to a changing marketplace.
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[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 225th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 600 GEM members on August 31st, 2022.] Demographics are changing rapidly in the US, and business leaders are scrambling to ensure their organizations reflect these changes. As the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sharpens, it’s important to understand that these pursuits should not be viewed as purely altruistic. Companies that prioritize diversity, eq...
[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 225th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 600 GEM members on August 31st, 2022.] Demographics are changing rapidly in the US, and business leaders are scrambling to ensure their organizations reflect these changes. As the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sharpens, it’s important to understand that these pursuits should not be viewed as purely altruistic. Companies that prioritize diversity, eq...
[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 226th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 600 GEM members on September 8th, 2022.] In spite of new software innovations, the property management industry continues to focus on the number of units under management because it’s beholden to the property management overlords who made it so. Property management software companies have historically operated in a silo, with few partnerships, zero flexibility, and p...
[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 226th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 600 GEM members on September 8th, 2022.] In spite of new software innovations, the property management industry continues to focus on the number of units under management because it’s beholden to the property management overlords who made it so. Property management software companies have historically operated in a silo, with few partnerships, zero flexibility, and p...
[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 216th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on June 15th, 2022.] The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is approaching 6%, no doubt catching the immediate attention of both the millions of US homeowners with mortgages and aspiring homeowners alike. They’re now facing borrowing costs not seen in over a decade. For industry vets, it’s no surprise—the mortgage industry is a cyclical one. And, inevit...
[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 216th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on June 15th, 2022.] The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is approaching 6%, no doubt catching the immediate attention of both the millions of US homeowners with mortgages and aspiring homeowners alike. They’re now facing borrowing costs not seen in over a decade. For industry vets, it’s no surprise—the mortgage industry is a cyclical one. And, inevit...
As summer travel season approaches, explore your options in less-well-known destinations, which can be just as fun as the big names.
The post Amazing Summer Destinations That Are Still Under The Radar appeared first on Travel Guides & Tips.
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The post Amazing Summer Destinations That Are Still Under The Radar appeared first on Travel Guides & Tips.
The average UK house price is now just £1,800 off the peak recorded in June 2022 after it increased by 0.4% in February, marking the fifth monthly rise in a row, according to Halifax.Property prices grew by 1.7% on an annual basis, compared with 2.3% the previous month, the building society said.The average UK house price was £291,699 in February, about £1,000 more than the previous month.Kim Kinnaird, director, Halifax Mortgages, said the figures “continue to suggest a relatively stable st...
The average UK house price is now just £1,800 off the peak recorded in June 2022 after it increased by 0.4% in February, marking the fifth monthly rise in a row, according to Halifax.Property prices grew by 1.7% on an annual basis, compared with 2.3% the previous month, the building society said.The average UK house price was £291,699 in February, about £1,000 more than the previous month.Kim Kinnaird, director, Halifax Mortgages, said the figures “continue to suggest a relatively stable st...
This Somerset County township may not be as well known as its famous neighbor, but residents take pride in their ‘wonderful community’ and its growing diversity.
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[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 209th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on April 7th, 2022. Some links included below are to members-only articles.] Many are drawn to the real estate agent profession (most common Google employment search during the pandemic) for the perceived flexibility and theoretically uncapped earning potential. An agent’s reality tells a different tale. More than two thirds of all new licensees drop ...
[Editor’s Note: Below is the full text of our 209th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of more than 500 GEM members on April 7th, 2022. Some links included below are to members-only articles.] Many are drawn to the real estate agent profession (most common Google employment search during the pandemic) for the perceived flexibility and theoretically uncapped earning potential. An agent’s reality tells a different tale. More than two thirds of all new licensees drop ...
How to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Blog posted On September 29, 2022
Interest rates have risen, but there are still ways you can make your mortgage payment lower. Here are five ways you can lower your monthly mortgage payment. Buy Points Discount points can help lower your interest rate upfront. “They’re actually prepaid interest,” says Holden Lewis, home and mortgage expert at Nerdwallet. “When you pay discount points, you’re handing the lende...
How to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Blog posted On September 29, 2022
Interest rates have risen, but there are still ways you can make your mortgage payment lower. Here are five ways you can lower your monthly mortgage payment. Buy Points Discount points can help lower your interest rate upfront. “They’re actually prepaid interest,” says Holden Lewis, home and mortgage expert at Nerdwallet. “When you pay discount points, you’re handing the lende...