10 Most Affordable Lake Towns

Water views for less than $ 300,000? A realtor.com® study identifies where buyers can snag waterfront property at an affordable price. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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Existing-Home Sales Fall for the Sixth Straight Month, Decline 5.9% in July 2022

In July 2022, existing-home sales fell month-over-month for the sixth consecutive time, reaching a 4.81 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, and fell 20.2% from July 2021. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Four in Five Metro Areas Notched Double-Digit Price Gains in Second Quarter of 2022

In Q2 2022, 80% of Metros Saw Double-Digit Price Rise Housing affordability declined as the monthly mortgage payment on a typical existing single-family home with a 20% down payment skyrocketed. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

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Real Estate Agents: Use a Proven System to Build Your Brand and Grow Your Business

With the rapidly changing financial market, it is not surprising that real estate agents and their customers may feel on edge. That’s why it’s important to have a system in place to market your business and stand out as the confident professional your leads and clients need. Using a proven system like Buffini & Company’s… […]

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Existing-Home Sales Retreated 5.9% in July

Existing-Home Sales Retreated 5.9% in July July 2022 existing-home sales were down 5.9% from June and 20.2% from one year ago, with all four regions of the U.S. recording declines. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

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10 Winning Traits of Top-Performing Teams

I just had the privilege of spending four solid, amazingly jam-packed days with the very best of the best teams and individual agents in the country at the 2022 Explosion Summit Event presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate in Omaha, Nebraska led by CEO, Vince Leisey. The event was spectacular and there were… […]

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Thriving in a Recession: Best Practices for Real Estate Team Leaders

The changing real estate market and talk of a recession can invoke feelings of unease and uncertainty on how to proceed in the coming months. As a team leader, you have the additional stress of making sure your team is prepared for what lies ahead. By returning to your fundamentals, putting best practices in place… […]

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Housing Affordability Conditions Fade as Mortgage Rates Push Monthly Payments Higher in June 2022

The monthly mortgage payment increased by 5.3% in June 2022, compared to the prior month, while the median family income increased by 1.4%. www.nar.realtor – Research

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How to Handle Tech Overload and Choose What Will Work for Your Agents

WHAT: In today’s real estate landscape, technology is a necessity. From sourcing leads to digital marketing, finding a tech solution that works for your agents—especially the right tech solution—can be an overwhelming task. In this Broker Series webinar, panelists will discuss strategies and tips for brokers to determine the best technology tools and resources for… […]

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Succeeding as a New Agent, Even in a Recession

As a new agent, you’re excited to start selling homes. But you may also be feeling anxious about the real estate market slowing down, interest rates and inflation rising, and talk of a recession. That’s why it makes sense to invest in your career now. The Buffini & Company 100 Days to Greatness® real estate… […]

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