Real Estate Seasonality After COVID HomeJab’s new study found no significant changes in real estate’s historic seasonality despite low housing inventory and COVID-19’s impact. In other words, home buying and selling activities have remained most active throughout the spring and summer months, with a slump during the fall and winter, and this pattern has not …
Real estate investors bought 18% of all homes sold in the U.S. in 2021, nearly one out of every five homes. This marked a 12% increase in investment purchases year over year — the highest it’s been in over two decades — and twice as much as 2020. In total, single-family residences made up three-quarters …
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In a recent study, HomeJab found a significant difference in the amount of marketing dollars agents spent on listings before and after COVID. The study looked at more than 43,000 professional real estate photography assignments over the last five years. One of the biggest takeaways from HomeJab’s research was that agents in “blue states” (e.g., …
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NFT stands for “non-fungible token”: a unique asset that can be transferred, traded or sold on a blockchain. Think of it as a one-of-a-kind piece of art or a collectible coin but with the added security and transparency of a digital ledger that can’t be altered, reversed, or removed. But how exactly are NFTs created …
Do you get the sense that someone or something is always keeping track of where you go on the internet? A 2021 report by Freedom House found that surveillance technology, which is a euphemism for “spyware,” “has given governments more capacity than ever before to flout the rule of law and monitor private communications at …
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The world of real estate is evolving rapidly, and it’s important for real estate professionals and photographers to stay up to date on the technological advancements in the industry. One such innovation relates to the usage of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This emerging digital technology allows photographers to solve several crucial issues in real estate image …
When marketing a home for sale, it’s important to stand out from the competition. But how do you achieve this, exactly? Well, to start with, you might add some aerial photos in the listing that show off the home’s exterior and neighborhood. Next, you might include a 3D tour for buyers to “walk through” the …
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In today’s competitive real estate market, where many properties get multiple offers, sellers may overlook the little things that help to seal the deal. After all, why should they bother with the essentials, like cleaning the carpets or washing the windows, when market conditions are in their favor? Well, here’s why: sellers who go the …
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3 Tips For Buying In a Seller’s Market Home sales in the U.S. surged to a 15-year high in 2021, with 6.12 million properties sold nationwide. This is a 22% increase since 2007 and 48% since 2008 when homes sales in the U.S. dropped to 5.02 and 4.12 million respectively. Meanwhile, low borrowing rates and …
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In real estate, the phrase “timing is everything” couldn’t be more accurate. But for many homeowners, the decision to sell comes down to more than timing. It also involves personal choices, tasks to undertake, and other factors that make it hard to see the world of possibilities outside. These homeowners are too busy thinking about …
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Maintaining your home’s curb appeal in the wintertime can be a tough endeavor. The flowers aren’t yet in bloom, the trees are scraggly, and gray skies make your home look drab. This can be a sore sight for today’s buyer, who wants to be wowed by a home after locking in one of the lowest …
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A new real estate agent bio can be a great way to grow your business, especially if you’re just getting started in the real estate industry. But seasoned realtors may also benefit from an updated bio, as their experiences change with every new deal. To write a bio that potential clients can relate to, you’ll …
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“Politics and real estate are local affairs,” according to an old adage. But in this modern age of technology, where you can view a home, meet with an agent, and close a transaction from anywhere with a decent WiFi connection, many believe that this old saying is no longer relevant, including Zillow. In 2018, the …
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It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn into vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, overcast days are king, and daylight fades quicker midway through the fall season. Now, you might be thinking that this is a recipe for disaster when it comes to real estate photography in fall. But believe it or not, …
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