Real Estate

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in Late Winter? | Carol Strom broker, owner, UNLV Real Estate Finance Degree B145311

Experts say February drops look unlikely as the Fed holds rates steady. Economists expect mortgage rates to hover near 6.0%–6.1% through 2026. Rates won’t fall meaningfully until long-term inflation expectations cool. Spring buying, politics, and global uncertainty could push rates higher short-term. Meanwhile, the median U.S. home price hit...

6 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid

First-time homebuyers may want to watch for six common mistakes: skipping mortgage pre-approval, overlooking additional costs like taxes and maintenance, ignoring location factors, underestimating future needs, foregoing home inspections, and rushing the decision. Careful planning, thorough research, and taking time to evaluate options can help support a smoother, more confident homebuying...

5 Habits Successful Real Estate Agents Do Daily

The real estate market is highly competitive, with twice as many agents as listings. Successful agents build a daily schedule, continuously educate themselves, leverage social media authentically, engage actively in their local community, and set clear outcome, performance, and process goals. Using hyperlocal platforms like Nextdoor can help agents connect with neighbors and grow their business...

When Might It Make Sense to Refinance a Mortgage? Key Things to Know

Mortgage refinancing involves replacing an existing mortgage, which may help change the interest rate, adjust loan terms, or access home equity. Potential benefits can include different monthly payments and more predictable terms, but closing costs often fall around 1% to 5% of the loan amount, plus possible penalties depending on the loan. Timelines vary, but the process can take several weeks and...

40 Winning Lead-Generation Strategies For Real Estate Agents

Here are 40 lead-generation strategies for real estate agents to grow their business, including targeting renters nearing lease end, reaching out to past clients, creating community videos, joining referral groups, door-knocking, neighborhood farming, hosting seminars and open houses, leveraging social media ads, contacting expired listings, and optimizing Google Business profiles. Building...

Las Vegas Homebuyers Gain Opportunities as Prices Adjust

Las Vegas saw a 30.1% increase in active home listings in December, reaching 6,527, surpassing the national rise of 12.1%. New listings remained steady at 1,414, contrasting with a national decline. The median listing price dropped 1.1% to $460,000, with 17.2% of homes having price reductions. Homes averaged 72 days on the market, slightly below the national median. The market offers abundant options and...

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