1.A new housing bubble?
“Even though the recent financial crisis is barely in the rearview mirror, risk is starting to build once again in both the U.S. mortgage and housing markets.”
2.March new home sales plunge 14.5%
“Sales of new single-family homes dropped sharply last month as severe winter weather and higher mortgage rates continued to slow the housing recovery”
3.U.S. stocks rebound; Nasdaq leads gains
“NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The U.S. stock market staged a late-morning rebound and moved higher, shaking off worries about Russia’s military drills on the border with Ukraine. “
4.UPDATE 2-D.R. Horton, PulteGroup raise prices in tight U.S. home market
“D.R. Horton Inc and PulteGroup Inc, the two biggest U.S. homebuilders, said a tight supply of homes is helping them to raise prices, suggesting that the market is regaining strength ahead of the crucial spring selling season.”
5.Survey: Most small business owners optimistic about the economy
“For the first time in five years, a majority of small business owners are optimistic about the economy, and business owners in regions of the country that last year were most concerned about the economy are now looking up, according to results of a new survey paid for by U.S. Bank.”
6.Sales of new U.S. homes plunge 14.5 percent in March
“WASHINGTON — The number of Americans buying new homes plummeted in March to the slowest pace in eight months, a sign that real estate’s spring buying season is off to a weak start. “
7.Home Staging on a Budget: 10 Simple Steps That Sell
“You’ve decided to sell your home, and you want to get top dollar for it. And you’ve seen TV shows where homeowners spend thousands of dollars staging their homes for sale, but there’s an important detail to consider: You don’t have thousands and thousands to spend.”
8.Compensation model crucial when creating real estate team
“You’re working 14 hours a day, you haven’t had a day off in months, and you’re losing market share to competitors because you can’t keep up with all the incoming business. Is the time right to start a team? “
9.Sell Your Home With Words
“What is written about a home that’s for sale may have a positive impact on its sale price. I’ve written many times about how professional videos and photos can help sell your home faster and possibly for more money but we can’t forget the power of the written word. “