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It is important for everyone in real estate right now – whether you are an agent, a managing broker, an owner, title, mortgage – to be vigilant around anything you get in your inbox on the subject of building better homes.
Five opportunities for housing industry reform that create more affordable housing with the resources that we already have.
Change is happening not just here in Washington, but all over the United States, as middle housing is adopted as part of the solution to solving the widespread housing shortages and affordability issues. Real estate agents should be at the forefront of this change.
The recent aggressive push for tariffs and their widespread use has put consumer awareness into overdrive and freaked-out some of our financial institutions like the stock market. Your clients may be worried, but if you are too focused on global economics, you won't be as effective at helping clients with their needs. Today I am taking a look at what is coming and how you can better prepare to help your clients.
Couple zoning changes triggered by comprehensive plan updates, plus middle housing initiatives introduced in Washington last year, and add onto that sellers' already inflated idea of their own property's potential and some seller expectations are being set too high.
The 55+ demographic is moving and you need to know where and what they are looking for! Today I am here at the gorgeous 55+ Del Webb community here in Las Vegas.
How tariffs on home construction materials, Canadian lumber, affect the housing market - and a timeline for how quickly their impact might be felt by the pocketbooks of home buyers.
John is one of King County's most innovative leaders, improving government operation, increasing transparency, and impacting housing for nearly two decades.
Practical solutions and actionable insights for transaction issues faced by agents everywhere. Gain a competitive advantage and have smoother transactions through-out the new year and beyond.
Five fantastic reasons you should save the date and join us online this coming January 22nd at the 2025 State of the Market with Denise Lones!
This election season we have heard a number of policies floated by presidential candidates as to how to solve the ever-present housing shortage crisis that is hurting home buyers through-out the nation. Denise examines the initiatives being considered and offers her own solutions towards creating more housing for everyone.
Misleading news headlines and content can lead your real estate business astray and waste your mental energy with fear and waste your time with misdirection.
The Tools Your Real Estate Business Needs in Light of the NAR Proposed Settlement.
The International Builder Show in Last Vegas is like Disneyland for me. Not just the Builder Show, but I got to go to the Kitchen & Bath show too! I loved it. This week I want to give you some highlights and takeaways that I think brokers need to be aware of when providing service to both buyers and sellers.
People are finding ways to get out of the homes that they haven’t wanted to stay in. While 2023 was a Year-in-Limbo, 2024 is already shaping up to be great. How can you capitalize on that?
After a whirlwind year, we are more excited than ever at the opportunities and changes that our industry will be seeing in 2024. Here's a quick look at some of the topics Denise will be covering at the 2024 State of the Market.
While some agents out there are having their best year yet, everyone in today's housing market has taken note of the market stagnation caused by the one-two punch of interest rates and decades of under-produced inventory. Politics and litigation are poised to make broad changes. Meanwhile states, like here in Washington State, are legislating new housing flexibility that will change the local landscape forever. Agents are right to ask, "How do I steer my business toward success?"
This week's Zebra Report comes from our CEO, Shauna Naf, who has just returned from the ADU Academy in Berkeley, California, hosted by Earth Advantage. Please enjoy.
When Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bills 1110 and 1337 into law back in May this year, he kicked-off a revolution in our real estate markets, changing how previously SFR exclusively zoned property can be used as a solution to our state's ballooning housing shortage.
While there is a period of time before these laws are in force through-out the state, many municipalities are not waiting. They are already updating their comprehensive plans right now! Builders and developers are also taking notice. Are you ready?