Real Estate, Updates, News & Tips - Michael Lebeda - iPro Real Estate

REALTORS: Hone your systems to maximize your real estate lead ROI

Develop a smart system and apply it consistently to get resultsWe all know that converting leads to clients is the name of the game. We also know it’s not easy.This lead conversion challenge mandates that you develop a well-honed process for handling your leads based on diligently measuring your performance and developing a smart strategy. This clarity will help you focus single-mindedly on opportunities, build effective strategies and implemen

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Home prices ascend up, up and away

This is the seventh consecutive month of record-breaking peaksJune’s S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows that home prices are continuing to ascend — impacting affordability and the overall robustness of the housing market.June 2017’s national index comes in at 192.60, a 5.8 percent year-over-year increase from June 2016 and a seasonally adjusted 0.9 percent month-over-month increase.“The trend of increasing home prices is contin

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REALTORS: How to D.R.I.V.E. yourself to success in real estate

Find what makes you and your vision of the future unique, and see how that's best utilizedKnowing what you want to achieve is often the first step to having a successful real estate business. But how do you follow up on these goals?Are there rules to follow or a path you can stick to in order to get there?Have clear goals Before you start on a new journey, make sure to always clarify your goals and ideas. Without a direction, you’ll end up get

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Welcome to the Team Ebony Cannon out of Dallas / Forth Worth

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson

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Are Supply Woes Causing Loan Demand Drop?

The number of mortgage applications for home purchases continues to underwhelm, despite rates being at their lowest levels since November. Mortgage applications for purchasing a home dropped 3 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis.The annual gain in purchase applications remains positive (4 percent higher than a year ago), but they're narrowing as the supply of homes for sale falls and makes it tougher for buyers to find and afford a

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20 Biggest College Town Rent Hikes

Proximity to highly regarded colleges comes at a price, according to a new study released by HomeUnion, an online residential real estate investment management firm.Students living within a two-mile radius of the University of California, Los Angeles, and Stanford University face the highest rents in the nation, according to the analysis. Median rents near Stanford were $6,066 per month; UCLA topped $5,158.HomeUnion researchers also compared the

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Wells Fargo Sued Over Rate Lock-in Fees

A homeowner has filed a class action lawsuit against mortgage giant Wells Fargo, accusing the lender of charging thousands of customers extra fees to extend their interest rate lock-ins after borrowers’ mortgage applications were delayed.The lawsuit was a filed by a homeowner in San Francisco federal court on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that Wells Fargo employees blamed homeowners for processing delays on the applications and then forced them t

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Flooded Homes Can Be Fixed But…

As Hurricane Harvey moves off the coastline of Texas, it's leaving massive flooding in its wake that has destroyed homes and businesses.Until the floodwaters recede, cleanup efforts are mostly on hold. But remediation companies say they’re ready to jump into action as soon as they’re able. In preparation for the undertaking, here are a few important items to share about repairing a flooded home, compiled by realtor.com®.Time is of the essen

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Outdoor Amenities Topping Buyers’ Lists

Real estate professionals across the mid-Atlantic are finding home buyers are placing a higher value on outdoor spaces and their potential for entertainment, according to The Washington Post. Here are the specific amenities that are proving most beneficial to sellers in marketing their properties:The outdoor kitchenThese spaces are becoming more than just a simple dining set and grill. They are now being outfitted with an outdoor refrigerator, s

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Welcome to the Team Clint Goolsby out of Dallas / Fort Worth

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson

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