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New Breaking Trends

TimKuptz — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:10:01 +0000

Emerge is going to be presenting at the RE/MAX R4 Convention this year to promote their new endeavors with its affiliates. This platform is allowing RE/MAX offices across the country to manage their social media pages in a more productive manner allowing information to be generated to other agents and prospects. We are getting involved are you? For the full article on inman.com follow this link.

Home Prices on the Rise

TimKuptz — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:40:47 +0000

Are double-digit gains in home prices gone? CoreLogic anticipates a substantial deceleration in home price gains this year. In fact, the firm predicts home price gains will fall just below the long-term historical norm of 4.5 percent appreciation annually, which has been maintained since 1975. The lessening in price increase may be due to decreased investor demand and the dissipation of REO inventory. Housing still remains affordable which should stave off concern of a bubble.

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February 2014 National Housing Report

TimKuptz — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:14:25 +0000

Check out this month’s National Housing Report by following this link.

Tech Boom Approaching

TimKuptz — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:18:43 +0000

All across the nation we are observing a noticeable growth in technology sector jobs. How does this impact the housing market? Studies show that the most ‘tech savvy’ areas increase home values substantially according the Census Data collected by Trulia chief economist Jed Kolko. Reading the following article can shed light on the impact of technology and local housing. Can the Downtown Project has a similar effect in the Las Vegas area? For the full article in DSNews follow this link.

Millionaires Bulking Up in the Real Estate World

TimKuptz — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:51:03 +0000

Recently published on Bloomberg.com it was stated that investing in Real Estate is more appealing in 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management reported that millionaire investors are seeing a real benefit from purchasing homes throughout the United States, where equity has risen 71% since the recession in 2009 and is continuing to grow. According to Tiger 21 Investors the sustainable income is what is so appealing – getting more properties for perpetual income. What does this mean for your business and clients please share below. Follow this link for the full article.

Best in the West

TimKuptz — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:11:58 +0000

Some emerging trends, Zillow reports, appears that the housing market is continuing to dominate the western United States. The affordability has the potential to lead to unhealthy conditions but at this time the housing prices are still very much alive especially in California. Go here to review the latest numbers from DSNews follow this link.

2014 Recovery

TimKuptz — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:10:59 +0000

Recovery appears to be entering a new phase for the beginning of this year, Capital Economics are reporting that mortgages rates may be taking a toll with the housing market but this is only slowing the recovery process rather than reversing it. Supply for homes is still increasing but investors are still snagging up properties. What are your thoughts on the local recovery? Please share your comments and thoughts below, for the full article by DSNews follow this link.

Steady Recovery for Vegas

TimKuptz — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:05:19 +0000

About 70 percent of used-home sales in Southern Nevada now are traditional deals between private buyers and sellers, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS. The shift to traditional deals from short sales and foreclosures, two hallmarks of the housing bust, reflects the valley’s ongoing economic recovery. Click on the link to see more information on what’s happening in our market.

Marketing with Social Media

TimKuptz — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:05:52 +0000

Get the most from your Real Estate career. Make sure you are using social media correctly to reach your target audience. Social media can consume a lot of your time and energy to make sure you are branding correctly. Take a few moments to check out the 6 Best Tips to make your social media campaigns a hit. Information by SPS!

Housing Market Predictions

TimKuptz — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:35:48 +0000

On a national level, foreclosure activity continues to decline, distressed home sales on the rise, single family starts have risen drastically in the last few months of 2013. Housing analysts foresee a turnaround on the horizon for 2014 resulting in dramatic changes with inventory improving and more investors snagging the REO market. For the full article from DSNews please click on this link.