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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
  In this episode part 1 Eric L. Frazier, MBA, President of The Power Is Now Media introduces DaShunda Morris, a VIP real estate agent from Southern California, who has recently joined the Power Agent Spotlight program. The interviewer, Eric Frazier, welcomes DaShunda and introduces her as a practitioner who helps people achieve the American dream of homeownership. DaShunda is an extraordinary Real Estate agent from Chino Hills who is going to write, speak, and create videos and podcasts about real estate in her particular market area. During the interview, Eric asks DaShunda about the meaning of the phrase "the power is now," and she explains that it's about seizing the opportunity in the present moment without worrying about the past. She also talks about her background as a respirato...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
If you're looking to build generational wealth, the first thing you need to do is seize the opportunities that come your way. In today's Real Estate Podcast, from The Real Estate Podcast, Matt and Alex sit with Rick Morin to listen to his incredible story from buying 1 property at a very young age to owning 15 and creating $300,000 in cashflow.
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On April 27, 2023, National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that nationwide pending contract signed home sales down 5.2% to an index of 78.9 in March of 2023 from February of 2023, and fell 23.2% from March of 2022.Pending home sales index in the Northeast lower 8.1% to an index of 66.6 in March of 2023 from February of 2023, and dropped 24.3% from March of 2022.Pending home sales index in the Midwest down 10.7% to an index of 75.7 in March of 2023 from February of 2023, and decreased 21.5% from March of 2022.Pending home sales index in the South up 0.2% to an index of 99.6 in March of 2023 from February of 2023, bit dropped 19.8% from March of 2022.Pending home sales index in the West declined 8.0% to an index of 59.4 in March of 2023 from February of 2023, and fell 32.2% from ...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Everyday AgencyLogic shares real estate podcasts from industry leaders and visionaries.Here are this weeks podcasts:Real Estate Podcast: 4 Rules For Winning In A Volatile Real Estate MarketReal Estate Podcast: 2 Things Agents Must Master to Thrive in Real EstateReal Estate Podcast: 4 Channels to Multiply Your Real Estate ListingsReal Estate Podcast: Building A Solid BusinessReal Estate Podcast: What To Know About Getting A Mortgage In 2023
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
  In this episode, Eric L. Frazier MBA, President and CEO, of The Power is Now Media, welcomes Richard Rothstein to The Power Is Now 2023 Fair Housing Series. Rothstein is a distinguished fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and the author of "The Color of Law", which discusses how federal, state, and local policies created racially segregated neighborhoods in the US. Frazier and Rothstein discuss the 1968 Fair Housing Act and its goals, as well as the missed opportunities of the Black Lives Matter movement in addressing housing discrimination. Rothstein emphasizes the need to organize the movement into civil rights groups to address racial inequality.  Watch his episode and receive an education in civil rights history.  You will learn about the numerous challenges and roadblocks, pu...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
  In this episode part 2 Eric L. Frazier MBA, President of The Power Is Now Media introduces Denise Mathis, a real estate professional and leader in the San Diego community. The conversation is part of the "Power is Now 2023 Fair Housing Series," which is in its third year. The conversation is being led by Denise Mathis, a real estate broker-owner from San Diego, California. Denise talks about her personal experience with discrimination and how the 1968 Fair Housing Act has impacted her life. She discusses how she fights for her client's right to live and purchase homes wherever they see fit, and how she keeps up with demographics and statistics to better serve her clients. Denise also talks about the bias that still exists in the real estate industry and how she deals with it as a real...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
 In this episode part 1Eric L. Frazier, MBA, President of The Power Is Now Media introduces Denise Mathis, a Real Estate Professional and Leader in the San Diego community. This is Denise's second appearance on The Power Is Now Fair Housing Series to discuss the 1968 Fair Housing Act, its impact, and its progress over the past 55 years. The Fair Housing Act was passed after much debate and controversy in the Senate, and after Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, it finally became law in April 1968. Today, the homeownership rate for African Americans is around 45%, a small increase from 41% in 1968. Frazier and Mathis discuss the intent of the Fair Housing Act and its enforcement to make a difference in the lives of African Americans. Denise Matthis is the broker-owner of Dem Financial and Re...
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By Stephen Fells, Marketing, Technology, Fun and News!
(AgencyLogic)
Everyday AgencyLogic publishes real estate news and press releases from around the country.Here are this weeks press releases:NAR Report Finds Decline in Commercial Property Purchases by Marijuana Industry, Increase in Leasing ActivityEconomy Resumes Gradual Slowdown Following Bank TurmoilExisting-Home Sales Slid 2.4% in MarchFlorida's Housing Market: Inventory, Median Prices Rise in MarchThe Race to Homeownership: Gen Z Tracking Ahead of Their Parents’ Generation, Millennials BehindS&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Declines Moderated In FebruaryReal Estate Investors Are Losing Money on Roughly 1 in 7 Homes They Sell - The Highest Share Since 2016Realtor.com® March Rental Report: California Markets See First Rent Decline in 2 YearsReal Estate Trade Groups Unite in Support of Federal Fair...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
New construction homes are a great option, but there are a lot of homebuilders out there; the key is finding the right one. The way to find the right home builder is to ask the right questions.So what, exactly, are those questions? A recent article from realtor.com outlined the key questions you’ll want to ask when evaluating homebuilders, including: What kind of builder incentives do they offer? Now that home buying has slowed down a bit, many builders are offering incentives in order to sell out their developments — like covering your closing costs, or offering deals on landscaping, for example. Before you settle on a builder, ask what kind of incentives they can offer to help sweeten the deal. What changes can you make to their house plans? If being able to customize your home’s floo...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP On April 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau reported nationwide new single family home sales gained 9.6% to an annual rate of 683,000 homes in March of 2023 from 623,000 homes in February of 2023, declined 3.4% from in March of 2022 an annual rate of 707,000 homes. The median new home sold value was $449,800, while the average sales price was $562,400 in March of 2023. There were estimated 432,000 new houses for sale, and 7.6 months supplies of available inventory at the end of March of 2023. For complete more detailed information about HUD and U.S. Census Bureau report of new home sales March of 2023, ...
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On April 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau reported nationwide new single family home sales gained 9.6% to an annual rate of 683,000 homes in March of 2023 from 623,000 homes in February of 2023, declined 3.4% from in March of 2022 an annual rate of 707,000 homes.The median new home sold value was $449,800, while the average sales price was $562,400 in March of 2023. There were estimated 432,000 new houses for sale, and 7.6 months supplies of available inventory at the end of March of 2023.For complete more detailed information about HUD and U.S. Census Bureau report of new home sales March of 2023, please click HERE
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Counterpoint (to my own point -  The Great Resignation) - Quitters RemorseThe Great Regret - The Grass Isn’t Always Greener Due to the pandemic shock, the power balance in the labor market shifted strongly in favor of workers, resulting in the "Great Resignation" where over 100 million Americans quit their jobs during 2021 & 2022 in search of better pay, benefits and/or career opportunities or simply retirement. I have friends who did this and are now regretting having done so…and are currently in search of gainful employment.   Why do one in four of those who resigned regret their decision?  The most common reason being that they left without securing a new job, many finding it more difficult than expected to secure a new one. Additionally, some regret quitting due to missing their old...
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today.According to a recent report from ATTOM, a property data provider, foreclosure filings are up 6% compared to the previous quarter and 22% since one year ago. As media headlines call attention to this increase, reporting on just the number could actually generate worry and may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, while increasing, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is headed. Let’s look at the latest info...
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By John Pusa, Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest)
On April 25, 2023, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the U.S. house price gained 0.5% in February of 2023 from January of 2023, and gained 4.0% from  February of 2022, based on home sales values obtained from mortgages sold to or guaranteed by FNMA and Freddie Mac.Nationwide, among nine census East South Central Divisions was highest with an increase of 2.3%, and South Atlantic Division had lowest with a loss of 0.4% in February of 2023 from January of 2023; while the East South Central Division was the highest with jump of 8.3%, and Pacific Division was the lowest with an loss of 2.7% in February of 2023, from February of 2022.Dr. Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Supervisory Economist in FHFA’s Division of Research and Statistics, stated “This increase was, in part, due ...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
  In this part 3 2023 fair housing event called "The Power Is Now fair housing series" Ryan Gorman, co-founder of "BTC re be the change you see in the world real estate," discusses solutions for fair housing challenges with the host. They talk about the history of discrimination against African Americans and propose specific tax code changes to create more affordable housing. Gorman suggests a tax credit for black families who purchase a home within ten years and partnering with government-sponsored organizations to ensure representation in loans generated. The speaker emphasizes serving historically underserved populations in the mortgage industry and increasing their access to home ownership.You can reach Eric L. Frazier, MBA President and CEO, at eric.frazier@thepowerisnow.com or pho...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
  In this episode part 2 discusses fair housing for African Americans and people of color in the US, with insights from Ryan Gorman, co-founder of BTC Re. He talks about the challenges faced by the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the persistent issues of discrimination in the housing sector. Ryan suggests driving change until black homeownership is closer to parity with the rest of the population. He notes a lack of political and community will to address the problem, but suggests that it can be achieved with ingenuity and commitment.You can reach Eric L. Frazier, MBA President and CEO, at eric.frazier@thepowerisnow.com or phone at 714-475-8629 Website www.thepowerisnow.com.
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By Ron Cedillo, Helping People and Enjoying Life
(Home Buyers Realty)
You found the perfect home. You made an offer, and it was accepted. Everything is going smoothly until you get back the appraisal and it was much lower than expected.As a buyer, what can you do in this situation?A recent article from realtor.com outlined the different ways buyers can move forward if they find themselves dealing with a low appraisal, including: Get a second opinion. If you think the first appraisal was inaccurate — and incorrectly low — you can opt to order a second appraisal. Just keep in mind that you’ll be on the hook for the fee, and there’s no guarantee that there will be a different result. Negotiate with the sellers. If the home you’re planning to buy was appraised for less than what you agreed to pay for it, another option is to negotiate with the sellers. A low ...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
 In this episode introduces the third annual fair housing series hosted by Eric L. Frazier MBA, President of The Power Is Now Media. The series aims to discuss the 1968 Fair Housing Act and its importance in achieving fair housing across the country. The host, Eric Frazier, invites industry leaders, community leaders, and political leaders to participate in the discussion. The video also introduces Ryan Garman, who is the founder of BTC re, and a former CEO of Coldwell Banker. Ryan is a guest on the show and shares his perspective on the Fair Housing Act. The video ends with Ryan sharing his thoughts on what "the power is now" means to him in the context of real estate and fair housing. You can reach Eric L. Frazier, MBA President and CEO, at eric.frazier@thepowerisnow.com or phone at 7...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s what industry experts are saying right now about the spring housing market and what it means for you: Selma Hepp, Chief Economist, CoreLogic: “We see more competition among buyers . . . Housing supply also tends to grow during the spring months. And this is also the time of year when relativel...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Unless you’re a real estate agent, you’ll probably only attend a home inspection a handful of times in your life, so you might be taken by surprise by a few things! While your inspector and agent will most likely explain any of these things to you, knowing about them in advance can help you avoid some panic or potential embarrassment. Check out these 7 terms and insights that’ll have you looking and feeling like an old pro the next time you’re having a house inspected: 1. Follow the inspector… but not too closely!   Some home inspectors are glad to have you follow them around the house and ask any questions you have while they’re doing their inspection. Others wo...
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