Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Would the industry finally revolt? Prob not; the #NAR isn't as powerful as it was, there's a power vacuum and many agents are just part-timers. The few pros are getting the little business. I think we've gotten used to this economy and #realestatemarket. Even the #inflationrate.

Americans paying a monthly electric/gas bill: 64%: up from a year ago 63%: adding to their financial stress 48%: rising bills are bad sign for the economy 60% they are not familiar with the state or local regulatory body that determines their utility bills (From: Powerlines)

Missed out because the #MortgageRates went up unexpectedly? Remember that the only ones who can time the market are the ones that make the market... #interestrates #feds #jeromepowell #ratecut #refinancing #mortgages

You don't HAVE to get a #50yearmortgage, it's just an option that should already exist. #FinancialEducation? That should be heavily pushed, if not mandated. Then people would know better if it's good for them or not. #50yearmortgages #mortgages #mortgageloans #FinancialLiteracy

That's going to be tough; AI can help the savvy ones, but some people will always need an agent (the agent can and will use AI). However, there's still a lot that should change and AI can help there as well. #AI #realtors #realestateagents #realestatebrokers

#realtors #realestateagents and #realestatebrokers: these are all opportunities to help someone out and earn a deserved commission! Don't let them go to waste. I can use these leads to help and make something, but better if fresh. You find them. Let me know before you trash them!

Better be aware, since many are still clueless, especially homeowners wannabe homesellers.

Funny that I just read a realtor's post encouraging home purchasing because rates are low today! 😁

It's all relative. You look at your neighbor, family and those close to you to gauge how good your life is, not other countries; Americans are not even known to know where many other countries are 😁

Try have two at the same time! 😁

The Florida markets are simply readjusting faster than others. Florida will rebound sooner, but it still will take a few years, IMO. #floridahomes #floridarealestate #floridahousingmarket

It's not just about being able to buy a home, many people's struggles go beyond that.

Are #50yearmortgages a bad idea? I wouldn't generalize; it may be the difference between #homeowning then #refinancing and renting for long for some. I'll push it further: there should be no limits, but there should be #FinancialEducation to understand when it works or not.

Not sure where, but I seem to recall that the repair to this damage was quoted at $900! Anyway, I think it's time that we regain lost skills of #homerepairs (& manual work) in general as part of the pride of #homeownership Think if the time you save by hiring is worthwhile

It requires great discipline and exact planning. Neither one is easy, both together? Very hard.

Great info if you've been in the #realestate industry for a while. If not, don't forget to factor in inflation, or you'll see #homeprice indexes rising, thinking it's all good in your neighborhood. This is big when #inflation is high, like recently! #homevalues #housingmarket