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Discover the Dream with Homes.com at NAR!

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Are you heading to the National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo November 9-12 in Orlando? If so, we’d love to connect with you!

Homes.com knows that real estate is all about dreaming big, so stop by our booth, number 2265, to Discover the Dream! We’ve got lots of great ways to make all of your real estate dreams come true. For starters, we are giving away $1,000 a day!

That’s right – each day one lucky winner will walk away $1,000 richer. And it could be you! All you need to do is stop by booth 2265!

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We also have a great lineup of intelligent speakers giving FREE presentations. Jimmy Mackin, Joe Sesso, and Erica Campbell will share insight on how to further your real estate business. And, as an added bonus, after each presentation, we’ll be drawing names for gift cards ranging from $10 to $100!

Also be sure to snap a shot in our “Discover the Dream” themed photo booth. We’ll be posting pictures from the booth on our Facebook page and if you like, comment, or tag any of the pictures you’ll be entered in to a drawing to win a brand new iPad Mini! *See rules, here

Lastly, don’t forget to stop by and enjoy our open bar. We’ll have premium cocktails, wine, and beer for you, as well as our yummy signature Orange Crush Martini. The bar will be in service between 3:00 and 6:00 PM on Friday night and 1:00 and 4:00 PM on Saturday.

If you’re not able to attend NAR this year, don’t worry – you can still get in on all the fun! Follow us on Twitter at @HomesPro and check out all the photos we upload to our Facebook page. And don’t forget to like and comment on the pictures because you can still win an iPad Mini, even if you’re not at the show! We’ll be drawing the winner each day at the **end of the last presentation. *See rules, here. 

(**Friday at 6pm.  Saturday at 4pm.  Sunday at 5pm.  Monday at 12:30pm all EDT.)

We’ll also be showcasing some new and exciting products from Homes.com, so if you’re unable to meet up with us at our booth, call us at 888-632-6211 to get more information!

Are you ready to Discover the Dream with us? See you in Orlando!

Discover the Magic with Homes.com and Jimmy Mackin at NAR!

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Do you believe in magic? We do! The real estate industry can be full of magical moments – like helping a first time homebuyer close on their dream home – and it’s time to celebrate it! We at Homes.com are gearing up to head to the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida on November 9th through the 12th! To highlight the magic surrounding your real estate business, the theme for this year’s convention is “Discover the Magic”!

While you’re discovering the magic at NAR, stop by booth #2265 to learn how you can “Discover Your Dream” with Homes.com! Each day at the conference, you can make your magical real estate dreams a reality – we’ll be giving away $1,000 to one lucky winner daily, and we’ll also be giving away an iPad Mini! But you have to stop by booth #2265 to enter!

One way we’re making your real estate dreams come true is by offering free presentations hosted by several real estate experts!

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If there is one guy out there who knows how to make marketing magic happen, it’s Jimmy Mackin. This year, we’re lucky enough to host not one but TWO presentations by Jimmy – he’ll tell you all about his Facebook Marketing Cheat Sheet  and how to Master Your iPad for Real Estate in Just 15 Minutes! To hear either or both of these enlightening presentations, be sure to stop by the Homes.com booth #2265! You won’t hear these tips at any other booth this year!

We are so excited to be able to help you discover your dream in real estate with these informative sessions at NAR. Be sure to stop by Homes.com’s booth to get more information and to enter for your chance to win $1,000! See you there!

Sales Continuing to Climb

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New home sales in May were the strongest in two years. This could suggest a modest housing recovery for the battered real estate market.  In late June, the Commerce Department said that sales of new homes increased by 7.6% in May from Aprilto a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $369,000, which is the best pace since April 2010.
This is significant because that was the deadline for consumers to take advantage of the $8,000 housing tax credit. Sales aren’t the only signs that things are getting better in the housing market – builders across the country are building more homes. Inventories of new homes are near all-time lows. But it’s not just new homes that are doing well. In Miami, a mini-condo boom is taking place as investors from overseas are looking to put their money into good real estate investments.

At NAR Midyear in Washington, D.C. in May, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun personally told me that the first quarter of 2012 was the best quarter we have seen for transactions in five years. In April, prices rose in most of the country. The Case-Schiller Index reported that U.S. home prices rose by 1.3% for the month. Record low interest rates and fewer bank-owned properties being sold helped with sales volume and appreciation. So does this mean that it’s time to prepare for another housing boom? Many experts say not to get excited yet.

Most experts agree that things are indeed getting better for housing. This is great news for homeowners and real estate professionals. These same experts also warn not to get too excited yet, as the recovery process will be long and slow. There are many other factors that will come into play in the coming months: the Presidential elections, interest rates, the European Crisis, and China’s reported slowdown are just a few factors that could cause a setback.

Additionally, this year has been the strongest year for real estate sales since 2007, which is significant for homeowners, buyers and real estate professionals, because this stability and confidence can drive a real estate market up. With the controls that have been put in place to prevent future housing crashes, things are looking very bright for the housing market.

What do you think? Send us your two cents below in our comments.

See You at NAR Mid Year 2012!

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We’re almost halfway through 2012, and that means it’s time for one of the real estate industry’s largest events, NAR Mid Year 2012! Homes.com is very excited to head back to Washington D.C. to attend Mid Year, which kicks off May 14 and runs through May 19. This year, our very own Enterprise Executive Director, Michael Hayes, will be speaking at the CMLS workshop titled, “Changing Expectations: What Do Members Need? How Do We Deliver?”  The workshop will take place on May 15 from 1-5 p.m. If you’re a member of CMLS make sure to add this event to your schedule!

As always, Homes.com will be on the floor at the trade expo. Visit us at booth #500 to get demos of Homes Connect and learn about our other marketing solutions.  While you’re at our booth, make sure you enter for a chance to WIN a gift card! Also, make sure to stay up to speed and on the action at Mid Year by following our LIVE updates at @Homes_Connect using event hashtag #midyear.  See you there!

Home Sales Projected to Hit Record Highs in 2012

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Is it true that the housing market crash may be a thing of the past - If the National Association of Realtors has anything to say about it, yes!

NAR has released their prediction for the housing market for this year. According to the association, existing-home sales will jump 7 to 10 percent this year.  This will put home sales at the highest they’ve been in five years!

On top of that, pending-home sales in February were up 9.2 percent from last year. There is no doubt that 2012 is shaping up to be a stellar year for the housing market.

How will you take advantage of these predictions?

Start communicating with your clients and prospects more! The more visible you make yourself to your clients and prospects, the more likely they are to engage with you and complete a sale. One easy way to do this is with Email Templates with Homes Connect.

Up Your Outbound Marketing Efforts! With Homes Connect’s Design Center, you can easily create great marketing materials to boost your real estate business. Whether you need flyers for an upcoming open house or direct mailings to let people know that you’re available to be contacted, Homes Connect’s Design Center provide these resources for you!

Get Educated! Through Secrets of Top Selling Agents, you can register for FREE training and advice from experts in the real estate business each month!

This Wednesday, April 4th, at 1PM Eastern, join us with TV real estate expert Barbara Corcoran as she tells us “How to Build a Business — Using Innovation, Branding, Leadership, and Guts.” Barbara has shared her expertise both on NBC’s TODAY Show and ABC’s Shark Tank. Now, YOU get to hear from her directly! Register for this FREE webinar today!

If NAR’s predictions are correct, we’ve  a great year ahead of us. Let Homes.com help you reach your home selling goals for 2012!

To view the full report, check out this article on Inman News.