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Show me the equity! One of the best real estate economists, Selma Hepp, PhD, took a look at equity and homebuying and finds, “Persistent home price growth has continued to fuel home equity gains for existing homeowners who now average about $315,000 in equity and almost $129,000 more than at the onset of the pandemic.” Real estate professionals can help clients leverage their equity with The Trade-In Mortgage™ or read more here in this Keeping Current Matters article: https://lnkd.in/e_jawsbr

Are homebuyer trends changing? Here is an article that examines the best season to buy a home and the takeaways are suprising. "Most homebuyers think spring is the best time to buy because we all call it the spring buying season. But if you actually look at housing market metrics, the fall overwhelmingly is a much more favorable time for buyers to get their foot in the door in the housing market," explained Ralph B McLaughlin, senior economist at Realtor.com, in an interview with Fox Business Network.

We love working with top loan officers like Majour Bey at HMA Mortgage to empower clients to win their dream home with seamless, stress-free solutions. With Calque's Buy Before You Sell programs, removing contingencies just got easier.

We are excited to announce that Chandra Srivastava, PhD, one of Calque, Inc.'s founding members and a driving force behind our success, has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer! Chandra’s passion for innovation, deep understanding of homebuyer needs, and unwavering commitment to our mission make her the perfect leader to oversee our revenue strategies and partnerships. As CRO, she will guide the growth of our flagship solutions, including The Trade-In Mortgage™ and Contingency Buster, while spearheading new initiatives to support lenders and real estate agents. Join us in congratulating Chandra on this well-deserved promotion as we look forward to a future filled with continued growth and innovation under her leadership! https://lnkd.in/gsJZr9zy

This post is a little off beat for Calque, Inc., but we found this article interesting. It is from Spencer Lee at National Mortgage News. He spoke to Jared Kuhn of Texas-based Icon Build, describing the process of constructing a 3D-printed home. This podcast/article is part of a series called "Getting People into Affordable Homes and Loans." We are all for affordability, so we wanted to share! See the article here: https://lnkd.in/gwhGSYHV

We are excited to share that we have been selected as a recipient of the Inman Best of Proptech Award! This award recognizes innovative solutions and leaders who are transforming the real estate industry. We are privileged to be acknowledged among our peers, and we look forward to showcasing what the future holds for Calque, Inc. https://lnkd.in/gXgKzKmT

Ruh roh. Journalist Aarthi S. breaks down why interest rates could climb to 8%. Read her article here, https://lnkd.in/gAJ-DBEh

This October marked a notable shift in the real estate landscape, especially in pandemic-affected areas like Austin, Memphis, and Orlando. The housing market, previously fueled by pandemic dynamics, has now found the highest number of homes for sale since 2019. This change signifies a significant transition in the housing sector, reflecting evolving trends and opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. Stay informed about these developments by checking out the detailed insights from Realtor.com here: https://lnkd.in/gwe4CeDN

Some states are finally becoming buyers markets again! Eight states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah) have shifted to pre-pandemic levels of inventory, with four more on the way. For more details, check out this article from Lance Lambert from ResiClub and his take on October housing inventory/active listings data from Realtor.com. https://lnkd.in/gjrnnMha

We appreciate rock stars like Debbie Heagy who keep everything running seamlessly behind the scenes! Her dedication makes a huge impact on our team and the clients we serve. Thank you for all you do, Debbie!