It’s no secret why Australians are struggling to buy a home: house prices have skyrocketed and wages have stagnated. It’s not rocket science, and for many, ‘the great Australian dream’ of owning a property is feeling likely that it’ll stay exactly that: a dream. But even those who are financially fortunate enough to get on […]
In the meantime, the lack of supply means that house prices are soaring again, putting them beyond the reach of many people (including average income earners) and forcing them to rent. This has resulted in soaring rents, and many low-income families are finding themselves priced out of the rental market. Even with the state-provided housing assistance […]
While pending home sales were on the rise in June, closed sales of existing and newly built properties dropped. Home prices, too, showed signs of slowing growth, though they are still increasing. Some housing experts say the fall in sales may be tied to the rapid run-up in home prices. In Southern California, for example, […]
What makes a listing compelling? There’s more to being compelling than price. Educate your clients by reviewing these key factors that dictate whether or not a property is compelling. Opportunity – Opportunity properties give a builder a chance to build a sparkling new masterpiece on a prime piece of land. Does your property offer that […]
In pricey Southern California, sales of both new and existing homes fell sharply in June compared with a year ago, according to CoreLogic. Demand is still quite strong, and while prices continue to gain, more listings are showing price reductions. “The market is strong, but I’m seeing a noticeable difference in the number of buyers […]
The Washington Post breaks down the report like this: There is nowhere in the country where someone working a full-time, minimum-wage job could afford to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment. And a one-bedroom is available to those low-wage workers in only 22 counties in five states: Colorado, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. The report by […]
A strict stance on gambling, the difficulty in investing in the stock exchange, the rising prices and interest rates of properties, and the alluring emergence of cryptocurrency. These are some of the leading reasons why digital cash rose like a phoenix in South Korea. … The fiery demand, along with the smothering regulatory framework placed […]
The numbers: The S&P/Case-Shiller national index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4% and was up 6.5% compared to a year ago in March. The 20-city index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5% and was 6.8% higher than a year ago. What happened: Home-price growth showed no sign of slowing down. Demand is strong, supply is short and […]
Southern California’s median home price jumped 8.4% in March from a year earlier, setting a new all-time high, as hopeful buyers engaged in bidding wars over a limited supply of homes on the market. The six-county region’s median price for new and resale houses and condos hit $519,000 last month, up $40,000 from a year […]
What is my home worth? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer can vary greatly, depending on why and whom you are asking. Are you selling your home and wondering what your listing price should be, or are you referring to the assessed or appraised values of your home? Words like “assessment’’ and […]
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This Week in Pricing > 10/13/18
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The Need for a NexGen CPQ Solution | Pricing Matters
Price optimization to unlock ROI potential The Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) software market growth is exploding. According to Gartner, CPQ market revenue was approximately $878 million in 2016, with a 20% CAGR expected through 2020. However, CPQ is not new, and many organizations that have invested in CPQ solutions are failing to meet expected ROI. So, what’s […]
Trump Signs Law To Lower Drug Prices, Ends Gag Orders Against Pharmacists | The Western Journal
President Donald Trump signed a law that ends insurance companies’ pharmacist gag clauses in an effort to lower drug prices Wednesday. “If there’s anything bipartisan it’s lowering drug prices,” Trump said while signing the Patients’ Right To Know Drug Prices Act according to CBS News. Currently, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers use the gag clauses to “forbid […]
Trump signs bills aimed at increasing drug price transparency | CNNPolitics
Washington (CNN) – President Donald Trump signed two pieces of legislation into law on Wednesday that aim to inform consumers about drug prices. Both measures, the Know the Lowest Price Act and the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, aim to end the drug industry’s so-called gag orders of pharmacists, which prevent them from […]
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