JM Equity Group - Real 1 Realty

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What goes up, must come down?

Or will something else come down...

Memorial Day

Human lives lost.

Individuals that willingly and unwillingly took part in tragedy.

Be thankful for your life. Remember those who were not able to continue making memories.

Rogers Park condo that has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and is only two blocks from the lake, red line, and walking distance to Metra! Spacious living room containing hardwood flooring leading to an eat-in kitchen that features granite countertops and updated stainless steel appliances. The two bedrooms are generously sized and have hardwood floors throughout. Unit also contains in-unit washer/dryer. There is a storage unit in the basement for each unit. This unit comes with a parking spot and is selling a tandem space (separate space and is included in price) so seldom available 2 spots!

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I haven't been posting updates of all my transactions like I have before. I got tired of throwing up the same stuff and don't need a facade of success. Business has slowed none the less, which I predicted and anticipated. I informed and continue to inform my clients so they are equipped. Let's dive into several items -

1 - During the boom, I never advocated for gap addendums and/or waiving contingencies. To me, that was against my buyers interests. They all will vouch for that.

2 - Whenever they purchased or sold we went through the pros/cons so they were educated. It is an investment, and needs to be treated as such and not strictly ride the emotional high.

3 - Inflation was hidden, homes were priced high, and rates were low. Depending on what you bought and sold, there should have been a strategy along with it.

Let's get to the good stuff...

4 - A wave of new Realtors came in thinking they can make a quick buck because the market was on fire. I predicted the exodus was inevitable.

5 - Money printer went brrr, prices were sky high, inventory was solid, and everyone could buy. I predicted home value decline was inevitable.

6 - Rates were so low so affordability with high prices werr rationalized. The rate cycle was at its end and history showed it was the case. I predicted the increase, to 8%, was inevitable.

I predicter this is just the start.

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I admit, I bought into the H&B deadline with my listing. The more I did them, the more I grew to dislike it. I said a while ago I wasn't going to do them anymore. Just because things are "trendy and/or the norm" don't feel compelled to follow suit. My worth to my clients is greater than a process which allows plenty of room for error.

Avoided multiple offers and made them first time home owners 😎🎉🎈🎉

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Avoided multiple offers and made them first time home owners 😎🎉🎈🎉

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Client review in after recent closing. My goal isn't getting to the closing table only, it's building relationships with people so they can build wealth wisely through real estate.

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Tomorrow will show if there is another consecutive month of decline. Interest rates are on the rise. CPI in 2 weeks. Spring market will be interesting.

https://fortune.com/2023/02/19/housing-market-braces-for-higher-mortgage-rates-where-8-experts-see-rates-going-in-2023-and-2024/

Housing market once again braces for higher mortgage rates—where 8 experts see rates going this year The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate just shot back up to 6.8%.

Help me out!

I haven't been posting much about real estate because I am tired of the same old posts. I like taking pictures with my clients, but I am over the step by step process pics. You all know what I do and I don't want to bore you as much as I am with it.

So I need you help! What is some content that you would find valuable for me to post? What would you like to know? Or should I just stick to memes?

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Shout out to William & Meaghann for having our get together and hiring to nail this caricature of me!

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New listing!
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Condo
Turn Key 🗝️
Live in or use as investment

https://julian-mendez.real1realty.com/newlisting/11457322

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New listing hit the market Friday and we are under contract.

https://julian-mendez.real1realty.com/newlisting/11661694

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Long post below

The first pic 😭😁🤩😍🥳. I received this package from clients! My heart melted and was filled with joy. Clients have given me gifts prior, and this one hit differently. I continue to pursue knowledge to master my craft, and my main focus will always be People Over Profit.

The past 2 years in real estate have been, something, to say the least. In the height of the madness I was extremely transparent in how/why I operate the way I do. Getting caught up in the moment was quite easy, so the margin of error could have escalated in volatility in one was lazy.

Next 2 pics are headlines of current market conditions. Ask my clients that closed and they will tell you I expressed my views and concerns of what that market was. I did my best to inform and equip them so that their margin of error was extremely minimal.

Social media is not pleasurable to me. Marketing, to me, is a sales pitch catered for individuals to hit an emotional aspect that resignates so there is an artificial trust. I post because I felt I had to for my profession. I truly love taking a pic of sellers and buyers as the process and relationship built is remarkable. I always felt a bit off posting it.

To summarize, I have always sought growth and opportunity through assessing the core then making the changes to enhance processes. Investing in oneself so that we the people can invest in each other to grow stronger. Moving forward, I will do just that for my social media. The content I take in will be shared so you get context and can draw your own conclusions.

Lastly, I have always had the heart and desire of an entrepreneur. Opportunities are endless so long as one pursues and engages each opportunity to their maximum potential while not cutting corners. I do not seek to be the biggest and best realtor. I don't need my name on lights and headlines. I cherish my clients goals being executed effective and efficiently. All the future business endeavors will always be People Over Profit as well.

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Congrats to the family as they bought their first! Found the home of their dreams and brought the price way down! Here to your future! 🍻🥂🍻🥂

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Helped clients sell & buy so the family can live closer together! Awesome family gave me veggies from their garden and gave me homemade pizzelles! Loved working with this family!

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To infinity 🚀🛸👽🌝🌚


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Congrats to my buyers! The family is closer together now that we found a home that is walking distance to each other!

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It is officially closed! Thanks for all the memories and may the new buyers be a staple in the community for the coming decades as well!

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Another review from my clients! I don't tell them what to write, and you can see a lot of commonality in their words.

Happy Labor Day weekend to you all!

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Excited for this couple that was touring before they were expecting, and now closing with baby is due any day now!

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And now, a word from the people

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Congrats to this great couple!

Helping a buddy from grammar school find their first home is so special! We saw a ton, put offers a few, and ended up on the ONE!

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Congrats to the Damatan's!

I got to represent this awesome couple in finding their new home, and get their current home under contract the same weekend we went live in this market that continues to shift!

Representing my longtime childhood friends parents brought an emotional affiliation throughout the process. Great to reconnect and hope your grandkids party in your new home as much as we did!

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Closed on a home for his clients that took a break from the headache market, and seized the opportunity in a shifting market on the great home for his first time buyers! Congrats! 👏🏼🎉

Buyers won multiple offers and we weren't the highest offer either! Congrats and game nights in your new home will be legendary!

Contracted this amazing home for first time buyers! Congrats toy cousins!

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New listing!

First showings at Open Houses this weekend. 8/6 & 8/7 from 11-1:30

Jefferson Park brick bungalow. Check it out!

4838 W Gunnison Street, Chicago IL 60630 Brick Bungalow that is perfectly located near I-90 & I-94, CTA, Metra, parks as well as multiple other amenities! Walk the front paved path & patio as you walk into the meticulously well maintained home! Enter the living room containing beautiful hardwood floors that lead to the first bedroom that i...

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Congrats to my grammar school buddy and his girlfriend on going under contract! Excited we found a home where the sellers family didn't get sick, again 😂🤣

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Congrats to this married couple that if expecting in the next couple months!

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