Tue.Sep 14, 2021

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Covius to acquire Nationwide Title Clearing

Housing Wire

Nationwide Title Clearing , one of the country’s largest mortgage document prep companies , is to be acquired by settlement services firm Covius Holdings. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, were not disclosed. In acquiring NTC, Covius is beefing up its offerings in lien release and various document production services.

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The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand

Keeping Current Matters

When it comes to the latest news in real estate , there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the experts. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major life decision, and we offer advice based on what the data shows. Despite what you may have read, the housing market is still undeniably strong.

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CoreLogic’s chief appraiser to speak at HW Annual

Housing Wire

Big changes are ahead in the valuation space, most recently seen with the FHFA asking for input on appraisal modernization efforts. Will hybrid appraisals become the new norm? Are the GSEs going to expand the use of appraisal waivers? These questions and much more will be addressed by CoreLogic Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford ,at HW Annual Sept.27-28, where he’ll discuss recent regulatory changes and what we should expect for 2022.

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What not to do before buying a house: 7 Mistakes to avoid

The Mortgage Report

Here are 7 things you should never do before buying a house. Follow these best practices to give yourself the best shot at mortgage approval and a low rate.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Compass acquires another title company

Housing Wire

Real estate brokerage Compass announced Monday that is has signed an agreement to acquire Dallas-based title insurance company LegacyTexas Title Co. , its latest foray into the title and escrow space. Financial terms of the deal – which should boost the brokerage’s margins – were not disclosed. LegacyTexas Title has served the North Texas area for over 40 years.

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Is Mike Calhoun still in the running for FHFA director?

Housing Wire

Mike Calhoun is president of the Center for Responsible Lending. This week the Biden administration announced several high-level nominations, including Alanna McCargo to lead Ginnie Mae. But missing from those announcements was the White House’s widely expected pick for the next permanent director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Mike Calhoun.

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CPI Growth Slows in August

Eye on Housing

In August, consumer prices increased at its slowest pace since February 2021. Prices for several travel-related categories declined in August, as the delta variant spreads. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, following an increase of 0.5% in July. Excluding the volatile food and.

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Black Knight looks to court brokers with new LOS

Housing Wire

Black Knight is looking to hook mortgage brokers with a new loan origination system designed specifically for them. The Florida-based mortgage tech and analytics behemoth on Wednesday unveiled “LoanCatcher” to mortgage brokers, which it described as an “end-to-end” solution that is integrated into its Surefire CRM and mortgage marketing engine.

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What Is a Property Survey & How to Get One

Point2Homes

Image: Francesco Scatena / Shutterstock.com. Buying a home is often more complicated than you expect. Even if you’re not a first-time homebuyer, it may involve more than you remember, especially if it’s been a while since you last purchased. One potential complication could be the requirement to have the land surveyed before closing on the property.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Alt equity firm Point says it won’t abandon reverse mortgage space

Housing Wire

Point, a shared equity reverse mortgage firm that gives homeowners the ability to sell a small fraction of their equity, recently announced that it has raised over $1 billion in new capital commitments from real estate and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) investors. These companies include Atalaya Capital Management (which made a prior investment in 2018), Kingsbridge Wealth Management, Palisades Group, and Redwood Trust.

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The Meaning of Active Under Contract Explained

Realty Biz

What is Active Under Contract? In some places, active under contract indicates that a contract has been signed but is contingent on certain conditions being met before the sale is finalized. In other locations, the sale may be referred to as being contingent in the multiple listing service (MLS). You need to know some things when you are considering a property that is active under contract, and we will clarify them here.

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Inside a Grand Houston Manor

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Seemingly plucked from an allée of iconic moss-draped trees of the American South, this graceful columned Greek Revival manor is, in fact, a magnificent modern home tucked amid the trees of Houston’s Piney Point Village—one of the city’s prestigious Memorial Villages. Introduced by such classical elements as Corinthian columns, an iron-railed balcony, dormer windows, and a breezy wraparound covered porch, it has been painstakingly updated for the most satisfying contemporary living.

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Canada Faces A Huge Trade Worker Shortage, and It’s Going To Cost You More

Better Dwelling

Young Canadians aren’t interested in joining the trades, and it’s a big problem. RBC Economics took a look at skilled workers, and the anticipated shortage. The labor shortage isn’t just due to a large demographic cliff though. Not enough young adults are attracted to the field, nor are new immigrants. This squeeze can result in […].

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Groundworks Expert Gives Home Foundation Advice

Realty Biz

For most people, a house is the most expensive investment they will ever make. Obviously, as with every investment, there are always hurdles to negotiate before final decisions are made. And some hurdles can seem unsurmountable, real deal breakers. Take structural problems, for instance. Fundamental problems that affect safety and value can torpedo seller-owner negotiations before they ever get off the ground.

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Step Inside a Firehouse-Turned-Family-Home Whose History Dates Back to 1874

Fancy Pants Homes

A part of Philadelphia’s history is now on the market — and it comes with major Ghostbusters vibes. Recently converted into a light-filled, modern family home, the building at 808 Morris St. in Philadelphia, PA has a rich backstory, having served as a firehouse for close to 80 years. Built in 1874, the former Engine 10 firehouse pays tribute to its public-serving past, retaining its original brick façade — which was lovingly restored by the current owner, a real estate agent sk

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Pacaso Strikes A Nerve

BubbleInfo

They will get some flak in the tony areas but it’s a great way to make 12% commissions on expensive luxury properties ($2,000,000+ minimum) plus management fees. An excerpt: Pacaso announced today that annualized revenue run rate has hit $330 million. In the second quarter of this year, Pacaso drew 1.8 million visits to its […].

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Living through a pandemic has us ALL on high alert, causing exhaustion

The American Genius for Real Estate

(MENTAL HEALTH) When your system is constantly in a state of unknown, you're in a state of high emotion. After an extended period, exhaustion and burnout set in. The post Living through a pandemic has us ALL on high alert, causing exhaustion appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Is Remote Work Driving Shifts in Moving Patterns?

RIS Media

What happens when a large segment of the workforce goes virtual for over a year and half? Employee preferences change, and perhaps for the long term. According to a new Zillow report , the work-from-home life is fueling a “Great Reshuffling,” allowing homebuyers to prioritize affordability and space instead of a short commute and shifting moving patterns.

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Meital Taub Luxury Group, Among Top Laguna Beach Real Estate Agents, Sells Iconic Victoria Beach Estate for $9.75 Million

First Team Real Estate

LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Meital Taub and Jill Lockhart of the Meital Taub Luxury Group represented the sellers of 2679 Victoria Dr, closing sale for $9,750,000 on the iconic oceanfront estate overlooking Laguna’s Victoria Beach. As the number one luxury real estate team by sales volume for all of First Team/Christie’s International Real Estate, Meital and Jill were perfectly suited to creatively drive organic exposure to this awe-inspiring home.

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Disruption From Mortgage Companies

BubbleInfo

Mike sent out a comparison of mortgage lenders and their quest to disrupt the real-estate-selling business. Here he shows how Rocket is the dominant mortgage lender in the country, and their press release describes their ambition – they think being the jack-of-all-trades will cause them to dominate the space, and now every real estate company […].

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Free Museum Admission September 18 - Palm Beach County

Waterfront Properties

As part of the 17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Palm Beach County residents and visitors are eligibble for FREE admission to numerous museums and cultural institutions on September 18, 2021. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy attractions for free. Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Protected: Finally, Something That Will Help Agents Scale!

Lab Coat Agents

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Finally, Something That Will Help Agents Scale! appeared first on Lab Coat Agents.

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Royal Heritage Realty opening new branch in Muskoka

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Royal Heritage Realty opening new branch in Muskoka. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Royal Heritage Realty is opening a new branch office in Muskoka.

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Flavor Palm Beach Dining Event

Waterfront Properties

Flavor Palm Beach is a September month-long dining experience. Flavor Palm Beach was established in 2007 to introduce diners to the extensive selection of restaurants throughout Palm Beach County. All local foodies, as well as visitors to the Palm Beaches, will have the chance to experience a selection of specially priced three course meals from the area’s best restaurants during this dining event.

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Community Board Rejects Proposed 18-Story Tower at McDonald’s Site in Prospect Heights

Brownstoner

Council Member Laurie Cumbo agreed to support a proposed development in Prospect Heights after the developers behind the project agreed to shrink the structure’s size -- but members of the local community board still voted no on the proposal, which would bring more than 250 apartments to the site that… Read More > The post Community Board Rejects Proposed 18-Story Tower at McDonald’s Site in Prospect Heights appeared first on Brownstoner.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.