Tue.Sep 26, 2023

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Unsold homebuilder inventory is ticking up as new home sales slow

Housing Wire

After a boost in July, the sales pace of new homes slowed in August, according to data published on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). In August, the sales pace of new homes fell 8.7% compared to July , reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 675,000. On a year-over-year basis, new home sales were up 5.8%.

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Case-Shiller: Home prices peaked this summer

Real Estate News

Prices in July topped last year’s high, but slowing demand due to elevated mortgage rates is expected to bring price declines and soften new home sales.

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US home prices continued to rally in July 2023

Housing Wire

After three consecutive months of annual price declines, home prices in July were up 0.98%, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Month-over-month, the U.S. National Index posted an increase of 0.6%, while the 10-City posted a 0.8% increase and 20-City Composite a 0.9% increase. “U.S. home prices continued to rally in July 2023,” Craig Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI , said.

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5 takeaways as titans tackle real estate’s hottest topics

Real Estate News

Industry heavyweights — and former rivals — Spencer Rascoff and Glenn Kelman addressed some of the toughest issues facing real estate in a lively discussion.

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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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Plunk partners with two real estate industry marketing platforms

Housing Wire

Plunk , an AI-powered home analytics platform, has partnered with two real estate industry marketing companies, Union Street Media and Realforce , to scale its real-time data and analytics across multiple digital channels. Plunk’s platform offers real-time insights into home valuation , risk assessment, and remodeling possibilities. The company is partnering with Union Street Media, a leader in business strategy marketing, providing integrated campaigns across web, mobile, voice, search engine o

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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

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Investors coalesce around #Retwit as Re-convene returns to California

Inman

As Re-convene returns to Santa Monica this week, investors nationwide will be following along on Twitter, where an enthusiastic community of investors has leaned into social media in a big way.

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As mortgage biz suffers, Blend sees unified banking platform as the key to growth

Housing Wire

To reach a key financial goal in 2026, Blend Labs plans to diversify far beyond mortgage. And it is putting its new cloud-based Blend Builder platform front and center. On Tuesday, executives from the San Francisco, California-headquartered mortgage tech firm, which has yet to post a profit since going public in July 2021, shared the firm’s vision for growth during its first investor day.

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The ‘lock-in effect’ is real. Lean into it to generate more leads

Inman

Author and trainer Bernice Ross talks to distressed property expert Rick Sharga about the interest rate lock-in effect, how it's impacting current buyers and sellers, and where the market is headed next.

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FHFA considers exceptions for Enterprises aiming to acquire mortgages with shared equity features

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is moving to consider an amendment to current regulations that restrict Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and federal home loan banks from purchasing, investing in or dealing in mortgages on properties encumbered by certain types of private transfer fee covenants (PTFCs), according to an entry published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.

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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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Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law

Inman

A discrimination lawsuit filed in August by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several Douglas Elliman agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent obligations when it comes to fair housing.

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Top New Orleans agent makes the jump to Keller Williams

Housing Wire

Keller Williams New Orleans is getting a major boost. The city’s top agent by both sales volume and transaction sides in 2022 is joining the firm, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Chris Smith, a 20-year industry veteran, is leaving Latter & Blum for Keller Williams New Orleans. Latter & Blum is an independent brokerage based in New Orleans, which serves clients throughout the Gulf Coast, including those in Louisiana , Texas and Mississippi.

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Christie’s International Real Estate launches affiliate in Park City

Inman

The luxury network's new office in the state of Utah will help provide crucial referrals to clients in feeder markets where Christie's has an existing presence, Inman has learned exclusively.

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Compass nabs Quinn & Co. Realty Group in Madison

Housing Wire

Quinn & Co. Realty Group joined Compass as its founding team in Madison, Wisconsin , the company announced on Tuesday. The team of three, led by principal Liz Quinn, was previously affiliated with Realty Executives. The move comes amid a time of growing demand for second homes and low-tax markets, including those in Wisconsin, according to Compass’s mid-year, ultra-luxury report.

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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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Remembering LA Times reporter, Inman contributor Dave Myers

Inman

The Pulitzer Prize-winning real estate writer was a pioneering figure in journalism and was one of the early contributors to Inman's industry coverage.

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Mortgage Machine Services taps Dan McGrew to lead sales 

Housing Wire

Mortgage Machine Services , a digital origination technology provider, has appointed Dan McGrew as director of sales. In this role, McGrew will shoulder the responsibility of marketing the company’s digital products, including the flagship loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine. “As Mortgage Machine Services continues to pioneer technology for the mortgage industry, we knew we needed a seasoned and innovative thinker like Dan to help us deliver these innovations to the masses

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Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent

Inman

Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent.

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Acra Lending partners with solutions provider Tavant

Housing Wire

Acra Lending , a private mortgage lender, announced its integration with Tavant ’s Touchless Lending Collateral Analysis. This partnership marks a milestone in Tavant’s expansion into non-QM lending. It is also turning Acra’s business into a technology-first one, the statement said. Collateral Analysis is a proprietary product of Tavant’s Touchless Lending automation platform.

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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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Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law

Inman

A discrimination lawsuit filed in August by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several Douglas Elliman agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent obligations when it comes to fair housing.

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Real estate agents are staying put: Relitix

Housing Wire

Real estate agents are moving much less between brokerages than the post-pandemic peak seen in the summer of 2021, Relitix’s inaugural Agent Movement Index shows. The index shows the relative degree of movement between real estate brokerages by experienced agents and is indexed to the level of mobility in January 2016. The graph shows that, on a trailing twelve month’s basis, mobility hit its 10-year high in June of 2021 at an index value of 109.4.

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Matterport calculates square feet, labels rooms with latest AI update

Inman

The feature is in beta mode and, upon formal rollout, will allow agents instant access to room dimensions and total square footage by room and floor, according to an announcement Tuesday.

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Robert Howerton joins Dovenmuehle as chief information officer

Housing Wire

Dovenmuehle Mortgage , a top mortgage subservicing company, has appointed Robert Howerton as chief information officer to oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, the company announced on Tuesday. His responsibilities will include maintaining and expanding Dovenmuehle’s current information technology (IT) infrastructure. “Today’s tech-driven mortgage environment demands a leader of Robert’s caliber who can balance thoughtful innovation with maintaining a sound, safe and compliant operating envir

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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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Home prices continue to rise, with no end in sight

Inman

U.S. home prices climbed 0.6 percent between June and July and reported an annual increase of 1 percent, erasing earlier declines.

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Home Point Capital agrees to settle investor lawsuit for $5M

Housing Wire

Before the acquisition by Mr. Cooper was completed in August, Home Point Capital agreed to settle for $5 million a class action lawsuit filed in 2021 by investors claiming the company made false and misleading statements related to its initial public offering (IPO). The settlement follows Home Point Capital’s decision to sell the origination business to The Loan Store on April 7, 2023, exiting the mortgage lending business entirely.

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Don’t hang up (yet)! What you can learn from cringey spam calls

Inman

While you probably don't want to listen to those spammy sales calls, they can teach you something about what to do, and what not to do, in your business.

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Mr. Cooper sues ACI for damages related to unauthorized mortgage payments

Housing Wire

Mortgage servicer Nationstar , doing business as Mr. Cooper , has filed a lawsuit against electronic payment processing vendor ACI Payments related to the damages it allegedly suffered from unauthorized mortgage payments imposed on its customers two years ago. In June, ACI Worldwide and one of its subsidiaries, ACI Payments, agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty, without admitting any wrongdoing, for illegally processing $2.3 billion from nearly 500,000 homeowners serviced by Mr.

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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.

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Miami building demolition paused after debris crashes onto walkway

Inman

Bystanders scream in shock as video shows a massive piece of concrete get knocked onto the sidewalk and street below.

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@properties snags two top Chicago Compass agents

Housing Wire

Less than a month after Compass snagged two top-performing Chicago-based @properties agents, @properties has evened the score in the Windy City. Justin and Aly Tesar are leaving Compass and joining @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Winnetka, Illinois. The husband-and-wife team have more than 20 years of combined real estate experience.

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August new-home sales plummet amid interest, affordability woes

Inman

Sales of newly built homes dropped 8.7 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 675,000.

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New-Home Sales See Big Fall in August

RIS Media

Due to rising mortgage rates and a lack of inventory, new-home sales saw a drastic 8.7% dip in August, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB reported, using data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, that sales of newly built,… The post New-Home Sales See Big Fall in August appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.