Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is being sued in federal court over accusations that it failed to refund nearly $385 million in mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to borrowers over a period of more than two decades. The lawsuit was previously reported by National Mortgage News and Law360. The proposed class-action lawsuit brought by Florida resident Tricia Sarmiento claims that HUD has failed to issue refunds tied to MIP payments on mortgages backed by the Federal Housi

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Real Estate News

MARCH 14, 2024

Rates eased this week, but they will likely remain elevated throughout the spring months as the Fed waits to take action on interest rates.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for many Americans as both home prices and insurance premiums are on the rise. Over the past decade, home prices have nearly doubled, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national index. Homeowners insurance premiums are climbing too. The average cost of insuring a $300,000 property surged by 12% in 2023, reaching $1,770 per year, according to a recent Insurify report.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 14, 2024

Three key decisions, including the Sitzer/Burnett judgment, are expected this spring — and they could determine what happens next for the industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Hello Divorce , a platform that provides legal assistance to couples in the process of divorce, has introduced a new service, HomeSplit, to help individuals navigate the process of dividing their home’s financial assets. Finding a way to divide a home can be financially and emotionally fraught , and HomeSplit aims to help consumers regain some control over their financial future after the divorce.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 14, 2024

A national survey of 1,900 real estate agents found that most are anticipating a good market in the coming six months.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs narrowed its loss in 2023 by expanding its consumer banking footprint and growing its mortgage consumer base. The San Francisco-based company reported a non-GAAP net loss of $101.3 million in 2023, down from a non-GAAP net loss of $182.2 million in 2022 , according to data shared in its fourth-quarter and full year 2023 earnings call.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Nonbank mortgage originator Change Lending will become a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF). The Anaheim, California-based originator’s application was approved on Wednesday after it fulfilled all statutory requirements for membership, including those related to capital, profitability and liquidity, the company reported.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1 million after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Michael Hild, who served as CEO of now-defunct reverse mortgage lender Live Well Financial , is seeking a one-year delay of a deadline to file a motion for a new trial based on what his attorney describes as “new evidence.” This is according to court documents reviewed by RMD. After his arrest by the FBI in 2019 and a protracted trial process, the jury hearing the case determined in April 2021 that Hild participated in an effort to fraudulently inflate the value of the company’s bonds by approxi

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Fathom posted a $24 million annual loss during a Q4 and 2023 earnings call Thursday afternoon, with executives saying the brokerage's transaction volume dropped less than the industry overall.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Lisa Moriello, the national retail reverse mortgage sales manager at multichannel lender loanDepot , recently spoke to RMD about how business in 2024 seemed to be off to a promising start. Diving deeper into the current reverse mortgage business environment, she offered additional perspectives on multiple topics. These include the integration of forward mortgage professionals into the reverse mortgage business, how the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) limit for 2024 could end up impacting

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MARCH 14, 2024

Almost two years after launching its "Article 10 Rule" campaign, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has upped the ante with a new website that tracks anti-LGBTQ legislators who've received funding from the National Association of Realtors' lobbying arm, the Realtor Political Action Committee.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

With our commitment to providing insights that housing professionals can make decisions on, HousingWire announced a new partnership with Greater Bergen Realtors , delivering exclusive news, market data and housing research to agents in New Jersey’s Greater Bergen Realtors association. Greater Bergen Realtors is located in New Jersey and serves members in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone, and put his recommendations to work for you.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continued to decrease this week, from last week’s average of 6.66% to an average of 6.74% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.74%, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. A year… The post Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Straight Week appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Purchasing a domain to build up content and expert reputation is one of the most valuable strategies for an agent starting out in the industry, marketing expert David Marden writes.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

It can be frustrating and concerning when your house has been on the market longer than expected. You’ve made memories in this home and are likely looking forward to starting a new chapter elsewhere. However, when the sale stalls, it’s crucial to reassess your strategy. We will explore five actionable steps to boost your home’s… The post What to Do When a House Isn’t Selling appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The American Real Estate Association (formerly but no longer using the acronym AREA) conceived in January as a potential alternative to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), held its first event virtually, a “listening tour,” where they heard from agents across the country about their hopes and concerns for the industry. One of the main… The post Potential Alternative to NAR Holds First ‘Listening Tour’ Event; More Planned appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you willing to "peel the orange" for your clients? This viral TikTok trend has trainer Rachael Hite asking you to evaluate your brand and its appeal to consumers.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

AI technology has taken hold of the real estate industry, and most agents don’t want it to let go. In AI’s early days, RISMedia shared strategies for real estate professionals to experiment with the tech, and as we’ve kept documenting, agents have found ways to save time with AI. However, with the hype surrounding AI,… The post 3 Reasons Your Business Can’t Completely Rely on AI appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Mortgage rates push back through 7 percent as more worrisome inflation data puts to rest any lingering hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut this spring.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The influence of women in real estate leadership is growing, as is their impact on the future of the industry. That was one of the most fascinating takeaways from the Delta Media 2024 Real Estate Leadership Survey. Looking at the use of artificial intelligence in real estate, the new study found a significantly higher propensity… The post Women Real Estate Leaders and AI appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

First-time homebuyers have long faced a trifecta of high mortgage rates, low housing inventory and climbing home prices throughout much of the country, making homeownership a difficult journey. Despite these challenges, first-time homebuyers still made up the largest share (55%) of all agency mortgage purchase securities issuance in a decade and a record 47% of… The post ICE: First-Time Homebuyers Account for Record 47% of GSE Purchase Loans in 2023 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 14, 2024

Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate.

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RIS Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The multifamily rental market recently stabilized as housing market challenges persist, seeing its first price rise in seven months. Yardi’s latest National Multifamily Report for February found that multifamily rents rose slightly by $1 to $1,713, while year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.6%. The Northeast and Midwest continue to outperform over the short term, led… The post Multifamily Rents Rise Ahead of Spring appeared first on RISMedia.

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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.

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