Tue.Nov 14, 2023

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Consumer Price Index Stagnates in October

RIS Media

Inflation stagnated in October, following a summer of increases. After the recent pause in rate hikes from the Fed, this reading could signal another pause at the next Fed meeting, and an overall end to rate hikes in the near future. The Consumer Price Index saw no change in its October reading, which comes after… The post Consumer Price Index Stagnates in October appeared first on RISMedia.

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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

Housing Wire

Baby boomers and millennials have dominated the home-buying conversation in recent decades, but a new generation of homeowners is browsing online listings, heading to open houses and planning their home-buying budget. Gen Z — born between 1997 and 2012 — is making waves in the market with their approach to homebuying. Here are 14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers won’t pass up. 1.

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Texas commissions lawsuit targets teams, associations

Real Estate News

Texas Realtor associations and 20+ brokerages and teams are being sued by a home builder and magazine publisher who call NAR the “creator of the conspiracy.

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Fannie Mae extends Positive Rent Payment pilot program through December 2024

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae announced on Tuesday that its Multifamily Positive Rent Payment (PRP) pilot program, originally scheduled to expire this year, has been extended through December 2024 in light of new survey data and an impact analysis. As part of the extension and to encourage adoption, Fannie Mae will cover the cost for property owners who enroll in PRP through the extension period.

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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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These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today.

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Better delivers $340M loss in Q3, plans to keep trimming expenses

Housing Wire

Better Home & Finance Holding , the parent of digital lender Better.com , delivered a massive loss in the third quarter of 2023, its first earnings report since it became public in late August. Executives at the company told analysts that more cost-cutting initiatives are needed in a shrinking market to reach profitability. Better reported a GAAP net loss of $340 million in the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 50% from negative $227 million in the same period of 2022, according to its 8

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Opinion: CoreLogic’s Selma Hepp on the effects of ‘pandemic migration’

Housing Wire

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live and work. One of the most significant changes has been the rise of remote work, which has allowed many people to move to new locations in search of a better quality of life. This has led to a phenomenon known as “pandemic migration.” While the term may suggest a trend of increased mobility, the latest U.S.

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Will Sitzer/Burnett send the industry back to the ‘Dark Ages’?

Real Estate News

Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said the verdict could be a blow to fair housing, which “should be concerning to all of us.

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The average IMB lost $1,015 per loan in Q3, nearly doubling Q2 losses: MBA

Housing Wire

Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average net loss of $1,015 on each loan they originated in the third quarter of 2023. That’s nearly double the reported loss of $534 per loan in the previous quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The average pre-tax production loss was 34 basis points (bps) in Q3.

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2024 could usher in a surge of home sales

Real Estate News

NAR economist expects to see a double-digit rise in both existing and new home sales next year.

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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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Texas commission lawsuit names real estate teams and individual broker as defendants

Housing Wire

The commission lawsuits have arrived in Texas , but the QJ Team suit, named after its lead plaintiff, isn’t like your Moehrl , Sitzer/Burnett , March , Gibson or Batton 2 commission lawsuits. While the lawsuit does name large corporate brokerage firms as defendants, including Keller Williams , Side , HomeServices of America , and Fathom Realty , the robust defendant list also includes real estate teams, such as The Loken Group and Hexagon Group , as well as an individual broker, Mark Anthony Dim

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Market Moods: Houston inventory back to pre-pandemic levels

Real Estate News

Buyers are in a better position this fall as supply increases and home prices level off in the Lone Star State's largest city.

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Wells Fargo, CoreLogic partner on real estate tax processing operations

Housing Wire

Wells Fargo and information services company CoreLogic partnered on real estate tax processing operations to enhance risk management, compliance and customer experiences in the mortgage servicing sector. CoreLogic will manage real estate tax processing operations services for Wells Fargo Home Lending customers and oversee tax customer service via its Digital Tax Portal in order to drive payment accuracy, CoreLogic said in a news release.

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New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams

Inman

A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants.

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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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Demo Day: CoreLogic Image Analytics

Housing Wire

Image Analytics CoreLogic’s Image Analytics feature leverages advanced computer vision technology to analyze and extract valuable insights from images related to real estate properties. This powerful tool can automatically identify and classify various attributes, such as property condition, features, and amenities, providing users with a deeper understanding of the property.

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5 things the NYC Marathon taught me about achieving excellence

Inman

On Nov. 5, Phil Lang joined 50,000+ others in running the New York City Marathon and finished in 2:43, a two-minute personal best from seven years prior. Here he shares five things that he learned in getting to the top 0.5 percent of finishers.

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Demo Day: Sagent CARE

Housing Wire

Sagent CARE Sagent’s CARE platform is state of the art technology that provides homeowners with the ability to self-serve their mortgages anytime, anywhere. Homeowners can manage payments and escrows, go paperless, find savings opportunities and remain engaged with their servicers. With tools like applying for mortgage assistance and promotional targeted site messages, CARE helps servicers build lifetime relationships with their homeowners!

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NAR will argue for ‘complete reversal’ of Sitzer | Burnett verdict

Inman

The National Association of Realtors' legal team on Monday blamed the ruling on the judge. The plaintiffs' attorney, meanwhile, said NAR hadn't "learned anything" from its "resounding defeat.

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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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Mortgage delinquencies inch up in Q3 as job market cools: MBA

Housing Wire

Total mortgage delinquencies rose slightly in the third quarter of 2023 as the job market cools and inflation puts more pressure on homeowners. However, delinquency rates are still well below historical averages, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Delinquent home loans on one- to four-unit properties rose to 3.62% of all outstanding mortgages in Q3, up from 3.37% the previous quarter and 3.45% a year ago, according to MBA ’s National Delinquency Survey.

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Seattle landlord stuck in van while tenant rents his home on Airbnb

Inman

Jason Roth told Insider that after he rented out his home to Kareem Hunter, the tenant allegedly only paid part of the first month before illegally renting out other rooms in the house on Airbnb.

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Injunction in Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit not expected until spring 2024

Housing Wire

As the dust from the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial and jury verdict settles, many unanswered questions remain. And based on Judge Stephen Bough’s latest filing, it doesn’t appear the real estate industry will have definitive answers any time soon. According to a court order filed Tuesday, any post-trial motions the defendants wish to file need to be submitted by Jan. 8, 2024.

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The Agency marks major milestone with expansion into Portland, OR

Inman

Beverly Hills-based global luxury brokerage The Agency is launching its 100th office — in Portland, Oregon — a mere 12 years after its inception. Dirk Hmura and Andrew Misk will lead the enterprise.

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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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Inflation moderates to 3.2% in October

Housing Wire

Consumer prices were up 3.2% in October from a year earlier, down from 3.7% in September and slightly slower than economists’ expectations. “Core” prices, excluding food and energy, were up 4.0% in October, the smallest 12-month change since the period ending in September 2021. However, the index for shelter continued to climb in October by 0.3%, offsetting a decline in gasoline prices and resulting in the seasonally adjusted index being unchanged from September.

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After downsizing, Better says it has cash to weather $340M Q3 net loss

Inman

A $565 million influx of cash from an August SPAC merger and a $1 billion reduction in annual expenses put Better on a footing to navigate a challenging market, executives say.

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Collabra names real estate veteran Charron to its board

Housing Wire

Collabra Technology , a real estate marketing and analytics firm, has appointed former Bright MLS executive David Charron to its board of directors, the company announced on Monday. Charron will work alongside Collabra’s other board members, which include Microsoft CIO Jim DuBois, investor and startup leader Tom Simpson, investment banker Patrick Ringland and president and CEO of Collabra, Russ Cofano.

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Coaching as a catalyst for unleashing your potential

Inman

Coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein offer insight into overcoming roadblocks, leaning into growth edges and pushing your real estate business to a higher level of achievement.

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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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CFPB, OCC and Federal Reserve raise thresholds for TILA standards

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Monday announced its joint rulemaking with the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to determine new cutoff thresholds for oversight of loans under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The agencies announced four total instances of new rulemaking. The first is a collaboration between CFPB, the Fed Board and OCC, increasing the threshold 4.5% from $31,000 to $32,400 for exempting loans from special appraisal r

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WeWork’s collapse presents an opportunity for other companies

Inman

Rather than a demise of coworking spaces, experts say WeWork's collapse presents a silver lining for other coworking companies and landlords facing higher vacancies.

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Nominations for the 2024 TECH100 awards are now open

Housing Wire

In its 12th year, HousingWire’s TECH100 award continues to act as a powerful endorsement for the industry’s most innovative and impactful tech organizations — signaling that a company is not just keeping pace with industry trends but is actively shaping the future of housing technology. Each year, the list of TECH100 winners — made up of 100 mortgage and 100 real estate tech companies — has been leveraged by the HousingWire audience to identify partners and solutions to the challenge

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5 things every agent needs to do now for a successful 2024

Inman

CEO and new Inman contributor Christa Huffstickler walks you through proven strategies for planning ahead and building the business of your dreams in the next year.

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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.