RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
Buying a house at auction can appear attractive if you want a great deal on your next home. However, there are more risks to choosing an auction for houses over the normal way of buying a home. If you decide to buy at auction, there is a greater chance that the property hides a nasty… The post What Agents Should Know About Buying Houses at Auction appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Is the labor market finally normalizing? Jobs Friday data came in as a beat of estimates, but the labor market is clearly starting to come back to earth, killing the fear of 1970s wage spiral inflation. We’ve had a good week’s worth of data to show that the Federal Reserve is starting to get what it wants if you know where to look. The headline jobs data beat estimates, but we did have 149,000 negative revisions to the previous month’s data.
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Real Estate News
MAY 5, 2023
ChatGPT is not hard to add to your site. The challenge comes in doing it the right way, so you don’t hurt your brand with “hallucinations.
Housing Wire
MAY 5, 2023
In January, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) made a series of significant changes to loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on conventional/conforming mortgages. Although they went largely under the radar at the time, they ultimately caused an uproar among consumers , the mortgage industry and even some lawmakers.
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Real Estate News
MAY 5, 2023
The company lost $700K and saw U.S. agent count decline in Q1, but said the results met expectations and focused on opportunities for Motto Mortgage.
Housing Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced this week new legislation that aims to address a shortage of affordable housing in rural communities. The lawmakers say the bill would represent “the most significant Rural Housing Service reforms [in] years.” If passed, the bill, known as Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023, would “improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing” and would “improve and b
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Housing Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Optimal Blue , a division of Black Knight, Inc. , announced on Thursday that the Optimal Blue product, pricing and eligibility engine (PPE) has added investor content from 54 state-based housing finance agencies (HFAs). HFAs provide affordable homeownership options to low- and moderate-income borrowers through down payment and closing cost assistance, as well as reduced mortgage payments.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
The 1975-era home closed at $1 million over asking, Inman has learned exclusively. Buyers have flocked to Sierra Madre, California, for its privacy and access to nature, as many people continue to work remotely.
RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
Just how exacting and inviting must curb appeal be for a home going on the market to achieve its full price potential? Alex Chingas, a REALTOR® with the Bross Chingas Bross team at Coldwell Banker Realty in Westport, Connecticut, tells this tale… “We recently had an appointment with a home stager to come look at… The post Mulch Matters! How Curb Appeal Can Spark (or Sink) a Sale appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Twelve-year-old independent brokerage Tru Realty has joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Thursday. Tru Realty has generated $450.6 million in sales volume since 2021.
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Bigger Pockets
MAY 5, 2023
Landlord-tenant laws can be complicated and have a lot of grey areas. This article lists out 10 critical laws you must know before renting out property.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
There’s not an over abundance of spreadsheets or charts (there are some) but instead a series of clean dashboards that track payments, outgoing expenses, revenue streams and tenants.
Bigger Pockets
MAY 5, 2023
There's rarely been a time of so much economic uncertainty, but the housing market's resiliency has helped the Fed get closer to its "soft landing" goal. What comes next?
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
You've seen him on Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills" but what did you really learn? In this Real Tea interview, we'll go deeper on everything from romances, team movements, nepo-babies, Scandoval and more.
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RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
Despite continued market challenges—high mortgage rates, low inventory and high home prices—Rocket Companies’ executives reported “solid results” for Q1 2023. “We’re encouraged by the fact that consumer demand for homes is robust, and we’re seeing a healthy purchase pipeline as we enter the spring home-buying season,” said CEO Jay Farner.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Employers posted another hot hiring month as the spring housing market picked up, exceeding strong overall numbers, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MAY 5, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Tulsa, Oklahoma | Sage Sotheby’s International Realty Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the sprawling 1920s landmark is adorned with cement textile blocks and 5,200 panes of glass. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legendary Westhope Hits the Market at $8M – Dwell Five of the Strongest Luxury Housing Markets in the U.S.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Long Beach-based Proper Real Estate has affiliated with the global franchisor, bringing along 70 agents and rebranding to RE/MAX Proper.
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.
Fancy Pants Homes
MAY 5, 2023
Frank Lloyd Wright is undoubtedly one of the most influential architects of all time. A champion of organic architecture, a philosophy he promoted throughout his career that focuses on the harmony between human living and the natural world — incorporating buildings into their surroundings — Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures in his lifetime, out of which 532 were actually built.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but the rewards are well worth it. By consistently applying these Brandamentals developed by branding guru Stacey Ross Cohen, you'll see results.
RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
For a while, it was obvious that home prices were rising faster than they should. So-called “zoom towns” cropped up as remote workers poured into exurbs around mid-size metros, seeking space and other amenities. Towns like Boise, Idaho, suddenly became hot spots for the tech industry, and Sun Belt cities like Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin,… The post Southern Metros Remain Overvalued, Researchers Say appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Zillow reported rent grew by just 0.6 percent in April as an ongoing slowdown in rent growth continued after peaking last year.
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.
RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
Memorial Day is around the corner. While it’s the unofficial start to the summer season, it’s also a special time to recognize the contributions that veterans and military personnel have made to our country. With that in mind, we asked long-time CRD instructor Maurice Taylor, ABR®, GRI, CRS, MRP, SRES®, GREEN, PSA, e-PRO®, to share… The post CRD Connect: Honoring Military Personnel and Their Real Estate Needs appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers' mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources.
RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
With the iBuyer sector still in flux under shifting market conditions, the first three months of the year weren’t easy on Offerpad. However, despite the company’s challenges, executives appear laser-focused on returning to their heyday. The Arizona-based company reeled in $609.6 million in the year’s first quarter, marking a 10% loss compared to the final… The post Despite Easing Losses, Offerpad Earnings Woes Persist in Q1 appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.
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RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
The U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, and unemployment dipped to 3.4%, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The analysis found that along with the unemployment rate, the number of unemployed persons, at 5.7 million, changed little. The unemployment rate has ranged from 3.4% to 3.7% since… The post 243,000 Jobs Added in April, Labor Market Resilient Amid Banking Turmoil appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
The Realtors Legislative Meetings will run May 6-11 and some sessions will be live-streamed for National Association of Realtor members. Here's everything to look for as the conference starts.
RIS Media
MAY 5, 2023
Despite big year-over-year drops in revenue, Zillow stock climbed Thursday after its Q1 earnings showed the real estate behemoth outperformed a slow market—and may have been further boosted by an announcement earlier this week that the company has built a plugin for AI chatbot ChatGPT and is moving forward with its long-planned “super app.” In… The post Zillow Stock Climbs on Earnings Beat, Makes ‘Super App’ Progress appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 5, 2023
Google Home is a robust ecosystem that offers homeowners a range of smart home devices and features.
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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