Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. The story was first reported by CBS News. MV Realty currently faces lawsuits in multiple states for allegedly misleading consumers and homeowners. In addition, the Florida-based firm has been essentially banned from operating in 14 states through legislation. MV Realty operated in 33 states and has more than 500 real estate agents.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Housing market impacts could include mortgage delays, declining consumer confidence and — perhaps — a small dip in mortgage rates.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Equifax ‘s new product integration with the United Kingdom’s IRIS Software Group aims to cut down underwriting time for mortgage borrowers at small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Equifax’s digital income and employment verification tool – The Work Number – is available to one million additional employees of U.S. SMBs who use IRIS Payroll Relief software, Equifax said in a news release.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The tech giant announced its latest effort to promote housing, focused specifically on homebuyers.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Just weeks after New York-based digital lender Better Home & Finance Holding went public , Better issued pink slips to employees in early September in a new round of layoffs, Insider reported. Better laid off about a quarter of its U.S. mortgage sales and origination team, according to the news outlet, citing two former employees who were affected by the latest downsizing.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know.
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Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Across the real estate sector, multigenerational living has emerged as a beneficial solution for many families. As the older generation ages, they’re cared for by loved ones. Younger generations are supported by their parents in sharing the costs and responsibilities of homeownership, and grandparents are available to help raise grandchildren.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance unveiled its third annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list and recognized 388 individual agents and teams for their 2022 production. This was up from last year’s 251, an increase of 51% more honorees. The ranking, which was created in partnership with RealTrends and supported by Sotheby’s International Realty , is the industry’s only list recognizing top-producing LGBTQ+ and ally members.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The 2023 real estate market has been a bit of a conundrum for agents and brokerages. Mortgage rates are high, listing prices are elevated, and housing inventory is limited. Construction of new homes is largely stalled or at least not meeting the high demand, and many homeowners who locked in record-low interest rates during the pandemic simply aren’t willing to leave their homes and sell.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals is launching a new trade organization to support Latino construction businesses and workers in building capacity, access to capital and creating business opportunities for its members. The National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA) will be led by veteran construction industry executive George Carrillo as CEO.
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Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The luxury magazine with a distribution of about 35,000 will now be accessible to ultra-high-net-worth clients flying through select private airports in the U.S., the brokerage told Inman exclusively.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Data provider Curinos partnered with Polly , a software-as-service mortgage technology firm, aimed to support lenders’ effective margin decisions. By integrating Curinos’ market pricing data into Polly’s cloud-native Product and Pricing Engine (PPE), the partnership will enable mortgage lenders to optimize workflows and positively impact margin management, Curinos said in a news release. “Our partnership will enable clients to seamlessly analyze their market position and
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Nora Aguirre, affiliated agent of CENTURY 21 Americana, to hear about her empathetic approach to success in Las Vegas real estate.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
George Carrillo will take on the top role at the newly launched National Hispanic Construction Alliance; Ravi Jani joins Real as VP of investor relations.
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Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Feel like you have to be everywhere all the time? Studies show too much social media is bad for you. Here’s how indie broker Pam Blair keeps a healthy relationship with her feed.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In the world of rental real estate, the roles of various professionals are often delineated based on their specialization. When it comes to the realm of rentals, rental agents and rental REALTORS® play a pivotal role in facilitating the process of finding the perfect rental property. We will provide a comprehensive overview of their responsibilities,… The post Exploring Roles and Responsibilities of Real Estate Agents for Renters appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Early-stage delinquencies have increased for three months in a row, suggesting that delinquency rates may be nearing a bottom, according to first look at Black Knight Mortgage Monitor report.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
There is good news to be celebrated in the new-home sector. All measures, from new-home sales to housing starts to building permits and housing completions, are up year-over-year. Given the dearth of housing inventory in the existing-home sales sector, this is cause for celebration. Current homeowners are unlikely to ditch their golden handcuffs of low-interest-rate… The post Why Built-for-Rent Is a Growing Market Segment appeared first on RISMedia.
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.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
AppFolio's Realm-X uses AI to assist users with a number of critical business tasks, including those primary to any property manager’s to-do list, blanketing steps in leasing, maintenance and accounting.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Instagram is a particularly powerful social media platform for real estate agents to connect with their audience in a visually engaging way. As one of the most popular platforms amongst the bunch, with nearly 144 million active users in the United States, Instagram can help real estate professionals establish a strong local presence and attract… The post Team Tactics: Using Your Team’s Instagram for Local Engagement appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
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RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
It’s the fourth quarter. You are in the red zone when someone fumbles the football. All that work for someone to drop the ball. In real estate, this is similar to losing the sale last minute and unfortunately, it happens all too often. So maybe selling a house isn’t the same as winning a football… The post Don’t Lose Deals to These Preventable Issues appeared first on RISMedia.
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.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
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RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Above: Teddy Piper (left) and David Banks (right) When you think of the northernmost state of Maine, you probably imagine incredible views, delicious seafood and a serene atmosphere. For the No. 1 real estate team in the state, their first thought is providing a superior experience and exceeding expectations for their buyers and sellers. David… The post Natural Beauty Meets Luxury Living: Inside the World of Maine’s Top Real Estate Team appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
When we talk about real estate, we talk about people; when we talk about the people in real estate, we talk about collaboration.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
I like art, but I’m the first one to tell you that I’m not very good at it. I don’t know all the famous painters, or the differences in brush-stroke styles, but I have learned recently that the frame they put the artwork into matters just as much as the artwork itself. Different frames will… The post How You Frame Your Challenges Defines Your Ability to Meet Them appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The company is currently facing lawsuits from more than a half-dozen states over its allegedly deceptive business practices.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The regional closed median sale price in New York was $635,000 in August, a 0.8% increase as compared to the $630,000 in July, and closed regional sales transactions increased from 4,383 to 5,243 in August, a month-over-month increase of 19.6%, according to a new report from OneKey MLS. OneKey MLS’s monthly report on home sales… The post New York Median Home Sale Price and Transactions Tick Up in August appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The seven-bedroom, six-story townhouse on Manhattan's Upper East Side spans 12,000 square feet and was listed for $27.5 million in May.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
When Creig Northrop first graduated from the University of Maryland in 1989, he owned a video store and met a lot of people, and quickly realized he had a knack for sales, and that selling $250,000 houses would generate a lot more income than selling the latest movies for $2.50 a pop. His mother had… The post Power Broker Insights: Growing and Educating Your Team appeared first on RISMedia.
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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