Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Many real estate executives and analysts believe that the Department of Justice , now with the green light to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors , will shake up the civil commission lawsuit settlement agreement. But legal experts are not as certain. Now unshackled , the DOJ could file a statement on interest in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit and express concerns about the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

More than a quarter of consumers surveyed by Redfin don’t know how much their agent was paid, while nearly 20% weren’t sure who provided the compensation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scott Smith, interim CEO at Optimal Blue , to talk about the right tech investments to make now and how the company plans on keeping its customers for life. Sarah Wheeler: What differentiates your tech? Scott Smith: I think a differentiator is our position in the market. I think we have the most comprehensive end-to-end capital market platform.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Nothing was off the table when National Association of Realtors (NAR) President Kevin Sears joined NextHome CEO James Dwiggins and chief strategy officer Keith Robinson on this week’s episode of their “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast. During the hour-long episode, they discussed everything from Sears’ reaction to assuming the role of president, his first three months on the job, NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement agreement , and changes he is working to enact within NAR and across the

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

During a webinar hosted by T3 Sixty, consultants and guests discussed how tried-and-true tactics like geo-farming can help agents get more deals.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Wednesday that it had entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) to take control of the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) alongside the City of Indianapolis. The move, which will effectively allow local and federal authorities to share control of the organization, is designed to “restore public confidence in and accountability over” IHA, according to HUD.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

As the U.S. economy continues to show strength, mortgage rates could stay in the 7% range this homebuying season.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

As the real estate industry undergoes a significant shift in its commission structure, a recent Redfin survey reveals a lack of knowledge among homebuyers regarding their agents’ compensation. According to the findings, a significant portion of recent homebuyers remain in the dark about crucial aspects of agent payments. For example, 28% of recent homebuyers were unaware of the precise amount their agent received, 17% lacked knowledge about how this amount was determined and 19% were uncertain a

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

California-based multichannel mortgage lender CMG Financial announced on Thursday that it acquired Norcom Mortgage ’ s retail assets, expanding its operations in the Northeast with the addition of 25 branches from Maryland to Maine. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Norcom Mortgage has made the strategic decision to focus on and continue to grow our wholesale platform as TPO GO,” Norcom President Phil DeFronzo said in a prepared statement.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Truong My Lan was at the center of the sprawling fraud case and was accused of embezzling as much as $12.5 billion. A court sentenced her to death on Thursday during an anti-corruption crackdown in Vietnam.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating challenges in real estate brokerage requires a deep understanding of the industry. Recently, I had a conversation in which I put on my broker hat, discussed common hurdles faced by brokerages today, and explored potential solutions. I believe that the primary hurdle confronting brokerages today lies in their profitability. Given the current trajectory, profitability remains an increasingly difficult problem to solve.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

According to the most recent United States Census , Maricopa County of Phoenix, AZ is currently the largest-gaining county in the U.S. Why? Certainly there are various factors at play, but I’d venture to guess that one of the most significant is weather, but not exactly for the reasons you may think. Outside of the occasional rainstorm, Arizona weather is quite consistent.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers will tap into new market segments, industry expert Andrew Helling writes, while elevating their own service offerings for clients and capturing once-elusive listings from motivated sellers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions (FTS), the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , announced on Thursday that it will begin making its Digital Asset Registration Technologies (DART) platform — which it describes as “a combined lien and eNote registry service” — available to private and wholesale lending partners. It will initially be made available for its home equity line of credit (HELOC) product first before being rolled out to other lending products.

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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

APRIL 11, 2024

When you think long and hard about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll see your efforts rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 11, 2024

Taller residences, less parking, and more infill buildings will be allowed in New York City if the mayor’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes go ahead as planned. The draft text for the proposal was released today by the NYC Department of City Planning, the final installment in… Read More > The post City Releases Detailed Plan for Controversial Housing Zoning Changes appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

JoyAi, a large language model, automates everything from real-time scheduling and technician-matching to 24/7 resident communications and more, according to an announcement Tuesday.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 11, 2024

Inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, increased for the fifth straight month, according to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index for inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, represents building materials used in residential construction.

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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

APRIL 11, 2024

Find out how this former banker put his financial acumen to work for buyers and sellers throughout Reno's neighborhoods.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

APRIL 11, 2024

NOTE: The tables for active listings, new listings and closed sales all include a comparison to March 2019 for each local market (some 2019 data is not available). This is the second look at several early reporting local markets in March. I’m tracking about 40 local housing markets in the US. Some of the 40 markets are states, and some are metropolitan areas.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Tavares closed $90 million in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Jeff Bezos for $79 million.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 11, 2024

It was business as usual in the Brooklyn real estate market in the first quarter. While the number of sales decreased, prices didn't budge, according to a report. The median sales price clocked in at $950,000 for all types of homes sold in the borough in the first quarter --… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Prices Hold Steady in First Quarter appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Learn how these award-winning team members got their start in real estate and what they're predicting for the year ahead.

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RIS Media

APRIL 11, 2024

When buying your first home, there are many things to know and learn. A few of them include keeping your house secure and selecting the right insurance for your property. Making the right decisions can be complicated when you’ve never done these things. I will aim to educate you on some of the essential considerations.… The post How to Safeguard a New Home: Security and Insurance Tips for First-Time Buyers appeared first on RISMedia.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 11, 2024

420 Property today announced the launch of Cannabis MLS, the web's preeminent marketplace for cannabis-related real estate and company listings. The goal in developing this new platform was to augment what 420 Property already offers, making it easier for people and companies in the cannabis sector to find what they're looking for by increasing the visibility of postings.

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RIS Media

APRIL 11, 2024

The proposed settlement by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) regarding real estate commission structures and buyer-agent agreements has sparked heated discussions from all angles. Still, there’s one thing that agents can agree on: it’s all a matter of perception. RISMedia connected with three real estate practitioners who shared their experience with the topic thus… The post The Buyer Agent Playbook: The Only Thing That Will Change in Commission Discourse Is Perception appeared f

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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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