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Working With First-Time Homebuyers in the Luxury Real Estate Market

RIS Media

Barbara Fox specializes in the luxury real estate market in Manhattan, selling apartments and townhomes. Manhattan is New York City’s most expensive and densely populated borough. Since New York City is a renting town, the founder of Fox Residential Group often works with first-time buyers who are entering the market to the tune of well… The post Working With First-Time Homebuyers in the Luxury Real Estate Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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How can mortgage brokers gain an advantage right now?

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke to Ryan Carry, SVP of Wholesale at Change Wholesale , about the wholesale channel and how brokers can gain an advantage in the current fluctuating market. HousingWire: How is the current fluctuating market affecting the wholesale channel? Ryan Carry: At Change Wholesale, we welcome and embrace fluctuations and changes in the market.

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'Collaboration over competition' fuels Chicago broker collective

Real Estate News

The Collaborative Edge is a group of five brokers who manage their own client relationships but share time and resources to help one another succeed.

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GSEs completed nearly 60,000 foreclosure prevention actions in Q1 2023: FHFA

Housing Wire

Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 58,268 foreclosure prevention actions during the first quarter of 2023, raising the total number of homeowners who have been helped to 6,771,101 since the start of conservatorships in September 2008. This is according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Q1 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, which was published late last week.

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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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New platform allows agents to add hyperlocal data to websites

Real Estate News

Neighborhood Navigator, created by property data company ATTOM, gives real estate professionals a new way to provide clients with detailed community info.

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Arc Home COO Suzy Lindblom to speak at HW Annual

Housing Wire

Need to empower the leadership at your organization? Want to increase efficiency in your mortgage business? Or, seeking guidance for mentoring new employees? Suzy Lindblom will speak to all of these topics when she takes the stage at HW Annual. Register for HW Annual today to catch Lindblom on stage alongside other powerful women of influence. Register Serving as chief operating officer at Arc Home , Lindblom is also a HousingWire Vanguard award winner and a two-time Women of Influence Honoree.

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MAXEX lands equity investment, partnership to expand liquidity

Housing Wire

Digital mortgage exchange and loan aggregator MAXEX announced on Monday it closed an equity investment round and partnerships to expand liquidity amid the recent market volatility. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The investment round was led jointly by the financial institution South Street Securities Holdings and the investment firm Atlas Merchant Capital , headed by former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond.

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‘Together we’ — How women in real estate are working to thrive

Inman

Women gathered to share how to move forward in challenging times — together — at WomanUP! 2023. Here’s a splinter of the wisdom they shared and why it matters so much right now.

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Title insurers’ capital adequacy declined in 2022: Fitch Ratings

Housing Wire

Rising mortgage rates , lower homebuyer demand and fewer homeowners choosing to sell their homes caused the housing market to slow during the second half of 2022. In the title insurance industry this resulted in a drop in capital adequacy , according to a report released Friday by Fitch Ratings. In 2022, the title industry’s aggregated risk-adjusted capital (RAC) ratio, which is a measure of resiliency of a financial institution’s balance sheet to endure an economic risk or recession, fell to 16

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Fed tightening likely to produce a ‘modest recession:’ Economists

Inman

Fannie Mae forecasters say the Federal Reserve's decision on how high and long to keep rates up presents "a major risk over the next year," with a question of a downturn more a matter of "when" than "if.

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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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The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

Keeping Current Matters

Selling your house is no simple task.

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The island life: Key considerations when buying land on a private island

Inman

If you represent a coastal real estate market like Gina Stockwell, you may also have buyers inquire about buying land on a private island. Here are some of the main considerations for agents and clients to keep in mind.

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5 Waterfront Homes That Embrace the Landscape

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Russell Reddell and Matt Finnigan – New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Water sustains the survival of everything on Earth. The sight of water is soothing to our eyes, the sound of it is comforting to our ears, and the touch of it is calming to our souls. So it’s only natural that homes that stand at the land’s end have always held a special appeal and are highly sought after in luxury real estate.

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Don’t let these 9 hurdles halt your buyer deals

Inman

Keep your deals moving forward and your clients happy with these nine practices for efficient transaction management from trainer Darryl Davis.

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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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How to Get a Mortgage Preapproval

Bigger Pockets

Have you ever wondered how to get a preapproval mortgage? Learn about how to get your preapproval mortgage, and the differences between the types of approvals.

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Craving attention? This self-professed ‘stage mom’ can help

Inman

Ready to get your name out there and develop thought leadership in real estate and entrepreneurship? PR expert Lisa Fettner offers her secrets.

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Inventory Watch

BubbleInfo

Yoohoo – home sellers? You may want to adjust your price expectations! What does the practically-vertical trend in active listings mean? It means home buyers are getting pickier. They are emboldened when they pass on a house, and then see everyone else passed on it too. It causes them to be less crazy next time.

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Loan servicers’ pandemic-relief efforts ‘a major success story’

Inman

Mortgage loan servicers collecting payments on loans guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 2.36 million "home retention actions" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Maximizing Profits With Fear and Greed: 10 Important Thoughts Investors Should Know During These Volatile Times

Bigger Pockets

These are volatile and uncertain times. How do you maximize your bottom line when it's harder than ever to know what's coming next? Here's what you should know.

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Lesson Learned: Listen and look beyond the superficial

Inman

Learn why NYC real estate team leader Noble Black believes that appearances don't always count when it comes to clients.

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8 More Commonly Asked Questions and Answers to DSCR Loans

Bigger Pockets

These loans are the real deal, and we're here to continue answering your questions. Here are eight more answers to your burning questions.

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How do I get better engagement on Instagram Stories?

Inman

So you've got a lot of followers but don't know what to say? Find out how to increase engagement in Instagram Stories.

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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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Are Ghosts Real: Does Your House Have Paranormal Activity?

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

How to Detect Paranormal Activity in Your House? Is my house haunted? Are ghosts real? These are questions some new owners will ask themselves. Regarding the supernatural and the unexplained, paranormal activity has intrigued and captivated human minds for centuries. Many people claim to have experienced strange phenomena in their homes, leading them to believe […] The post Are Ghosts Real: Does Your House Have Paranormal Activity?

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Still a Force 50 Years in, Bob Hale Looks Back, but Mostly Forward

RIS Media

For Bob Hale, who is celebrating and being celebrated for 50 years as a titan in the real estate industry, there’s very little time for looking back, and none at all for lamenting “the good old days.” That’s because he’s hale and hearty, pun intended, and still a full-timer after 35 years as president and… The post Still a Force 50 Years in, Bob Hale Looks Back, but Mostly Forward appeared first on RISMedia.

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Updated Park Slope Walkup With Moldings, Bay Windows, Two Bedrooms Asks $1.125 Million

Brownstoner

On the fourth floor of a Beaux-Arts building in Park Slope, this dumbbell apartment has high ceilings, original wood floors, and nooks and crannies to explore. It's located on the fourth floor of 392 8th Street, a four-story, eight-unit oatmeal-colored brick walkup with an undulating facade and restrained ornament. The apartment… Read More > The post Updated Park Slope Walkup With Moldings, Bay Windows, Two Bedrooms Asks $1.125 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate

RIS Media

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors Inc. (HGAR), OneKey MLS and TitleVest recently hosted a virtual panel featuring several prominent New York real estate leaders to discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence on the industry. In an extension of HGAR and OneKey MLS’ “Be Your Best” education and professional development series, the organizations stated that… The post Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Fearless Furniture: Fort Greene’s Double R Design Brings New Life to Old Pieces

Brownstoner

The Fort Greene studio out of which Rachael Rosenblum works serves a very practical purpose. It’s the place where she runs her furniture redesign business, Double R Design; the place where she stores fabric swatches and keeps items she’s currently working on that are too big to stay in her… Read More > The post Fearless Furniture: Fort Greene’s Double R Design Brings New Life to Old Pieces appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RISMedia’s Newsmakers: Honoring the Real Estate Industry’s Success Stories

RIS Media

When someone marks an achievement, it should be recognized. In real estate, being an “Achiever” means utilizing your skills and putting in the effort to find success for your business, your team and your brand. For the seventh year in a row, we are searching for Newsmakers from across the U.S. who are making headlines… The post RISMedia’s Newsmakers: Honoring the Real Estate Industry’s Success Stories appeared first on RISMedia.

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Daily Links: Despite Development, Brooklyn Public Library Still Struggles With Repair Bills

Brownstoner

In the News The BQE Wasn’t Built for Delivery Trucks. Its Cracks Are Showing [NYT] A Family Starts a New Chapter. Where to Find Three Bedrooms? [NYT] 'Burg Bathhouse Powered by Bitcoin Mining Draws Heated Response [NYP] Motorist Killed in Crown Heights Road-Rage Attack Was Heart Surgeon [NYP] Brooklyn L Train Partially Derails, 200 Subway… Read More > The post Daily Links: Despite Development, Brooklyn Public Library Still Struggles With Repair Bills appeared first on Brownstoner.

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14 ways to tell clients that buying is still better than renting

Real Trends

Agents and brokers, are you wondering how to speak to your buyer prospects? What about your listing prospects who are also buyers? Is it still a great time to buy a home? Stop avoiding the conversation because you’re freaked out about the shifting market. 1. Interest rates are higher than in the pandemic years, but they are historically low.

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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.