Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

I have been in the mortgage industry for more than two decades and have been working with reverse mortgages for about 12 of those years. Working in this space for so long, I thought I knew the ins and outs of a reverse mortgage, but it wasn’t until I experienced one firsthand that some things really hit home for me. So many people have questions about reverse mortgages: how do they work?

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Real Estate News

MARCH 11, 2024

Kamini Lane, who took the helm less than a year ago, is focused on giving agents — “the most underserved” class of entrepreneurs — “what they need to thrive.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

The fast-growing real estate firm The Real Brokerage just added to its agent count. Salt Lake City-based agent and team leader Dustin Brohm announced Monday that he and his teamerage , the Massive Agent Team , are leaving eXp Realty to join Real. Brohm and his team have been with eXp since 2018. The Massive Agent team has roughly 340 agents in 36 states and three countries, and Brohm said he expects roughly half of the team members to make the move with him to Real over the next few months.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 11, 2024

CEO Mark Willis adds “president” to his title and confirms that about 30 people have been let go from the company.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

The spring homebuying season kicked off with a monthly jump in purchase mortgage locks despite rising interest rates. Rate lock volume rose 5% from January to February due to a notable 8.3% increase in purchase activity, data from Optimal Blue ’s Originations Market Monitor report showed. The rise in purchase activity outpaced the decrease in refinancing activity , which fell by 22.5% for rate-and-term refis and by 3.1% for cash-out loans.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 11, 2024

Fudge, a longtime advocate for affordable housing, announced she will leave her HUD post on March 22.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Peak 65 serves as an historic demographic milestone of the new paradigm shift that is changing every aspect of the housing market , finance, retirement planning process and the fragile supply/demand balance of housing inventory for real estate at large. We are living in a watershed moment in history. The new paradigm brings into question many closely held assertions about who we serve, the type of homes we should be building, and the best way to pay for a home in retirement.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched a mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform for lenders. Configured to give independent mortgage banks, federally insured banks and credit unions the needed tools at an accessible price point, Floify Lender Edition aims to increase lender profitability through its automated processes and efficiency tools, the company said.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

The median asking rent in the United States rose 2.2 percent year over year to $1,981 in February, the largest annual gain since January 2023 and a 0.9 percent increase compared to the month before.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Remote online notarization (RON) platform NotaryCam expanded its independent notary platform customer base by 46% in 2023, according to an announcement on Monday. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of title firm Stewart. In addition to expanding its notary platform customer base, NotaryCam also grew the number of loss-mitigation-related RON transactions it was part of in 2023 by 115%.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s housing inventory and higher interest rates might have you feeling stalled, as if you’ve reached a plateau in your business. However, there are steps to try to break through the noise of today’s market, stand out as an agent, and win more real estate listings.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Keller Williams announced major changes to its C-Suite on Monday. Marc King has stepped down as the president of Keller Williams, effective immediately. Mark Willis who was named CEO of Keller Williams in November, is now also serving as the firm’s president. According to the annoucment, King, who has been with Keller Williams since 2001, will continue as a training and coaching leader for Keller Williams’ Franchise Systems Orientation and will continue his work updating the Team Leader an

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

For title agency owners and professionals, finding the time and resources to train your team can be challenging. However, well-trained employees offer undeniable benefits, such as increased productivity , engagement and job performance. In this article, we’ll examine four effective strategies to help you navigate these challenges and prepare your team for the changing housing market.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

Applying insights from the "Harvard Business Review" and adapting them to the unique demands of real estate, Nikki Beauchamp writes, you can elevate your presentations from informative to influential.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2024

In the competitive world of real estate, the power of a well-crafted listing description cannot be overstated. It’s the first impression potential buyers have of a property, and a home description plays a crucial role in attracting interest and driving sales. If photography is king, property descriptions are queen in importance. However, creating an effective… The post Avoid Common Mistakes in Real Estate Listing Descriptions appeared first on RISMedia.

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

Not many real estate agents can say they’ve made a billion dollars in sales. But Ginger Martin, Real Estate Associate with Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage, boasts more than $3 billion in sales — and that number just keeps growing.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 11, 2024

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in January compared to the previous month, while eight states saw a decrease. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 229,000 in January, following a gain of 290,000 jobs in December. On a month-over-month basis, employment.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

After three years as president, Marc King has stepped down from his post at Keller Williams Realty. CEO Mark Willis will take over King's responsibilities.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2024

Above, Marcia Fudge HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday she is retiring from the top housing post. Her resignation will take effect on Friday, March 22, 2024. Fudge ends her tenure as the 18th secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, after almost exactly three years (she assumed office on March 10,… The post Marcia Fudge Announces Resignation as HUD Secretary appeared first on RISMedia.

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

Coach Darryl Davis' advice for spring? Get creative with your ideas, get courageous with your prospecting and be consistent in your approach to building and branding.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2024

Leaning into the stiff headwind of 7% mortgage rates and facing the prospect of more turbulence from the macroeconomy, brokers saw their confidence falter last month, though sentiment continues to trend higher during what is traditionally the slowest season for real estate. RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index (BCI) fell to 6.4 from 6.6 last month,… The post Brokers Parse Out ‘Portal Wars’ Alongside Early 2024 Jitters appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

MARCH 11, 2024

About $3 million in new funding will help hire more tenant attorneys to handle cases across Washington, particularly in the areas with the highest eviction numbers.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

Miles was most recently affiliated with Compass and brings strong connections in the new development sector to Official. In addition to New York, his team will also begin operating in Miami.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2024

What Moves Her® announced Joanne Liscovitz, agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, as the inaugural winner of the Moved By Her Power Award. The award honors women who have made a significant impact in the industry and their communities. Out of the more than 100 submitted individuals within the real estate industry, What Moves Her® stated… The post Coldwell Banker Agent Named First-Ever What Moves Her® Award Winner appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2024

Agents who leverage new digital tools and services can bring more expertise to clients, but only after trust has been established.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2024

Above, Melissa Hoff It has to be frustrating for a real estate team leader to bring in a new hire, train them, guide them and have them succeed, but then see them leave to start up their own business. For Melissa Hoff, broker associate and team leader of The Hoff Group at Compass in Florida,… The post Leading a Hot-Market Team With Warmth, Experience, Talent and Character appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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