Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The cost of owning a condominium in Florida has shot up significantly in recent months, prompting a wave of homeowners to offload their properties. The cost of homeowners insurance has surged in Florida as insurance companies have grappled with significant losses due to an increase in natural disasters. The average cost of a policy increased 40% in 2023 alone, according to a report by Redfin.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Sales of new homes rose in January and inventory remained robust. Median prices were up even as some builders continue to offer buyer incentives.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
More U.S. seniors are working today than ever before, a trend marked either by older Americans choosing not to retire, or choosing to actually rejoin the workforce after an initial retirement. This year is also set to see the U.S. population grow older at a faster rate. The trend was the subject of a recent book, “Unretired: How Highly Effective People Live Happily Ever After,” written by journalist and management consultant Mark Peabody.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced new agreements between HUD, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to manage dangerous exposures to lead. One of the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) “expands, updates, and reaffirms” a previous 1997 agreement between the EPA and HUD to coordinate enforcement efforts related to lead-based paint hazard
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Discover Offerpad, founded by a former agent with firsthand experience, providing innovative and customized solutions for sellers and buyers nationwide for fast, convenient real estate transactions.
Residential Realty Today brings together the best content for real estate professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Under Daniel Heider's leadership, the HEIDER team boasts a global audience of more than 3.9 million across their various channels, making them the most-followed real estate practice group on social media.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
CoreLogic promoted Kevin Greene to the role of executive general manager of its real estate business segment, the company announced on Monday. In this new capacity, Greene will oversee operations, sales and customer service efforts, working to empower CoreLogic’s MLS clients. Greene will report to Devi Mateti, president of the enterprise digital solutions team.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The iBuyer expects to sell between 750 and 850 homes during Q1 2024, generate $245 million to $285 million in revenue and achieve positive adjusted earnings later this year.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Real estate platform Livian has recently acquired four additional teams to bolster its roster to a total of 61 teams. Livian now has teams in 27 states, amounting to more than 475 agents nationwide. “We’re bringing together the best minds in the industry to elevate our services and redefine the future of real estate,” Adam Hergenrother, CEO of Livian, said in a statement.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Ahead of his first Family Reunion since returning to Keller Williams as CEO, Mark Willis shared his excitement with Inman — and his call for a return to the basics amid a housing market in flux.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Mortgage originators who seek success in 2024 need to move with confidence and adaptability. To reach strategic goals for the year ahead — and avoid being left behind — here are four strategies for originators to consider. 1. Identify potential market impact The mortgage market is feast or famine, with origination volumes varying between high and low extremes.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
NYC Compass broker Jaime Richichi is taking her talents to Sotheby's International Realty. Richichi's home base will be SIR's East Side Manhattan brokerage; however, she's also licensed to serve clients at the brokerage's East Hampton and William Pitt offices.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Upon examining the financial performance across various gross revenue categories, 2023 reveals a distinctive pattern in net operating percentages as they relate to increasing revenue levels, according to the Streamlined Quarterly Team Benchmarking Report , which looked at the financial performance of more than 200 teams across the nation. This report covers the Q4 2023 and the year at a glance.
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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.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Buyer demand is still robust, but affordability challenges can make it harder for clients to qualify for financing, Luke Babich writes. Here's how to help.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Divorce is not just an emotional upheaval but also a time of significant financial and legal decisions. It’s especially true when it comes to shared housing. The marital home is often more than just an asset. It’s a repository of memories and dreams. Deciding what to do with it during a divorce can be particularly… The post Navigating House Options During a Divorce appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Alternative financing company Knock has secured $10 million from Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors, and Foundry Venture Capital. It's using Wefunder to reach $15 million total.
National Association of Realtors: Culture Scan
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A ‘Prime’ Listing: The House Where Amazon Was Born The listing agents have preserved the history of the property where Jeff Bezos invented his trillion-dollar company.
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
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Approximately 28 percent of brokerage leaders believe "recruiting and retaining talent" will be their most challenging responsibility one year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
As the housing market correction continues to unfold in 2024, with inflation slowing and mortgage rates leveling out, new-home sales saw continued growth in January after a bounce-back in December. New-home sales registered at a rate of 661,000 in January, 1.5% above December’s rate of 664,000 and up 1.8% year-over-year, according to the latest data… The post New-Home Sales Start 2024 Strong, Rising 1.5% in January appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Learn how to boost your marketing by understanding today's home buyers and sellers, their motivations and desired home features.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The recent legal verdict involving the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has sent shockwaves across our industry, sparking concerns among brokers and managers. In a candid forum aimed at addressing these concerns and supporting agents through this turbulent period, I shared a crucial perspective: It wasn’t 8 million, 80,000 or even 80 people who decided… The post Agent Empowerment Beyond the Verdict: Know Your Worth 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
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Above-average prices, buyer demand, a fast market pace and lower competition make April the perfect blend for a springtime boom.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Above, from left, Robert Little, Nina Gallagher and Erik Coulter Robert (Bob) Little was a mortgage broker in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2007 when the industry imploded during the worst recession in his memory. But it may have been a blessing in disguise. “In my five years on the mortgage side,” said Little, “I had… The post Las Vegas Team Leader Stresses Life-Long Learning appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger helps you discover how AI is revolutionizing real estate marketing, empowering introverts to shine and reshaping professional dynamics.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
PropStream is integrating with the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) MLS and bringing PropStream to their over 4,500 agents via SFAR’s product dashboard. “We are excited to be partnering with the San Francisco Association of REALTORS®,” said PropStream’s CEO, Brian Tepfer. “Our best-in-class lead generation platform will be an excellent tool for SFAR’s agents… The post PropStream Partners With the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Should you tough it out at your current brokerage or risk the unknown by leaving? Milena Monet shares questions to ask yourself to decide.
Bigger Pockets
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In 2005, I decided to start an investor services business. I reviewed all the popular investing literature. What I found were self-professed experts offering opinions and no processes.
Inman
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Kiavi upsizes its 16th securitization to $350 million and says largest deal since November 2021 brings total issuance since 2019 to $4 billion.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In a forceful commentary regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Feb. 15 Statement of Interest calling for “decoupled commissions” in rebuke of a lawsuit settlement of a case known as Nosalek v. MLS PIN, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) said the decision would hurt consumers as opposed to helping them. In a statement emailed… The post NAR Objects to DOJ Filing, Claiming It Will ‘Harm Consumers and Reduce Access to Fair Housing’ 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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