Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell. Loan volume between the third and fourth quarters declined by 21%, but that was far less than the 37% drop from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022, the report showed.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Adding property management, title or other services can help a brokerage during any market by increasing revenue streams and improving customer service.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When are interest rates going to come down? Where should mortgage rates be before I buy or refinance my home? How much home can I afford today? These are just a few of the questions independent mortgage brokers get asked on a daily basis. The reality is, borrowers are rate sensitive because it’s what they’re exposed to. Mainstream media often emphasize fluctuations in rates , which causes uncertainty and apprehension among borrowers.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

NAR and several national and local brokerages are named in the suit — the first copycat commissions case to be filed in the state.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While aging in place is a dominant preference for seniors when compared to residing in a dedicated care facility, there are concerns that come with it. One of the biggest concerns is protecting seniors against feelings of isolation , which can be a serious threat to the well-being and cognitive function of older people. But emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology could be put to use in efforts to mitigate concerns about isolation, according to a new article published by HomeCare.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Yet another copycat commission lawsuit has hit the court dockets. On Friday, home seller plaintiff Dalton Jensen filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Utah, accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Like the other commission lawsuits, the Jensen suit is seeking class action status for anyone who sold a property listed on Wasatch Front MLS , Washington County MLS , Iron County MLS or Summit County MLS between Feb. 9, 2

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As we step into 2024, the luxury real estate market presents a vibrant picture of renewed hope and enthusiasm among high-net-worth consumers, setting the stage for a renaissance in the world of luxury living.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The complaint — one of nearly two dozen targeting real estate's long-standing commission-sharing structure — alleges that “most” buyer agents will steer clients away from listings that offer a lower commission.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Shannon Robinson has been serving as vice president for the reverse mortgage division at New American Funding (NAF) for just over a year, a time that was marked by a lot of challenges across the reverse mortgage. Some of these challenges, especially in relation to historic interest rate increases, were out of the industry’s control. But a new year brings new opportunities, and the NAF reverse mortgage division is bullish about its own prospects and the prospects of the industry as a whole in 202

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Brokerage leaders are still waiting to see the returns on their 2023 technology investments, according to the latest results from the Inman Intel Index. Read on for the biggest takeaways.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Roughly 10 months since first expanding into Florida , Ryan Serhant’s eponymous brokerage is expanding into its third market in the state. In early February, SERHANT. announced the addition of the Orlando-based team, The Home Squad , to its roster. The team’s 16 agents are SERHANT.’s first in Orlando. Previously, the brokerage only operated in the Miami and Palm Beach County markets.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It's incredibly frustrating to see how misunderstood and divisive DEI efforts are, broker Janel Randall writes. Real estate professionals work every day to debunk myths around Black homeownership.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The series of lawsuits that have been shaking the real estate industry for the past several months have all revolved around the same issue: Realtor commissions. In the Sitzer-Burnett case, plaintiffs successfully argued that real estate commission rates were too high. They also alleged that the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) Code of Ethics, the MLS handbook and real estate brokerages ’ practices have led to an artificial inflation of commission rates.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos talk with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, understanding your contracts, professionalism in the industry and more at ICNY.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) on Monday issued a statement outlining examination principles related to valuation and appraisal discrimination or bias in residential lending. FFIEC is a federal interagency coalition consisting of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (C

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

U.S. commercial real estate commissions could show the way forward for residential buyer commissions. Joe Rath from Redfin, Russ Cofano of Collabra Technology, Ed Zorn from CRMLS and moderator James Dwiggins discuss how at Inman Connect New York.

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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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Investors pushed shares in the Dallas-based mortgage loan servicer to a new high on Friday as executives in a Q4 earnings call said they'll keep investing in technology that boosts efficiency.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The median U.S. asking rent reached $1,964 in January, rising by 1.1% year over year, according to a Redfin report. While rent growth was positive in January, it remains a far cry from the double-digit growth recorded during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As landlords grapple with higher vacancy rates, they don’t have the leverage necessary to command high rent prices.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The new service, available to date only in Massachusetts, where Earnnest has secured a brokerage license, is designed to alleviate the cost, management demands and above all else, legal risk of holding deposits in escrow. The company is looking to rapidly expand the list of states in which it can operate.

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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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

New Jersey-based mortgage lender The Money Store named industry veteran Coleen Bogle as chief marketing officer, the company announced on Monday. The hiring follows changes in marketing leadership at other mortgage companies, including Guild Mortgage and Rocket Companies. Bogle was at Chicago-based retail shop Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Team Stevens, led by Lee Stevens, is one of the highest-earning teams in the state of Nevada, with $126.5 million in closed sales volume across 269 sides in 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Amanda Phillips, EVP of Compliance, ACES Quality Management In the current mortgage landscape, ensuring the highest standards of loan quality is paramount not only during the origination process but also over the life of the loan. As the mortgage industry grapples with a changing market and regulatory complexities, we sat down with Amanda Phillips, Executive Vice President of Compliance at ACES Quality Management , to discuss how lenders can foster long-term success through a robust servicing QC

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Tune in to Inman Access to watch Joe D'Urso and Jason Bilbruck as they discuss the benefits of bringing ancillary services in-house.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Mortgage rates continued their downward trajectory at the start of 2024, incentivizing homebuyers to apply for loans. Meanwhile, an easing of the inventory shortage foreshadows the possible return of a stable housing market. Lock volume increased by 36% between December and January, driven by a 38% seasonal increase in purchase lock volume, according to Optimal Blue ’s Originations Market Monitor report.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Redfin will provide air quality risk data for every listing on its app and website, alongside data for wildfire, flood, wind and extreme heat.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A group of investors led by Colorado-based fund manager Proprietary Capital has completed the acquisition of multichannel lender American Financial Resources (AFR), the parties announced on Monday. The financials of the deal were not disclosed. Corey Dubnoff, who founded AFR in 1997, will remain as chief administrative officer, and Tim Yanoti will stay on as chief financial officer.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Knowing who you're talking to in your marketing gives you a greater ability to craft and target your messaging. Digital marketing expert Marci James shares strategies for crafting an effecti client avatar.

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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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