RIS Media
JANUARY 8, 2024
One of the most essential steps when buying a house or refinancing your existing home is the appraisal. Appraisals can make or break a real estate transaction. Appraisers have significant power in the role they perform for a mortgage lender. After all, their word is gospel. Given their importance, they must be accurate with their… The post Frequently Asked Questions About Home Appraisals appeared first on RISMedia.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
JANUARY 11, 2024
Knowing things about your home that will send potential buyers running is essential as a seller. These red flags may prevent you from selling your house, leaving your property on the market for far too long and possibly resulting in a substantial loss of money if a sale occurs. Many of these Real Estate issues […] The post Real Estate Red Flags That Could Be Hidden When Buying a House appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
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Real Estate News
JANUARY 8, 2024
Kasper had been in the role for just over four months following the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell. Kevin Sears is taking over as president.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 8, 2024
Top-15 U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed Monday morning that it is the industry’s latest cyberattack victim. The incident has brought loanDepot’s systems down. The California-based lender, which originated roughly $17 billion in mortgage loans from January to September 2023, said it has launched an investigation with the support of cybersecurity experts.
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Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 11, 2024
If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision.
Brownstoner
JANUARY 9, 2024
The historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, which has dominated a block of Bed Stuy’s Willoughby Avenue since 1856, was being torn down in clouds of dust Monday and today to make way for housing. The demolition of the red-brick Gothic Revival church building at 920 Kent Avenue (also… Read More > The post Pre-Civil War Gothic Revival Church on Bed Stuy’s Willoughby Avenue Demolished as Locals Look On appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Eye on Housing
JANUARY 8, 2024
The year-over-year (YOY) growth rate for residential building worker wages decelerated to 0.6% in June 2023. Over the past five months, wage growth accelerated moderately and reached 4.0% in November. Overall, average hourly earnings for residential building workers* increased at a relatively slower pace in the past year, compared to the peak rate of 8% in October 2021.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2024
Will the number of homes that take a price cut this year drop below 2023 levels? Yes! If the current trends continue into the strong seasonal pricing period, we will see fewer homes that are discounted before selling. I believe this was the most overlooked housing story of the last year because even as mortgage rates rose all the way to 8% , the home price cut percentage data was always about 4% lower year over year.
Real Estate News
JANUARY 9, 2024
Anywhere’s Ryan Schneider has been named the most powerful person in this year’s rankings of residential real estate’s movers and shakers.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 10, 2024
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own.
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Inman
JANUARY 8, 2024
The National Association of Realtors' leader said she recently received a "threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 9, 2024
Among the numerous issues that retirement preparation can present to those near the end of their careers, long-term care (LTC) provides an increasingly common discussion point. One potential product that could assist in paying for LTC and its insurance could be a reverse mortgage, according to personal finance publication Kiplinger. LTC is already an expensive prospect and is projected to become a more common necessity as the U.S. population grows older in the coming years.
Real Estate News
JANUARY 11, 2024
Realtor.com ranked the top spots for younger buyers and found that smaller towns scattered across the Northeast and Midwest hold the most potential.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 8, 2024
If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month.
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Inman
JANUARY 10, 2024
The defendants point to "legal errors at trial" they say justify setting aside the jury's historic, multi-billion-dollar verdict and giving the defendants another chance to make their case in court.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 11, 2024
Inflation came in hotter than expected on Thursday, but we are still talking about rate cuts in 2024! The 10-year yield had a mild reaction to today’s data , increasing a few basis points early. It’s now at 3.98% , a far cry from 5.04% as we saw last year. This, while jobless claims data is still historically low. As I have stressed time and time again, when the market believes the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates, the markets make a big move lower with the 10-year yield and mortgage r
Real Estate News
JANUARY 10, 2024
The brokerage’s new Private Label initiative gives teams access to Real’s platform and revenue sharing model while maintaining their independent brand.
RIS Media
JANUARY 8, 2024
Buying a home is a significant life decision, and choosing the right buyer’s agent is crucial to ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. However, there are instances where the relationship with your buyer’s agent may not work out as expected. You may find yourself contemplating the need to break up with them. We will explore… The post Can You Break Up With Your Buyer’s Agent?
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
JANUARY 11, 2024
Futures markets still hold out hope for a March rate cut, even as annual inflation increased to 3.4 percent in December, moving away from the Fed's 2 percent goal for the first time since September.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 10, 2024
Despite an uptick in mortgage rates at the beginning of 2024, mortgage demand surged after adjusting for the holiday. Mortgage applications increased 9.9% for the week ending Jan. 5 compared to one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.62% as of Jan. 4, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Real Estate News
JANUARY 10, 2024
For the second year in a row, the Swanepoel Power 200 designated Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Brands president and CEO, as the most powerful female leader.
RIS Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Buying or selling a home is a significant financial and emotional undertaking. Choosing the right real estate agent can significantly impact the outcome. A systematic approach is essential when choosing a REALTOR® with numerous agents available. We will examine the best methods for picking a real estate agent, drawing insights from expert advice and exploring… The post The Best Methods For Choosing a REALTOR® 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
JANUARY 12, 2024
Lawmakers are demanding a federal investigation in the wake of a CNN analysis that concluded the nation's largest credit union denied more than 50 percent of Black mortgage applicants in 2022.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 9, 2024
In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. A recent survey by Villa noted that some ~60% of rental tenants said that living in an ADU has allowed them to live in a neighborhood they would not otherwise be able to afford — that’s a big deal.
Real Estate News
JANUARY 6, 2024
In its latest report, the CFA continues to cast a critical lens on what it sees as a bloated industry where too few agents can succeed.
NAR: Economic Outlook
JANUARY 8, 2024
State-to-State Migration Trends in 2022 The number of people who moved between states rose from approximately 7.9 million in 2021 to approximately 8.2 million in 2022.
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Inman
JANUARY 8, 2024
Mortgage lender says an unauthorized party accessed its systems and encrypted some of its data, a tactic employed by ransomware groups to target more than 1,000 companies and organizations.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 12, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Co urt last week scheduled oral arguments for seven pending cases to take place in February, including one that will decide whether “the National Bank Act preempts the application of state escrow-interest laws to national banks,” according to a publication of the argument schedule and reporting at SCOTUSblog. The court will decide whether or not national banks will be required to follow state-level laws governing escrow accounts’ accumulation of interest.
Real Estate News
JANUARY 9, 2024
The defendants seek to overturn the nearly $1.8 billion verdict, arguing in motions filed Jan. 8 that the evidence doesn’t meet the bar for antitrust damages.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
JANUARY 8, 2024
Before listing a home for sale, there are many things a prospective seller should know. Knowledge is power when it comes to real estate. The more educated you are on the process, the better off you will be. Selling a house is all about being prepared to hit the market. An educated home seller stands […] The post 11 Things Sellers Need To Know Before Listing For Sale appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.
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