Housing Wire
APRIL 16, 2023
The seasonal housing inventory bottom evaded us again last week as active listings fell and new listing inventory decreased. Purchase application data rose again, with more positive than negative data in 2023. Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, but the 10-year yield rose even though inflation data was tamer than expected, and we had a weaker retail sales report number.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 17, 2023
As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here.
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Inman
APRIL 18, 2023
In total, the company cut 560 positions, according to a statement Opendoor provided to Inman. The cuts, which were announced internally Tuesday morning, primarily focused on operations roles.
Windemere Selling
APRIL 19, 2023
When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. Working with your agent to identify projects that boost your curb appeal will go a long way towards selling your home quickly and for the best price.
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RIS Media
APRIL 18, 2023
A condo or townhouse might be better if a single-family home isn’t right for you. But it can be difficult to decide if you are weighing up the choice of condo vs. townhouse. We will examine the differences between condos and townhouses to make your choice easier. You may find that either housing choice works.… The post Comparing a Condo to a Townhouse: What You Need to Know appeared first on RISMedia.
Realty Biz
APRIL 19, 2023
Port St. Lucie, Florida, is the most unusual real estate market we’ve looked at concerning how the top agents convert sales. From a marketing expert’s perspective, the lack of marketing spend by professionals in this region is astonishing. Over the past year or more, I’ve developed a method for finding the best marketing experts in real estate by narrowing and comparing variables across the web spectrum.
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BubbleInfo
APRIL 18, 2023
The main cause of the ultra-low inventory is from homebuyers purchasing their forever home – whether they knew it at the time, or not. Between today’s higher rates and the difficulty of buying a better home, just about everybody is stuck in their current house. How can today’s buyers get a leg up?
Real Estate News
APRIL 18, 2023
The industry’s leading iBuyer continues its struggle against housing industry headwinds, cutting about 560 employees, mostly in operations.
Housing Wire
APRIL 19, 2023
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), an association representing the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to midsize mortgage businesses, is welcoming the introduction of a bill that would end the sale of trigger leads. The bill, H.R. 2656, was introduced by Representative Richie Torres of New York on April 17, and would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the creation and sale of trigger leads — which the association has been urging Congress to
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 19, 2023
Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need.
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Inman
APRIL 21, 2023
Zonda, a technology company that leverages extensive data resources to deliver enterprise software to commercial homebuilders, has released a front-end system for finding new-construction homes. The website is called Livabl.
Real Estate News
APRIL 20, 2023
DR Horton, seen as a “heat check” for the housing industry, blew past analyst expectations with its Q2 profits and offered an encouraging take on spring.
Housing Wire
APRIL 21, 2023
It’s been delayed, but that’s not enough for the mortgage industry. In a blog post published Thursday, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit made the case that the Federal Housing Finance Agency ‘s (FHFA) loan level price adjustments (LLPA) related to a mortgage borrower’s debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is unworkable and should be scrapped entirely.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 20, 2023
If you're planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process.
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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
APRIL 17, 2023
I’ve learned that the desire for proximity to water never wanes — whether that’s an ocean or lake, a hot tub, or pool. As affluent buyers permanently relocated to suburban or vacation markets over the past few years, this demand has only increased.
Real Estate News
APRIL 19, 2023
As the market slowed down, some top teams left Compass for greener pastures, but the company continues to grow its agent count and woo new and former teams.
Housing Wire
APRIL 17, 2023
Think an old dog can’t learn new tricks? Some say that the nearly 150-year-old title industry has a difficult time adapting and evolving. However, the title industry has proven these critics wrong over the past decade, and importantly, it has done so without leaving homeowners vulnerable to unnecessary risks. Title companies have embraced digitization, automation and artificial intelligence to better meet their customers’ needs, reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 18, 2023
In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials.
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
APRIL 21, 2023
Showami is software that facilitates the broadcast, acceptance and payment of showing needs between licensed agents, offering teams and brokerages a quick way to create a showing delegation system.
Real Estate News
APRIL 19, 2023
Millennials hit a major homeownership milestone in 2022, but they’re more likely to own a home in the Midwest versus pricey cities on the coasts.
Housing Wire
APRIL 17, 2023
As the COVID-19 national emergency draws to a close, the forbearance rate has decreased month over month, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Monday. While the MBA still expects a recession this year, credit quality is generally good, and borrowers facing financial hardship can access enhanced loss mitigation options, the trade group noted.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 15, 2023
Whether dramatic or demure, a water feature brings calming sounds and natural visual appeal to any home. Each of these four properties—from East Coast to West—uses water to turn an outdoor area into an oasis that can be both striking and serene. Lush Brentwood Beauty Janelle Friedman | Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Monica – Venice Brokerage This serene sanctuary occupies two lush acres in the heart of Brentwood.
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
APRIL 20, 2023
Inman assembled a list of technology companies for customizing a tech-stack, specific to those brokers who look for flexibility, best-of-breed options and quicker roll-out.
Real Estate News
APRIL 15, 2023
High prices are nothing new in the Golden State, but an increasingly small fraction of residents can afford a home. Is a turnaround in sight?
Housing Wire
APRIL 20, 2023
Interest rates for mortgage loans broke five straight weeks of declines caused by the bank crisis. This week, the 30-year fixed rate rebounded due to recent data indicating a still-resilient economy, the potential continuity of the Federal Reserve ’s tightening monetary policy, and pressures in the secondary market. “For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations,” Sam Khater , Freddie Mac ’s chief economist, said in a statement.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 21, 2023
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Inman
APRIL 17, 2023
New Western’s recent survey of their users uncovered seven hidden trends that virtually no one is discussing. Capitalizing on these trends can give you a huge competitive edge in your market.
Real Estate News
APRIL 18, 2023
Constellation1 to support E&V websites; Elm Street providing marketing tools to Weichert; Restb.ai partners with Black Knight; LandOnEarth harnesses ChatGPT.
Housing Wire
APRIL 18, 2023
Home equity and retirement savings accounts represent over 60% of a household’s net worth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau , and the last decade has resulted in a significant uptick in low-income homeowners’ home values. Between 2012 and 2022, the nationwide median value of homes owned by low-income households (households earning no more than 80% of metro area’s median income) rose 75%, or $98,910.
RIS Media
APRIL 21, 2023
Homeowners aged 62 or older can use their home equity to receive a lump sum, a line of credit, or income through a reverse mortgage. While this might seem like a great way to enjoy your senior years or cover unexpected bills, there are risks involved with this type of loan. Considering this type of… The post How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? appeared first on RISMedia.
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