Housing Wire
APRIL 21, 2024
California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has departed the trade organization. In an announcement on Saturday, CAR said that Sebree was resigning to “pursue other opportunities. “On behalf of CAR’s leadership team and the Board of Directors, I’d like to thank John for his contributions and service as CEO and State Secretary for our organization.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 22, 2024
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 18, 2024
Two U.S. senators are pushing for policy changes that would reduce “exclusionary” zoning regulations and promote local development.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 16, 2024
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action.
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Inman
APRIL 22, 2024
Matterport's board of directors unanimously approved the deal, which will be finalized later this year. CoStar purchased its outstanding stock for $5.50 per share, reflecting a value of $1.6 billion.
RIS Media
APRIL 22, 2024
HomeAdvantage—a subsidiary of Jason Mitchell Group Holding Partners—announced a partnership with Real Estate Connection (REC)—a REALTOR® management company and brokerage. REC will now offer the HomeAdvantage product and nationwide MLS for lender accounts. HomeAdvantage is a tech-enabled platform providing nationwide MLS portals along with a nationwide network of real estate professionals, streamlines the home buying… The post HomeAdvantage Partners With Real Estate Connection appeared firs
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Real Estate News
APRIL 19, 2024
This week, Zillow CEO Rich Barton praised Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales’ latest push to educate homebuyers about changes coming to the industry.
Inman
APRIL 22, 2024
The Utah-based disruptor "moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099" while other "non-Homie" agents were laid off last week due to "role redundancy," a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman.
Brownstoner
APRIL 18, 2024
Locals called for proportional and contextual development in Windsor Terrace -- rather than high-rises that could set precedent for the neighborhood and beyond -- at a heated community meeting on a proposed 13-story development on Tuesday night. More than 200 residents from Windsor Terrace and surrounding neighborhoods packed Shepherd’s Hall… Read More > The post Windsor Terrace Locals Want a Shorter, More Affordable Arrow Linen Project appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
APRIL 18, 2024
Existing home sales fell in today’s report , which isn’t surprising, but one headline that shocked some people was that home prices are still up year over year, even with higher inventory and higher mortgage rates. From NAR : The median existing home price for all housing types in March was $393,500, an increase of 4.8% from the previous year ($375,300).
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Real Estate News
APRIL 16, 2024
PulteGroup, which potentially has thousands of claims as a seller, raised concerns about “needless and time-consuming” paperwork and lack of transparency.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 17, 2024
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home.
Inman
APRIL 17, 2024
Fannie, Freddie and FHA say sellers can continue to pay the buyer's agent's commission. But it remains to be seen if buyers will be allowed to finance their agent's commission into their mortgage.
Seattle Times Real Estate
APRIL 20, 2024
Veteran Seattle developer Martin Selig is reportedly still trying to refinance a $239 million office loan that comes due next month.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 16, 2024
Today, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made statements at the Washington Forum that indicate there will be no rate cuts anytime soon because the economy and the labor market are too strong with sticky inflation. This is a change from previous statements where the Fed talked about the rate cuts it expected to make this year — although that timeframe has changed several times.
Real Estate News
APRIL 16, 2024
During a livestream presentation, Bright MLS’s chief economist highlighted some of the most misunderstood topics or mistaken beliefs about real estate.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 18, 2024
Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home.
Inman
APRIL 18, 2024
Existing-home sales retreated 4.3 percent between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.
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.
Bigger Pockets
APRIL 19, 2024
New York State legislative leaders have agreed on a preliminary housing deal aimed at tackling affordability and supply problems, which are especially severe in New York City.
Housing Wire
APRIL 19, 2024
Luxury home prices in the U.S. surged by 8.7% year over year in the first quarter of 2024, with the median price hitting a record $1.225 million, according to data from Redfin. In comparison, prices for non-luxury homes rose by 4.6% to a median of $345,000, which is also a record high. Redfin defined luxury homes as those estimated to be in the top 5% of their metro area based on market value, while non-luxury homes are those with estimated values in the 35th to 65th percentile.
Real Estate News
APRIL 16, 2024
The federal finance giants clarified their policies, confirming that buyer agent compensation won't be applied to concession limits.
Seattle Times Real Estate
APRIL 19, 2024
Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in the past year, according to a new survey, FYI Guy writes.
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 19, 2024
Frustrated and anxious about economic conditions? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that, instead of waiting for change, agents can move forward with confidence by following these strategies.
Marco Santarelli
APRIL 20, 2024
A common question on many people's minds is whether the U.S. housing market will crash again. To address this concern, it's essential to consider various expert analyses and economic indicators that provide insight into the future of real estate. The forecasts show that the housing market in 2024 is expected to continue grappling with high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, which have been a significant barrier to homeownership for many.
Housing Wire
APRIL 22, 2024
Earlier this month, California-based multichannel mortgage lender CMG Financial announced that it had acquired Norcom Mortgage ’s retail assets to expand its operations in the Northeast. The deal, however, will not include core members of Norcom’s well-known team of reverse mortgage professionals, including John Luddy , Norcom’s senior vice president of reverse lending.
Real Estate News
APRIL 19, 2024
Active listings are back to pre-pandemic levels, but home prices — and home insurance costs — keep going up, creating a tough market for buyers and sellers.
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RIS Media
APRIL 22, 2024
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Inman
APRIL 18, 2024
The campaign will roll out across print and digital media and comes against the backdrop of commission disruption and intense competition among portals.
Realty Biz
APRIL 22, 2024
Uncontrolled mold growth can cause homeowners persistent inconvenience. It can increase in any part of your house, including the roof, and deteriorate the roof surface and its building material. The nuisance can ultimately affect the interior of your home as well. So being a homeowner, you should pay attention to mold remediation. You can take some basic steps yourself, however procuring the services of roofing contractors can be quite helpful in this regard.
Housing Wire
APRIL 22, 2024
Scott Wright and Steve Murray of RealTrends Consulting. (Photo Credit: AJ Canaria) Between inflation , an uncertain interest rate environment and legal challenges , the real estate industry is facing unprecedented challenges. While merger and acquisition activity has quieted amid the uncertainty, RealTrends Consulting’s Scott Wright and Steve Murray say now is the perfect time for firms to lay the groundwork for future deals.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
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