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Specter of the S&L crisis haunts today’s mortgage market

Housing Wire

The financial chaos that sparked the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, leading to a government bailout, now haunts the independent mortgage banking market this Halloween season — and beyond. In the reflection, a mortgage executive sees faint images of the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. Storm Brewing.

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Some lenders won’t survive the purchase mortgage market of 2022

Housing Wire

Justin Woodward has experienced the best and the worst of the mortgage industry in only 18 months. Then, the mortgage industry showed why it is called a cyclical business: in the second half of 2021, the Federal Reserve signaled an increase in interest rates and an easing of the purchase of mortgage-backed securities, choking the refi market.

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23 Clever Real Estate Ads for 2022: Real Examples (+ Why They Work)

The Close

Real estate ads should do more than just make your phone ring. If you put in the time and effort to really connect with your local community, your ads can actually help build your personal brand to make you the go-to real estate expert in your farm area. Source: Open House Austin on Facebook.

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The Complete 2023 Real Estate Marketing Calendar & Holiday Guide (+ PDF)

The Close

If you want to crush your 2023 business goals, you need to have a solid marketing plan that you will stick to throughout the year. We also made sure to include some real estate holiday ideas that you can use to stand out in your market. Download the 2023 Real Estate Marketing Calendar. January Holidays + Hashtags.

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3 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Data to Improve Sales & Marketing Strategies

The Close

is heading into a buyer’s market, meaning there’s a scarcity of buyers who are willing to act right now, making the difficult task of closing a deal even harder. Why Is Real-time Data Analytics Important in Real Estate? The most successful companies in the world are leveraging data in real time—and brokerages should too.

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19 Real Estate Magnet Calendars to Promote Your Business Year-round

The Close

Believe it or not, 2023 is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how you will market your business in the new year. One of the most fun marketing tools to market your business year-round is real estate calendar magnets. The time to get these ordered is now. Classy Home Retreat.

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How Long Do Recessions Last? A Look at the Past for Clues

HomeLight

And yet, things are still getting funkier. More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 12 to 18 months. More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 12 to 18 months. And for those who have been planning to sell a home , or those trying to buy, recession adds a lot of doubt. Get Estimate.