Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2024

Fraud and forgery claims represented more than one-fifth of the total dollars spent by title insurers on claims expenses and losses over the past decade, according to a study conducted by Milliman and commissioned by the American Land Title Association (ALTA). Between 2013 and 2022, title insurers recorded 203,181 claims for policies written during that time, and they paid out $4.4 billion in claims related to losses and loss expenses.

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Real Estate News

MAY 20, 2024

Minnesota’s largest multiple listing service embraces its “broker-centric, tech-forward focus” as it works through rules changes and pursues collaboration.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2024

New listings data has been moving lower over the last few weeks. I usually wouldn’t care too much about this as its a data line that can be volatile week to week but now it’s been three weeks. The moves haven’t been significant and our weekly pending contracts data picked up this week. But, we need to see more growth in new listings data just to grow from 2023 levels. 2023 new listings data was the lowest ever on record, so it’s already a low bar.

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Real Estate News

MAY 17, 2024

President and CEO Mark Willis called the move “unprecedented," and said the vote by the company’s agent-led IALC passed by an “overwhelming majority.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 20, 2024

If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates.

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Inman

MAY 20, 2024

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 16, 2024

There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around.

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Inman

MAY 17, 2024

Now is the time to expand your skill set, broaden your knowledge and provide value at a higher level than you’ve ever provided, Jimmy Burgess writes, so that you won't just survive, you'll thrive.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 20, 2024

Massachusetts is the latest state considering a transfer tax in a bid to increase funding for affordable housing, but the controversial fee doesn’t bode well for the Bay State’s already pricey real estate sector.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

A report released this week by St. Louis-based Clever Real Estate found that recent homebuyers, as well as people who are considering a home purchase in the next year, are experiencing a laundry list of difficulties. Last month, Clever surveyed a total of 920 Americans about their views of the home purchase process and real estate agents. The respondents included 420 people who bought a home in 2023 or 2024, and another 500 who plan to do so in 2024 or 2025.

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Real Estate News

MAY 19, 2024

A “consumer-centric” approach to buy-side commissions is better for all agents, industry leaders say. Here’s why, and what you need to know about the DOJ.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 15, 2024

Having a hard time finding a first home that's right for you and your wallet?

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Inman

MAY 18, 2024

This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards — enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace — are worth the effort.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

MAY 17, 2024

State officials project Washington will need more than 1 million new homes in the next two decades. While overall housing production has soared, construction of affordable housing has not kept pace with the need.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Monday morning an extension to Ginnie Mae’s digital collateral program and an increase to fees servicers can charge on assumable mortgages , aiming to bring more efficiency and affordability to the housing market. “The past four years have placed a series of stressors on the market, which have been exacerbated by long-standing gaps in housing supply,” Adrianne Todman, HUD’s acting secretary, said on

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Real Estate News

MAY 17, 2024

Company leaders hosted a livestream to discuss NAR settlement outcomes, including buyer agreements and how to talk to sellers about buy-side compensation.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 14, 2024

Selling your house is a big decision.

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Inman

MAY 20, 2024

Understanding the difference between steering and providing thoughtful and meaningful advice and guidance to clients is essential for navigating the future of real estate, mega team leader Carl Medford writes.

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RIS Media

MAY 20, 2024

In a real estate transaction, a Use and Occupancy Agreement (U&O) presents a unique solution for buyers and sellers under certain circumstances. This agreement allows a buyer to use and occupy the property before closing the sale. Conversely, it can enable a seller to continue occupying the property post-sale. I will examine the benefits and… The post Benefits and Risks of Use and Occupancy Agreements appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2024

A recently released report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that identifies vulnerabilities at nonbank mortgage servicers and makes some recommendations to avoid systemic risk is a ”tall order” for state regulators but isn’t only a ”wishful list,” according to Jason Cave, senior consultant at Patomak Global Partners. Cave spent nearly three decades in executive roles at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2024

Sentiment drops for the first time since November, with persistent inflation and concerns about new federal rules dampening builders’ outlook.

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BubbleInfo

MAY 20, 2024

The NSDCC inventory has gotten off to a hot start in 2024 – it’s already at the level it was at in July of last year! As long as the pending keep up… oh wait. Well, maybe there will be a surge of new pendings on the way? There was a late-summer surge last year, and […] The post Inventory Watch first appeared on bubbleinfo.com.

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Inman

MAY 20, 2024

The rap superstar reportedly purchased the Brentwood estate, which had not been on the market, from former Fox News Corp. Chief Legal and Policy Officer Viet Dinh and his wife, Jennifer Ashworth Dinh.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 18, 2024

The housing market can be a complex beast, even for seasoned investors. For those considering buying a home, the decision can feel particularly daunting. With rising interest rates, a shifting market, and economic uncertainty, it's natural to wonder: should you buy a house now, or wait until 2025? Let's dive into some key data points to help you make an informed choice: Buy a House Now or Wait Until 2025?

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has launched a new service to handle all the title work for its brokers on refinancings. As a result, brokers no longer need to deal with a title company or settlement agent to close a refi. The top U.S. mortgage lender announced the service on Thursday during an annual meeting with its broker partners in Pontiac, Michigan.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2024

Rates have gone up considerably in the past few years, but is the fear of losing a low-rate mortgage really keeping homeowners from selling?

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Brownstoner

MAY 15, 2024

On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, early in April 2023, as my wife Dana was cooking some matzo ball soup and I was hovering nearby, we saw an all too familiar sight outside our apartment's kitchen window -- a gaggle of folks chatting by the building's front yard and wrought iron… Read More > The post A Surprise Visit on Clinton Avenue appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2024

May 6 remarks from Anthony Lamacchia spurred at least one NAR midyear attendee to leave the MLS Forum in protest, others to hurl steering accusations, and NAR's senior counsel to intervene.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 19, 2024

Luxury home prices are on an upward trajectory, defying expectations and setting new benchmarks, particularly in select cities across the United States. Forget the coasts, these high-end homes are booming in unexpected cities like Savannah & Raleigh. Over the past few years, the market of high-end real estate has undergone significant transformations, fueled by various factors including shifts in lifestyle preferences and economic dynamics.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Despite persistently high interest rates , big four title firm Fidelity National Financial recorded a much stronger start to 2024 than it did a year ago. In first-quarter 2024 , Fidelity reported total revenue of $3.299 billion, up from $2.474 billion a year ago. Its net earnings were $248 million, compared to a $59 million net loss in Q1 2023. The firm attributed its stronger results to better performance from both its F&G segment and its title insurance segment.

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