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How housing credit is shaping housing inventory

Housing Wire

Housing credit channels directly impact housing inventory channels. What does that mean? Home prices escalated out of control after 2020 and when we look at why that happened, we can see that housing credit mattered more to inventory data than most people realize. Let’s see how this has played out in different stages of the economy. On March 18, 2020, purchase application data broke out to pre-cycle highs in demand.

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Homebuyers try to halt approval of commissions settlements

Real Estate News

Anywhere, RE/MAX and KW deals at risk after new documents reveal a plan to include immunity from buy-side lawsuits, plaintiffs in the Batton case allege.

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CoStar CEO on Matterport deal: Virtual tours, real advantage

Real Estate News

Andy Florance discusses the “transformative technology” and his plans to rapidly expand the company while rolling out generative AI features later this year.

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How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community

Keeping Current Matters

If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Buyers seek surprise injunction to halt commission suit settlements

Inman

The plaintiffs in a suit known as Batton 1 have filed for a temporary restraining order preventing the final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements.

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Industry Leaders Discuss AI at NAR Summit

RIS Media

At the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the “Emerging Business Issues and Technology Forum,” featured a panel of experts exploring how AI and augmented reality will shape the real estate industry. The panel was moderated by Julie Whitesell, chair of the Emerging Business Issues and Technology Forum and broker in charge… The post Industry Leaders Discuss AI at NAR Summit appeared first on RISMedia.

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Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home?

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Mortgage demand picks up as rates retreat from 2024 highs

Inman

Some borrwers were quick to spring into action, with applications for purchase loans rising by a seasonally adjusted 2 percent and requests to refinance up 5 percent week over week.

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Decades in the Making, Abolitionist Place Park Opens to Public

Brownstoner

Abolitionist Place park, a public park that commemorates Brooklyn’s abolitionist history, is finally open to the public after at least 20 years of planning, multiple controversies, several iterations, and many delays. The 1.15-acre park at 225 Duffield Street opened today, officials told Brownstoner Monday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled… Read More > The post Decades in the Making, Abolitionist Place Park Opens to Public appeared first on Brownstoner.

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NAR magazine devotes space to reverse mortgages and seniors

Housing Wire

The official magazine for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently touched on the topic of reverse mortgages, mentioning products such as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) and addressing topics like the desires of baby boomers to age in place in their homes. Describing reverse mortgages as originating in 1961 before coming to greater prominence through the establishment of the HECM program during the Reagan administration, one of two recent NAR articles dea

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Judge denies effort to delay commissions settlement hearing

Real Estate News

Buy-side plaintiffs who claim the Anywhere, RE/MAX and KW deals go too far will still get their chance to make that argument in court May 9.

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What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?

Keeping Current Matters

You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected.

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What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential

Inman

Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR would equate to the collapse of the modern real estate market as we know it.

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Settlements Face 11th Hour Delay in Dispute Over Buyer Immunity

RIS Media

Plaintiffs in Batton, the largest commission-focused case filed by homebuyers, are seeking to delay approval of settlements that brokerages agreed to in cases filed by homesellers, according to a court filing today, claiming at least two companies are attempting to squeeze in immunity from buyer claims at the last minute. With the final approval hearing… The post Settlements Face 11th Hour Delay in Dispute Over Buyer Immunity appeared first on RISMedia.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

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.

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Despite industry headwinds, Real believes it can continue growing agent count

Housing Wire

With a 67% annual increase in agent count to 16,680 agents during the first quarter of 2024 , it is no surprise that The Real Brokerage also recorded an 86% annual increase in revenue to nearly $201 million. The uptick in agent count contributed to a 74% yearly jump in transaction count to 19,032 sides, good for a total sales volume of $7.5 billion and an 88% year-over-year increase.

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Agents Decoded: Want to prove your value? Bone up on assumable mortgages

Real Estate News

Mortgage assumptions aren’t new, but they’re about to get a lot more popular because the math works for both sides of the closing table.

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What's Motivating Your Move?

Keeping Current Matters

Thinking about selling your house?

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Blend trims loss, shrugs off decline in mortgage segment revenue

Inman

Mortgage tech and cloud banking software provider says it's debt free and on faster track to profitability, thanks to $150 million cash injection from Haveli Investments.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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.

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More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in Q1 2024

RIS Media

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released data showing that nearly every metro area it tracks—93%—posted year-over-year price increases in the first quarter of 2024. The top 10 metro areas with the largest year-over-year median price increases, which can be influenced by the types of homes sold during the quarter, all registered gains of… The post More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in Q1 2024 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Did lower mortgage rates slow housing inventory growth?

Housing Wire

My model for inventory growth with higher mortgage rates came crashing down last week. After two weeks of significant increases , inventory growth slowed dramatically and is far from my 11,000-17,000 growth model with mortgage rates over 7.25%. Did the recent dip in mortgage rates play a role here or is this the average choppy weekly data we have seen in past years?

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NAR clarifies new rules for MLSs, agents — and extends deadline

Real Estate News

The organization has revised its MLS handbook and beefed up its FAQ to help explain what’s changing, while giving NAR members until Aug. 17 to comply.

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What Is a Hard Money Loan in Real Estate?

HomeLight

Are you considering a hard money loan to fast-track your next real estate investment? Whether you’re planning to flip a house or purchase a rental property, a streamlined hard money loan can be a helpful option. These loans offer a unique financing solution, especially for those who might not qualify for traditional financing due to various reasons, such as a brief project timeline, limited upfront cash, or credit challenges.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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.

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‘Godspeed’: Enforcement of NAR settlement changes shifts to MLSs

Inman

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings earlier this week, MLS executives were told they would be responsible for making sure real estate agents and brokers follow the new commission rules.

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Financing Buyer Commission Could Be Expensive, Dangerous Says NAR Panel

RIS Media

Bringing together ostensible outsiders with deep experience in the realm of housing policy and finance, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) billed the panel—taking place during the organization’s midyear legislative meetings in Washington D.C. yesterday—as an overview of “practical and policy solutions in a post-settlement environment.” Really, however, the focus was on one policy—financing buyer… The post Financing Buyer Commission Could Be Expensive, Dangerous Says NAR Panel ap

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NAR settlement terms slated to go into effect in mid-August

Housing Wire

The business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement ,will go into effect on Aug. 17, 2024, according to a letter sent to members on Friday by NAR chief legal officer Katie Johnson. Originally, the trade group had said the practice changes would go into effect in mid-July.

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Portals ‘should not work against outcomes’ the government seeks

Real Estate News

In a conversation with Real Estate News, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales discussed NAR, the benefits of major rule changes and the role of home search sites.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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At 2022 Rates, 10 Million More Households Could Afford a New Home

Eye on Housing

According to the latest press release from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has now risen to approximately 7.25%. As the data posted on NAHB’s priced-out web page shows, at this rate only about 27.5 million (out of a total of 134.7 million) U.S. households could afford to buy a median-priced.

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Judge rejects homebuyer motion to block commission settlements

Inman

Plaintiffs in the commission suit known as Batton 1 had requested a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements.

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Fannie Mae Expands Income Calculator Tool

RIS Media

Fannie Mae has announced new enhancements to its Income Calculator tool that will help mortgage professionals serve the growing number of mortgage applicants who are self-employed and don’t have traditional sources of income. The new web interface provides an additional, free avenue to access Fannie Mae’s existing Income Calculator functionality, which the company introduced in… The post Fannie Mae Expands Income Calculator Tool appeared first on RISMedia.

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Former top executive withdraws lawsuit against Better.com and its founder

Housing Wire

A former top executive at Better.com has voluntarily dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed about two years ago against the company and its leadership, including founder Vishal Garg , that accuses the defendants of violating labor and securities laws when pursuing the firm’s goal to go public. Attorneys for Sarah Pierce — Better’s former executive vice president for customer experience, sales and operations — and the defendants sent a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with pre

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How Enriching the Lives of Your Clients Leads to Greater Sales Success

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.