Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Regulators are paying close attention to valuations for many valid reasons. The mortgage industry faces numerous challenges related to the valuation process today,” Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, said in a statement. “The

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They’ll want to know you have what it takes to close the type of deal they are looking for, and that you can help them reach their financial goals. As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. But on a more basic level, people like to connect human-to-human.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In reality, the LOS is not the problem; the technology is doing exactly what it was designed to do. Adjust your expectations At its core, an LOS is designed to serve a very specific purpose: ensuring that lenders can originate compliant and sellable loans. The LOS is a foundational piece of technology for every lender.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans. For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales. Yet staggeringly few are aware of its existence. What is reverse purchase financing?

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The Close

JANUARY 18, 2024

Knowing what’s coming down the pipe regarding style, design, and technology will help sellers make thoughtful upgrades and improvements with strong returns on investment. While some interior design trends come and go (bye, granite countertops ), our picks are so amazing they might just become staples.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

The new paradigm brings into question many closely held assertions about who we serve, the type of homes we should be building, and the best way to pay for a home in retirement. Boomers Dominant Decade : At 78%, Boomers have the highest rate of homeownership , and today, 39% of home purchases and 52% of home sales are made by Baby Boomers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

successfully closed on the sale of this luxury, 4,700-square-foot property on Park Avenue on the Upper East SIde of Manhattan for $13 million. Working in real estate sales for a few years, and now you want to challenge yourself and raise the stakes? Kayla Lee of SERHANT. Don’t try to do everything or be everything to everyone!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

61 nationwide by transaction sides among all mega teams in the 2023 RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings, after the teamerage closed 701 transaction sides in 2022. Additionally, the teamerage’s $180.853 million sales volume in 2022, earned it the No. The teamerage was previously brokered at eXp Realty.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From sudden job relocations to financial strains or even the decision to downsize, the need for a quick home sale in Savannah can present both challenges and opportunities. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What I see impacting the influx of REO are third-party sales at foreclosure. Over the past 18 months, speaking with my colleagues about REO inflow projections, all have shared that third-party sales account for 40-70% of the potential REO inventory, depending on the client. The exact timeline and details varied by jurisdiction.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2023

In 2022, his team closed $887 million in sales on 1,091 transactions, with an average home price of $740,000, eXp said in a statement Wednesday. In addition to the brokerage, Owen also owns a property management company, an escrow firm, a commercial real estate arm and a design-and-construction firm.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It was designed to seamlessly integrate with existing lender systems, including CRMs, Point-of-Sales, LOS, and document management systems. Identifying and escalating issues automatically allows for more accurate and faster decisioning and closing, the statement said. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Not helping FHA, VA borrowers get off the sidelines Under current FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points. “But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective. points from the 7.5%

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Realtor.com

MARCH 18, 2021

realtor.com, Walt Disney Television via Getty Images A ranch-style home once owned by one of the United States’ most iconic entertainers is now pending sale. Architectural and interior-design enthusiasts were drawn to original fixtures and other relics, from the baby-blue pedestal sink in one bathroom to the stone fireplace.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A key differentiator of ours (and something missing from the market at large) is a focus on the loan officer’s experience,” said Jason Smith, SVP Sales and Marketing. “A A key differentiator of ours (and something missing from the market at large) is a focus on the loan officer’s experience,” said Jason Smith, SVP Sales and Marketing. “We

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

If you’re a San Antonian who has found yourself needing to sell your house quickly, rest assured there are strategies and solutions designed to get you across the selling finish line efficiently. Whether your decision is motivated by job changes, financial needs, or family matters, sometimes a fast home sale is inevitable.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a result, homeowners either must sell their current home and suffer through double moves and short-term rentals to access the equity they’ve accrued, or they have to make contingent offers that require the sale of their current house to close. Buy before you sell (BBYS) products may be the answer.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

LenderLogix, a provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), has launched LiteSpeed, a white-label streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system that serves small- to mid-sized mortgage lenders. The company was featured in HousingWire’s Tech 100 in 2022.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

There are a few different types of as-is designations, and what as-is really means varies by designation. There are a few different types of as-is designations, and what as-is really means varies by designation. Sometimes it’s just certain components, which will generally be flagged as the as-is part of the sale.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

If you’re a homeowner in Gainesville looking to sell your house fast, you’re likely weighing your options and searching for the best route to a quick and smooth sale. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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First Team Real Estate

JUNE 30, 2021

LAGUNA BEACH, CA – One of many impressive luxury homes sales, Meital Taub of FirstTeam |Christie’s International Real Estate recently closed the sale of 724 Davis Way in Laguna Beach for $4,575,000. 01% of agents nationwide.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

According to Zillow, houses listed for sale in the first half of May sell six days faster than average. Optimizing Spring's Selling Potential When preparing your home for sale in the spring, it's essential to hone in on those things that make it stand out. In most locations throughout the U.S. there is no better time to sell a home.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2022

What better way to make your client feel appreciated than with a personalized closing gift? What better way to make your client feel appreciated than with a personalized closing gift? Closing gifts are more than just a kind gesture. The art of gift giving entails that you expect nothing in return. Get to know them.

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Realty Biz

JULY 25, 2023

Real estate CRMs are specifically designed for the real estate industry and can help agents and teams to manage leads, track progress, and close more deals. Here’s how you can use such a tool to help you close more deals than you would be able to otherwise without it. What do you want to achieve with your CRM?

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

I had a tough week for closings. Really tough… First, I visited a property the day before closing with clients, only to find the house was still full of junk. Oh – and on the day of closing, they happened to be walking their dog by the house, and guess what? Still packing… Tough, tough week for closings!

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Kyle Handy

JANUARY 13, 2023

Are you looking for the perfect real estate closing gifts for your client? Closing gifts are a gesture you should take with all your clients to maintain a long-lasting relationship with them, build your sphere of influence, and get referrals. What We’ll Cover Why Should You Get a Realtor Closing Gift For Your Client?

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Realtor.com

MARCH 10, 2021

realtor.com, Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Bret Michaels , the frontman for Poison and a reality TV regular, is rocking a sale of his Scottsdale, AZ, mansion. The property has found a buyer and is currently in contingent sale status. Perhaps it’s his trademark design or a prized possession. He finished in seventh place.

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The Close

DECEMBER 5, 2022

After the list, we cover step-by-step instructions for how to choose a real estate coach who will help you close more deals with less stress this year. Sean Moudry & The Close PRO Successful agents who have plateaued in their career; agents who are starting a brokerage or team. The Best Real Estate Coaches of 2023.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Digital closing software startup Endpoint Closing Inc. Endpoint sells a mobile-backed platform that relies on artificial intelligence-powered smarts to streamline document submission and handling and speed up the time it takes to close on a home sale. it said this week. billion worth of transactions so far.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Yet in the excitement of a finding a kitchen you love, it’s possible for some homeowners to overlook subtle problems in terms of its layout and design. So lest you get blinded by all those shiny appliances and gleaming counters, here are some telltale signs of poor design in a kitchen. Take note and watch out! No work triangle.

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First Team Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Chris Colaw — an accomplished luxury real estate expert with 35 years of market experience—recently closed the sale of 320 Cajon Terrace in Laguna Beach for $3,850,000 amid a resurgence of homebuyer activity on the local housing market to bring the seller full circle. The post Chris Colaw Closes Sale of $3.85

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HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2024

Sell Your House Fast in Alexandria With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. Contact the company: Reach out to the company either online or by phone to initiate the sale process.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That’s why a good swath of our coverage this year focused on expert-approved secrets and strategies for improving the home you’re in—from design do’s and don’ts to cleaning hacks to something called “house shame.” 7 Dumb Design Fails New Homeowners Make With Their Yards, Decks, and Patios—Are You Guilty? .”

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HomeLight

APRIL 23, 2024

A cash sale can move you quickly from consultation to closing, allowing you to skip the usual hassles of home selling. Sell Your House Fast in Green Bay With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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Realtor.com

MARCH 9, 2021

They surveyed 68 of the nation’s top influencers and designers about the year’s top color trends, and we’re sure these exciting new palettes and design schemes will help inspire your next interior styling session. Watch: The Colors That Will Help and Hurt Your Home Sale. Earth tones replace cool grays.

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First Team Real Estate

OCTOBER 27, 2020

YORBA LINDA, CA – First Team agent Madeleine Semaan successfully helped her client close the sale of 4281 Cedar Creek Drive earlier this month for $3,300,000. According to the September sales report from the California Association of Realtors , sales of higher-priced properties are recovering faster than the rest of the market.

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First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 3, 2020

LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Providing her seller with the signature quality service that has made her an industry leader , Meital Taub successfully closed the sale of 112 S La Senda Drive in Laguna Beach for $7,255,000.

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