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Unsold homebuilder inventory is ticking up as new home sales slow

Housing Wire

After a boost in July, the sales pace of new homes slowed in August, according to data published on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). In August, the sales pace of new homes fell 8.7% On a year-over-year basis, new home sales were up 5.8%.

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Tane Cabe talks reverse mortgage industry challenges, software development

Housing Wire

They’re a more forward-thinking broker, and there has been lots of activity with the HECM Tool, which is a software application that I developed. Reverse mortgage industry veteran Tane Cabe recently left his position at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.’s s reverse division to transition back into a role as a reverse mortgage broker.

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Corcoran hires new SVP of global development

Housing Wire

Scott Mitchelson is joining The Corcoran Group as senior vice president of global development, the company announced on Tuesday. In his new role, Mitchelson will lead the expansion of the Corcoran brand both domestically and internationally while working closely with the Corcoran affiliate network’s existing sales team.

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Planet Home Lending adds new regional sales manager

Housing Wire

Planet Home Lending hired Matt Kingsborough as regional sales manager, the Connecticut-based lender, servicer and asset manager announced Thursday. It’s an opportunity to align with an organization that not only values excellence and innovation in mortgage lending but also deeply invests in the growth and success of its sales professionals.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities. Having a system in place to keep your sales pipeline full is the best way to navigate the ever-changing real estate market.

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Mortgage tech firm TRAiNED hires two executives from Sales Boomerang

Housing Wire

hired two executives as it looks to take the company to its next phase of development. TRAiNED named Mark Cunningham, a co-founder of Sales Boomerang , as its new CEO. It also hired Arend de Jong , co-founder and former chief financial officer of Sales Boomerang, as CFO, the company announced. Mortgage tech firm TRAiNED Inc.

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November sees the lowest level of new home sales in a year

Housing Wire

New home sales fell month-over-month in November to their lowest level since last November. Total new home sales are expected to reach about 5% higher than last year, while sales of existing homes are down by nearly 20% year-over-year. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ).

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