Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. In its 8th year, the HW Insiders program is spotlighting the talented operations professionals who are laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2023

HFAs provide affordable homeownership options to low- and moderate-income borrowers through down payment and closing cost assistance, as well as reduced mortgage payments. Last month, Black Knight’s Optimal Blue released a product comparison feature in the company’s cloud-based Loansifter PPE engine for mortgage brokers.

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Investor Finance MLS Closing costs 384

Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2023

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a data intelligence and market insight tool provider for the mortgage and real estate industries, has acquired Bonzo – a relationship management and mortgage marketing platform. The company in April named Brian McKray as its director of product development.

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MLS Brokerage Mortgages Industrial 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2023

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). As buyers approach spring buying season, price adjustments and stabilized mortgage rates have led many buyers to commit before a potential upswing in demand.” New home sales continued to rise in February, jumping 1.1% This represents 8.2 year over year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). We believe both of those figures will decline in 2024 as resale inventory increases with declining mortgage rates,” Dietz told HousingWire in an emailed statement. This is 12.2% below the revised October rate of 672,000 but is 1.4%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

To convert these leads into business, the brokerage developed teams — also called units — headed by captains who are successful agents with high lead conversion rates. Djon spoke on Sunday during a session on lead generation at The Gathering, HousingWire ’s real estate and mortgage conference, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

Ironically, the technology he’s developed can be a benefit to real estate agents as well. SW: Why did you want to develop this platform? BR: This really came out of decades of being in the mortgage business. SW: You’re running Homepie and a mortgage business at the same time. And that’s what I did.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At the same time, builders also adapted to the needs of today’s home buyers who are navigating higher mortgage rates. However, higher interest rates are also increasing the cost of financing for builders and developer loans, adding another challenge for building, Alicia Huey, chairman of the NAHB, noted in a statement on Tuesday.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). This aligns with mortgage application data for new builds, which showed demand up 35.5% Two factors are at play here: high mortgage rates, which, currently around 7.5% But mortgage rates are the X factor. year-over-year in July and up 0.2%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The three class action suits Moehrl , Sitzer/Burnett , and Nosalek , named after their lead plaintiffs, take aim at NAR’s Participation Rule , which requires listing agents to make a blanket offer of compensation to buyers’ agents in order to list the property on a Realtor-affiliated multiple listing service (MLS).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday. A combined dip in mortgage rates and significant incentives from homebuilders was the driving force last month, analysts said. . With mortgage rates sliding, it is likely that there will be more traffic as we head into spring. in November.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Speakers: Haley Parker, Area Business Development Manager, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Arjun Dhingra, Sales and Business Development, All Western Mortgage Doug Wilber, CEO, Denim Social Chelsea Peitz, Founder, Chelsea Peitz Consulting. 03 Marketing Leaders Success Summit: The Future of Marketing.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The FOMC also said it would continue to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities. In fact, mortgage applications picked up in the week leading up to the Fed meeting, signaling a wave of optimism. However, at Mortgage News Daily , mortgage rates were higher on Tuesday, at 7.30%.

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Fixed-rate mortgage Mortgages Investor MLS 450

Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

From leading mortgage companies and real estate firms to spearheading groundbreaking initiatives and driving policy reforms, these honorees are making an indelible impact on housing.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Listen to all of these really great mortgage programs (most agents and buyers don’t know about these!) FHA mortgage programs The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides easy-to-qualify government insured loans. 30% of the buyer’s gross income should be available to use towards their mortgage payments.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

High tech – High touch’ is our mantra as we develop industry-leading tools and resources with a never-ending commitment to the relationships with our brokers and team members,” CEO Sanjiv Das said. Caliber Reconnect includes MLS Trigger that alerts brokers when a shared borrower’s property has been listed for sale on MLS.

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Lending MLS Loans Renovation 384

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 and won class-action status in April, alleges that some NAR rules, including one that requires listing brokers to offer buyer brokers a commission to list a property in a Realtor-affiliated MLS, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by inflating seller costs.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

For the housing market, that likely means a few more months with mortgage rates above 6%. The FOMC also said it would continue to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities. Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant noted two weeks ago. Rents were up 8.3%

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Fixed-rate mortgage Investor Mortgages Banks 370

Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Technology hasn’t been the barrier since 1998 when Equifax, and later other firms, developed systems to secure complex, multi-party transactions over the Internet. MERS provided a trusted “golden record” of the owner of the mortgage loan asset, Simplifile reaches the county recording end-points, IDC integrated $5.2B

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Lending Loans Technology Brokerage 370

Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). That more or less lined up with mortgage application data for new builds , which showed demand up 26% year-over-year in June but down 5% from May. In June, the sales pace of new homes fell 2.5% On a year-over-year basis, however, new home sales were up 23.8%.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Mortgage rates? What matters for your market (wherever you are) is what patterns are developing near you. up-to-date, reliable data comes directly from your MLS. Real estate data analytics that partner with your MLS?provide?the market experts are rolling out?all their predictions.?Home Home prices?are are expected to?rise?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. At the end of the day, Pascoe says the process is not all that different than purchasing a home with a conventional mortgage.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 19, 2024

When Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant finished predicting 2024 mortgage rates, inventory levels, inflation numbers and more at RISMedia’s Rocking in the New Year virtual event during her session titled, “The 2024 Economy: Are Things Finally Getting Better?”

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GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

RealStaq provides the systems and data building blocks required to develop and sustain scalable home shopping, renovating, and mortgage financing experiences. Today’s showcase: RealStaq.]. Learn More.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Most real estate agents have developed a strong Internet and social media strategy to promote the sale of your house. You Won’t Know if Your Purchaser Is Qualified for a Mortgage. As a FSBO, it’s almost impossible to be involved in the mortgage process of your buyer. Throughout the process, that number jumps to 93%.

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Agents MLS Inspection Mortgages 275

Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Most real estate agents have developed a strong Internet and social media strategy to promote the sale of your house. You Won’t Know if Your Purchaser Is Qualified for a Mortgage. As a FSBO, it’s almost impossible to be involved in the mortgage process of your buyer. Throughout the process, that number jumps to 97%.

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MLS Agents Inspection Mortgages 280

Realty Biz

AUGUST 4, 2022

This means agents get to spend more time developing engaging content and devote extra effort on managing operations, the company added. Social Studio is said to come with features such as showcasing of listings, websites and blog posts automatically within the MLS and current websites.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 2, 2023

Check MLS Websites MLS platforms have some of the best bargains in the housing market. Look at Short Sales or Foreclosures When the owner fails to pay their mortgage, the lender can take back the property and evict the occupants. If you plan to sell your property in the future, buy a house in a developing area.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Additionally, they often have access to a vast network of professionals, such as mortgage brokers and home inspectors, who can further assist buyers throughout the process. Real estate agents can access comprehensive databases and resources to conduct market research and develop effective marketing strategies to attract potential buyers.

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MLS Sales Inspection Agents 83

RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2022

RISMedia is working closely with real estate’s leaders to develop a comprehensive educational agenda taking place over the two-and-a-half-day event. Bringing the MLS/Brokerage Relationship Into the Future. Brian Donnellan , President and CEO, Bright MLS. Bright MLS. Rocket Mortgage. REGISTER NOW. ERA Real Estate.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Over the last several years, Zillow has been transitioning from a real estate search portal into a streamlined buying and selling entity that offers iBuying services through Zillow Offers , and mortgage, title and escrow services through Zillow Home Loans and Zillow Closing Services. ” This is a developing story.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. Forming partnerships with mortgage brokers can be mutually beneficial. While it lacks native IDX integration, you can add MLS listings with some coding know-how.

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Branding Design Agents Marketing 410

Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What does it mean when the real estate market is slow, prices have declined, pre-construction sales and prices are even more sluggish, and yet some pre-construction condominium developers in the midtown area are currently charging up to $2,000 per square foot? ” Or maybe these developers know something I don’t.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 25, 2023

With these apps, agents can quickly search for properties that match their client's requirements and keep up-to-date with the latest property developments. Homesnap.com : A real estate app that offers accurate MLS data, customizable searches, and property value estimates 4.

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Agents Pre-approval MLS Commercial 92

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Despite the uptick last month, builders are becoming increasingly anxious about persistently high mortgage rates and cooling demand,” Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS , said in an emailed statement. Census Bureau data. below the September 2022 rate of 1,463,000.

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Construction Development MLS Mortgages 441

The Close

JULY 23, 2022

Begin with an MLS search of the past 12 months’ sales in the area your client is looking. Every agent knows that they can find expired listings on their MLS or using Vulcan7. However, the MLS data only tells us two things about the homeowner: at one point they genuinely wanted to sell, and the price they wanted to sell at.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The loan you use for buying land to build a house on is very different than the traditional home mortgage loan. On a traditional mortgage, the home is used to secure the loan. Because of this, these loans have more stringent requirements than traditional mortgages. Your realtor can set up a search for you on the MLS system.

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