Tue.Apr 05, 2022

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7 Ways to Attract & Retain Talent in the Community Association Market

App Folio

The tight labor market has made it difficult for businesses to find and keep employees, hitting the association management industry.

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Massive home price appreciation set to slow as sellers return

Housing Wire

Home price appreciation in February climbed 20% over the previous year, marking the 12th month of consecutive double-digit gains , according to figures released Tuesday by real estate analytics firm CoreLogic. Although low inventory continues to drive up prices, CoreLogic ’s forecast suggests home appreciation should finally hit its stride and slow down to about 5% in the coming year , according to a news release from the company. .

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What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home

Keeping Current Matters

When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information.

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Black Knight is exploring a sale: report

Housing Wire

Top mortgage lending software and analytics provider Black Knight is exploring a sale following takeover interest from several private equity firms, according to a report from Bloomberg. The Jacksonville, Florida-headquartered firm hasn’t decided whether it would be sold or remain independent, unnamed sources told the financial news publication.

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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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Meet The Real Estate Tech Exectuive: Stephen Baker from Zego

GeekEstate

This week, we interviewed Stephen Baker from Zego. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? My name is Stephen Baker and I’m the President and General Manager of Zego, a property technology company that helps operators modernize the resident experience to boost retention and improve efficiency. In my role as President and General Manager, I manage Zego’s growing resident experience management business, utilized by 12M+ residential units, more than 6,000 property clients, and over 3

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Inside an English-Inspired Manor in Houston

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Combining the storybook style of English countryside cottages with the refinement and luxury of a contemporary American estate, this regal manor is tucked amid trees and a formal parterre in the bucolic Tall Timbers area of Houston’s prestigious River Oaks. The setting is peaceful and private, yet the amenities of downtown and the famed Galleria are minutes away.

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RealTrends 500: Top 5-year movers by transaction sides see big brands on top

Housing Wire

The 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage companies are gaining market share an historic rates. An analysis of the top five-year movers by transaction sides show the big brands at the top. This ranking shows the firms that had the largest increase in closed transaction sides between 2017 and 2021. eXp Realty had the highest five-year increase in sides, growing from 24,655 sides in 2017 to 355,627 sides in 2021, an increase of 330,972 transaction sides in five years.

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Second Century Ventures Announces 17 Companies for 2022 REACH Scale-up Program

GeekEstate

Geek Estate is all about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech–both residential and commercial. The REACH program , backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures , is a big part of the broader ecosystem. This week, they announced the acceptance of 17 companies to the 2022 REACH and REACH Commercial programs.

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RealTrends 500: Compass, eXp take top honors in 5-year movers by sales volume

Housing Wire

Compass once again comes out on top in the 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings , with a $237 billion increase in sales volume over the last five years — 2017-2021, ranking No. 1 of the Top 5-Year Movers by Sales Volume. An analysis of the top five-year movers by sales volume shows the big national brands took the top five spots. This ranking shows the firms that had the largest increase in sales volume between 2017 and 2021. eXp Realty was No. 2 and had the second highest five-year increase i

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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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Buying a House While in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Realty Biz

One of the frequently asked questions during today’s booming housing market is can I qualify for a mortgage during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a court-approved debt repayment plan where their debts are restructured over a period of three to five years. The individual pays a fraction of their debts to creditors under the supervision of the bankruptcy trustee for the term of the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

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CFPB adds two cents on Wells Fargo class action lawsuit

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chimed in on an appeal to the McCoy vs. Wells Fargo Bank case, arguing that a borrower should be able to get information about their loan from their loan servicer. The CFPB filed its amicus brief on Monday, in a class action lawsuit before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, alleging that Wells Fargo flouted its obligations to answer questions about two loans it serviced in 2020.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 5, 2022

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell modestly yesterday. And they’re now appreciably lower than they were on Mar. 25, which was when we saw the last giant […].

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ICE’s Joe Tyrell on how the pandemic transformed home buying

Housing Wire

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler was able to catch up with Joe Tyrell, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, during ICE Experience in Las Vegas. Tyrell shared his takeaways on ICE’s latest borrower insights survey, which explored how COVID-19 impacted home buying. The study found that the pandemic “permanently and drastically changing the way borrowers use technology and what they expect from a lender.

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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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Playhouse Is a New App for Real Estate Video Listings

Realty Biz

Currently available in the App Store , Playhouse is a novelty: a video app that clones TikTok’s interface to show only real estate listings. Developed by Square Footage, the app allows users to: Surf listings: The app offers more than vertical video real estate listings. It also has pictures, listing details, maps, and the ability for users to post comments.

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RealTrends 500: Keller Williams brokerages take 6 of the top 10 spots in 5-year movers

Housing Wire

Keller Williams Realty in Portland, Maine grew 751% in sales volume percentage over the last five years — 2017-2021, ranking No. 3 of the Top 5-Year Movers by Sales Volume Percentage. The 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage companies are breaking records. An analysis of the top five-year movers by sales volume percentage shows Keller Williams office take six of the top 10 spots.

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Not Giving It Away

BubbleInfo

We joke about how sellers are reluctant about lowering their price, but it has been a solid strategy over the last 10-12 years. Here is a prime example (see above). P.S. They had no showings last year, and decided the timing wasn’t right. Boy, howdy!

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How one eClose solution can save lenders up to 70 minutes per loan

Housing Wire

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler was able to catch up with Stephanie Durflinger, senior vice president of product strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology, during ICE Experience in Las Vegas. Durflinger shared her key takeaways on the results of ICE’s hybrid eClose return on investment (ROI) study. The study found that ICE’s eClose solution could save lenders up to 70 minutes per loan and cut down the time to close by 2.3 days. .

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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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Let’s stand together to make unfair housing history

Coldwell Banker

Learn more about the history of Fair Housing Month, why it’s important, and how all of us at Coldwell Banker can drive positive change. The post Let’s stand together to make unfair housing history appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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RealTrends 500: Two firms saw quadruple digit growth over last 5 years

Housing Wire

The 2022 RealTrends 500 rankings offer a unique inside view of the top brokerage firms in the country. An analysis of the top five-year movers by transaction side percentage show some familiar companies at the top. This ranking shows the firms that had the largest percentage increase in closed transaction sides between 2017 and 2021. Compass (2,025% growth in sides from 2017 to 2021), eXp Realty (1,342%) and RE/MAX Precision in Ankeny, Iowa (498%) take the top three spots in the RealTrends Top F

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Things to Do in San Clemente, California

First Team Real Estate

The coastal city of San Clemente is the southernmost city in Orange County. And, calling this delightful place home means inviting ocean-living into much of what you do. Ocean aside, there are still plenty of things to do in San Clemente. Whether you’re looking to have a relaxing day or are ready for a day of never-ending fun, San Clemente has just what you’re looking for!

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Seven Figures by My Seventh Year in Real Estate

RIS Media

I bet this title grabbed your attention! The mere mention of being able to earn seven figures when I first heard Verl Workman on stage at a RE/MAX convention in 2016 shocked me with a vision of success beyond my wildest dreams. But I actually achieved that income goal within six years of hearing Verl say it was possible. Yes, I am so very blessed to have reached my seven-figure goal.

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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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How to Leverage Facebook Groups as a Real Estate Agent

Jason Fox

How to Leverage Facebook Groups as a Real Estate Agent. A few years ago, Facebook (or as they now prefer Meta) shifted focus to “meaningful interactions”. The company has been working hard to make a platform that will bring people together around common interests and values. Although there are many objections about how Facebook works, it is still a very useful platform for business purposes.

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Guiding Clients Through the Post-Transaction Journey and Beyond

RIS Media

Mike Schmidt got his real estate license when he was just 18 years old. Today, he’s president of Traverse City, Michigan-based Schmidt Family of Companies—a fifth-generation brokerage firm initially founded as H.F. Schmidt Real Estate in 1927 by his great-grandfather, Harold F. Schmidt, before joining the Coldwell Banker Corporation as a franchisee in 1983.

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How to get approved for a home loan in 3 steps

The Mortgage Report

Learn how to get approved for a home loan in just three simple steps, including the process and requirements to qualify.

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April Is Fair Housing Month—Be the Change!

RIS Media

NAR Pulse— Now is the perfect time to be an advocate for fair housing and the future of our industry. Encourage your agents to take the Fairhaven training course at no additional cost to make sure they’re adhering to the letter of the law and preventing discrimination in real estate. Agent Uses RPR® to Build CMAs and Trust. Darlene Dresch is an avid RPR® user, and uses the digital property platform to build all of her CMAs.

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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.