Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The Department of Justice reached a $12 million-plus settlement with Lakeland Bank over claims the lender engaged in redlining in the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan area. The complaint filed in federal court on Wednesday alleges that from at least 2015 to 2021, Lakeland failed to provide mortgage lending services to Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Newark.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Some Highlights. If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers. Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect to explore your options.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The real estate market has shifted, and we are in a new housing paradigm. Mortgage interest rates have risen quickly in the past few months further eroding affordability. However, there are a number of attention-grabbing headlines, which unfortunately only compare today’s housing market to the very recent history of the last two years. It is always good to know where we are with the real estate market, but it is essential to keep all data in historical perspective. .
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Extra, extra! Read the top 10 news items that ran in September about Coldwell Banker and its stellar agents. This is just a sampling of the 1,000+ mentions that occur every month. The post Top 10 Coldwell Banker Stories of the Month – September 2022 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
If discrimination is committed by appraisers – as the news headlines would suggest – fellow appraisers and real estate agents say they rarely witness or experience it. A survey of appraiser members and non-appraiser members conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that only 3% of the 2,353 respondents reported witnessing or experiencing discrimination in an appraisal.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The business of the typical NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) builder grew significantly between 2020 and 2021, according to results from NAHB’s latest member census. The 2021 NAHB census shows that the median gross revenue of an NAHB builder in 2021 was $3.3 million, up 26.9 percent from the previous year. NAHB reinstated its member census during the industry-wide.
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HomeLight
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Ohio are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. A house is typically a person’s largest financial asset, and the decision to sell solo is often understandably driven by a desire to save on commission fees and pocket more equity from a hard-earned investment.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Willie Newman, president and CEO of wholesale lender Homepoint. Michigan-based lender Homepoint leadership effectively “reset the organization” amid the mortgage downturn, Willie Newman, the CEO and president, told HousingWire in an interview on Friday. However, the company remains fully committed to the wholesale channel, a decision made around four years ago, even with competitors exiting the space and margins sinking like a stone. “In an environment like this, there’s
Agent Fire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Learn how to market real estate on TikTok and generate valuable leads with this comprehensive guide, complete with tips and examples. The Definitive Real Estate TikTok Guide is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The road to HousingWire Annual has been filled with a lot of excitement and strategic planning. After months of preparing and anticipation, the week is nearly here. Everyone on the HW team is so excited to see our friends and colleagues from across the industry in Scottsdale, Arizona. . This year’s HW Annual will feature dozens of industry experts and leaders from all corners of the housing ecosystem.
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Palos Verdes Estates, California | Vista Sotheby’s International Realty. The home is majestically perched in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Palos Verdes Estates. Cliffside Contemporary Home Frames Los Angeles and the Coastline From Wall-to-Wall Windows – Mansion Global.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
In the mortgage industry, the time between when a hopeful borrower submits their loan application and the loan actually closing is 50 days on average, according to the Origination Insight Report by ICE Mortgage Technology. During this period, a borrower’s credit profile may change drastically. From taking on additional debt and late payments to being sent to collections, a borrower who qualified for a loan just a few months ago may no longer be eligible.
Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 1, 2022
A significant challenge for landlords is to find the right affordable insurance coverage for their rental properties. In addition to fulfilling the requirements to obtain a mortgage, landlords also want […].
Toronto Realty Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2022
TorontoRealtyBlog. I mentioned in an Instagram video earlier this week that I have been writing on Toronto Realty Blog for fifteen years. June of 2007, folks. That’s when this started. And some three-thousand blog posts later, the number-one question I’ve always been asked and continue to be asked is this: “How do you come up with topics to write three times per week?
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Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 1, 2022
This article is presented by Arrived. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. While real estate ownership has been one of the most consistent ways to build wealth in America, it has […].
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Available to realtors in the on-going market shift is the chance to elevate their game from the frenzy era. My observations don’t come from being an old veteran because we are far removed from fax machines and the one-page contract (“press hard, there are four copies”). Instead, just basic common sense can reveal changes that […].
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 1, 2022
It is said that with great risk comes great reward. All sorts of investments come with some degree of risk. And to ensure the highest success, all investors need to realize the risk versus the return rate, and so is investing in real estate. If you are thinking about investing in real estate, do not be allured by a building’s magnificent structure or great projected returns.
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The local market conditions appear to be getting worse every day, mostly because the headline writers and social-media experts are piling on now. What can listing agents do? When most agents are content to show their listings and then go wait by the phone, there are alternatives. Hat tip to our manager Steve Salinas for […].
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Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 1, 2022
A rental property falling into foreclosure is a sad sign. “What happened to that landlord?” you might ask. Did a tenant do extensive damage, leaving them with a too burdensome […].
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 1, 2022
As an admirer of architecture, Canadian developer Sam Mizrahi knows that the great cities of the past were centered around thriving urban cores. The central city was a showcase, often for the power and majesty of an empire. Its panorama was a statement for the ages, the living embodiment of a civilization’s appreciation for art, design and beauty. Great civilizations did not believe in letting central urban areas decay.
Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Over the past two years, short-term rental investing has become a financial lifeline for those that are trying to make extra income. A small one or two-bedroom basement, garage apartment, […].
McKissock
OCTOBER 1, 2022
B arndominium properties are typically found in more rural areas. They could be existing barns that were converted into homes or brand-n ew m etal pole buildings that are finished to create a residence. During the appraisal and appraisal report review processes, barndominiums require special consideration, given that they are typically unique to a subject neighborhood.
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Brownstoner
OCTOBER 1, 2022
For those whose tastes run to the mid 20th century, the Usonian community in Pleasantville, N.Y., offers a feast of Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired homes nestled in a woodland setting. One of the houses, designed by an architect for his own family, is on the market and offers up an interior… Read More > The post Embrace Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Vision in Westchester County for $1.5 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
RISMedia
OCTOBER 1, 2022
By Emma Sturgis It's no secret that insulation is important. A good insulation system can help regulate the temperature in your home, making it more comfortable for you and your family. It can also save you money on your energy bills. But what if you've just moved into a new home and the insulation isn't […]. The post How to Improve Insulation in Your Home After Moving In appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 1, 2022
In the News In a Reversal, New York City Tightens Admissions to Some Top Schools [NYT] Inside JJ Redick’s Gorgeous Brooklyn Penthouse Now Listed for $7 Million [NYP] 900 Apply for NYS First Licenses to Sell Recreational Pot [Eagle] NYC EDC Abruptly Evicts Beloved Red Hook Playground [The City] How a South Brooklyn Synagogue Became… Read More > The post Daily Links: Starting in Gowanus, NYU Builds Flood Sensing Network Across City appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Accredited investors have many different options to choose from once they decide to invest in real estate. Some opportunities are commercial; others are residential, and some may be a mixture of both property types. First National Realty Partners is a real estate private equity firm that allows accredited investors to invest in various commercial properties.
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Brownstoner
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Fort Greene, Park Slope and Crown Heights. They range in price from $2.4 million to $6.125 million. In the Fort Greene Historic District, a classic Italianate brownstone has grand proportions, marble mantels, arched openings and recent updates. In… Read More > The post A Shipshape Park Slope Brownstone and Three More to See, Starting at $2.4 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
Real Trends
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Buyers – and sellers – are blowing up deals as the housing market cools. Thebe Warren has received some interesting messages in her inbox of late. “I have seen a lot of emails coming to me that say ‘back on the market,’” Warren, a Houston-based Compass agent, said. “I have not had anyone back out of a deal, but more and more buyers are clearly backing out now.”.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 1, 2022
A Bed Stuy Brownstone With Original Stove and Three More to See, Starting at $1.582 Million Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Bed Stuy and Sunset Park. They range in price from $1.582 million to $2.275 million. -- Grand Carroll Gardens Brownstone Asking $13.995 Million Could… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Kings County Nurseries to Make Way for Housing appeared first on Brownstoner.
Redfin
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Maybe you just moved into a new high rise in Philadelphia, PA or a studio apartment in Columbus, OH , and you just got your new keys. When you go to unlock your apartment, you may notice that there isn’t a hole for a key but instead, there’s a small box next to your door. Don’t worry, you haven’t been scammed. Most likely, your building is just set up to use key fobs instead of keys.
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