Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) filed an amicus brief on Friday in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice ‘s interest in determining a liability standard that would apply to lenders in cases of alleged bias by third-party appraisers. The mortgage trade group said it was concerned that the CFPB and DOJ would hold lenders liable for the actions of an appraiser, who is neither an employee nor an agent of the lender, a reference to a ca

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2023

A new survey from the National Association of Home Builders found a significant increase in the number of adults who plan on buying a home this year.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

The federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a powerful tool to help low-income families find apartments they can afford, but the program isn’t reaching its potential because far too few landlords participate in it. Landlords who refuse to participate cite several reasons, including what they regard as undue regulatory burdens and concerns about tenant “quality.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has moved to dismiss an amended counterclaim filed by broker shop America’s MoneyLine (AML) that accuses the lender of antitrust practices regarding the “ultimatum” it imposed two years ago. UWM’s motion to dismiss , filed on April 19 in Michigan federal court, states that the dispute is not an antitrust case, as AML claims.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2023

Buyers might long for pandemic-era mortgage rates, but economist Matthew Gardner cautions that the "bad & the ugly" impacts outweighed the good ones.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2023

CEO Glenn Kelman said working from home isn’t working out for Redfin, which will require HQ employees to spend at least two days a week in the office.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

Executive Conversations is a HousingWire web series that profiles powerful people in the financial industry, highlighting the operations and the people that make this sector tick. In the latest installment, we sit down with Mike Darne, vice president of marketing for CreditXpert , to discuss how lenders can use credit to increase affordability and profitability.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

Tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E have opened the artificial intelligence floodgates and promise to permanently transform the way agents operate. But there's so much more to explore.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

Most Americans believe that homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream. Studies have shown the emotional and psychological benefits that homeownership has on a person’s health and self-esteem, and that children of homeowners do better in school and have fewer behavior problems. Home equity is also the primary source of wealth for most Americans.

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APRIL 24, 2023

When talking about luxury vacation homes, locations such as Wyoming's Teton County and Montana’s Bitterroot Valley may not be the first markets that come to mind, but there’s great value in hidden gems.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

A Washington state bill recently passed by both houses of the legislature would lift the zoning restrictions on certain types of multifamily properties, called “middle housing,” in areas zoned for single-family housing. The changes to the restrictions are set to occur in the midst of a statewide housing supply shortage. However, neighborhoods with associations or other “common interest communities” with legally-binding zoning rules would be exempt, according to the Seattle Times.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

A new report by RE/MAX explores what's most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

To combat margin compression, real estate brokers are adding affiliated services to their bucket of services. But, how you structure those agreements and the partnership you develop can make a big impact on how that service thrives. As an industry leader, maintaining relationships with mortgage and title professionals could take your business to the next level, and mortgage professional David Lykken wants to help you achieve those goals.

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APRIL 24, 2023

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APRIL 24, 2023

Dallas is a robust market that's been stacking up well against the national correction. Should this be the next market you invest in?

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APRIL 24, 2023

Orhan Tolu went from 12 affiliated agents and the potential collapse of the industry, to almost 2000 full and part-time affiliated agents and continues to expand. Here's how he did it — with help from CENTURY 21.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 24, 2023

When you think of creative finance, you think of Pace Morby. He didn’t invent creative finance, seller financing, or subject to investing.

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APRIL 24, 2023

As we move into a slower market, it’s critical to have the support of the best possible real estate company behind you. If you’re not sure that yours delivers and you’re exploring your options, make sure to ask these four questions of any potential new brokerage.

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RIS Media

APRIL 24, 2023

When you buy a home constructed more recently, there is a good chance it will be part of a homeowners association. The HOA will maintain the community areas and ensure certain standards are followed. But all this does mean extra fees and more restrictions on what you can do with your home. This might mean… The post Can Your Clients Refuse to Join an HOA?

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APRIL 24, 2023

If you want to develop deeper, more meaningful connections with leads and clients, you need to focus on who they really are and what they're looking for.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 24, 2023

The retreat in mortgage interest rates during the first quarter of 2023 (from the 20-year peak reached in the fall of 2022) led a record share of adults in the US – 18 percent – to declare having plans to buy a home within a year – the largest share since the inception of this series in 2018. The finding.

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APRIL 24, 2023

As the most user-friendly and visually focused social media platform, using Instagram effectively is a must for your marketing.

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RIS Media

APRIL 24, 2023

The excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) has been building for years, but when ChatGPT went viral earlier this year, it reinvigorated many conversations about how AI will transform our lives. Naturally, real estate professionals are wondering how it will impact their jobs—a Google search asking that question returned 289 million results. The better question is,… The post The Early AI Adopter Has an Edge on the Competition appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

Once you've decided on the type of Instagram account you need, this video will help you make the switch from one to another.

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Coldwell Banker

APRIL 24, 2023

Often referred to as the gastronomic capital of the world, Lyon has an incredibly rich history and culture for you to take part in, whether you are planning on a brief visit or perhaps working on a retirement plan. The post Coldwell Banker Around the World: April 2023 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Creating and nurturing a mastermind of real estate professionals in markets throughout the country offers an array of significant benefits.

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RIS Media

APRIL 24, 2023

After starting his career in 2006, Lee Tessier never had the intention of building a real estate team. Today—as team leader of The Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty—Tessier leads a team of agents, sales partners, directors and managers as they navigate the Baltimore market. With nearly 80% of his business coming from referrals, over… The post Building a Real Estate Team One Step at a Time appeared first on RISMedia.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Today’s Download focuses on agent safety, including the wisdom and practicality of door-knocking in today's society.

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RIS Media

APRIL 24, 2023

OneKey® MLS, serving the southern regions of New York, has announced it has joined a growing list of multiple listing services (MLSs) that rely on MLS Grid to manage data feed licensing and delivery. The announcement underscores the New York based OneKey® MLS’ commitment to enhancing data efficiency for its Data and MLS subscribers, the… The post OneKey MLS Newest to Select MLS Grid for Data Management appeared first on RISMedia.

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