Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Think an old dog can’t learn new tricks? Some say that the nearly 150-year-old title industry has a difficult time adapting and evolving. However, the title industry has proven these critics wrong over the past decade, and importantly, it has done so without leaving homeowners vulnerable to unnecessary risks. Title companies have embraced digitization, automation and artificial intelligence to better meet their customers’ needs, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 17, 2023

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

As the COVID-19 national emergency draws to a close, the forbearance rate has decreased month over month, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Monday. While the MBA still expects a recession this year, credit quality is generally good, and borrowers facing financial hardship can access enhanced loss mitigation options, the trade group noted.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 17, 2023

At EXIT, work isn't just about a paycheck. It's about leaving a legacy. EXIT puts its people first, empowering them "to live their why.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country. Austin, Texas In 2021, Austin had one of the hottest housing markets in the country. But, in 2022, as prices in the metro rose to never-before-seen levels, things started to change. In early 2023, however, as inventory in Austin has become more and more constrained, buyers have become accustomed to the higher mortgage rates and demand has ticked up.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 17, 2023

Even as the market has slowed, sellers are optimistic that they can get a good deal on their sale.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

Inman collated 13 proptechs that can help agents be better at the day-to-day, which only leads to a better business in the years to come.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

As existing home inventory continues to fall, builder confidence is on the rise, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report, released Monday. In April, home builder confidence in the market for newly build single-family homes rose to an index value of 45, an uptick of one point from the March reading.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

I’ve learned that the desire for proximity to water never wanes — whether that’s an ocean or lake, a hot tub, or pool. As affluent buyers permanently relocated to suburban or vacation markets over the past few years, this demand has only increased.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

As leaders, it is critically important that we pause and reflect on the legacy we are passing on to emerging generations. How can we leave the industry better, stronger, more flourishing than we found it? What can we do to pave the way to unbiased, equitable opportunity and limitless potential for all who aspire to excel? And, from a practical standpoint, where do we begin?

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

New Western’s recent survey of their users uncovered seven hidden trends that virtually no one is discussing. Capitalizing on these trends can give you a huge competitive edge in your market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Multi-channel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) is entering the joint ventures arena, offering multiple JV models in a margin-compressed and highly regulated industry. Under the JV model, partners will have access to NAF’s infrastructure and mortgage originating process. It will allow the company to mitigate the risk associated with being in the mortgage business and minimize the capital-intensive nature of the business, the company said.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

BeCorcoran debuted last year at The Breakers in Palm Beach, bringing together hundreds of agents, leaders, and staff from across its owned brokerage and growing affiliate network. The inaugural event was a tremendous success.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Roger Stotts, chief servicing officer at New American Funding , about borrower expectations for servicing and the current outlook for servicers. HousingWire: What are the current challenges servicers are facing? Roger Stotts: In some respects, our current challenges are the same ones that good servicers have always faced: doing the right thing for the customer, protecting the interests of the investor and doing these things the right way, which means compliantly a

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APRIL 17, 2023

The housing market news is full of headlines about sellers slashing prices and offering concessions. But while buyers certainly have more leverage in the market than they did two years ago, the full picture is less bleak for sellers than it may seem.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Elevated mortgage rates are continuing to give homeowners a reason to stay at their current homes, according to the 2023 Borrower Insights Survey conducted by ICE Mortgage Technology. But while the inventory-lacking market has caused issues for buyers, one bright spot is that about half of the current homeowners say they plan to sell their homes in the next two years, according to survey data.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

In a sea of other qualified and experienced agents, standing out and winning business is a constant challenge. While intimidating, this stiff competition presents a great opportunity for agents who are ready to rise to the occasion.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Real estate focused artificial intelligence firm Restb.ai has formed a strategic alliance with Black Knight , according to an announcement on Monday. Through this new partnership, all Black Knight Paragon MLS platform users will have access to the Restb.ai MLS Product Suite , as it will be integrated into Paragon. With Restb.ai, Paragon users will now have the ability to automate listing creation processes, unlock new data sets, and instantly validate property listings imagery to support complia

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

NAR's Lawrence Yun is among the prominent figures scheduled to speak at a seminar where Momentifi CEO and U.S. presidential candidate Gibran Nicholas will hawk his book.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 17, 2023

Builders remained cautiously optimistic in April as limited resale inventory helped to increase demand in the new home market even as the industry continues to grapple with building material issues. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in April rose one point to 45, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

Personal, Business or Creator accounts all have their own pros and cons. Find out which one is right for your real estate marketing.

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RIS Media

APRIL 17, 2023

After two rounds of layoffs in less than a year, Redfin, the Seattle-based brokerage, last week cut around 200 more jobs, signaling its uncertainty of the residential real estate market picking up steam this year. While this move, which the company said affected mostly support staff, is smaller than the previous ones, which included laying… The post Redfin Layoffs: 200 Out as Brokerage Retrenches for Third Time in a Year appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

The partnership will allow the brokerage to create refined websites that are high-performing and data-rich and include customizations specific to the Engel & Völkers platform.

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RIS Media

APRIL 17, 2023

Behind the scenes of every brokerage and team are a lot of moving parts. So how do you guarantee a smooth and desirable experience for every client? The more streamlined a real estate brokerage and/or team can make each transaction, the more sales will be made, the better reputation your brokerage will have, and the… The post Level Up Your Brokerage’s Bottom Line with One Simple Change appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

A lawsuit says hundreds of real estate investors lost tens of thousands of dollars due to practices by the company, Build Realty. A judge ruled the case can move forward as a class-action lawsuit.

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog On Saturday afternoon, I chatted with a young couple who had been in the market for quite some time, but for whom success was unfortunately not attained. They had made six offers on houses in Toronto and lost all six times. I asked them, “Can you tell me a little bit about your journey? Maybe recall a few houses and what you offered?

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court justice claimed hundreds of thousands in income from a real estate company that was dissolved in 2006, according to yet another inquiry into Thomas's financial disclosures.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 17, 2023

With these market conditions, it can be pretty tough to figure out where to put you money. What strategy works best?

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Inman

APRIL 17, 2023

The "Shark Tank" star has received criticism for her seemingly gleeful remarks about terminating employees at the end of the week while making an appearance on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast.

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Coldwell Banker

APRIL 17, 2023

Past CREAA Chairwoman Janice Lee on Fair Housing and Asian American Homeownership The post “So Much Needs to Be Done” appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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