Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Writing about digital mortgage in 2021, I am reminded of a cartoon in the New Yorker, in which two cavemen were starting a fire and one said “Stop saying everything is ‘unprecedented.’” After a year of unprecedented everything, including mortgage volume, it’s hard to fathom the level of fintech disruption that is approaching financial services and specifically mortgage.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own households and invest in real estate. If you’re like many millennials who are spending much more time at home these days, you may have a growing need for more space or upgraded features, making moving more desirable than ever.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Depository bank Western Alliance has reached a deal to acquire correspondent lender AmeriHome for $1 billion in cash, the firms announced late Tuesday afternoon. With the acquisition, Western Alliance will grab full control of America’s third-largest correspondent lender from an affiliate of financial giant Apollo Global. AmeriHome purchased approximately $65 billion in conventional conforming and government-insured originations in 2020.
Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) showed improvements in economic well-being for many across income and wealth distributions over 2016 to 2019. The homeownership rate increased from a low of 63.7% in 2016 to 64.9% in 2019. Moreover, the primary residence continued to be the largest asset on the balance sheets of households in 2019 (Figure 1), accounting for about.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Keller Williams sold more homes – and sold more expensive homes – in 2020, according to the brokerage’s self-reported numbers released Tuesday. The Austin, Texas-headquartered real estate brokerage closed 1.22 million home sales in the U.S. and Canada in 2020, up 8 percent from 2019. Keller Williams also claimed $407 billion in 2020 sales volume in Canada and the U.S., up 16 percent from the previous year.
Homes.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The best way to protect your home renovation is to expect the unexpected. Here's how to prepare for sudden issues that could derail your project! The post Protect Your Home Renovation From These 4 Pesky Problems appeared first on Homes.com.
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Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
chrisboy2004 / Getty Images Instagram is an endless trove of eye candy in the form of celeb selfies, cute pets, and cool home design ideas—but who would have thought that shocking home inspection photos of rusty toilets or electrical hazards would become Insta-famous, too? That’s the kind of fare you’ll find on the unlikely but addictive account @bostonhomeinspectors , which boasts 13,600 followers and counting.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
This HousingWire Daily interview transcription features an interview with Caliber Home Loans ’ Brandon Bialkowski and Vanessa Accra. In this episode, the loan consultants discuss Arizona’s hot housing market , which is experiencing a significant uptick in homebuyer migration. Listen to the full episode here and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.
Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Sean Sullivan/ Arklatex 3D To say this home in Louisiana is safe is an understatement. For a buyer in search of the ultimate in home security, this former bank building on Prairie Street in Winnsboro, LA, is on the market for $700,000. “The walls are 18 to 24 inches of brick built in the 1920s. It’s just as solid as an absolute rock, so nothing’s going to happen to the building.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
This HousingWire Daily interview transcription features an interview with with Angel Hernandez, Ginnie Mae director of MBS policy and program development. Ginnie Mae recently began accepting eNotes and even guaranteed its first digital pool of mortgage backed securities, which was made possible by its ongoing Digital Collateral Program. This new focus on digital at Ginnie Mae could provide significant benefits for the housing market.
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The Mortgage Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Markets were closed yesterday. However, average mortgage rates rose again last Friday. Of course, rises are unwelcome. But these rates remain within their exceptionally low […].
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Does it matter which non-QM lender you go with? Oh yes it does. You’ve made the decision to learn more about non-QM because you understand more borrowers need it today to qualify for a loan. Now what? Chances are you’ve read a lot about non-QM in mortgage industry news, seen catchy ads, and your phone plus email have been blown up from people claiming to be non-QM experts.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Canadian real estate sales printed yet another record during the pandemic. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows home sales in January 2021 hit a record. The new high for January sales came with a little slow down for growth. However, things have been so heated, even a double digit drop in growth is one […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Sales Start The Year Off 35% Higher appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Out of necessity, the pandemic spurred numerous changes in the mortgage process, including appraisals. But what part of that will stick after we’re back to a more normal environment? We’re exploring that topic at our Spring Summit on March 4 and asked Brian Zitin, co-founder and CEO of Reggora , to share his expertise on the panel titled, The Brave New World of Valuations.
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Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Geneva Lakefront Realty An estate on a coveted piece of lakefront property now holds the title of most expensive home in Wisconsin. Recently listed for $20.75 million, the mansion on Snake Road in Lake Geneva, WI, is ideal for a wealthy Windy City resident in search of an escape. Built in 1906, the home, known as Villa Hortensia, measures 12,396 square feet and sits on 20.5 acres of lakefront property about two hours from downtown Chicago.
Better Dwelling
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Toronto’s vacancy tax may have a big impact on real estate investors, according to a local board survey. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) released the results of their survey, conducted by IPSOS in the fall. More than half of investors said they’ll either sell or rent their unit if a vacancy tax is […]. The post Over A Third of Toronto Real Estate Investors Plan On Selling Due To Vacant Home Tax appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Realty Biz
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
There is a technical process behind home lending that not everyone is familiar with. But it’s necessary information especially for young adults who are interested in getting their hands on their first residential property. . We have gathered everything anyone would need to know about it, including the step-by-step process, benefits, and risks involved.
Real Trends
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Ryan Gorman, President and CEO, Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Booker Pickett, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Pickett Fences in Land O’Lakes, Florida discuss Coldwell Banker’s new inclusive ownership program, challenges for brokers and building a brokerage that serves underrepresented potential homebuyers.
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.
Realty Biz
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Are you thinking of selling your home? Well, before you do, there are some steps you should take. Acting too irrationally will not only lessen your chance of a quick sale, but you may not be getting the price you hope for. By being prepared, the entire process will be much more bearable, and you can reap the rewards. Sound interesting? Below, we are going to discuss eight things to do before putting your home on the market.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Why People Are Ditching City Life for Country Living. Even in an unpredictable 2020, the lifestyle and country real estate market was on fire. United Country Real Estate, which specializes in these types of properties, announced it experienced large, double-digit growth in the areas of farmland, ranches, land, country homes and hunting land for sale across the country. “It is interesting to look at what is driving this huge migration and to consider the implications for 2021 and beyond,
Waterfront Properties
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
In South Florida during the 1950’s through 1980’s, 26 self-taught African American artists grew to be known as The Highwaymen. GardensArt in Palm Beach Gardens is hosting an exhibit by The Highwaymen. The exhibit will run through March 4, 2021. They spent their weekends selling their artwork out of their cars because during segregation, African American artists were not permitted to sell their artwork in galleries.
Lab Coat Agents
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
When it comes to technology, agents and brokers alike have long been after a complete “all in one” software platform that can quite literally do it all from generating opportunities to transaction management. Truth be told the “all in one” platform does NOT exist – after all it is hard to be all things to all people and do it well! However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your technology dreams!
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.
REM Online
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Sheri Willick takes over as chairperson at Saskatchewan Realtors Association. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Saskatoon native Sheri Willick is the 2021 chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA).
Point2Homes
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
With a rich Hollywood history and appearances in blockbuster movies like “The Godfather” and “The Bodyguard,” The Beverly House is truly an American legend. A stunning symbol of Hollywood’s Golden Era, the LA house was designed and built back in 1927 for a banking executive named Milton Getz. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by The Agency (@theagencyre).
REM Online
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: How to win a bidding war. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. If you represent buyers and don’t have a strategy to win these multiple offers, you are working hard and making no money.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Real estate survived 2020 thanks to a rapid shift to new ways of doing business and interacting with our clients. While this has accelerated the industry’s shift to using more technology tools, it has not been without some significant risks. Digital security is not a new concern, but it will soon be an even bigger issue now that remote interactions are becoming more common.
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Realty Biz
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have inspired more people to look at buying a vacation home, according to a new analysis of mortgage data by the online real estate brokerage Redfin. In its analysis , Redfin found that mortgage applications for second homes jumped by 84% in January, compared to one year ago. And in September 2020, they surged by 118% year over year.
Point2Homes
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Image: JHDT Productions / Shutterstock.com. February 17th is ‘World Kindness Day’, which got us to thinking how we could incorporate random acts of kindness into our own neighborhood. It turns out there are many ways to bring a little sunshine to someone’s life! Here are some of our favorites! Go the Extra Yard. Some people love it, some can’t stand it, but yard work is something that needs to be kept on top of either way.
Agent Fire
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Learn how to write more compelling real estate listing descriptions and avoid some of the most common (and destructive) listing description cliches. How To Write Real Estate Listing Descriptions That Don’t Suck is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.
Brownstoner
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Lovers of Turkish-German-style grub are in luck, as the concession stand in Downtown Brooklyn’s Columbus Park near Borough Hall will host Berlin-based German Doner Kebab. The booth, which will be leased to the cuisine purveyor by the city’s Parks Department, will land at 233 Joralemon Street between Court Street and… Read More > The post Turkish-German Kebab Spot to Open in Borough Hall Park Kiosk in Downtown Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.
Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty
The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.
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