Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

When Realtor.com became the first listing platform to display flood hazard data on properties, the lead economist for Redfin expressed caution about the unintended consequences of displaying such statistics. “We need to be very careful about how we provide information,” Taylor Marr, the lead economist at Redfin, told NPR at the time. “Could this actually reduce the value of this existing homeowner and essentially take away a lot of their net worth?”.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM Data Solutions , in their latest U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Podcasts are the latest infotainment craze to take the American public by storm. With more than 850,000 active podcasts and nearly 31 million downloads in 2020 alone, podcasting has cemented itself as a true American pastime. As the popularity of this medium continues to grow, more and more housing industry professionals are becoming hosts and launching their own podcasts on topics ranging from real estate, fintech, and mortgage news.

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Better Dwelling

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

One of Canada’s largest banks brought attention to a warning sign in many real estate markets. BMO published a research note titled “Your House Makes More Than You Do,” by senior economist Sal Guatieri. The note focuses on how sustainable and long-term current housing trends are. I’m obviously kidding. It brings attention to the fact […]. The post Canadian Bank: “Your House Makes More Than You Do,” Draw Your Own Conclusion appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As mortgage rates come off of their historic lows, mortgage applications dropped for the second week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage applications dropped 5.1% for the week ending Feb. 12, after falling 4.1% the week prior. Notably, the refinance share of activity dropped to 69.3%, the first time it’s been below 70% since October.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The FHFA released its 2021 Scorecard for Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and Common Securitization Solutions on Tuesday, adding new resolution planning requirements for the GSEs. The resolution planning requires each enterprise to begin developing a plan “to resolve its business in the event the Enterprise were to be placed in receivership, also known as a ‘living will.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Strong buyer demand helped offset supply chain challenges and a surge in lumber prices as builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up one point to 84 in February, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Lumber prices have been steadily rising this year and hit a record high in mid-February, adding thousands.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Chicago’s @properties announced its first franchise location Tuesday – the Detroit shop formerly known as Alexander Real Estate. Alexander, now rebranded as @properties , is a four-year-old firm with 45 agents and $120 million in 2020 sales volume that has so far focused on downtown Detroit. Snapping up Alexander is part of a “national expansion plan,” said Chris Lim, president of growth at @Properties, with the Windy City brokerage eying a “half-dozen” franchise announcements in the coming year

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The Mortgage Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Loan modification helps borrowers who can't pay their mortgage due to financial hardship. Learn more about a loan modification vs. refinance.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

First American Mortgage Solutions , a subsidiary of “Big Four” title insurer First American Financial , has executed a strategic tech integration with default and loss mitigation workflow provider BackInTheBlack. The integration allows First American Mortgage Solutions to automate loss mitigation title reports, uninsured property reports, loan modification and partial claim documents and lien priority insurance directly through BackInTheBlack’s calculators and workflow automati

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Home buyers in the U.S. are facing increasingly fierce bidding wars, but even as prices rise and competition heats up, they’re not giving in. A new survey by the National Association of Home Builders last week found that around 40% of prospective home buyers have been unable to purchase one because they keep getting outbid, CNBC reported. One year before, the main reason people couldn’t find a home to buy was due to unaffordable prices.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mark Wai, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Radian , will speak on the Mortgage Disruption Outlook panel at HousingWire’s Spring Summit on March 4. Wai has been building applications and working in technology for two decades. Before joining Radian, one of the country’s largest providers of mortgage insurance, risk services, real estate services and title services, Wai spent several years as an entrepreneur running two start-ups.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

welcomia/iStock The numbers: The construction industry’s outlook improved in February amid better foot traffic from home buyers, even as the cost of building homes increased. The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index rose one point to a reading of 84 in February, the trade group said this week. The modest increase comes after two consecutive months where the index has dropped.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This HousingWire Daily podcast transcription features an interview with Monique Winston , vice president-national business development executive and chair of the diversity and inclusion council at WFG National Title Insurance Company. In this episode, Winston discusses her work at WFG and as an advocate for Black homeownership. Listen to the full episode here or below and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

welcomia/iStock. The numbers: The construction industry’s outlook improved in February amid better foot traffic from home buyers, even as the cost of building homes increased. The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index rose one point to a reading of 84 in February, the trade group said this week. The modest increase comes after two consecutive months where the index has dropped.

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Bigger Pockets

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Don't let a lack of funding hold you back from investing in real estate. Looking for money to buy deals? Consider private money lenders.

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Fancy Pants Homes

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

If you’re looking to get your fix of extraordinary homes, look no further than the starchitect-designed 53 West 53, the dramatic 1,050-foot-high tower that dots the Manhattan skyline. Masterfully designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel , the 77-floor skyscraper is a feat of modern architecture — and its interiors are equally spectacular.

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GeekEstate

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Homebuyer.]. Loft’s accounting workflow software tracks real estate commissions and automates fees – allowing agents to spend more time selling and brokerages to spend less time digging through paperwork. Its software integrates with a number of top real estate applications like Xero, Docusign, and others to help brokerages run automated, cohesive organizations.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Every business needs a solid strategy in order to sustain its success. If you had your best year ever, but you can’t explain why, then it’ll be tough to replicate those results moving forward. When you have a real estate business strategy that’s proven to yield results, you know exactly what’s working and why. You are able to consistently carry out the lead generation activities that will benefit your business and keep it thriving for years to come.

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The Mortgage Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday, as we predicted. They’re still below 3% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. But it’s been a while since they’ve been […].

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The sedate exterior of this Fort Greene Italianate gives way to an exuberant, wedding-cake plaster-filled parlor floor that's been opened up as part of an interior renovation. That renovation retained original details like mantels, moldings and wood floors, mixing them with modern amenities, including a stylish kitchen, for an interior… Read More > The post Renovated Fort Greene Italianate With Plasterwork, Mantels, Heated Chicken Coop Asks $4.4 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Ever wonder how in the world one becomes a successful real estate agent in the luxury market? You’re not alone. The luxury real estate market often has an air of “exclusivity” that feels impenetrable if you’ve never sold a listing or helped a buyer in those upper tier price points. And if you’re a brand-new luxury real estate professional, or aspiring to be, you might be asking yourself… “ Do you have to have connections ?

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Jess Glazer When Jess Glazer and her husband Mike DeRose traded their Manhattan apartment for a 40-foot motor home last fall, they imagined crisscrossing the U.S., camping by peaceful lakes and mountain streams. Last week, via Zoom, Ms. Glazer showed me the Arizona RV park where they’ve been stationed since the start of the year. “It looks like a parking lot,” she said, surveying the vast expanse of gravel crowded with hundreds of motor homes.

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Zolo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Is your home as secure as it could be? The post Home security tips for preventing a break-in appeared first on Zolo.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Erin Sykes, Margo Fuller Nest Seekers, Greg Doherty/Getty Images Larsa Pippen , an original cast member of “Real Housewives of Miami,” is taking a shot at selling the Fort Lauderdale, FL, home she owns with her ex-husband, the basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. After coming on and off the market for years, the swanky spot is now back with a price tag of $12 million.

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American Lifestyle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

realtor.com A cozy log cabin with a long and colorful history, this unique dwelling in the historic Idyllwild, CA, area has an unusual past and a very livable present and future. The original structure is reported to have been built in 1849—an auspicious year in California history—and it’s been improved upon ever since. Much of what’s standing today was erected in 1943, as what is apparently the area’s only existing “cord home.” The walls of the structure are made o

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BubbleInfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Here it is, literally the worst house on the street! The Seller has done the hard work of cleaning up the almost half-acre property (it only took 7 dumpsters!), so now is your chance to take it from here. Have you ever watched HGTV and thought, “I could do that!”? If so, pack up your […].

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