Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2023

Rocket Mortgage expanded its special-purpose credit program that will offer a $3,000 credit for first-time homebuyers to use toward their downpayment in select cities. The Detroit-headquarterd lender will offer Freddie Mac ‘s BorrowSmart Access program for buyers who are purchasing a home in counties across 10 metropolitan areas — Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, El Paso, Houston, McAllen, Memphis, Miami, Philadelphia and St.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 7, 2023

Many agents brand themselves as experts. If you've done the work to earn that title, how do you stand out and get noticed?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2023

Cenlar FSB, the second-largest mortgage servicer and largest sub-servicer in the U.S., appointed Michelle DeHart as the vice president of loan operations, escrow, the company announced on Tuesday. “Having managed large-scale servicing operations, we will lean on Michelle’s expertise and are confident that she will deliver the best possible solutions for Cenlar, our clients and their homeowners,” Bill Moffett, Cenlar’s senior vice president of loan operations, said.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 7, 2023

As the company doubles down on the real estate portal, CEO Robert Thomson said News Corp remains “open and opportunistic.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Inman's inaugural Influencer ran from real estate as a kid because it was all her family talked about. But with four TV shows, a podcast and a team under her belt, she lives and breathes it in 2023.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 7, 2023

As one of the biggest and arguably most influential social media platforms today, Facebook Marketing represents a major avenue for building brand awareness. This, of course, is why it’s the first stop for just about any marketer looking to grow their own company’s reach. If you’re running a social media marketing campaign, it simply must include content created specifically for Facebook; there’s simply no getting around that fact.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

A great real estate brand coupled with outstanding customer service is a winning formula for attracting more clients and closing more deals. If it's time to upgrade your branding, Bernice Ross has the insights you need.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 7, 2023

Not long after the dual towers of architect Bertrand Goldberg’s striking Marina City were opened in Chicago in the early 1960s, they were recognized for heralding a residential renaissance in U.S. cities. But Goldberg’s innovative approach was already on bold display further east, on New York’s Shelter Island, where he designed this midcentury marvel for CEO John Snyder in the early 1950s.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

A Deal with Constellation Software Inc. hinges on ICE closing the deal to acquire Black Knight, now valued at $11.7 billion. ICE says it's prepared to fight FTC in court.

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Advertiser: Trellis

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 7, 2023

TikTok's marketing potential is essential for real estate agents who want to attract buyers and renters from the digital native generation. While Millenials will be the most likely customers now, younger Generation Z and Alpha natives are already familiar with social media. As a result, they will use it to make purchase decisions in the future. Using TikTok is a savvy real estate marketing strategy to help these groups growing in the information age get familiar with a real estate brand and all

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Annual home price growth dropped to 5.5 percent in the first month of 2023, but fell just 0.2 percent month over month, according to data released Tuesday as part of the CoreLogic Home Price Index.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 7, 2023

What you say to consumers matters more than ever. There’s a lot of volatility in the housing market right now. We’ve seen the 10-Year Treasury Yield go up and down by a full point on either end of the spectrum. We’re seeing interest rates near 7% again. And we’re seeing inventory decline. So with all of this uncertainty, how can you present to clients with empathy?

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Mortgage veteran Kurt Johnson, who held executive roles at Indymac Bank and OneWest Bank before joining Mr. Cooper in 2015, succeeds Jaime Gow as CFO, it was announced this week.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 7, 2023

This week on The Real Word , Byron Lazine and Nicole White kick things off with a BAM article on the biggest regrets of first-time sellers. Tune in to see whether any of these sound familiar to you—and what you can do to make sure none of your first-time sellers can relate. Next up was a discussion surrounding a 1.25 million drop in million dollar homes in the U.S. in 2023.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Targeting the right audience is a critical factor in real estate marketing success. Here's how to crunch the numbers and make sure you're as effective as possible.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 7, 2023

Setting big goals and believing you can achieve them is the first step toward exceptional outcomes. Find out how brokers Troy Palmquist and Keven Stirdivant add consistent outreach to create maximum impact. By elevating your price point you can automatically create exponential, rather than linear or incremental, growth in your real estate business. It’s the fastest and simplest way to make a huge impact and scale up.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Properties must be eligible for an appraisal waiver, and like Better's "One Day Mortgage," some fine print can stand in the way of getting a loan approved in 24 hours.

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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.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 7, 2023

What to Know About Car Shipping and Auto Transport Did you sell your home and are being relocated across the country? Are you interested in getting your cars shipped? Do you need to find a top car shipping company? If so, we have the answers to satisfy your car shipping needs. When you move from […] The post What to Know About Shipping Cars Including Costs and Best Companies appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Healthy competition should be the foundation upon which we strive to provide our clients with the highest level of customer service and care. Team leader Carl Medford outlines the difference between healthy and toxic ways of engaging.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 7, 2023

Who Are The Best Pods Movers? Are you looking to find out who the best-moving storage container companies are? Many people seek out pod movers to make the transition to their next home more manageable. There are many options and companies when you are moving and have storage needs. Moving Pods are big business now. […] The post 6 Best Moving PODS and Storage Container Companies 2023 appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

The U.S. notched 14 spots among 20 global cities in a new analysis of homeowners with a net worth of at least $30 million. New York City clinched the top spot on a list compiled by REALM and WealthX.

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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.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 7, 2023

The Meaning of Encroachment in Real Estate Defined What is an encroachment? Are encroachments in real estate a significant problem? You’ll undoubtedly want to know the answer when you’re involved with one. When buying or selling a home, the issue of encroachments could become a problem. A land survey could uncover an encroachment on the […] The post Encroachments Definition in Real Estate Explained appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Venture MLS announced the placement of David Anderson, previously with Lone Wolf Technologies, to which he sold his real estate CRM in 2021.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 7, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About HomeDepot Hours Are you wondering what time Home Depot stores open and close? Hours for Home Depot can vary, so it is always essential to check the location near you. Hours of Home Depot opening and closing on Sunday are especially variable from location to location. You can search […] The post Hours For Home Depot Near Me: Including Sunday and Holidays appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

It's one of the most popular questions you'll hear, especially from first-time homebuyers. Find out how to answer it expertly.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 7, 2023

Have you been dreaming about buying your first home? Buying a new home for the first time can be exciting. It can also be a daunting experience. With so much to consider, it's important to have a clear understanding of what you need to know before taking the leap into homeownership. Here we look at a complete checklist of what you should know as a first-time homebuyer.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Multifamily real estate isn’t for introverts. But the right personality, one eager to connect with others, can make it a rewarding career.

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Coldwell Banker

MARCH 7, 2023

Affluent international consumers are dreaming big when it comes to their U.S. home purchase, says new Coldwell Banker Global Luxury data The post Coldwell Banker Uncovers Why International Buyers Dream of Owning U.S. Real Estate appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Gerard Splendore's series on kitchen and bath design concludes with a look at smart home solutions and the future of residential spaces.

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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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