Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Donna Corley, head of the single-family division at Freddie Mac , is stepping down from her post at the government-sponsored enterprise. Corley will stay on until Nov. 25 as executive vice president and special advisor, reporting to Michael Hutchins, president of Freddie Mac. Hutchins will take over active management responsibilities for the single-family division until the company finds a replacement for Corley.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 27, 2022

Some Highlights. Warmer weather and longer days mean summer is almost here. Celebrate by upgrading to the home of your dreams so you can enjoy all the season has to offer. When you list your house, you can capitalize on today’s sellers’ market to fuel your upgrade. Then, you can move to a home with the features you want, like space to entertain or rooms for work and play.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

All lenders must explain their rationale when denying credit to loan applicants, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau affirmed Thursday, after looking into whether companies claiming exemption because they rely on “complex algorithms” were in violation of federal anti-discrimination law. The requirement also applies to mortgage lenders, legal experts say.

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Eye on Housing

MAY 27, 2022

As National Home Remodeling Month draws to close, Eye on Housing reports on the most common projects undertaken by NAHB Remodelers during the previous calendar year—in this case, 2021. The results come from a special question included in the first quarter 2022 survey for the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI). At the top of the list, 81 percent of.

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MAY 27, 2022

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Jeremy Potter, chief evangelist at Stavvy , a 2022 Tech100 Mortgage winner. Potter was recently promoted after serving as head of legal and capital markets and is a thought leader in the industry, regularly sharing his insights on how the industry can move forward through the power of innovation. He has also held leadership roles at Quicken Loans , now Rocket Mortgage , and Normcom Mortgage.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MAY 27, 2022

Ahh, the 80’s mixtape—the perfect way to say how you feel without saying it to someone’s face. Such a classic way to get all sappy and let someone know how you feel about them deep down inside. It was perfect to give to someone you had a crush on, your boyfriend or girlfriend, or your BFF and use the power of song to express your innermost thoughts.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MAY 27, 2022

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Marrakech, Morocco | David Monterin, Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty . Built at the centre of the Majorelle botanic garden, a one-hectare landscape of exotic plants and cacti, Majorelle’s creative retreat took on an electric hue that contrasted with the so-called ‘ochre city’ within the old walls, moments away.

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The Mortgage Report

MAY 27, 2022

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates barely moved yesterday, easing just a little lower. And that’s been a common phenomenon through much of May. “Mortgage rates decreased for […].

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BubbleInfo

MAY 27, 2022

Their most popular markets are suburban areas that are 30 minutes from the nearest city center? Sounds like Carlsbad/Encinitas! From Zillow: Zillow’s most popular market so far this year is Woodinville, Washington. Burke, Virginia and Highlands Ranch, Colorado round out the top three. Every city in Zillow’s latest 10-most-popular-markets list is a suburban area roughly […].

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Brownstoner

MAY 27, 2022

In the News Eighteen Arts Organizations of Color Selected for National Initiative [NYT] The Food at Inga’s Bar in Brooklyn Heights Is Far From Bar Food [NYT] Historic Churches in Fort Greene, Boerum Hill Get Sacred Sites Grants [BK Eagle] Construction Worker Injured After Scaffolding Fall in Crown Heights [BK Paper]. City Looks to… Read More > The post Daily Links: Two Historic Brooklyn Churches Get $72K From Landmarks Conservancy appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realty Biz

MAY 27, 2022

“Cultivate visibility because attention is currency,” said author Chris Brogan. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to real estate agents vying for attention in the digital age. No longer are potential clients bound by geographic location. They can now shop around for the best deal no matter where they live. This global visibility has made it more important than ever for realtors to have a strong online presence.

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Brownstoner

MAY 27, 2022

Schermerhorn Street’s infamous bike lane is finally getting an upgrade from the city’s Department of Transportation, with major changes coming to the thoroughfare as soon as this summer. The heavily trafficked Schermerhorn Street, which stretches about a mile from Clinton Street to 3rd Avenue, where it connects to Flatbush Avenue,… Read More > The post See the Plans for Schermerhorn Street Safety Upgrades for Bikers and Pedestrians appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realty Biz

MAY 27, 2022

Owners of commercial buildings must provide a safe working environment to their employees. Based on the size of your building, it must have a secure architectural structure so that your employees can work safely. A great example of a secure building is one where you have installed security cameras to reveal illegal or criminal activities. Another example includes a building that has fire safety equipment.

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Brownstoner

MAY 27, 2022

They seem odd bedfellows: One, a young creative determined to build affordable spaces for artists, the other, a real estate developer with a number of residential buildings across Brooklyn. But Audrey Banks and Joseph Banda have formed a somewhat serendipitous partnership that is making ground in adaptive reuse: converting historic buildings… Read More > The post A Developer and Artist Duo Are Building Creative Hubs in Brooklyn.

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MAY 27, 2022

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Brownstoner

MAY 27, 2022

Brownstoner magazine’s Spring/Summer 2022 issue is hot off the presses. Scoop up a copy and check out: A talk with filmmakers Cynthia Gordy Giwa and Tayo Giwa about their latest feature documenting the work of the 20th century pan-African cultural organization The East, whose influence is still being felt today in central… Read More > The post Get Your Hands on a Copy of Brownstoner Magazine’s Spring/Summer 2022 Issue appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realty Biz

MAY 27, 2022

New home buyers are being deterred by higher prices, and that became readily apparent in April with a big slump in sales numbers for homes. Sales of new, single-family homes dropped by 16.6% in April , falling to their weakest pace in two years, according to data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau published this week.

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Brownstoner

MAY 27, 2022

True old house aficionados will be able to look past the listing photos for this 18th century Kinderhook dwelling and see the great bones of the house and the charm of the site, even with its once-grand landscaping a bit overgrown. Known as the Schermerhorn-Pruyn House and tucked away… Read More > The post Restore a Historian’s 18th Century Dutch Gem in Kinderhook, Yours for $390K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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MAY 27, 2022

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The American Genius for Real Estate

MAY 27, 2022

(HOMEOWNERSHIP) It’s no coincidence that the most exciting areas of our country are also the most diverse. The post These 10 US cities boast the most immigrant homeowners appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Mashvisor

MAY 27, 2022

If you have never purchased a condo (also known as a condominium), you may be shocked at the many factors to consider. Table of contents What Is a Condo?

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The Close

MAY 27, 2022

We’ve reviewed the best real estate classes in Connecticut to help you find the right ones to fit your learning style, schedule, and budget. We’ll show you how the top Connecticut real estate schools compare in terms of course design, extra features, quality of instruction, user experience, and more. If you’re thinking of starting a career in real estate, there’s no better time to begin.

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Mashvisor

MAY 27, 2022

As a property owner, you likely want to minimize property management costs while still providing high-quality service to your tenants.

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The Close

MAY 27, 2022

If you’re looking for the best Oklahoma real estate school, you’ve come to the right place. An exciting career in real estate in Oklahoma starts by taking a 90-hour prelicensing course. To help you get started, we’ve reviewed the top real estate schools for their course design, affordability, flexibility, user experience, and more.

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Mashvisor

MAY 27, 2022

If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, you might be wondering if tiny homes for sale are worth the money. Table of Contents What Is a Tiny Home?

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The American Genius for Real Estate

MAY 27, 2022

(EDITORIAL) Surely after a century, we have learned half the population can work just the same as the other half right? Down with discrimination. The post Gender discrimination still exists, even blatantly in job descriptions appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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MAY 27, 2022

We’ve got your guide to choosing the best Louisiana real estate school right here. We’ve thoroughly reviewed Louisiana’s real estate schools for the features that matter to you—affordability, flexibility, instructor support, user experience, and more. If you’re ready to start an exciting career as a real estate agent in Louisiana, you’ll need to start by taking a 90-hour prelicensing course.

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1000Watt

MAY 27, 2022

Brokers are Charlie Brown. Tech companies are Lucy. The football? Control. Efficiency. Profitability. Survival. It’s been this way for a long, long time. You can demonize Lucy, because she’s surely a meanie, but Charlie Brown’s gotta own his part in this. Because he keeps falling for it. The shares in Homestore in exchange for the listings. The “free” syndication bait taken from Trulia and Zillow just as the housing market imploded.

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Fancy Pants Homes

MAY 27, 2022

It’s been a whirlwind of wedded bliss for Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian. Following their October engagement, the A-listers traveled to Las Vegas in April for a practice wedding. Although the Elvis impersonator did not have a marriage license, the couple were legally wed on May 15th in Santa Barbara, Calif. . Then on May 22nd, the lovebirds said “I do” once again in Italy.

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Lab Coat Agents

MAY 27, 2022

If you aren’t talking about things I care about I won’t hear you! We see so much nonsense all day from billboards to social media that you have to speak directly to my interests or pain points to get my attention! For example, a post about how to sell my house won’t get my attention. A post about how to land season tickets for the new MLS team in town WILL get my attention.

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