Agent Fire
JUNE 10, 2022
To find success in the real estate industry, self-confidence is vital. Without confidence, agents can't develop resilience, belief, and positive assumptions that are conducive to a fantastic career. Here are 9 ways to boost your confidence as a real estate agent. 9 Ways to Build Confidence as a Real Estate Agent is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
The Federal Reserve ’s (Fed) efforts to beat back inflation with its monetary tools have already shifted the winds in the secondary market for mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The Fed’s continuing effort to wind down its $2.7 trillion MBS portfolio helps fuel widening interest-rate spreads in the MBS market by creating additional MBS supply to be absorbed by investors.
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Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 10, 2022
Some Highlights. June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re considering homeownership, know that it can give you privacy, comfort, and a place to express yourself. It can also provide financial stability and help you grow your net worth. Are you ready to experience all the great benefits that come from purchasing a home?
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Nonbank mortgage lender and servicer Ocwen Financial Corp. and its subsidiary PHH Mortgage agreed to pay more than $665,000 to settle multiple lawsuits filed last year by three cities in New York state regarding the maintenance of zombie properties. In 2016, New York passed a law establishing that lenders and servicers must inspect, secure and maintain zombie properties — which are defined as vacant and abandoned homes whose owners are behind on their mortgage payments. .
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Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.
Real Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
Low inventory? No problem. Top-performing real estate agents and teams closed an average of 241.2 transaction sides in 2021, up from 211 in 2020, breaking records in the 2022 RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings. RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand is an annual, national ranking program sponsored by RealTrends—the Trusted Source—and Tom Ferry International coaching, advertised in The Wall Street Journal.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Lenders and mortgage tech companies have been cutting costs in the down market , but some firms have hired new executives who they hope will provide better strategies to navigate the shrinking loan origination market. Motto Mortgage, a national mortgage brokerage franchise, and wemlo , a mortgage processing solution with an all-in-one digital platform, tapped Chris Erickson as vice president of product and strategy for both brands this week.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Consumer direct lender Wyndham Capital Mortgage is doing a new round of layoffs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The company said it will lay off 48 employees beginning on August 1. The staff either work in the lender headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, or remotely and report to the location.
The Mortgage Report
JUNE 10, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates moved moderately higher yesterday. And they’re now perilously close to the 13-year-record highs we saw in early May. Markets have been roiled […].
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
What is the “American Dream?” The phrase is attributed to writer James Truslow Adams in the 1930s, who described it in part as an aspiration that “life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.”. For many Americans, owning a home is a core component of the American Dream as a means to build wealth and financial security.
The Close
JUNE 10, 2022
Wake up. Hit snooze. Obsessively scroll through emails in bed. Go back to sleep for another hour. Rush to the office in a panic. Rinse. Repeat. Sound familiar? If so, you can learn a thing or two from the morning routines of top-producing real estate agents. Worst-case scenario, an intentional morning routine will help you become healthier, happier, and less stressed during the day.
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.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Finicity Mortgage Verification Services (MVS). Through its Mortgage Verification Services (MVS) product, Finicity’s open banking platform leverages high-value consumer-permissioned data directly from financial institutions and payroll processors to provide accurate, real-time insights for a GSE-accepted verification of assets, income and employment in a simple 1-touch experience.
Brownstoner
JUNE 10, 2022
Southern Brooklyn was loud and proud on Sunday, June 8 as hundreds partied in Owl’s Head Park in celebration of Bay Ridge’s first formal Pride Month event — an LGBTQIA+ extravaganza aptly dubbed “GayRidge Pride.” The all-day affair was hosted by a local group of the same name, which was formed… Read More > The post Bay Ridge Celebrates Pride Month With First ‘GayRidge’ Picnic appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Touchless Lending. Touchless Lending is an AI-Powered Lending-as-a-service platform that provides end-to-end mortgage manufacturing. This one-of-a-kind software solution allows lenders to originate more mortgages at a faster rate, while also reducing costs. Loan officers, processors, and underwriters alike now have access to use Touchless Lending’s Optimized Workflows to engage with data and make decisions faster, instead of relying on physical documentation and manual data entry.
Brownstoner
JUNE 10, 2022
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Fort Greene, Williamsburg and Ditmas Park. An 1890s brownstone in the Park Slope Historic District catches the eye with its original ironwork and spectacular stonework, which includes intricate Celtic-style scrollwork and puffy stacked bands of brownstone.… Read More > The post A Ditmas Park Bungalow With Garage and Three Others to See, Starting at $1.95 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Stacy Esser, founder and team leader at Stacy Esser Group/SEG Realty Keller Williams. Based in New Jersey, Esser and her team have been recognized as the No. 1 agent in Tenafly, New Jersey and the No. 1 agent for the Bergen County. Below, Esser answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why?
Brownstoner
JUNE 10, 2022
A proposed revitalization hasn't materialized and now this 19th century firehouse facing Hudson's Public Square is in search of a new owner. Built in 1868, the brick building on the market at 8 Park Place was designed by architect Peter H. Avery to serve as home to the J.W. Edmonds… Read More > The post Come to the Rescue of Hudson’s J.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Mortgage lenders Doorway Home Loans and Priority Mortgage Thursday announced a merger, the latest of many such deals made during a challenging mortgage market. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. Both companies have more than 30 years of experience in residential direct lending, but want to expand market reach and create greater efficiency.
Brownstoner
JUNE 10, 2022
In the News Mayor Eric Adams Calls for Federal Help to Fight Gun Violence [NYT]. Bullied Subway Franchise Owners Save Bensonhurst Shop [NYP] City Repeatedly Targeted Same BQE Homeless Encampment [Gothamist] Court Rules City Must Conclude Brooklyn Yeshiva Investigation [Gothamist] Flatbush Artist Captures Community Joy in Magically Surreal Paintings [i-D] How Would You Rate the… Read More > The post Daily Links: As City Calls for Federal Help With Gun Violence, Startup Sees a Solution i
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Maxwell Point of Sale. Maxwell Point of Sale provides a modern mortgage experience for borrowers and lending teams. From application to closing, it delights borrowers with a seamless digital experience while automating LO workflows so they can close more loans faster. Everyday, 300+ lenders choose Maxwell to help them close loans 13 days faster. Product Fast Facts. #1.
Toronto Realty Blog
JUNE 10, 2022
TorontoRealtyBlog. Hey bros! Do you have a barbed-wire tattoo around your biceps? Both arms? Great ! Put on your nylon board shorts, grab the tanning oil, and meet me on the condo rooftop! Wait. That was soooooo fifteen years ago… Completely unrelated story: what are all those late-40’s dudes with barbed-wire tattoos on their biceps doing now?
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Chime. Chime’s all-in-one CRM and sales acceleration platform is designed to help real estate agents, teams, and brokerages close more deals faster. The platform combines IDX websites, lead generation, marketing automation, advanced lead management, and powerful AI to cost-effectively capture and convert leads into new business. Product Fast Facts. #1.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
JUNE 10, 2022
Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that once again it is the most represented real estate brand on the 2022 REAL Trends “The Thousand” Individuals by Sales Volume list. The rankings represent the brand’s unparalleled network of luxury agents, accounting for nearly 20% of the Individuals by Sales Volume category. The annual report ranks America’s top 1,000 residential real estate agents and teams based on 2021 annual sales volume and transaction sides.
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Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
ClearCollateral ® Review. ClearCollateral ® Review is a highly efficient and intelligent automated underwriting review system that enables you to apply a risk-based approach to appraisal review and close more loans faster. The system centralizes all analytical tools and data required to review an appraisal and leverages machine learning to eliminate manual tasks, improving review quality and reducing the review effort by 50%.
BubbleInfo
JUNE 10, 2022
I picked a great day to start the mortgage-rate tracker in the right-hand column! >>>> Mortgage rates haven’t been in the 6% range since 2008: How many agents have operated in a 6% environment? It will be less than half of the active agents today. To check, their license number would have to be around […].
Sotheby's International Real Estate
JUNE 10, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Stuttgart, Germany | Kevin Merz, Baden-Württemberg Sotheby’s International Realty. Sustainable brutalist architecture hits new heights at this Stuttgart property, which has a monolithic, angular form. This brutalist Stuttgart home is all about the angles – The Spaces.
Real Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
“I love my job,” notes Suzanne Frisbie. Her passion for it shows and as a result, it has paved the road to accomplishment. Frisbie has been a successful broker-associate with Corcoran in Palm Beach, Florida since 1988 during which time she has developed a keen familiarity with its unique geography, architecture, market trends, and property values. Frisbie is ranked No. 7 individual by sales volume in the 2022 RealTrends The Thousand rankings, selling more than $700 million in sales volume in 202
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Realty Biz
JUNE 10, 2022
Buyers appear to be gaining more leverage in the housing market following years of almost total control being in the hands of sellers. There are signs of a softer market emerging. Recent research by Redfin shows there are fewer people searching for “homes for sale” on Google than in previous weeks, while home viewing activity down slightly and mortgage purchase applications are down 14% compared to a year earlier.
Mashvisor
JUNE 10, 2022
Nowadays, most people look for passive income sources that may add to their regular income, increasing it little by little.
Real Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
Massachusetts-based HomeZu agent, Jason Saphire is confident that the flat-fee brokerage model will be able to handle whatever changes are coming to the uncertain housing market. Licensed since 1998, Saphire is a co-founder of HomeZu and the founder and principal broker of New England agency, EntryOnly.com. He’s a flat-fee brokerage veteran , who has witnessed the real estate industry and housing market undergo numerous changes over the years.
Mashvisor
JUNE 10, 2022
It takes more than just listing on Airbnb for a vacation rental business to thrive. You need to make your listing stand out from the rest.
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