Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

Tension between long-time rivals United Wholesale Mortgage and Rocket Pro TPO , formerly Quicken Loans Mortgage Services , reached a new boiling point after the top wholesale lender in the nation announced it will no longer work with brokers who also work with Rocket Mortgage. Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM, gave brokers and owners just over a week to sign an addendum saying they are not working with Rocket Pro TPO.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 5, 2021

Some Highlights. With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move. Reach out to a local real estate professional to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale this spring. It may be closer than you think! The post How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Keeping Current Matters.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

What a two-year stretch it has been for appraisers. The appraisal workforce was already in decline in 2019. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the industry’s workforce shrank even further. To compound matters, homebuyer demand skyrocketed thanks to historically-low mortgage rates and societal changes. These factors combined to throw the appraisal industry in flux.

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Better Dwelling

MARCH 5, 2021

Last March, the Canadian government sprung into action when news of a pandemic struck. No, not for PPE as you might guess. An email shows they rejected an offer from a major N95 supplier, stating “masks are not a priority.” If healthcare wasn’t the government’s top priority, what was? Preserving real estate prices, it would […]. The post Canada Tried To Stop Real Estate Prices From Falling, And Created A Bigger Bubble appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

CoStar Group announced that is bowing out of the multi-billion dollar takeover bid for CoreLogic after the firm’s board rejected CoStar’s latest offer, valued at over $7 billion. In February, CoStar made an offer to acquire CoreLogic for close to $97 a share, roughly 20% higher than the accepted offer Stone Point Capital and Insight Partners made earlier that month, which was about $80 a share, all in cash.

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Realtor.com

MARCH 5, 2021

Snowberry Lane Photography/Houzz If you’re dying for a real vacation right about now, we have good news—and bad news. While spring break might still be canceled, that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the magical vibes of travel into your home with some fresh decor. After scouring Instagram for the hottest looks , we’re here to bring you these top five favorites.

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The Mortgage Report

MARCH 5, 2021

Understanding what a mortgage is and how it works is the first step to buying a home. This mortgage 101 guide has all the home loan basics you need to know.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

Figure Technologies CEO and co-founder Mike Cagney said that when it comes to watching out for non-endemic players impacting the real estate market, he has his eye on Walmart. “Everyone should be taking notice of the moves that Walmart’s making, because they’re absolutely going to come into the mortgage space,” Cagney said at HousingWire ’s 2021 Spring Summit event on Thursday.

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Realtor.com

MARCH 5, 2021

Evan Joseph for Sotheby’s International Realty, Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Jimmy Fallon , host of “The Tonight Show,” is hosting the sale of his New York City apartment. He and his wife, Nancy Juvonen , have listed their delightful, multilevel digs for $15 million, with Jeremy Stein and Debbie Korb of Sotheby’s International Realty-Downtown Manhattan Brokerage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

In this HousingWire Daily episode transcript, HousingWire Digital Media Manager Alcynna Lloyd joins HousingWire Managing Editor James Kleimann to discuss the hottest topics coming across HousingWire’s news desk. In this episode, the pair review loanDepot ’s latest earnings report following the lender’s recent IPO and examine what the rise of Compass could mean for the real estate market going forward.

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Point2Homes

MARCH 5, 2021

Image: Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com. Last year was crazy to say the least — both inside the home and in the outside world. Now, going into 2021, you’re probably wondering what to do with the year and your living situation going forward. Perhaps you’ve thought about it before or are just beginning to consider whether you should sell your house.

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Brownstoner

MARCH 5, 2021

A lawsuit has temporarily stalled the land use process for the controversial Spice Factory development that threatens the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, after a borough judge authorized a temporary restraining order on March 2. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Katherine Levine sided with petitioners on Tuesday who argued that the virtual adaptation of… Read More > The post Temporary Restraining Order Halts Public Review Process at Spice Factory Site in Crown Heights appeared first on Brownston

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Realty Biz

MARCH 5, 2021

Real estate agents are urging their clients to go and sell their homes now, or risk missing out on the golden opportunity that the current seller’s market presents. “A lot of people are missing the best market now by waiting,” said Kris Lindahl, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate in the Minneapolis area, told MarketWatch.

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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

The housing market is still buzzing from the 2020 surge of activity, but several agents and brokers are hopeful that a vaccinated population will be a boon for this year’s market, along with a return to some semblance of the pre-pandemic normalcy. More than 50 million people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine since the start of March, according to a New York Times article.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 5, 2021

After a short slump at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the residential home market quickly recovered and prices soared most of 2020. Price increases were primarily due to ultra-low mortgage rates, strong buyer demand, and a limited number of houses for sale. Who would have thought that mortgage rates creeping toward 3% would be a bad thing?

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Coldwell Banker

MARCH 5, 2021

Extra, extra! Read the top 10 news items that ran in February about Coldwell Banker and its stellar agents. This is just a sampling of the 1,000+ mentions that occur every month. The post Top 10 Coldwell Banker Stories of the Month appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Realtor.com

MARCH 5, 2021

realtor.com In 2009, dispenser of financial advice Dave Ramsey built his dream house: a French chateau on 14 lush acres in Tennessee. The mansion was custom-built for a man who has built an empire on the bedrock principle of avoiding debt at all costs. Of course, Ramsey acolytes and naysayers alike wanted a glimpse of how the popular radio host really lives.

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The Mortgage Report

MARCH 5, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. They’re not back up to the recent highs seen at the end of last week. But it was enough […].

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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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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

Many older adults would rather stay in their home than move into an assisted living facility or live with relatives. Often, family members want their loved ones to be able to maintain their independence but worry about the possibility of accidents and injuries. A home safety inspection can identify areas of concern so they can be addressed and seniors can safely age in place. .

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The American Genius for Real Estate

MARCH 5, 2021

(REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY) Rows modernizes spreadsheets by adding integrations and sharing features that take your ordinary spreadsheet to the next level. The post Upgrade your spreadsheets and integrations with this intuitive tool appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

Home designs traditionally featured rooms that were separated by walls and doors. Architectural trends have shifted and open floorplans have become increasingly popular. While many homeowners like the spacious feeling of an open floorplan, as well as the ability to easily keep an eye on their kids, some long for more privacy. A broken plan design can balance those priorities. .

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BubbleInfo

MARCH 5, 2021

There are a few Zillow issues to unpack here, so let’s start with them saying they are willing to buy your house for the amount of the zestimate – which is fine, if you don’t care about cashing in on the actual value. In their press release, the boss claims that the zestimate’s nationwide median […].

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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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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

Local economic conditions, interest rates, crime rates and other factors can cause housing prices to rise or fall. Neglecting maintenance can cause a home to lose value. If your house is worth less than it was when you bought it, you may be thinking about refinancing to reduce your monthly payments. Your options will depend on your home’s current value and your outstanding loan balance.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 5, 2021

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Windsor, England | John Fisher , United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty . The Windsor, England, property is situated on an island in the Thames River and has a room specifically constructed to commemorate the Magna Carta’s signing in 1215.

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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

Homeowners who want to sell in the future sometimes think they need to make significant upgrades to get as much money as possible. If you plan to sell your house down the road, you will want to make it appealing to prospective buyers, but that doesn’t mean you have to make major changes. In fact, smaller projects tend to have a higher return on investment than major remodels.

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Realtor.com

MARCH 5, 2021

Guerilla Realty A small and stylish mint-green house stands out amid the red-hot real estate market of Baltimore. That’s because the home on Erdman Avenue stands alone in a sea of traditional homes—it’s an art deco time capsule. “It’s kind of deco meets Atomic Age,” says the listing agent, Rachel Rabinowitz. “It’s kind of magical. It has that effect on people.

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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

Like most pet owners, you probably think of your furry friend as a member of the family. You most likely know that animals are curious and can get into all sorts of things they shouldn’t. Here are some ways to keep your pet safe. Don’t Let Your Pet Eat or Chew on Things It Shouldn’t. Your trash cans may contain pieces of food, packaging, chemicals, and other objects that can be poisonous to pets or can cause choking or digestive problems.

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Realtor.com

MARCH 5, 2021

Corey Perrine/Getty Images Following a trade to the Indianapolis Colts , former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is letting go of his New Jersey nest. The Woodstown, NJ , spread on 11 acres is now available for $1.7 million. Wentz’s exit follows on the heels of Doug Pederson ‘s departure. The fired head coach recently placed his Moorestown, NJ, home on the market for $2.7 million.

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RIS Media

MARCH 5, 2021

Many people have recently begun working from home, while others have been doing so for years. Some have converted a room to an office, but others were only able to carve out a workspace in a corner of a room. No matter how big or small your home office is, keeping things organized can help you find what you need when you need it and be more productive.

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Brownstoner

MARCH 5, 2021

In the News BAM Helped Buy Its Boss a New Home. She Left in Under Six Years [NYT] As Online Shopping Surged, Amazon Planned New York Takeover [NYT] Council Moves to Approve Controversial Cortelyou Road Rezoning [BP] Brooklyn Children’s Museum Library to Open This Year [Patch] Start-up Advertises Nonexistent One-Quarter Bedrooms in Heights [Curbed] Red Hook’s… Read More > The post Daily Links: Crown Heights Public Library to Reopen in Children’s Museum This Year appeared first on

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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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