Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

There’s no higher honor than serving in the United States Military , which I deeply understand as a former Army sergeant. And, like many of my fellow service members, I’ve experienced firsthand the sense of missing out on a significant benefit we’ve rightfully earned protecting our freedoms — the VA mortgage loan — which stands as one of the most powerful tools that our nation’s veterans and active-duty military personnel can use to purchase a home and build long-term financial

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On stages large and small, NAR President Tracy Kasper is making a compelling push to retake the Realtor narrative and highlight efforts to expand homeownership.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First American is the latest real estate firm to suffer a cybersecurity incident. Sources told HousingWire the incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, with First American confirming the incident Thursday morning. In a statement on the title company’s website it notes that First American has “taken certain systems offline” and that it is working to resume normal business operations as soon as possible.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you're thinking about selling your house on your own, called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO, there are some important things to consider.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Mortgage rates stayed below 7% for the second week in a row, a welcome relief after a 17-week streak of above-7% rates. This week’s dip is the largest weekly drop since November 2022. The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.67% for the week ending Dec. 21, according to Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That’s down from last week’s 6.95% and up from 6.27% the same week a year ago.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following a review, Top Agent Network's lawsuit challenging NAR's Clear Cooperation policy — which had been dismissed in 2021 — will be able to proceed.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First American Financial is the latest real estate service provider to be targeted by hackers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate among FHA loans is at a nine-year high, and will be worth watching closely in 2024, the report said. The national delinquency rate climbed to 3.39% in November, which is up 13 basis points from October and down 10 basis points from November 2022.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For those who can find a home to buy, falling rates will provide significant relief.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Dovenmuehle Mortgage , a mortgage sub-servicing company, has informed authorities in Illinois that it will impose a layoff affecting hundreds of employees next year. The company has decided to cut 212 jobs in its Lake Zurich site starting on Feb. 16, 2024, per a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filed with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. “This action is a partial reduction in the company’s workforce at the site above; the compa

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The nation's second biggest title insurer issues terse statement saying it's taken some systems offline. A ransomware group known as Blackcat, ALPHV or Noberus has infiltrated the computer networks of more than 1,000 victims.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly state and local tax data shows that $129 billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the third quarter of 2023 (not seasonally adjusted).[1] In the four quarters ending Q3 2023, state and local governments collected $757 billion of property tax revenue—an 11.6% increase over Q3 2022. The year-over-year growth rate of property tax revenue.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The $10 million lawsuit alleges two former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm's commissions, clients, intellectual and other confidential property as Ryan Serhant used "unfair and deceptive trade practices" to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continued its fall below 7% this week, averaging 6.67% this week, down from the previous week’s dip to 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.67% as of December 21, 2023, down from last week when… The post Mortgage Rates Continue Their Fall Below 7% appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sotheby's agent Nikki Beauchamp offers insights gleaned from "Harvard Business Review" to help you bring out the best in your team, brokerage or professional organization.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With such high-interest rates pricing some buyers out of the market, any good real estate agent knows that fixer-uppers will just sit in today’s market. But it is not just homes that are clearly in despair or in need of a lot of repairs that are not selling. According to Curbio’s 2022 Home Improvement Report,… The post Help Your Seller Get Out Of Their Own Way appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

West has abandoned a remodeling job on the Tadao Ando-designed property after getting sued by a live-in contractor and caretaker in September for allegedly forcing him to work 16 hours per day and sleep on the floor near open insulation.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As we prepare to reset ahead of the new year, there are indicators that 2024 may not be the clean break from 2023 many are hoping for. The latest Multifamily Rent Report from Yardi® Matrix found that (as of November 2023), rent growth declined 0.4% year-over-year, after a period of tremendous growth in 2021-2022 (a… The post 2024 Will Be Challenging for Multifamily Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Marketing and PR expert Molly McKinley offers ways that you can give back to clients and colleagues this holiday season and stay connected to those who matter most in your business.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It might feel impossible to keep track of them all. With what seems like a new large-scale, high-stakes lawsuit popping up every few weeks, the big picture of legal challenges to the industry continues to grow more complex and convoluted. While it isn’t necessary, feasible or even advantageous for the average real estate practitioner to… The post A (Nearly) Complete Index of Every Antitrust and Commission Lawsuit (So Far) appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Colleen’s suite of products address a range of communications and apartment community needs for managers in the multifamily space, including lease renewal engagement, rent submission and other lease term milestones.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation—offered through the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Center for REALTOR® Development—is a must for agents who are looking to work directly with buyer-clients at all stages of the home-buying process. After all, the designation elevates one’s skills and knowledge in the eyes of homebuyers.

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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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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In his latest Snapshot, Brandon Doyle looks at how Rebecca Donatelli is moving the industry forward through leadership, mentoring and education.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Find out how this Miami broker-owner turned a personal connection to homeownership into a passion for brokerage leadership.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Class action lawsuits are rocking the real estate industry right now, from the earth-shattering Burnett v NAR commissions suit to Rocket Mortgage being sued for alleged telemarketing “overload.” Yet another case has been added to the docket, with Fidelity National Financial and its mortgage subsidiary LoanCare as the defendants. On November 21, 2023, Fidelity was… The post Fidelity National Financial Hit With Class Action Lawsuit appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

HomeScout, a real estate technology company for agents and mortgage professionals, acquired Trinity Oak Partners, a lead generation service.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Consumer confidence jumped to a five-month high as consumers were more optimistic about inflation and the economic outlook. This optimism was primarily driven by slowing inflation, expectations of lower interest rates, and fading fears of recession. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 9.7 points from 101.0 to 110.7 in December, the highest level since August 2023.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The mansion was the home of Fanny and Charles Dascal, a prominent Miami couple who came to the United States from Cuba and founded Continental National Bank.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Above, Wendi Harrelson Keller Williams has appointed Wendi Harrelson as president of Keller Williams RI-Owned Regions and John Clidy as vice president of growth. The appointments are effective as of December 12. “Well-known across our ecosystem as servant leaders, Wendi and John will act as growth partners for our regional operating principals and regional directors,”… The post Keller Williams Announces New Executive Appointments appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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