Tue.Jan 11, 2022

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Mortgage delinquency rate reaches prepandemic levels

Housing Wire

Mortgage delinquency rates hit pre-pandemic levels in October due to labor market improvements and home equity increases, according to the most recent CoreLogic Loan Performance Report. The expectation is that rates will continue to decline during 2022. In October, 3.8% of mortgages were delinquent by at least 30 days, including foreclosure, close to the 3.7% rate registered in the same period of 2019.

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Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more.

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Redfin acquires Bay Equity, pink slips 121 staff

Housing Wire

Redfin announced Tuesday layoffs of 121 employees as it shakes up its mortgage department, including purchasing a lending company. The real estate company entered into an agreement to acquire mortgage lender Bay Equity Home Loans for $135 million, two-thirds in cash and one-third in stocks, Redfin said in a press release and public filing. The acquisition is intended to enable Seattle-based Redfin to expand its loans products nationally, as it wants to be a one-stop-shop for brokerage and lendin

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Inside the Retreat at Moonstone Beach

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Known for its sandy coves, rocky bluffs, and the eponymous semiprecious stones that often wash up on its shore, Moonstone Beach is one of Southern California’s most beloved stretches of coastline. On an emerald perch high above, this consummately private 78-acre estate is an elegant, self-sufficient sanctuary encompassing a 12,000-square-foot residence, an inviting guesthouse, staff quarters, garaging to showcase up to 50 cars, two event halls, a helipad, equestrian facilities, six acres of roll

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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FinLedger doubles down on proptech, partners with Tech Nest podcast

Housing Wire

Since its launch in August 2020, FinLedger has kept its pulse on the explosive and expansive sector of financial technology for thousands of readers. And now we’re ready for the next stage of FinLedger’s growth. As part of HW Media’s vision to cover All Things Housing, FinLedger will narrow its focus to proptech coverage, doubling down on a category of fintech that attracted $32 billion in investment in 2021 and yet is oft-overlooked by newsrooms.

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RE/MAX Holdings CEO Adam Contos stepping down

Housing Wire

RE/MAX Holdings CEO Adam Contos is stepping down effective March 31, 2022. While the company plans to form a CEO search committee, Board Member Stephen Joyce will be appointed Interim CEO. Contos and Joyce will serve as co-CEOs beginning March 1. Nick Bailey will continue to lead RE/MAX LLC as president and CEO. Ward Morrison company’s Motto Mortgage operations.

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‘We’re Keeping the Toilet Seat’: Why Sellers Are Taking Parts of Their Home To Go

Realtor.com

Getty Images If you’ve ever moved out of a home, then you know how hard it can be to leave the space you’ve grown to love. You might even have become very attached to the glass-front kitchen cabinets, that entryway built-in, or your favorite tree in the backyard over the years. But traditionally, these are items that are firmly rooted (pun intended) in the home and stay behind for the next owner to enjoy.

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Stewart Title makes second acquisition in under a week

Housing Wire

Less than a week after acquiring Nashville-based Homeland Title , Stewart Title is at it again. On Tuesday, the smallest of the “Big Four” title insurers announced that it had acquired a majority interest in Houston-based Great American Title Company (GATCO). GATCO was founded in 2006 and operates in 38 counties across Texas, providing title and escrow services to the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

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Brrr! 4 Nasty Surprises You May Face Owning a Home in Winter

Realtor.com

Getty Images When you buy a home, there is usually a flurry of things you look forward to experiencing in winter. Watching that first snowfall through the living room window. Snuggling up by the crackling fireplace. Building a snowman or watching your kids make snow angels in the yard. All of that creates wonderful memories. But some of the things that you discover during your first winter of homeownership can bring you crashing back to reality.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

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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Nominations for HousingWire’s Finance Leaders award are now open!

Housing Wire

For the second year, HousingWire is honoring senior executives in housing who are enabling, supporting and navigating growth and innovation within their organizations. Unlike other HousingWire awards, Finance Leaders focuses specifically on corporate finance, secondary marketing, capital markets or strategic finance executives within mortgage banking or a real estate brokerage only.

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Revisiting the Real ‘Full House’ in Honor of Bob Saget’s Untimely Passing

Fancy Pants Homes

Bob Saget’s untimely death has left fans around the world in shock. The 65-year old actor/comedian was found in his hotel room at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando. The former Full House star and host of America’s Funniest Videos had been on a standup comedy tour and performed a show in Jacksonville, Fla. the night before his passing. After news broke about Saget’s death, millions of fans have taken to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok to share moments when the actor inspired

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, Jan. 11, 2022

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose sharply yesterday. When they started that morning, a modest rise had looked likely. There may be better news in store. Mortgage […].

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How Do I Sell My House For Cash?

Agent Drive

Nowadays, there are a lot of house cash buyers as homeowners willing to sell their houses quickly for cash are increasing. You might get a lot of options from your broker or agent, or you might locate a lot of them online. The goal is to pick the best one out of all of them […]. The post How Do I Sell My House For Cash? appeared first on AgentDrive.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

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.

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Here Are Canada’s Top Cities Where Foreign Investors Are Dropping Capital

Better Dwelling

Last week we took a dive through non-resident ownership data across provinces. Today we’re going to break down similar Statistics Canada (Stat Can) for cities. We ranked cities by the highest rate of non-resident ownership for 2020. Almost every city in the Stat Can treasure trove had a significant non-resident ownership rate. Transfer data traditionally […].

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Built in 1700, New England’s Osborn-Clark Farm Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Realtor.com

Realtor.com The custom, honey-colored cherrywood cabinetry running throughout this week’s oldest home on Realtor.com® is so buttery and delicious, we want to spread it on a piece of toast with jam. Known as the Osborn-Clark Farm and built in 1700, this enchanting Colonial has received glorious updates, while keeping its crucial antique elements firmly rooted in history.

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Louisville Home Sales Chart, Updated

Louisville Homes

We haven’t published as many real estate market charts in recent years. More people are looking for home improvement , interior design , or general real estate advice pieces. But that doesn’t mean we can’t throw one in for fun every so often, right? So here’s the newly updated Louisville home sales chart for the period 2002 through 2021.

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First 2022 Friends of Jupiter Beach Cleanup

Waterfront Properties

The Friends of Jupiter Beach first 2022 beach cleanup is slated for Saturday, January 15, 2022, 8:00 AM?-?10:00 AM at Ocean Cay Park. in Jupiter. Volunteers and supporters of the environment are invited to meet at the Anita Lankler Pavilion. The beach cleanup helps maintain our beaches for generations to come. For more information visit the FJB Facebook page.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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‘Home Town’ Fans Are Moving to Laurel—Can Erin and Ben Napier Keep Up?

Realtor.com

HGTV Erin and Ben Napier of “Home Town” have gained quite a following—so much so that more and more fans are moving to their titular base, in Laurel, MS. In the Season 6 episode “Pumped About Laurel,” Ben and Erin meet Mike and Kristy Ostermiller , a couple from Utah who, after falling in love with the show, were inspired to move to Laurel and buy a house.

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States and cities with the cheapest houses in 2022

The Mortgage Report

Home prices are on the rise in 2022. But you may still find affordable houses in these states and cities.

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How to post your panorama photos on Instagram without cutting corners

The American Genius for Real Estate

(REAL ESTATE MARKETING) If you have lamented at not being able to get panorama photos to show in their full glory on Instagram, well, grind your teeth no longer. The post How to post your panorama photos on Instagram without cutting corners appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realogy Speaks Out Against ‘Mandatory’ NAR MLS policy

RIS Media

Realogy has urged the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to rethink one of its multiple listing service (MLS) policies. The large real estate conglomerate publicly called for NAR to end its MLS mandate requiring listing brokers to offer compensation so they can post a seller’s property on a REALTOR®-affiliated MLS. “It is the position of Realogy that the mandatory nature of the NAR Cooperative Compensation Rule should be rescinded,” said Ryan Gorman, president, and CEO of

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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A Simple Piknik Sandwich Shop – Palm Beach Gardens

Waterfront Properties

Oh, how the simple things in life can make you smile Think about a simple picnic, with a great sandwich and someone you care about. Food holds memories and feelings and reminds us of special people and times in our life. Bring back those warm and fuzzy feelings and grab a bite to eat at Piknik Sandwich Shop. The eatery has received five stars on Yelp and located at 9091 North Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens.

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Notorious POD, Ep 29: NAR, Speech Codes and Cancel Culture with Brandon Huber and Matt Monforton

Notorious ROB

I truly thought that one of the most significant yet mostly overlooked events of 2021 was the controversy that arose in Missoula, Montana when Brandon Huber, a part-time REALTOR and the pastor of the Clinton Community Church, was brought up on ethics charges with the Missoula Organization of REALTORS. He wrote a letter explaining why. Read more. The post Notorious POD, Ep 29: NAR, Speech Codes and Cancel Culture with Brandon Huber and Matt Monforton appeared first on NotoriousROB.

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Real Estate Insiders Assess the 2022 Brooklyn Market

Brownstoner

The Brooklyn apartment market was red hot in 2021. "It reached new records for both sales and prices," said Gregory Heym, Brown Harris Steven's chief economist. "And demand for townhouses was also very strong, as those prices also hit a new high." For 2022, while competition for neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn expects… Read More > The post Real Estate Insiders Assess the 2022 Brooklyn Market appeared first on Brownstoner.

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AppFolio Honored by Glassdoor as a Best Place to Work in 2022

App Folio

Great company cultures don’t just happen; they require consistency, connection, and a commitment to people and performance. Coming off a.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.