Tom Ferry
JANUARY 26, 2023
Let’s talk about real estate automation… Here’s a hard truth to start today’s blog… Real estate agents in 2023 need to be doing more than any one person can manage in a day. You need to be putting out more marketing, having more conversations, generating more leads, and setting WAY more appointments than you were […] The post 9 Real Estate Automation Tools to Save Time and Energy appeared first on Tom Ferry.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
Two months after receiving the Federal Reserve ’s approval to merge with New York Community Bank, Michigan-based Flagstar Bank is reducing its footprint in the retail channel and laying off hundreds of staffers, according to laid off employees. “I just got news this morning that the company is scrapping retail outside of where the bank footprint is,” a former Flagstar Bank regional manager posted on social media.
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Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 26, 2023
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
Affordability has improved in the mortgage market since December, thanks to declines in mortgage rates and a slowdown in home price appreciation. Here’s a spoiler: Industry experts believe this trend will continue for months, signaling that a good spring is ahead. “It’s been the rise in prices [and] interest rates that have constrained affordability,” Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, said in an interview.
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Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
Zillow launched a new AI-powered feature called “natural language search” that can now interpret home shoppers’ colloquial lingo, much like how they would talk to friends and family. Zillow is the first company to implement such a search engine. This feature is live on the Zillow app for Apple users but is not yet available on Android devices.
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
New home sales increased in December — a sign that new residential sales have continued to rebound in recent months. Last month, new home sales increased by 2.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 616,000, according to data published by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). But while mortgage rates have been tumbling down, and while builders have been offering incentives to buyers, it wasn’t enough to prop up new residential sales across 2022.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
When it comes to reaching your clients, old and new, it’s all about going deep, not wide, according to real estate coach John Cheplak, who spoke at Inman Connect New York on Thursday.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
California-based lender American Pacific Mortgage (APM) announced an asset purchase agreement with retail lender Lend Smart Mortgage on Thursday in its latest move to drum up production across the country. APM bought assets that include about 25 branches from the Minnesota retail lender Lend Smart. APM also acquired a database of referral partners as well as the branch leases that they had, Bill Lowman, CEO of APM, said in an interview with HousingWire.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
"We are really not in the real estate business…We’re in the relationship business,” said luxury broker Dolly Lenz at the final session of Inman Connect New York on Thursday.
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
Loan quality and audit services company QC Ally appointed Nicole Booth as its chief executive officer and Melissa Peregord as its new chief growth officer. Booth served as the company’s chief marketing officer prior to this announcement. She joined the company last July. “I’ve spent the past seven months diving head-first into understanding the importance and opportunity for innovation in loan quality certainty from the unique perspective of industry leaders, GSEs, and the QC Ally team,” said Bo
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
At Inman Connect on Thursday, the SERHANT. CEO dished with Inman's Lockhart Steele on the rise of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, virtual worlds and a more inclusive real estate industry.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
Black Knight recently added the Collections solutions to its suite of solutions as a way for servicers to keep customers in their homes during periods of financial hardship. The Collections solutions are geared toward helping to prevent foreclosure and late-stage default by making qualified assistance options timelier and more accessible to both homeowners and servicers, Black Knight said on Thursday.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
Localize CEO Omer Granot sat with Amy Somerville on the main stage in front of a massive room of top agents and brokers. He broke the news of how Localize would exponentially increase an agent’s productivity without sacrificing quality.
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Eye on Housing
JANUARY 26, 2023
While new home sales posted a modest gain in December, elevated mortgage rates and higher construction costs continue to hinder housing affordability and put a damper on consumer demand. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau estimated sales of newly built, single-family homes in December at a 616,000 seasonally adjusted annual pace, which is.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
According to Chris Suarez, who spoke at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, the "Day-1” mindset should be applied by real estate professionals if they want to stay competitive.
Eye on Housing
JANUARY 26, 2023
The U.S. economy continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2022. As consumer spending and private inventory investment helped increase GDP, residential fixed investment dragged down the contribution to percent change in real GDP by 1.29 percentage points. More importantly, the data from the GDP report suggests that inflation is cooling. The GDP price index, rose 3.5% for the.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck discuss how brokers should review their business plans to focus on the skills agents need to be successful in this new market.
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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.
Coldwell Banker
JANUARY 26, 2023
Maybe it’s the influence of The White Lotus, but it seems like everyone is dreaming about “la dolce vita,” these days. And when you start to explore the many regions of Italy and all they have to offer, Tuscany may be the perfect location to start your Italian chapter. The post Coldwell Banker Around the World: January 2023 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
Author and strategist Katie Lance told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that putting yourself out there on video isn’t about getting popular, and all that matters is trying.
Eye on Housing
JANUARY 26, 2023
Housing’s share of the economy edged lower at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022. This is the second straight quarter where GDP increased in 2022, with overall GDP increasing at a 2.9% annual rate, following a 3.2% increase in the third quarter and 0.6% decrease in the second quarter. However, due to higher interest rates, housing’s share of.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
At Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, Dana Cadena, Kathy Helbig-Strick and Phillip Salem offered tips for making the transition from a seller's market to a buyer's market.
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Realty Biz
JANUARY 26, 2023
JPAR® Real Estate is proud to announce that Laura O’Connor has been recognized by real estate Swanepoel Power 200. The SP 200 Watchlist acknowledges up-and-coming residential real estate brokerage leaders who are making their way up the power ranks in the industry. I am honored to be included among so many influential names in the real estate industry,” said Laura O’Connor, president, and COO of JPAR® Franchising.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
District court judge sets aside DOJ demand for information from the NAR on buyer broker commission and pocket listing rules.
Realtor.com
JANUARY 26, 2023
Photo courtesy of Zimal Contracting and Restorations via Houzz In the “before times,” you probably didn’t think much about the importance of a mudroom for dropping bags and shedding shoes before entering the main house. The same goes for special antimicrobial surfaces or tech-driven details like touchless taps. Yet, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic roared through our lives, health and wellness features have become top of mind in home design.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
This week the spotlight shines on The Barnett-Bittencourt Team at Compass. Find out how they got their start and the lessons they've learned along the way.
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HomeLight
JANUARY 26, 2023
Seller financing can score you a home sale faster , especially in a slow market, but you have to duck and dodge the obstacles that come with it. If you’ve never heard of seller financing, you’re not alone. Seller financing — also known as owner financing — is much more common when selling a business than when selling a home. Seller financed mortgages accounted for just 6% of mortgages from 2009 to 2019.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
This week the spotlight shines on Washington DC broker Jason Sherman of RLAH @properties. Learn why, for him, everything comes down to the people with whom you surround yourself.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 26, 2023
Canada’s central bank doesn’t see the country’s real estate slump ending soon. Bank of Canada (BoC) shared its expectations for housing in its latest Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The central bank expects falling home sales to find a bottom in the near future. However, it won’t be enough to stop housing from dragging the economy, […] The post Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected To Fall Further: Bank of Canada appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Inman
JANUARY 26, 2023
Amanda Marsh and Amie Quirarte shared their personal experiences at Inman Connect New York on Thursday and talked about channeling endurance and resilience.
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