Lab Coat Agents
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
It may be tough to break free and get past your blues if you’ve been stuck in the same pattern for a long period. You may feel lazy, discouraged, annoyed, and furious with yourself for feeling this way and having to accomplish anything at all. You want to discover a way out of your rut, but you’re too tired to keep going. It’s important to remember that there’s nothing wrong with feeling trapped and exhausted.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The premise of a mortgage rate lockdown is simple: so many American households have such low mortgage rates that some will never move once rates rise, which then locks up housing inventory. This is something I’ve never believed in because we hadn’t had a period where mortgage rates moved up so quickly and then held higher for an extended period.
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Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Seattle and London-based construction technology company Modulous has raised $11.5 million in its Series A funding around, according to an announcement on Monday. The firm said the funding will help further the growth of its physical and digital technologies. Main contributors to this round of funding included SFV , the venture arm of German real estate developer Patrizia ; Regal London , a U.K-based real estate developer, CEMEX Ventures , the venture arm of construction giant CEMEX ; Blackhorn
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Fancy Pants Homes
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
When it comes to brilliant business ideas, the ‘sharks’ of Shark Tank know what it takes. And if it’s deemed worthy of investment, the sharks will take a bite. Premiering in 2009, the popular reality television series showcases entrepreneurs giving a product pitch to a panel of six investors (a.k.a. sharks) who decide if it’s worthwhile.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Mortgage POS. BeSmartee’s Mortgage Point-of-Sale (POS) platform is a configurable, white labeled solution that streamlines the origination process, including application, credit, PPE, AUS disclosures and appraisal collection and fulfillment. Product Fast Facts. #1. Go from application to appraisal in 15 minutes. #2. Get to a 91% conversion rate. #3.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Despite floor plans being standard on property listings in many European countries and in Australia, floor plans are not required and do not exist on most property listings in the United States. “Historically, people have thought of floor plans as difficult to produce, expensive or both,” CubiCasa President Jeff Allen said. “Prior to five or six years ago, the only way you could really produce a floor plan was by hand, hand drawing and measuring and sketching.
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The latest CPI number is out today, and the over-reaction will put more pressure on mortgage rates. They are probably going to be around the 6% range for the foreseeable future. Let’s predict the NSDCC monthly sales count for the rest of the year. Today, we have 411 active listings, and we are back to […].
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Solex ® Orders. Solex Orders is part of the Docutech eClose suite and enables any lender, using any document generation engine, to easily introduce hybrid eClosings as part of their mortgage origination workflow. Simple and fast setup and implementation mean your business can see the benefits of hybrid eClose fast. Product Fast Facts. #1. Solex Orders allows you to generate your documents as you do today – it’s doc agnostic. #2.
Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A home that might have sold for over-list price in less than a day with multiple offers a few months ago — even with bad iPhone photos and monstrous dust bunnies under the coffee table — is going to need a little more love now that we are feeling a market shift , seeing increased days on market and inventory is growing. . Here is a list of action items that might give your listing that extra little oomph (or a little magic) that it needs to get a few more showings and hopefully find its new owne
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
California-based mortgage lender loanDepot has named Joseph Grassi, an industry veteran who spent two decades at Fannie Mae , as its chief risk officer, the company announced Monday. The executive will enhance the mortgage lender’s risk management program, aligning loanDepot’s initiatives with those of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), according to the company. .
Easy Agent Pro
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Being a successful real estate agent is all about your reputation and how you share it with your target audience, and your real estate slogan is a big part of that reputation. Knowing your voice and marketing it well is key to securing leads and having high conversion rates. While much of this comes from your social media presence, online ads, website and CRM, a slogan can help further advertise who you are and let your clients know who they are hiring as their agent. .
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Insellerate’s AgentConnect. AgentConnect takes Co-Branded marketing to a new level by automatically delivering dynamic open house flyers, property websites, and landing pages instantly through MLS data in real-time, which is auto-generated and compliantly displayed, including loan officer’s specific loan and pricing options. It has never been easier to add value to your partners while driving new purchase business with Insellerate’s AgentConnect.
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Back in 1981, a National Homebuying Survey revealed that the top-rated information source for homebuyers was their local newspaper. Fast forward a few decades, and today 97 percent of homebuyers search for homes via the internet, i.e. on your real estate website. These statistics paint a clear picture of how important real estate web design really is.
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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.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Consumer prices in August rose slightly from July, all but ensuring the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates aggressively at its upcoming September meeting to tamp down inflation. Despite decreases in the indexes for airline fares, communication, and used cars and trucks, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% from the month in August, after remaining unchanged in July , according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eye on Housing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Consumer prices eased in August for the second-straight month as declines in energy prices offset increases in food and shelter indexes. Despite this slight improvement, inflation remains above an 8% year-over-year rate for the sixth straight month. The food index recorded its largest annual gain since May 1979 as all six major grocery store food group indexes increased.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Lending standards tightened in August amid a worsening economic outlook and signs of cooling in home-price growth. The mortgage credit availability index (MCAI) fell marginally by 0.5% to 108.3 in August from the previous month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). A decline in MCAI, benchmarked to 100 in March 2012, indicates that lending standards are tightening while an increase in the index suggests a loosening of credit.
App Folio
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Property maintenance is essential, but it’s also one of the most costly and time-consuming parts of property management. However, with.
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.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
KBRA Analytics , an affiliate of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), has acquired digital-information service Direct Lending Deals , which offers investors and loan originators coverage of deal data, news and analysis in the direct-lending sector. The acquisition will allow KBRA Analytics to offer its customers insights into the fast-growing $1 trillion direct-lending sector.
Keller Williams
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Gary Keller’s consumer guide to the adventure of home buying is now available. Keller Williams announces the release of an expanded second edition of Your First Home: The Proven Path to Homeownership , a book that serves as a consumer guide to the adventure of home buying. “This book is about buying your first home, and I sincerely want to encourage you to make that leap,” said Gary Keller, best-selling author and co-founder and executive chairman, KW.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
California-based Point Mortgage Corporation has decided to shut down its wholesale business GoPointDirect and lay off employees to focus on retail lending, a top executive confirmed to HousingWire. . “We have temporarily taken it down,” Johnny Margarini, president and CEO, said during an interview. “When business picks back up, we’ll revisit wholesale, but for now, to be proactive to the way the market is, it’s best that we stop our wholesale operation.” T
Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The multifamily real estate market seemed almost impenetrable over the past two years. Unless you had millions in dry powder, ready to overpay for a huge apartment complex, there was […].
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.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Fitch Group , the parent of bond-rating firm Fitch Ratings , is acquiring a majority ownership stake in capital-markets fintech company dv01 — which provides data and analytics services to the structured-finance market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It is expected to close by the end of the third quarter, according to Fitch Group, which also is the parent of data, research and analytics provider Fitch Solutions.
Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Many of you know that house hacking is a great way to build your real estate portfolio, especially when you’re just starting. By living in the property you’re renting out, […].
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Encompass® eClose. ICE Mortgage Technology has created the industry’s only true end-to-end eClosing solution within the industry’s leading LOS. Encompass eClose is connected to the ICE Mortgage Technology network, leveraging the industry’s largest ecosystem of lenders, settlement agents, counties, investors and services through integrations with Simplifile, MERS®, and point of sale platforms.
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The age of the Influencer is upon us. With social media’s reach growing ever farther – 4.7 billion people use it around the world as of July 2022 – it’s become increasingly common that individuals with large social media followings can impact whole markets and industries with just a word to their followers. Many companies have seen their fortunes rise and fall due to some choice words uttered by a high-profile influencer.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
InRule Intelligence Automation Platform. InRule helps savvy lenders to automate mission-critical decisions and processes, and machine learning predictions. Our easy-to-use software makes your entire lending pipeline smarter – without code. Discover why four of the top six lenders in the U.S. trust InRule to power their loan business. Product Fast Facts. #1.
Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Being present on social media is a must for any real estate agent. Many home buyers and sellers determine what agent they are going to hire by simply investigating their social media. Therefore, you not only need to be present on social media but using it effectively. Facebook is a free social media platform that offers an abundance of opportunities for real estate agents to grow their business.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Areal. Areal.ai is a no-code automation platform for the lending ecosystem that makes it easy to reliably extract data from complex documents and integrate data with existing tools and workflows. Goal is to provide end to end document automation and integration in order to save our clients resources, time and money as they work through the filing process.
Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I could have lost $25,000. That was the thought I had after getting off the phone with a big online travel agency (OTA) that I was using for my property. […].
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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