Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Agents are doubling down on networking to drive business in tough times, according to results from the Inman Intel Index, excerpts of which are available to Select subscribers for the first time.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
With mortgage rates still hovering around 8%, mortgage applications decreased 1% for the week ending Oct. 20 compared to the week prior , according to weekly mortgage application data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Mortgage activity continued to stall, with applications dipping to the slowest weekly pace since 1995,” Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist, said.
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Defense attorneys argued that an “ambush video” introduced Tuesday in the Sitzer/Burnett trial was grounds for a mistrial, but the judge disagreed.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
With housing affordability being challenged in a higher mortgage rate environment, fewer homebuyers jumped into the market in the third quarter. Buyers that did manage to purchase homes made higher down payments as home-price growth remained stubbornly elevated in Q3, according to a new report from LenderLogix. The firm is a provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The median sale price for new homes dropped more than 12% in the last year, while sales shot up, outpacing inventory.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Courtroom proceedings in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit continued on Wednesday — after some drama — with HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari taking the stand. Blefari was cross-examined by Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs. As Ketchmark began his questioning, he tried to show that the structure of HomeServices as the parent company of so many affiliates and franchises had the effect of enforcing the National Association of Realtors’
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
For nearly 30 years, Deion Sanders has been a recognizable name in the sports world. He’s made headlines again this summer after being named the new head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder and subsequently undergoing a roster overhaul that resulted in the departure of 81% of last year’s roster. A majority of the exits were made after Sanders and the coaching staff audited the roster and determined it wasn’t optimized for the desired productivity and results.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“We want to set up agents to be million-dollar producers” and remain W-2 employees, Jason Aleem, Redfin’s SVP of real estate operations, told Real Estate News.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
A combination of mortgage volatility and extreme margin compression forced Homestar Financial Corp. to suspend retail operations. The Gainesville, Georgia-based lender announced plans to cease retail operations while accepting mortgage locks through Oct. 31, 2023. The decision to shut down retail operations comes on the heels of additional mortgage volatility driven by the macro economy, Homestar said in a statement.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Plaintiffs in the Nosalek case want to reach a deal with RE/MAX and Anywhere following the brokerage companies’ settlements in Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ), a bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department, announced last week that it will again be expanding its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs). The new requirements are effective through mid-April 2024. The GTOs require title companies to identify the people behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of residential real estate.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Are you wondering if it makes sense to buy a home right now?
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
A brewing crisis is emerging around homeowners insurance and thus far the finance and insurance community has not offered any viable solutions. The annual number of weather/climate-related disasters exceeding $1 billion per event has more than doubled over the last five years from historical averages. Homeowners in affected markets have experienced increases in premiums that threaten their financial soundness or are finding cancellation notices in their mailboxes.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
On Tuesday, plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Long known for its salaried compensation for agents, Redfin is trying a new pay model in two of the nation’s largest housing markets to help boost its market share. Under Redfin Max , a new pay plan being rolled out in Los Angeles and San Francisco , Redfin agents earn commission splits of up to 75% for transactions they generate on their own, according to a company announcement on Wednesday.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
First Team Real Estate , the largest independent brokerage in California , left Christie’s International Real Estate , the company first told Inman on Wednesday. Christie’s International Real Estate told Inman that the parting was “mutual.” “Christie’s will be a great franchise, but First Team is something different from that,” First Team founder Cameron Merage said in a statement.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The largest privately held brokerage in the state of California has decided to separate from Christie's International Real Estate, launch a rebrand and promote former COO Michele Harrington to CEO, Inman has learned exclusively.
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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The plaintiffs in the Nosalek buyer broker commission lawsuit have asked Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court in Boston to stay their case, along with defendants RE/MAX and Anywhere. In their motions to stay the case, the plaintiffs in the Nosalek suit state that they have agreed to the “ substantive terms ” of Anywhere ‘s and RE/MAX ‘s settlement agreements in the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl buyer broker commission lawsuits.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
New-home sales skyrocketed in September, soaring to a 20-month high, according to data issued Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
It has been an eventful and drama-filled 24 hours in Kansas City, Missouri, for the Sitzer/Burnett class-action antitrust buyer broker commission lawsuit. On Tuesday afternoon, after the National Association of Realtors finished its defense, HomeServices of America took the floor. HomeServices’ lead attorney Robert MacGill called Ron Peltier, the former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America , to testify.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
New legal filings propose that MLS PIN class members from the Nosalek lawsuit be included in the "substantive terms" of the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl settlements with Anywhere and RE/MAX.
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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Mr. Cooper Group improved its profitability in the third quarter of 2023 mainly due to the performance of its servicing portfolio, which benefited from high rates and low delinquency. However, the company still faces challenges on the origination side of the business, resulting in lower earnings and origination in the period. On Wednesday, top executives at the company told analysts that Mr.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Florida -based Keyes Company , an independent real estate brokerage , partnered with housing data aggregator BHR , the company announced Tuesday. Through this collaboration, all Keyes agents will benefit from RealReports, BHR’s flagship product. The latter gathers property data , ranging from climate risk to property valuation, in one place. To do so, RealReports is pulling information from over 30 data providers.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Loan applications slipped to lowest level since 1995 as mortgage rates climb for the seventh week in a row, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Brownstoner
OCTOBER 25, 2023
An affordable housing lottery has opened for the sale of 11 two- and three-family houses in Bed Stuy and Crown Heights. The lottery is specifically for first-time home buyers with households of between two and seven people earning between $104,500 and $227,630 a year. The cheapest house in the lottery,… Read More > The post Housing Lottery Opens for First-Time Home Buyers for 11 Bed Stuy, Crown Heights Houses appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 25, 2023
HomeServices of America, one of the defendants in the landmark Burnett class-action lawsuit that alleges broad antitrust behavior and conspiracies involving commissions, is demanding a mistrial after the plaintiffs showed a surprise video clip yesterday of a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) executive talking about commission negotiations, which attorneys for the defendant described as “vulgar.” “Plaintiffs’… The post COURT UPDATE: HomeServices Demands Mistrial After ‘Vulg
Inman
OCTOBER 25, 2023
According to brokerage growth expert Jim Turner, improving your virtual interview skills and setup increases your reach and your ability to connect with the best (and busiest) agents in your market.
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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