Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

Borrowers seeking mortgage financing to purchase a home could find themselves saving $100 a month or more by shopping around, and locating cheaper lenders with which to do business. This is according to a new blog post published this week by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). By analyzing Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data from 2021, the CFPB determined that mortgage rates paid by consumers vary across a wide variety of lenders, including for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae an

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Real Estate News

MAY 26, 2023

Pinnacle Realty Advisors CEO Sam Sawyer discusses his company’s model, growth trajectory and the traps they’re trying to avoid along the way.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

The threat posed by wire fraud has commanded quite a bit of attention from the real estate ecosystem. But as the housing industry has gotten better at tackling it, fraudsters have been hard at work developing more creative scams. In January, a report from wire fraud prevention firm CertifID in conjunction with the U.S. Secret Service , notified the title industry of a rise in what is known as vacant lot fraud, or seller impersonation fraud.

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Real Estate News

MAY 26, 2023

The latest Redfin report finds that while moving is down overall, a higher percentage of those who move are relocating to other parts of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

New York State’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced this week that mortgage lender and servicer OneMain Financial will pay a $4.25 million penalty due to lapses in its cybersecurity controls by “failing to effectively manage third-party service provider risk, manage access privileges, and maintain a formal application security development methodology.

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Real Estate News

MAY 26, 2023

Christie's expands on E. Coast and Australia; Real moves into S. Dakota; E&V expands in Florida, Bahamas; Century 21 adds NY affiliate; Beach Homes launches.

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Real Estate News

MAY 26, 2023

A Redfin report found that nearly 43% of home sellers made concessions in the early spring, a big jump from 26% a year ago.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Mosaik is an operating system for the client experience, handling listings, tasks, transactions and relationships for real estate agents and teams.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Owning a home brings many opportunities to improve and add your personal touches. However, before making significant improvements, you need to get permission from the local authorities. To do so, you need a building permit. Understanding what a building permit is and how it works is essential. Local government agencies issue building permits as approval… The post What to Know About Building Permits When Buying or Selling appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

The home in Studio City was renovated by HGTV in 2019 and has since been used in a number of the network's specials and series. Now one lucky buyer will be able to keep a piece of television history.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

On May 17, 2023, Montana became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. The bill, SB419, was passed by the Montana House of Representatives in a 54 – 43 vote and signed by Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT). The legislation outlaws TikTok from being used within Montana state lines. TikTok parent company ByteDance and App stores… The post How Do Real Estate Pros Stand to Be Impacted by Montana TikTok Ban?

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Should you advertise for Memorial Day? Jessi Healey, a previous military spouse and social media expert sounds off on what is and isn't appropriate over May's annual three-day weekend.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MAY 26, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Nice, France | Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty The French artist lived in this two-bedroom apartment for more than 10 years. Henri Matisse’s Former French Riviera Apartment Hits the Market for $2.7 Million – Robb Report In Santa Fe’s Priciest ZIP, Buyers Choose Between Gated Communities – The Wall Street Journal By Design: NYC Gilded Age Townhouse – CBS New York A 1920s L

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

A homebuyer taking out a $300,000 loan could end up overpaying by $1,200 a year — and even more if they're in the market for a jumbo, FHA or VA mortgage, according to a new CFPB analysis.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Senate Bill 264 goes into effect in July. It might not have a big impact on the buying power of foreign citizens, but the ripple effects of the law's suggestively biased tone may set a precedent.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Cinch Home Services has announced that Heather Williams is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “Heather’s talents and extensive tech-forward financial experience made her a clear fit for our executive team and we are thrilled to have her join us,” said Steve Upshaw, Chief Executive Officer of Cinch. “Her innate ability to drive… The post Cinch Home Services Recruits New CFO appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

The expansion is part of Zillow's "enhanced markets" program, which is now in six cities and part of the company's efforts to eventually build a real estate "super app.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Last year was a year of action by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) that achieved tangible legislative and policy results on affordable housing supply. This year, we’re continuing this fight. Because of our work in 2022, Congress knows a shortage of 5.5 million affordable homes available for purchase—the largest such shortage in 50 years—has… The post In Advocacy, REALTORS® Take the Lead appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Working with professional athletes can be both exciting and challenging, but it's an incredibly rewarding experience, according to Atlanta agent Chad Carrodus.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate experienced some upward pressure as debt-ceiling debates continued this week. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac, rates hit 6.57%, climbing 18 basis points from the… The post Mortgage Mix: Debt-Ceiling Uncertainty Influences Mortgage Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

House lawmakers ask SEC not to hinder a system that private mortgage insurers have used to transfer nearly $68 billion in risk since 2015.

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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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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Moderator: Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, President, Keller Williams Capital Properties, Washington D.C.; Broker Relations Liaison, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Panelists: Lauren Smith, Designated Broker, Windermere Real Estate, Seattle, Wash. Gary Scott, President, Allen Tate, REALTORS®, Charlotte, N.C. Lindsay Dreyer, CEO, City Chic Real Estate, Washington, D.C.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

The North Carolina-headquartered real estate firm announced the hiring and promotion of new district directors in five key markets.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

For HomeTeam Inspection President Adam Long, being a part of the real estate industry for 18 years has been richly rewarding. “At the end of the day, it’s all about helping clients and, especially from a home inspection standpoint, making sure they know what’s going on with their most important purchase,” he says. As the… The post Interview: When Playing the Long Game Pays Off appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Meet McKenzie Ryan. From her Olympic training days to her passion for the NYC skyline to what's going down on Season 2 of "Kendra Sells Hollywood," Inman sat down with Ryan to get the Real Tea on everything.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Editor’s Note: RISMedia recently released its 2023 Top 1,000 Power Brokers, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. In this special interview series, we talk to some of our top-ranking brokers to garner their insights and strategies for sustaining their firms’ success. For more information, click here. Josh Harley, the CEO of Fathom Realty, says agents at… The post The Power Broker Interview: Josh Harley On Tackling a Challenging Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.

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RIS Media

MAY 26, 2023

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. held its annual Premier Client Group (PCG) event earlier this month in Denver, the company announced. The event welcomed owners from the top 30 Weichert® franchised companies in the national system—based on their 2022 production—for three days of networking, management-focused discussions, informational presentations, and a group outing to a Colorado… The post Weichert Hosts Premier Client Group Event in Denver appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2023

Take a look at the new membership numbers, then find out how to gain mindshare in your market with a well-developed content marketing plan.

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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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