Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

Opendoor has partnered with nationwide multiple listing service My State MLS to equip more than 60,000 agents in each of the 50-plus markets Opendoor serves with access to the iBuyer’s cash-offer solution. My State MLS is a nationwide multiple listing service that allows members to list and search properties anywhere in the U.S. According to a news release, through the partnership, My State MLS agent members will be able to receive estimated cash offers on qualifying properties within minutes to

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Real Estate News

JUNE 13, 2024

Buyers have more inventory to choose from, but the uptick in demand could be short-lived as the lock-in effect and price growth continue to stymie sales.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters on Wednesday that the U.S. housing situation is a “complicated one” and that “bringing inflation down” is the best thing officials can do to help. Cooling inflation will eventually allow the Fed to cut rates and alleviate the current lock-in effect , but this process will take longer than previously estimated. “The housing situation is complicated.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 13, 2024

Bailey, the former CEO of RE/MAX, discussed the keys to success when leading a business that is accountable to both customers and shareholders.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

With the number of instances of wire fraud continuing to rise , many victims are turning to court to seek damages after a large portion of their life savings or business liquidity was stolen by scammers. According to a report published Thursday by wire fraud prevention firm CertifID , real estate agents , brokers and title companies are increasingly being held accountable if a consumer loses money.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 13, 2024

Watch the conversation with strategist Jay Baer as he explains how to create better client outcomes by avoiding common pitfalls and “yesterday’s thinking.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 13, 2024

You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

According to the most recent Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsement data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI), Annapolis, Maryland-based South River Mortgage is the ninth-largest reverse mortgage lender in the country with 496 endorsements in the 12-month period ending May 31. After hitting milestones in recent years, including a rollout of a proprietary reverse mortgage product and transitioning from a broker to a direct lender , company president Tyler Plack is determined to co

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

Broker Bill Kowalczuk and agent David Harris were not gone for long before realizing they missed Coldwell Banker Warburg's robust support systems. Agent Guy Hobson has also joined the firm.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

Online retail giant Amazon announced this week that it is committing an additional $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund that will go toward the creation and preservation of roughly 14,000 affordable housing units across three major metropolitan areas in which it maintains a corporate presence. The funds — to be invested in the metro areas of Seattle , Nashville and Arlington, Virginia — will bring the total investment fund to $3.6 billion and 35,000 housing units since its inception in 2021,

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JUNE 13, 2024

The luxury broker has come a long way from her start in a small town in North Carolina. From property manager to agent to broker-owner and reality TV star, the journey has blessed her with knowledge.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

Multichannel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) announced this week the relaunch of its initiative designed to recruit, educate and expand loan officer understanding around issues faced by borrowers of color as “ NAF Black Impact.” This replaces the previous branding, “NAF Dream,” to emphasize a corporate commitment to “taking direct, action-oriented steps to address credit accessibility and promote sustainable and equitable homeownership for Black individuals and communities,” the compa

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

Wells Fargo ‘s internal credit-scoring algorithm is at the center of a lawsuit that plaintiffs say resulted in more than 100,000 disparately impacted minority applicants. The lawsuit stems from a 2022 Bloomberg investigation that found Wells Fargo was the only large bank to deny more Black applicants than it accepted in 2020 during the refinancing boom.

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JUNE 13, 2024

The new platform, Corcoran Copilot, is integrated with Corcoran's listing databases and will initially help agents with developing materials like listing descriptions and video scripts.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

A judge in Arizona has approved a $3.5 million settlement agreement between Rocket Mortgage and current and former employees who alleged in a class-action-seeking lawsuit that the company did not provide sufficient overtime pay, according to court documents reviewed by HousingWire. U.S. District Court Judge Douglas L. Rayes mentioned in the decision that the agreement “was reached through arms-length negotiations with the assistance of a retired federal judge who served as a mediator.̶

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

Key Fed inflation metric expected to drop June 28 following unexpected decline in May wholesale prices and jump in jobless claims to highest level since August 2023.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 13, 2024

Learning the art of rent collection is crucial for running a successful rental business. Implementing efficient, effective rent collection strategies can minimize stress, improve cash flow, and help maintain a positive relationship with your tenants.

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

Find out how this real estate broker's son carved out his own place in the New York real estate landscape "through bootstrapping and dedication.

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RIS Media

JUNE 13, 2024

Homeowners’ Association (HOA) disputes are common in community living. Resolving them efficiently is crucial for maintaining harmony. I will provide advice and tips on the following: Definitions of common HOA disputes and resolution processes Step-by-step guides on internal dispute resolution procedures Information on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration Legal requirements and state-specific… The post Common HOA Disputes and Resolution Processes a

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

Nearly 30 alleged victims have come forward in the last week. Reddit users in New York and Miami also claimed that the brothers' violence against women had been "an open secret" for years.

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HomeLight

JUNE 13, 2024

Selling your home in San Diego? You’ll want to understand transfer taxes —fees paid when property ownership changes hands. These taxes are based on your home’s sale price and can add up quickly. In this short guide, we’ll explain how transfer taxes work in San Diego and what you can expect to pay. We’ll cover who pays these taxes, the types you might encounter, and specific costs at the state, county, and city levels.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Verl Workman explains how the leverage a team provides can result in higher overall earnings for team members vs. those who go it alone.

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RIS Media

JUNE 13, 2024

On the heels of the Fed standing firm on keeping its benchmark rate unchanged, mortgage rates trickled down again this week, with the 30-year-fixed rate mortgage averaging 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. The move marks another step down after dropping to 6.99% the previous week. … The post Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Down appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

Discover how Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon, renowned for their extensive experience and success in the Miami Beach real estate market, seamlessly blend a passion for world-class design with a global client reach.

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 13, 2024

Inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, fell 0.09% over the month according to the most recent producer price index (PPI) report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index for inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, represents building materials used in residential construction. This was the first.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Jimmy Burgess and Tom Ferry talk industry changes and offer a selection of scripts that are really working right now.

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RIS Media

JUNE 13, 2024

Malte Kramer, CEO of Luxury Presence, partnered with Sell It Like Serhant to publish the 2023 State of Real Estate Marketing Report, analyzing the current behavior of 1,000-plus luxury agents. Regarding Luxury Presences’ offerings, Kramer oversaw the launch of many products designed to “move the industry forward and enhance the lives of real estate professionals.”… The post Newsmakers Spotlight: Malte Kramer Discusses the Importance of CMA and SEO Boosting Tools in the Luxury Market appear

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2024

Property management software provider HappyCo has unveiled a collection of APIs available to customers to further customize their installation.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 13, 2024

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