Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

Below-median family income households are overcoming constraints related to increased borrowing costs and home prices and are finding ways to become homeowners, according to Freddie Mac ’s latest economic, housing and mortgage outlook. The below-median family income homeownership rate increased to 53% from 48% since 2016, Freddie Mac said, citing data from the Census Bureau ’s Housing Vacancy survey.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2023

As several buyer agent compensation cases work their way through the court system, it’s time for brokers and agents to come up with a plan.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is highlighting the challenges and successes that the COVID-19 pandemic created for mortgage servicers in response to a series of reports published this week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG). “[The] report from the OIG confirms what we all know – the COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to homeowners, servicers, and the federal agencies like HUD that administer loan guarant

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Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2023

Change is afoot at Anywhere brands, where 2 new presidents are filling the role vacated by Sherry Chris and regional leadership has shifted at Coldwell Banker.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

A former CrossCountry Mortgage employee accused her immediate superior at a branch in Georgia of sexual harassment and said the mortgage company retaliated against her after she lodged complaints with the human resources department and federal authorities. Christina Nielsen, a former processor, claims that during her employment at CrossCountry, Alpharetta branch manager Steven Bocca subjected her to sexual comments, touched her without consent and made inappropriate solicitations.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 16, 2023

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Anywhere's Agent Engagement team will help Anywhere affiliated broker-owners and agents supercharge their businesses with personalized coaching and mentorship, the company said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals who have been previously recognized by the HW Editors’ Choice Awards. N ominations for HousingWire’s Insiders award are open now through Friday, June 23, 2023. Click here to nominate an industry insider — a client, colleague, boss or friend — it can even be you! For the last eight years, the HW Insiders award program has provided the housing industry with the opportunity to recognize the professionals who are making a major impact

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Las Vegas resident Wayan Garvey filed a complaint calling out Keller Williams' allegedly "relentless marketing practices" and accusing the franchisor and agent Britney Gaitan of violating federal law.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country. Bergen County, N.J. New Jersey’s Bergen County gives homebuyers the best of both worlds. There are over 9,000 acres of parklands and easy access to New York City. “There are excellent schools and great transportation into Manhattan, but if you go a little bit north you can go hiking.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Study finds that homes located within historically redlined neighborhoods tend to have less living space, smaller lot sizes and more variations in quality.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee took aim at Rohit Chopra , the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in a hearing held on Wednesday that served as the House version of the CFPB’s semi-annual report. A series of contentious exchanges between lawmakers and Chopra led to the CFPB director being accused of being an “extortionist” and practicing “McCarthyism,” a reference to Sen.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

On The Download this week, we're asking: Is low inventory having a protective effect on the housing market? How long can it last?

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JUNE 16, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Acireale, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Piazza Agostino Pennisi Acireale lies on the coast of Sicily and bears the name of its original owner, Baron Agostino Pennisi di Floristella, who commissioned the castle in 1800. The Best in Real Estate, From a Sprawling Gothic Castle to Jim Carrey’s Former Estate – Robb Report Late Fashion Icon André Leon Talley’s Longtime White Plain

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JUNE 16, 2023

Your pipeline in 180 days is a reflection of the work you are doing today. Based on the work you are doing now, what do you expect your pipeline to look like in six months?

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JUNE 16, 2023

Let’s face it—property management fees aren’t cheap.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Just in time for Father's Day, Devon Broderick brings back the Dad Joke in a big way with this real estate-related compilation.

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RIS Media

JUNE 16, 2023

While neighbor disputes are relatively common, sometimes they can get more complicated than an argument over noise or pets. If one of your neighbors is ignoring an encroachment on your property, it can be difficult to resolve, but it’s something you shouldn’t leave until later. We will examine an encroachment and what you should do… The post Things to Know About Encroachment in Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

The board is composed of 19 brokers from various firms across New York City who will meet in person once a quarter to discuss resources, products and other topics, according to StreetEasy.

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 16, 2023

Over the first four months of 2023, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 268,205. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 29.0% below the April 2022 level of 377,713. Year-to-date ending in April, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The Northeast posted the lowest decline of 17.6%, while the West region reported the steepest.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Listing Showcase from ShowingTime+ is an exclusive and elevated listing experience that gives sellers a premium online listing and highlights an agent’s brand on Zillow.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JUNE 16, 2023

This is the third look at local markets in May. I’m tracking about 40 local housing markets in the US. Some of the 40 markets are states, and some are metropolitan areas. I’ll update these tables throughout the month as additional data is released. Closed sales in May were mostly for contracts signed in March and April. Since 30-year fixed mortgage rates were in the 6% to 6.5% range in March and April - compared to the 4% to 5% range the previous year - closed sales were down signifi

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JUNE 16, 2023

Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week of June 9-15, 2023.

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RIS Media

JUNE 16, 2023

The housing market and economy haven’t done many companies any favors as of late, but they seem to have been especially hard on players in the iBuying sector. That appears to be the case for Offerpad, as the company aims to rally investors with a new reverse stock split on its Class A and Class… The post Offerpad Implements Reverse Stock Split to Stave Off NYSE Delisting appeared first on RISMedia.

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HomeLight

JUNE 16, 2023

What material to use for the driveway is a quandary many homeowners eventually face. On the one hand, the driveway must get your car from the street to your garage every day, making durability the utmost priority. On the other hand, the driveway takes up a large amount of visual space, so you’ll want a style that contributes — or at least doesn’t detract from — your home’s curb appeal.

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RIS Media

JUNE 16, 2023

After a decades-long career running Southern California’s CENTURY 21 Award, David Romero has spent the past year fielding some big changes. After joining forces with brokerage powerhouse CENTURY 21 Affiliated roughly one year ago, Romero recently made another big switch, leaving the CENTURY 21 brand altogether to come on board as executive vice president of… The post Why David Romero Found a New Home at Realty ONE Group appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 16, 2023

In the News Police Chief’s Exit Is Latest in Exodus From Adams Administration [NYT] The Fierce, Flourishing World of Battle Rap [NYT] New Tech to Ticket Overweight Trucks on BQE Finally Approved [Eagle] Man Robbed, Stabbed on Joralemon Street [Eagle] City Says IBX Would Boost Business in ENY. Who Will Benefit? [BK Reader] Lawyers in ‘Burg… Read More > The post Daily Links: New 25-Story Tower Planned for Downtown Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Consumer sentiment grew to 8% in June, the highest level in four months, according to data from the University of Michigan. The report found that sentiment is now 28% above the historic low from a year ago, but continues to remain historically lower. The outlook over the economy grew 28% over the short run and… The post Consumer Sentiment Grows in June appeared first on RISMedia.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 16, 2023

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RIS Media

JUNE 16, 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 Federal Reserve made the critical announcement that they are pausing interest rate hikes at their meeting Wednesday afternoon. “We have been seeing the effects of our policy tightening on demand in the most interest… The post Mortgage Mix: Major Announcement From Fed Points to Better Times appeared first on RISMedia.

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