Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2021

Analytics vendor CoreLogic announced Thursday that it has entered into an enterprise agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology to integrate and automate its core solutions on ICE’s platform, enabling a more streamlined workflow for lenders. Via the Encompass Partner Connect, a cloud-native third-party-service integration platform, CoreLogic will update critical data-driven processes and make these solutions available to thousands of mutual clients on the ICE Mortgage Technology platform , the analy

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a home in today’s market, but that isn’t the case. Today’s buyers are spending approximately 20% of their income on their monthly mortgage payments.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2021

“Big Four” title firm Stewart Title has struck yet another acquisitions deal. And this one’s a big one. Stewart has acquired Informative Research , a mortgage-focused data and analytics tech company based in Houston, the companies announced on Thursday. Informative Research said the deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, values IR at about $192 million.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

AUGUST 26, 2021

Between low inventory and high buyer demand, there’s no denying that we’re in a seller’s market. But just because it’s a seller’s market doesn’t mean that every house is guaranteed to sell—although you wouldn’t know that based on what people are saying. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions going around about selling in today’s market—and if you’re planning to sell, it’s important to ignore them.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2021

Finicity , an open-banking solutions provider that was acquired by Mastercard in 2020, announced a partnership with its one-touch Mortgage Verification Service and ICE Mortgage Technology on Thursday. The integration allows borrowers to permission data so that lenders can quickly verify assets, income and employment. Launched in February, the verification is accepted by both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and makes the loan eligible for representation and warranty relief without the use of manual lo

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Better Dwelling

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Canadian election is ramping up, and housing is becoming the hot button issue. Media pundits have been claiming it’s a relatively small issue, that just happens to be very loud these days. Crunching the numbers for eligible voters in BC and Ontario, that doesn’t appear to be the case. The majority of eligible voters […]. The post Canada’s Election Will See Renters Outnumber Homeowners In BC and Ontario appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Canada is seeing a shortage of labor, but no one wants to pay more. BMO chief economist Douglas Porter broke down June’s average wage earnings. He found wages aren’t rising very much, especially when considering rising vacancies and high inflation. Canadian Wages Have Been Showing Low Growth Canadian wages aren’t growing very fast, even with […].

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Homes.com

AUGUST 26, 2021

Within the past almost two years, the furniture industry has come to a slow crawl and it’s not due to a lack of furniture buyers. Many customers have placed orders only to be told it could take 6 months to a year to receive their orders. While other companies may have furniture items in stock, you could still end up not only waiting a long time for your item to be shipped, but pay a ton in shipping costs.

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Fancy Pants Homes

AUGUST 26, 2021

Recently listed for a whopping $21.5 million, this mid-century Los Angeles compound is by no means your ordinary luxury home. Judy Garland held her wedding here. Marilyn Monroe once lived in the guest house. Frank Sinatra himself called it home for over a decade, throwing roaring parties for all of his Rat Pack friends, with names like Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin or Ava Gardner in attendance.

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Brownstoner

AUGUST 26, 2021

A Bed Stuy family embroiled in a years-long legal battle with a fraudster who stole their brownstone will be able to stay in their home after settling the case in court. Dairus Griffiths, the owner of a Halsey Street brownstone since the early 1990’s, says he was tricked into unknowingly selling… Read More > The post Settlement in Deed Theft Case Means Bed Stuy Family Can Stay in Their Home appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 26, 2021

ERA ® Real Estate , a global franchising leader within the Realogy family of brands, announced today that Brawn Sterling Real Estate, based in Midlothian, Texas, has affiliated with the ERA ® brand. Broker/owner Erica Texada established the company in 2016. The brokerage currently serves Northern Ellis County and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Last year the firm’s 16 agents were responsible for nearly $26 million in sales volume.

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Brownstoner

AUGUST 26, 2021

Hipster lifestyle brand Vice is leaving its longtime home of Williamsburg. The company plans to take “four or five floors” at Dock 72, the glassy, stepped structure at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, according to a story in The Real Deal. News of the move arrived on the same day that Vice has… Read More > The post Vice Planning Big Move to Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Dock 72, Departing Williamsburg Headquarters appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the house search done and closing completed, the last step is to move into your new home. Only, when you turn the key and open the door, you’re hit. The post 6 Smart Moving Tips to Help You Feel at Home a Little Faster appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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BubbleInfo

AUGUST 26, 2021

The reason for breaking down the active and pending listings by zip code is to give the readers a closer look at their neighborhood stats. The total number of active listings has dropped 14% over the last two weeks, with Carlsbad SE taking the brunt of it as the actives got cut in half (46 […].

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Bigger Pockets

AUGUST 26, 2021

A down payment is a payment made in cash at the onset of the purchase of an expensive good or service. It represents a percentage of the purchase price and is not refundable if the deal fell through because of the purchaser.

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The Mortgage Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates nudged higher yesterday. And they’re now near the top of the narrow change within which they’ve been moving for a month or […].

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Point2Homes

AUGUST 26, 2021

Image: MIND AND I / Shutterstock.com. When buying a home , the vast majority of people need to take out a mortgage. But of the many different options, how do you know which is the right one for you? In this guide, we’ll take a quick look at the different types of mortgage loans available. Conventional Loans. A conventional loan is any mortgage loan that is not guaranteed or insured by a government entity.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 26, 2021

So-called “super commuters” who travel 90 minutes or more each way to work are on the rise, as a result of homeowners moving further away from cities in seek of greater housing affordability. That’s according to a new analysis from Apartment List, which said the trend is also likely a result of the impact of remote work, and the new “hybrid work” culture that has arisen post-pandemic.

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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.

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GeekEstate

AUGUST 26, 2021

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: OktoHub.]. OktoHub allows agents to hire other agents to assist with showings, attending inspections, staffing open houses, and other customizable tasks. The on-demand platform enables agents to pay only for needed tasks, without committing to a long-term hire.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 26, 2021

Property taxes are expected to keep rising as many communities that lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic are cashing in on higher home values. The post Homeowners To See Higher Property Taxes, Thanks to the Pandemic—Here’s What They Can Do appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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Waterfront Properties

AUGUST 26, 2021

There are several venues offering music on a variety of nights and at various hours of the day within the quaint coastal town of Juno Beach. Juno Beach is a quiet little community located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Although known for its gorgeous oceanfront estates and condominiums, Juno Beach is 43 protected park land or environmentally sensitive green space.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

It’s been a week of travel (grateful to be able to travel again), and a jam-packed week of meetings with some incredible leaders. Sitting at the table and discussing ideas with these awesome innovators got me thinking: Leadership isn’t a “you versus your team members” scenario. Leadership is an “us” scenario, always. On an empowered team, leaders understand the weight and clarity of their respective roles in the team.

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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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Brownstoner

AUGUST 26, 2021

A working fireplace may not sound attractive in the midst of all this heat but this Fort Greene rental in an 1860s brownstone has some other attractions as well, including in-unit laundry and a renovated kitchen. It's a duplex unit on the upper two floors of 38 South Portland Avenue in… Read More > The post Fort Greene Brownstone Duplex With Marble Mantels, In-Unit Laundry Asks $6,500 a Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

As margins continue to get squeezed, brokers are getting creative when it comes to generating new revenue and streamlining operations. RISMedia’s Real Estate CEO & Agent Leadership Exchange , co-presented by the National Association of REALTORS®, will be addressing the topic of profitability, among many other timely and relevant subjects. Register today to hear from more than 75 of the industry’s most dynamic professionals, including the profitable executives who are continuously innov

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Brownstoner

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the News Houses of Worship Struggle Back in Brooklyn, Elsewhere [NYT] Williamsburg Moms Organize via Text to Find Famous Actor [NYP] Reckless Driver Charged After Killing 6-Year-Old Girl in Dyker Heights [BP] Cameras Capture Illegal Dumping in East New York [The City] Bay Ridge Palestinian Restaurant Ayat to Expand [Eater] East Bed Stuy Has Most… Read More > The post Daily Links: Sanitation Department Uses Cameras to Stop Rise of Illegal Dumping in East New York appeared first on Br

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RIS Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) reports that the 30-year-fixed mortgage rates (FRM) averaged 2.87% in August. Mortgage breakdown: – The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.87% with an average 0.6 point for the week ending Aug. 26, 2021, up slightly from last week when it averaged 2.86%. Last year, the 30-year FRM averaged 2.91%. – The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.17% with an average 0.6 point, up slightly last week when it averaged 2.

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Brownstoner

AUGUST 26, 2021

It takes glancing up amidst the jumble of signs on Fulton Street to spot it, but bits of a storefront designed by a modern architect best known for his snazzy mid-century hotels can still be glimpsed, at least for now. The once sleek storefront design at 453 Fulton Street in Downtown… Read More > The post Look Up for a Downtown Brooklyn Storefront Remnant by Modern Architect Morris Lapidus appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association —a non-profit trade association for the kitchen and bath industry—and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) released its quarterly Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) for the second quarter of 2021. With estimates showing an 11% growth in sales for Q2 vs. Q1, the report suggests continued growth in the Kitchen and Bath market, despite ongoing material shortages and rising labor costs. “We’re encouraged by the findings from our rep

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Waterfront Properties

AUGUST 26, 2021

Northern Palm Beach County is home to a few well respected Public High Schools. Northern Palm Beach County is a desireable area to raise a family. Excellant location, tropical weather, beautiful beaches, great shopping, divine dining and a stellar pubic and private school system. Take a look at a couple the regarded High Scools in the northern Palm Beach County area.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

Lone Wolf Technologies has acquired Propertybase, the latest move in an effort to provide an end-to-end technology platform with websites, lead generation tools and an enterprise-class CRM. “Lone Wolf and Propertybase have been on parallel tracks for years. We thought it was time our paths crossed,” said Jimmy Kelly, CEO and president of Lone Wolf. “Propertybase is known for its incredible CRM and real estate websites, while Lone Wolf has long led the industry in transaction an

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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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