Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2023

The use-cases for AI-powered chatbots just keep growing. Big Purple Dot (BPD), a mortgage and real estate customer relationship management (CRM) and recruiting solutions company in Irvine, California, announced this week the integration of ChatGPT into its CRM ecosystem. According to Big Purple Dot , it is one of the first CRM companies in the mortgage industry to integrate the ChatGPT API into its marketing platform. “We are excited to be one of the first CRM’s in the mortgage and r

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Real Estate News

MARCH 31, 2023

A Realtor.com analysis identified the best time to sell in 2023, and it's just around the corner. The report also said to expect a more typical spring season.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2023

In its third year, the 2023 HW Finance Leaders award celebrates the outstanding achievements of the top finance executives in the real estate and mortgage space. As the housing market continues to face volatility, the role of CFO has become increasingly critical. These execs have been faced with navigating a complex and rapidly-changing landscape that includes the rollercoaster ride of low inventory, rising mortgage rates and shifting regulations.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 31, 2023

Alexandra Lumpkin first general counsel at Real, Shawna Hernandez lands COO role at Endpoint, Sam Rodriguez joins Epique board, Kris Burdick promoted at Hanna.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized the rule on small business lending, which fulfills a mandate from Congress and aims to increase transparency while mitigating discrimination. “Lenders will collect and report information about the small business credit applications they receive, including geographic and demographic data, lending decisions, and the price of credit,” the CFPB said in an announcement issued this week about the rule.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 31, 2023

Real estate reality TV isn’t exactly real. "The Bachelor" alums Jason and Molly offer their candid feedback on the glamorous and dramatic SoCal reality show.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 31, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

To make their multimillion-dollar properties more attractive and move them more quickly, some sellers have been cutting their asking prices precipitously and negotiating other add-ons into contracts.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 31, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Calonge, Spain | Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty The stone-clad Costa Brava home comes with plentiful patio space and a sparkling pool. This Summery Home in Spain Makes Us Want to Put Away Our Puffer Coats for Good – Dwell $12.2M Osterville Home Is the Most Expensive Sale on Cape Cod This Year – Boston Business Journal Golf is Helping Drive the Real Estate

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

From "NAR is toast" to "don't make any rash decisions," real estate agents, executives and thought-leaders offered their thoughts on the explosive Moehrl class certification ruling Wednesday.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 31, 2023

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Six states recorded declines while Maryland and New Hampshire reported no change. The percent change in real GDP ranged from 4.9 percent increase in Idaho to 2.4 percent decline in Alaska.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

Mortgage applications increased 2 percent from a week earlier, marking the fourth week of increases, while purchase applications rose 19 percent from a month earlier, according to data released Friday by Redfin.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2023

DISCLAIMER: As a friendly reminder, this post is meant to answer questions about bridge loans in California and is intended for educational purposes, not financial advice. If you need assistance navigating the use of a bridge loan in California, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. With low inventory and notoriously high home prices, California homeowners are looking for creative financing solutions to fund their dream home purchases.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

By keeping your testimonial review system fast, easy to access and uncomplicated, you can give clients ample opportunities and motivation to participate in sharing their experiences.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2023

DISCLAIMER: As a friendly reminder, this post is meant to answer the question, “What is a bridge loan?” and is intended for educational purposes, not financial advice. If you need assistance navigating the use of a bridge loan, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. So you’ve been house-hunting a bit prematurely and fell in love with your dream home — but wait, don’t you have to sell your old home first?

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

All real estate agents are not created equal. There are different types of agents just as there are different types of transactions and many different areas of specialization.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 31, 2023

President Biden’s proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024 seeks to promote expanded access and improved affordability in healthcare and education while cutting taxes for low-income families and shrinking the deficit, but […]

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

Trackxi is an app for managing all the little things that hamper deal progress between signature and closing. It’s not a clinical transaction manager, more of an activity management solution, and it’s very good at it.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 31, 2023

BAM Key Details: A new study by RentCafe shows Millennials have become a homeowner-majority generation, passing the renter-majority torch to “Zoomers.” While Boomers have recently overtaken Millennials as the largest generation of home buyers, the number of Millennial homeowners has grown faster in the past five years than any other generation. Millennials, long dubbed the “generation of renters” have officially become a homeowner majority generation.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

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

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 31, 2023

You’re buying a rental property and, in the process, inheriting tenants. What now? Can you go ahead and start raising rent? Not so fast.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

Cultivate a culture that respects and promotes your brand while helping agents do the same. DOORA Properties creative director Janet Pozos provides her branding best practices.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 31, 2023

Have you picked up a local newspaper and noticed ads for property auctions? Has an auction been something you have considered? Some potential home buyers are turning to auctions due to a lack of housing inventory. Choosing an auction for houses can be attractive if you want to save on your next home. But while this can seem like a great way to save money, finding a bargain isn’t as easy as it might appear.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Homes.com's alleged use of agent names to snag leads, trouble in the commercial real estate industry and the debate around mortgages and affordability.

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Real Trends

MARCH 31, 2023

Unfortunately, many agents think that lead generation is not only easy but also the best way to build a business. The sad truth is that most truly successful agents rely on their sphere of influence or referral clients more often. That’s not to say that lead generation can’t be a great source for finding new clients. The big problem is that if not done correctly, this type of business can end up costing a lot of time and money with little to no return.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

The migration trends that drove housing demand during the pandemic are ending. But that doesn't mean people aren't moving, according to an Inman analysis of historic data.

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Zolo

MARCH 31, 2023

Daniel Foch shares his insights as we head into the spring real estate market The post How Do Canadian Real Estate Prices Look in 2023? appeared first on Zolo.

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Inman

MARCH 31, 2023

Released Wednesday, Fortune's "America's Most Innovative Companies" list features four real estate companies. California-based NextHome led the pack with a product innovation score of 257.

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McKissock

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to our new blog series, The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht – your destination for the most current economic insights and analyses. Catered to real estate appraisers, agents, and other professionals, this series will help you navigate the ever-evolving economic environment so you can make well-informed decisions to support your business and career success.

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Redfin

MARCH 31, 2023

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