Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
HousingWire recently spoke with Austin Niemiec, executive vice president of Rocket Pro TPO, about how the company plans to build off its recent rebrand and how its “We’ll figure it out” approach helped it continue to support broker partners throughout 2020. HousingWire: How has the Rocket Pro TPO rebrand impacted the company as a whole?
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen Z’ers in the U.S., making up a significant number of both current and soon-to-be homebuyers.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
A simple, ancient practice, one that often goes unnoticed despite the critical role it plays in the lives of millions of Americans, is getting modernized. Another ancient practice — resistance to change — is raising some misplaced worries about the safety and security of these needed improvements. We’re talking about online notarizations. Over a billion documents are notarized each year — you probably know the drill.
Afford Anything
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Sam lives in upstate New York, and she spent a decade not earning much. “I worked in food service for about a decade,” she says, “and was really frugal out of necessity.”. “But in 2017 I graduated with an environmental engineering degree and tripled my income, and I found Paula to figure out what to do with the difference.”. She took a mini-retirement in 2018 to spend five months hiking the Appalachian Trail, and then decided to invest in rental properties.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Lindsay Bhandari, Vice President, Capital Markets and Treasury Technology Management Fannie Mae. Lindsay Bhandari is a strategic problem solver with a proven history of delivering high-value, complex technology solutions that align business and technology goals. Bhandari knows how to connect people and technology – driving a culture of empowerment where each person has a voice and space to innovate – and ensures the organization is meeting its strategic goals.
RIS Media
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As the holiday season approaches, it may be time to change up your winter social media strategy. Though many aspects of life have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, households across the country are still planning their holiday celebrations, whether it be a Christmas morning packed with presents and decor or an intimate gathering to ring in the new year.
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Brownstoner
DECEMBER 1, 2020
A Bed Stuy block association and Community Board 3 are fighting a proposed sprinkler law they say could devastate homeowners and tenants in Brooklyn and beyond. Introduced in 2018, Intro 1146B is coming up for review by the New York City Council Wednesday, December 2. The proposed amendment to New York… Read More > The post Brooklynites Fight Proposed Sprinkler Law They Say Will Cause Row House Evictions, Foreclosure appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Flagstar Bank and the FinTech Consortium revealed that fintech startups Home Lending Pal , Stavvy and Real Key are the latest initiates to the companies’ ongoing MortgageTech Accelerator program. This marks the second round of startups to participate in the program since its launch in September 2019 – originally as an initiative by Flagstar to guide late-stage mortgage tech startups in an effort to evaluate the viability of future investments and partnerships.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Canada’s getting serious about housing supply… or at least trying to make you think it is. The Government of Canada (GoC) made its economic statement yesterday, including a plan to tax non-resident homeownership. The tax, which may be rolled out within the next year, sounds aggressive. However, two of the country’s most populated regions already […].
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Brent Chandler, Founder and CEO, FormFree. As Brent Chandler leads six-time HousingWire Tech100 honoree FormFree, he continues to drive industry innovation by leveraging blockchain infrastructure to give consumers and lenders better access to real-time ability to pay information. Chandler started FormFree from his basement and grew it into the company it is today.
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The Mortgage Report
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Who pays closing costs? Usually the buyer and seller both do. But as a home buyer there are ways to avoid closing costs or at least reduce them.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Sean Faries, CEO, Land Gorilla. Land Gorilla founder and CEO Sean Faries is relentless in his pursuit of technology innovations that drive efficiency while simultaneously reducing risk in construction and renovation lending. Sean’s commitment to listening to all project stakeholders ensures that Land Gorilla provides an exceptional, integrated customer experience and remains at the forefront of the construction lending industry.
RIS Media
DECEMBER 1, 2020
(TNS)—Every holiday season, Maya Madsen looks forward to a Christmas ornament party at one of her girlfriends’ homes, where everyone brings their own home-baked treats to share. The Scripps Ranch mother of three is among millions of Americans who love baking cookies during the holidays and exchanging them with friends to double, triple or even quintuple the variety of treats in their family’s cookie jar.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Paul Akinmade, Chief Strategy Officer, CMG Financial. Paul Akinmade joined CMG Financial in 2016 to lead the expansion of the company’s marketing department ahead of a major staffing initiative. Within four years, Akinmade and his team have built a robust, automated marketing platform, which is driven by investment in technology, to give retail loan officers a competitive edge.
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Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Yelena Khayrullina/Getty Images Houseplants often are a designer’s secret weapon —pops of greenery can instantly elevate anybody’s home decor, no matter the style. But while a thriving plant can complete the look of any room, a dying one quickly becomes a depressing focal point. What’s worse: Once you realize you have an unhappy houseplant, it can be surprisingly difficult to diagnose what’s wrong.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Is your company revolutionizing the housing industry through new and innovative technologies? Then the Tech100 awards are for you. HousingWire Tech100 Awards recognize the most innovative and impactful companies in the mortgage and real estate markets. For the second year in a row, nominations and awards will be broken up into two categories: mortgage and real estate.
RIS Media
DECEMBER 1, 2020
If this year had been a roller coaster, it would have put every theme park in North America to shame. Its ups and downs affected everything about our lives: from business decisions to how we shop for food and everything in between. For many industries, the only way to adapt in the face of the pandemic was to cut back, or even shut down altogether. But not real estate.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Mark Birschbach, Senior Vice President, Strategic Business, Innovation and Technology National Association of Realtors. Mark Birschback and his team seek to drive innovation in the residential and commercial real estate markets and benefits to the National Association of Realtors’ members through strategic relationships with a broad range of business and technology players.
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.
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 1, 2020
New York City public middle and high school students will not return to classrooms for in-person learning until January of next year at the earliest, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday. “The focus will be over the next few weeks up until the Christmas break, getting elementary, District 75… Read More > The post Doors to Remain Closed at Public Middle and High Schools Until 2021 appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Lori Brewer, Founder and CEO, LBA Ware. LBA Ware founder and CEO Lori Brewer is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader, having dedicated her career to developing innovative business process optimization tools for mortgage lenders. She conceptualized and built CompenSafe, a mortgage-specific incentive compensation management platform, and has gone on to release LimeGear, a turnkey business intelligence platform for mortgage lenders.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Topped with iconic barrel tile and perfectly positioned amid rugged stone walls at the end of an elegant allée of mature trees and manicured hedges, this chic residence evokes the ambience of a villa in the countryside of France. No passport is required to arrive at this enchanting getaway, though—its verdant 4.04-acre setting is nestled in an equally beguiling destination, the green and golden hills and esteemed vineyards of California’s wine country.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Samir Agarwal, Vice President and Segment Leader, GRC Community Banking , Wolters Kluwer. Samir Agarwal has more than 20 years of experience at an executive level. He is a strategic financial services leader who delivers exceptional results. At Wolters Kluwer, Agarwal has tapped his extensive banking product development experience to create a group of offerings that assist local and regional banks to more effectively scale their operations and processes in support of their consumer-facing offeri
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.
RIS Media
DECEMBER 1, 2020
If you asked Donnell Williams , president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)—an organization dedicated to housing for all, particularly among Blacks—what keeps him up at night, he would respond without hesitation: homeownership rates. More specifically, homeownership rates among the Black community. According to recent data from the U.S.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Brian Donnellan, President and CEO, Bright MLS. Brian Donnellan is the leader of Bright MLS, a novel concept in the multiple listing service space as it represents a truly regional multiple listing service with an expansive footprint. As president and CEO, Donnellan ensures the delivery of top technology, data and customer service to Bright MLS’ subscribers.
RIS Media
DECEMBER 1, 2020
John L. Scott Real Estate has announced the company is joining forces with Portland-based brokerage Meadows Group Inc. The official transition is underway, according to the firms, and the new partnership will place the combined John L. Scott and Meadows Group team at the No. 3 slot in Portland-area market share. Founded in 1994, Meadows Group Inc., Realtors is a full-service, locally owned real estate company that provides a complete range of residential, investment and development services.
Homes.com
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As we approach the end of 2020, and reflect on all that has happened in the past year, we analyze current trends that may affect the spring housing market for 2021. The post A Hot Housing Market Expected to Continue Through the Spring of 2021 appeared first on Homes.com.
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Waterfront Properties
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Make your way to the waterfront this Saturday night for the 26th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. The boat parade starts from the Lake Worth Lagoon in North Palm Beach and makes its way north to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Hundreds of boats have already registered and are preparing to be all decked out with holiday lights, decorations, and music.
The Close
DECEMBER 1, 2020
If you’ve worked in real estate for more than 30 seconds, you’ve probably come to the (painful) realization that 1. you NEED seller leads to become a top producer, and 2. finding and converting seller leads is hard work. First, you need to have a thick skin to handle rejection after rejection. Then, once you get your foot in the door, you’re going to need a rock-solid listing presentation if you want even a slight chance of getting the listing.
The Mortgage Report
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched lower again yesterday. And conventional loans started out this morning at 3.063% (3.063% APR) for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. I’m expecting […].
Lab Coat Agents
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Circle prospecting is one of the best ways to pack your pipeline without dealing with angry homeowners. Whether you’re prospecting a hot neighborhood, running an email campaign, or marketing a property you just listed, there are a lot of different strategies to circle prospect for listings. Here are 6 tips & scripts to land more listings by circle prospecting: Start with the Right Tools.
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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