Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Prepayment activity fell to another record low in October amid mortgage rates topping 7% and refis drying up. Black Knight expects that the steep declines in rate lock volume and seasonality factors point to further declines in prepayment activity. Prepayment dropped 16.5% to a single-month mortality rate of 0.48%, well below the previous record of 0.55%, according to Black Knight’s October mortgage performance statistics report.

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Movement Mortgage CEO Casey Crawford and President Mike Brennan. Movement Mortgage’s deal to acquire top indie retail lender Mortgage Network marks a shift in the South Carolina-based company’s strategy. “Over the years, we’ve been more focused on organic growth, one loan officer at a time,” said Mike Brennan, who became Movement’s president in January 2021. “But that’s changed: we’re now attracting bigger groups, bigger producers.” .

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Better Dwelling

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Canada’s got ninety-nine problems and mortgage debt is…. Over two trillion of them. Bank of Canada (BoC) senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers addressed concerns about financial stability earlier today. She boiled it down to two major concerns that have been present for a long time, but are building up — household debt and housing. She […]. The post Canada Needs Lower Home Prices & Economic Stability Requires “Pain”: Bank of Canada appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge will be the first sitting HUD secretary to visit Japan when she arrives in Tokyo next week. According to an announcement, Tokyo’s Governor Yuriko Koike will hold a joint news conference with Fudge on November 30 to “learn more about [Japan’s] policies regarding public housing, affordable housing models, and aging in place.” Secretary Fudge is also slated to meet with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transpor

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts remained elevated during the third quarter of 2022. At 141,000 units started, this was the largest quarter for rental multifamily construction since the second quarter of 1986. The market share of rental units of multifamily construction starts increased to 97% as the already small condo.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) Have you heard of restrictive covenants or house covenants? While you might have a checklist of things you want from your next home, you might also need to consider what you are and aren’t allowed to do when you own it. If you buy a home […]. The post What Are House Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions: CC&R’s Explained appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

North of Santa Fe, where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains begin to roll toward the historic downtown, an incomparable estate stretches gracefully across a 3.7-acre hilltop amid the piñon- and juniper-strewn terrain. Unparalleled in the area for its scope, self-sufficiency, security, and superior construction and finishes, it features four distinct residences, spa and fitness facilities, a chicken coop, a greenhouse, a resort-caliber swimming pool and spa, a veritable outdoor cinema, and numerous o

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott have worked with many a film, TV, and pop star on their show “ Celebrity IOU.” But this is the first time they’ve ever been able to help a Broadway legend. In the episode “Idina Menzel’s Slam Dunk,” they meet Idina Menzel , who has starred in “Wicked” and “Frozen,” among many other musicals and shows. “She is known as the Queen of Broadway, and I am known as the King of Construction,”

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Buying a home is a huge accomplishment but in today’s market, you don’t always get the home that you dreamed of. You may need to make some changes and upgrades after achieving the initial purchase. Two or four years down the road might be when you look into a cash-out refinance. After saving for years for the down payment, it can be difficult to keep saving to make improvements to the house you were finally able to buy.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com / Getty Images (4) For the past several years, venture capital–backed investment behemoths and mom and pop newbies alike have poured money into real estate. With mortgage interest rates at historically low levels and stimulus cash sloshing through the economy, real estate investment went from vigorous to full-on feverish.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Home buyers and sellers are sometimes concerned about whether they’ll have the right to fire their real estate agent if they aren’t getting the job done. Considering it’s typically the biggest purchase many people make, or the sale of their largest asset, it’s fair and reasonable for consumers to want the ability to part ways. But what many people don’t think about is whether they can be fired by their agent.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Getty Images If you own an abundance of appliances and tech gadgets, chances are you can’t live without power strips and extension cords. They allow you to power multiple electrical devices at once and can be neatly tucked out of sight. But magical as they are, power strips and extension cords can hold only so much. If you overload them, you can run the risk of their overheating or even catching fire.

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BubbleInfo

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Spring Selling Season could get a real boost if mortgage rates stay in the 5s. The Fed has been telegraphing their intentions for months now, and at this point, there can’t be anyone who thinks the Fed won’t keep raising their Fed Funds rate – at least for their next two meetings. Mortgage lenders […].

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The beautiful thing about building wealth is there’s not just one way to reach your financial goals. This is where your creativity and ambition come into play. Today’s guest, Daniel Schiermeyer, built his residential portfolio and then leveraged […].

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When it comes to real estate ads, it's important to keep up with the latest trends in marketing and to make sure your ads are reaching the right audience. A well-written real estate ad that includes the right information can go a long way toward landing potential clients while minimizing wasted time and money on ineffective campaigns. Whether you're an experienced real estate agent or just starting out, this guide will walk you through creating an effective real estate ads campaign.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Downtown Brooklyn, Ditmas Park, Prospect Heights and Windsor Terrace. How did they fare? While not huge, this one-bedroom loft in an early 20th century Downtown Brooklyn commercial building has high ceilings and… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: One Sold, Three off the Market appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Getty Images / Realtor.com That was fast. A-list celebrity couple Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas just listed their Miami waterfront estate for $16,995,000—after purchasing it a little more than a year ago for $11 million. The duo reportedly moved into the 10,416-square-foot home with their two children before deciding to sell—and after remodeling it. The “Game of Thrones” actress and her popster husband hired interior designer Sarah Ivory to redesign the deluxe digs, according to a Wal

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A spacious one-bedroom on the fifth floor of a six-story elevator building in Prospect Heights was recently renovated to make the most of the apartment's charming prewar features. The winding layout includes a large foyer, dressing room and dining area with built-in banquette. Described as neo-Classical in an early brochure and… Read More > The post Giant Prospect Heights Prewar One-Bedroom With Banquette, Dressing Room, Foyer Asks $995K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RISMedia

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Hannah Whittenly Finding the best roofing contractor for your needs can be a daunting task. There are so many types of materials and shingles that you may need help figuring out where to start. It can be difficult to decipher which contractor will give you the best quality materials, service, and price for your […]. The post What to Look for When Searching for a Roofing Contractor appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Commissioners on the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously voted to landmark the Park Slope headquarters of the Lesbian Herstory Archives in a public meeting today. The vote followed an October 25 public hearing where six people testified in support of landmarking the building at 484 14th Street due to its cultural… Read More > The post Brooklyn Gets First LGBTQ+ Landmark With Designation of Lesbian Herstory Archives appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Transaction apps were quickly adopted for convenience, but are they really safe to send and receive money on? A former banker breaks it down.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the News Greenpoint Designer Knows How to Dress a Rock Star [NYT] A Night Out in Park Slope With Old Jewish Men [NYT] Live from the Brooklyn Museum—Today’s Top Stories! [New Yorker] Newtown Creek Alliance Wants Input on Proposed Creek Changes [Greenpointers] Industry City's Ice Rink Returns to Brooklyn for the Holidays [Gotham Mag] Solange… Read More > The post Daily Links: Low-Rise Retail Stores on Flatbush Avenue to Be Razed for Condos appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RISMedia

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Anica Oaks Selling a home is easy, but maximizing your profit is hard. The key to selling strategy in real estate is to invest in improvements that improve the property's value for a relatively low cost. Sometimes this value translates directly into a higher sales price or as a way to sell it faster […]. The post 3 Updates to Complete Before Placing Your Home on the Market appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sixteen years after Tower Records was forced to close all of their physical stores, the once-giant music retailer is making a comeback in Williamsburg — and taking a new approach. Tower Labs, a cozy, warmly lit “creative hub” where artists and fans can mix and mingle at a variety of… Read More > The post Tower Records Reemerges in Williamsburg With New Creative Hub for Music appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Realtor.com Historic Spanish style meets modern luxury at a remodeled estate known as The Spanish Castle , in St. Petersburg, FL. On the market for $3,326,000, the four-bedroom home sits on almost an acre—just blocks from the water. “This property is located in a metro area. But because of the size of the property and the fact that it’s surrounded by walls, you have a real sense of peace and serenity,” says listing agent Glen Richardson , of Smith & Associates Real Estate.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

iBuying, another term coined for housing flipping, was a venture both Zillow and Redfin took on, but also ultimately failed at.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Appraisers and home inspectors are important parts of a real estate transaction, but they serve completely different purposes. There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In fact, some real estate agents would also benefit from a reminder about their respective roles.

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Get a ListSource vs. PropStream overview, learn about their advantages and disadvantages, and see whether there’s a third option here.

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Along with the holidays come those predictable holiday objections. Your sellers want to ‘take a break’ and your buyers are constantly rescheduling. It’s a busy time of year for everyone. How can you take a breath, enjoy the merrymaking and still keep your momentum ? Below, you’ll find our top ways to do just that. Respect the wishes of your clients.

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