Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Maryland has over a dozen Eastern European stores that sell products like caviar, pumpernickel bread and salo, a Ukrainian-style bacon. Apart from selling produce that is popular in former Soviet countries, these stores represent a marketing opportunity for Alex Naumovych, a loan officer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corporation. Just before a customer buys a container of pre-made Borscht, they see Naumovych’s business cards and flyers that lay neatly near the checkout area.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It has been years in the making, and this weekend as tours of Weeksville's historic Hunterfly houses resume, visitors will be able to get a glimpse of the completed 'In Pursuit of Freedom' exhibit. Set inside the only reproduction house amidst the row of original 19th century dwellings that are… Read More > The post Weeksville’s Long Awaited ‘In Pursuit of Freedom’ Exhibit Set to Open During Black History Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Forecasts take on a new meaning this year as we enter our second year of economic forecasting in a COVID-19 world. This 2022 forecast event brought together some of the top economists and researchers in the housing space, equipping attendees with the insights and data they need to navigate the year ahead. The following on-demand event is an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business and the biggest questions and

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Donate to Charity Are you in the process of selling your home? Do you need a donation pick-up? Maybe you are trying to eliminate the clutter that will make your property far more salable? Could you be trying to downsize, or perhaps try to clear out some room for things that fit your current lifestyle […]. The post 11 Charities and Organizations That Do Donation Pickups For Free appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The VA loan is an important financing tool for VA-eligible borrowers to achieve their homeownership dream. In 2021 one in two VA borrowers was a first-time homebuyer (FTHB). . Last year, mortgage interest rates reached record lows. The average VA FTHB’s interest rate was 2.90% and the quarterly FTHB VA purchase loan volume stayed elevated. In Q3 2021, it reached a record level of over $19 billion for that quarter, $174 million higher than Q3 2020.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

(REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY) Remote work is bringing with it some surveillance. With the new blend of work and home, employees privacy is paramount. The post Using remote work as an excuse to spy on employees is pathetic appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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BubbleInfo

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

San Francisco is no longer the nation’s least affordable metro area, being surpassed by San Diego, it’s neighborhood to the south. The latest OJO Labs unaffordability report saw San Diego bypass both San Francisco and Los Angeles to become the nation’s least affordable metro by comparing median home price to local incomes. The median home […].

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It is possible to continue to increase your volume this year despite current challenges. We know that refinance volume is declining, Agency business will shrink and get more expensive and an increasing number of borrowers will not qualify under Agency guidelines. Non-QM is a solution for these challenges and these loans are easy to do. . Below are current market obstacles and how Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions can help through non-QM products.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If you’re like most people, February is the time when New Year’s resolutions fade away and we settle back into our usual ways of doing business. Here’s an effective way to combat this backslide: instead of setting general goals, consider focusing on one or more of these industry-related areas and commit to taking an immediate action that will help you start the year off strong.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Mr. Cooper , one of the nation’s top servicers, and Sagent, a loan servicing software developer, announced on Friday that they will join forces to create a cloud-native servicing platform. The definitive agreement reached by both parties stipulates that Mr. Cooper will sell certain intellectual property rights related to its proprietary, cloud-based technology platform for mortgage servicing to Sagent.

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Advertiser: Trellis

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Realogy Holdings Corp. was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers 2022. The award, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, selects America’s Best Large Employers through an independent survey distributed to approximately 60,000 American employees.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The real estate market in Dallas, TX took a big leap in 2021, as median home prices jumped +13.55% over the past year. The median sale price for the Dallas metro is now $401,330 after hovering between $337K and $350K for the previous 3 years. Both the current median home price and the total volume of sales in 2021 set new records for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Despite the critique and skepticism that followed Zillow’s decision to bow out of iBuying late last year, the real estate tech giant has come out on the other side better for it, reporting significant revenue growth thanks mainly to Zillow Offers. Related: Zillow Looking to Ease the Homebuyer Journey Post-iBuying. According to its latest earnings report , the Seattle-based company earned $3.9 billion in Q4 of 2021—a 392% jump from the $789 million during the same period in 2020.

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Waterfront Properties

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The West Palm Seafood Festival is a fun, family event for seafood lovers. The delicious foodie adventure is Saturday, February 12, 2022, and Sunday, February 13, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The West Palm Beach Seafood Festival is at the South Florida Fairgrounds, located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The event is a seafood aficionados dream come true.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/The Trident Group CEO Larry Flick, V , was honored as one of RISMedia’s 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers Crusaders: The Champions of a Better Way. President Joan Docktor , was honored as one of RISMedia’s 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers Motivators: Those Who Inspire. RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers recognizes those who are making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry, and their efforts

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Waterfront Properties

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Experience the serenity of twilight yoga on the Lighthouse Deck at sunset every Monday at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum, in Jupiter on the inlet. The next twilight yoga session is Monday, February 14, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM. Stay fit and calm your mind in this all-level class. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Date nights can ensure that you’re making time for your partner and are prioritizing having fun together. Thankfully a date night doesn’t have to involve going out. Whether you’re too busy to go out, have to work around childcare, or you simply feel more comfortable in your own space, you don’t have to give up date nights. If you and your partner want to stay home, there is no shortage of creative ways couples can have an excellent date night.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Red Hook, Bay Ridge and Flatlands. They range in price from $800,000 to $1.595 million. In Red Hook, a mid-19th century brick house has lost its cornice and acquired a stucco coating but retains its historic ironwork. In… Read More > The post A Dutch Colonial Revival With Garage in Flatlands and Two More to See, Starting at $800K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Catch Up on This Week's Biggest Stories. [link]. RISMedia Associate Online Editor Jesse Williams delivers this week's Headliners, a video recap of the week's top stories in real estate. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Read This Week's Top Stories. Marcia Fudge Highlights Affordability, Pushes Zoning and Equity Solutions. By Jesse Williams February 11, 2022.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In the News Rogue Smoke Shop Enflames Brooklyn Heights Residents [Eagle] Mermaid Parade Scheduled to Return to Surf Avenue on June 18 [BP] NYC Ferry Ramps Jam ‘Every Day,’ Leading to Service Suspensions [amNY] Subway Ridership Passes 3 Million for First Time Since Surge [Gothamist] A Blizzard, Burgers and BBQ in Red Hook [Grub… Read More > The post Daily Links: As Omicron Ebbs, Subway Ridership Grows appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

There are few events that perplexed the real estate industry as much as Zillow’s exodus from iBuying late last year. . Even now—months after the tech giant announced that it was sunsetting Zillow Offers— discussions about the digital homebuying, cash offers and algorithmic house flipping future are rarely had without mentioning Zillow. . However, another question that has piqued the interest of industry experts and observers is: what’s next for Zillow?

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RISMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Ah the love letter… in today’s raging hot market, with extremely low inventory and bidding wars becoming the new normal, it’s become almost a necessity for prospective buyers to include a love letter in their offer package to sellers. These love letters are written to essentially attract the sellers’ attention and explain the many reasons […].

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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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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

New data show there were a total of 23,204 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions—an increase of 29% from a month ago and 139% from a year ago, according to ATTOM’s January 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “The increased level of foreclosure activity in January wasn’t a surprise,” said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of RealtyTrac, an ATTOM company.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Mexico | Laura de la Torre de Skipsey, Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty . This four-bedroom penthouse apartment occupies the top three floors of an 11-story building in the affluent Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood, in Mexico City’s southwestern Miguel Hidalgo borough.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.65% of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) National Delinquency Survey. For the purposes of the survey, MBA asks servicers to report loans in forbearance as delinquent if the payment was not made based on the original terms of the mortgage.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Personal loans are a good option if you need immediate financial assistance. Be it an unexpected home renovation, college education, or an emergency trip – you can use a personal loan to cover anything. That’s why lenders don’t put restrictions on how you use it. . Credit Score Concept. One of the things you need to consider before applying for any loan is the amount you are looking to borrow.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The Fine Living Group at eXp, has announced that founder and team leader, Jon Lahey, has been selected as an RISMedia 2022 Real Estate Newsmaker—a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.

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The Mortgage Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

An Iowa first-time home buyer can find lots of help. That might include a special mortgage, education courses, or down payment assistance.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Predictive analytics can be used to foretell who in your neighborhood is most likely to sell their home this year. Leading companies in this field have a 70% accuracy rate or more when predicting future listings. And REALTORS® who employ this technology know who is likely to sell their property. SmartZip Case Study: How to Improve Your Real Estate Farming Results by 4.6X.

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The Mortgage Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose sharply yesterday. Ten days in, and February is already looking like a nightmare for those rates. So far this morning, markets […].

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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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