Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Vexed by work-from-home arrangements owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are taking the long view and rethinking floor plans. The reality is, home offices are no longer a luxury. In the initial three weeks of public health lockdowns in March, according to Gallup , the percentage of employed Americans working from home doubled to 62%. Of these workers, three in five said they’d prefer to work from home when restrictions are lifted.

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Eye on Housing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

For the week ending September 18, 2020, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Weekly Application Survey showed a jump in application activity, both in purchasing and refinancing, as its Market Composite Index increased 6.8% from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis. Most notably, the Purchasing Activity reached its highest level since January 2009, when it was only 5.3% higher.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

United Wholesale Mortgage , the largest wholesale lending firm in the country, is joining the blank-check company craze and will make its public debut via an acquisition. The Detroit-headquartered UWM will merge with businessman Alec Gores’ special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Gores Holdings IV Inc in a deal that will value the new UWM at $16.1 billion, the company said in a statement Wednesday morning.

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The Mortgage Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 9 best mortgage lenders for Below are the nine best mortgage lenders this year. We selected these companies based on their customer service, expertise, selection of loan products, and […].

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Despite mortgage rates rising slightly from a previously all-time low, mortgage applications gained 6.8% last week, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The refinance index continued its upward climb, gaining 9% last week and jumping 86% higher than the same week one year ago. Refinances also nearly reached two thirds share of mortgage activity last week, increasing to 64.3% of total applications from 62.8% the week prior.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

(REAL ESTATE) We've warned of this for years, the industry funded it, and Zillow Homes brokerage has launched, and there are serious questions at hand. The post STOP giving Zillow your ad money, listing data – today, they’re a competing brokerage appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Kelsey Ogletree While trying to buy a house this summer, I assumed our real estate options were limited to homes that were officially for sale. Well, guess what? We ended up buying a house that wasn’t even listed—and learned that this home-buying strategy wasn’t just possible, but often preferable if you’re purchasing property in a competitive market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The iBuyers are quickly becoming all-in-one-buyers. On Wednesday, Zillow announced that its Zillow Offers customers will be offered “a more simple, integrated transaction experience through added services, managed in house,” starting in January 2021 with Zillow Homes. Customers in Atlanta, Phoenix and Tucson who sell their homes via the iBuying solution will work directly with licensed employees of Zillow Homes, its brokerage entity.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

I remember my first lead. I was so excited I thought this person was going to be my new best friend. But much to my surprise, she never even answered the phone! Sound familiar? Fast forward 12 years and many thousands of calls later, I learned some hard lessons about leads. My leads didn’t suck—I just wasn’t working them properly. To save you from learning the hard way like I did, here are the top five excuses agents make when they can’t convert leads (and why they’re wrong). 1.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Loan servicers operate between a rock and a hard place today. Customers demand high-quality service. Regulators demand that products and services are provided fairly and equitably. OK, but then the current economic climate adds levels of complexity, with loan modifications, forbearances and confusion about compliance. Regulators and lenders have not settled on specific fair servicing models, evaluation practices or formally approved compliance tools.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

A rendering has appeared on the construction fence outside the former site of a pre-Civil War Clinton Hill home, signaling what is to come for the property. Located just outside the Clinton Hill Historic District at 532 Clinton Avenue, the property sold for $6.5 million to 532 Clinton LLC in December… Read More > The post Rendering Shows Apartment Building That Will Replace Historic Clinton Hill Villa appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

realtor.com A castle built for the man who founded the town of Redstone, CO, can now be yours, for $19.75 million. Known as Redstone Castle and as the “Ruby of the Rockies,” the 42-room castle has almost 30,000 square feet of interior space. It also has over 150 acres of land, surrounded by beautiful scenery along the Crystal River. “The castle sits between two national forests in two wilderness areas,” says the listing agent, Jeff Bier. “It sits up on the hill overlookin

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Industry City leaders withdrew the rezoning application for the sprawling Sunset Park complex on Tuesday after a host of Brooklyn lawmakers announced their opposition to the plan. “Sadly, in the context of one in five New Yorkers losing their jobs and the City’s fiscal crisis spiraling out of control, the leadership… Read More > The post Sunset Park’s Industry City Pulls Controversial Rezoning Application appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The Mortgage Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It's possible to use your 401(k) for a down payment when buying a home. But it's not always best. Learn how a 401(k) loan works and other options.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Over the last several years, Zillow has been transitioning from a real estate search portal into a streamlined buying and selling entity that offers iBuying services through Zillow Offers , and mortgage, title and escrow services through Zillow Home Loans and Zillow Closing Services. Now, the company has taken things a step further by starting its own licensed brokerage: Zillow Homes. .

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With buyers facing increased competition for what few properties are on the market, some are choosing to waive the home inspection. But while waiving the property inspection always used to be about making an offer more enticing and stand out in a bidding war, these days that’s not always the reason why buyers are offering it. The problem now is that home inspectors are in such high demand in some parts of the country that some are already booked up for weeks ahead.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Vladimir Grigorev / EyeEm/Getty Images No ifs, ands, or buts about it, losing hot water at home is infuriating. It often occurs without warning at the worst possible moments: when filling up the bathtub, while washing the dishes, or (arguably worst of all) when you’re in the shower with shampoo in your eyes. But what gives? When your water switches from warm to frigid, what—or who—is to blame?

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The Mortgage Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched lower yesterday, underscoring the disconnection between those and other markets. And conventional loans today start at 2.875% (2.875% APR) for a […].

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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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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

realtor.com A historic Maryland row house in Baltimore offers plenty of design surprises both inside and out. Built in 1854, the extremely skinny home on Battery Avenue in the Federal Hill neighborhood is listed for $279,900 and is ideal for a creative type. “It’s very over-the-top unique,” says the listing agent, Derek Blazer. “I think it’s going to be a very artsy type of person who is the perfect buyer.”.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) to inform and educate members about important aspects of being a real estate professional. Watch for this series each month in RISMedia’s Daily Real Estate Advisor. Each week, in the National Association of REALTORS®’ new Pivot in Place video series, NAR Leadership and industry experts share tips and updates on the real estate industry during this unprecedented time.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Samir Hussein/WireImage Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has performed plenty of amazing feats on screen. The A-list actor has jumped from a mile-high crane into the open window of a building in the movie “Skyscraper,” pulled a helicopter from the sky in “Hobbs and Shaw,” and rappelled out of a helicopter to rescue a car teetering on a cliff in “San Andreas.” However, those cinematic stunts pale in comparison with the damage the former WWE superstar cause

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Waterfront Properties

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Located within five miles north of Jupiter in Martin County is the Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The Florida State Park sits between Tequesta and Hobe Sound. The state park is named after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson who wreaked his boat off the coast in 1696. During the second World War, the area served as an Army base and home to Camp Murphy.

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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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REM Online

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Amanda Mitchell’s flamingos in Kamloops raise $5,700 for shelter. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. When Amanda Mitchell saw the success of Royal LePage colleague Lindsey Edward’s “Flocked 4 Shelter” fundraiser in Cobourg, Ont., she knew the event could be

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

MooveGuru recently announced its latest partnership with Alpha Gas and Electric, a provider of 100-percent green electricity and natural gas supply in the Central and Northeastern United States. “It’s our mission at MooveGuru to take the pain out of moving,” said MooveGuru’s founder and CEO, Scott Oakley. “Forging partnerships with leading energy companies across the nation is key to fulfilling that mission.” “We take great pride in having a reputation f

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Homes.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

To honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy, we want to examine how she helped transform the housing market for women of all ages and in many facets. The post How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Helped Women Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams appeared first on Homes.com.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Troy Wilson. President. Bellator Real Estate & Development, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Spanish Fort, Ala. www.gobellator.com. Region served: Mobile and Baldwin County, Ala. Years in real estate: 24. Number of offices: 6. Number of agents: 178. Motto that you live by: While there are a great many things in life that we have no control over, we can control our attitude.

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First Team Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Fall is in full swing, and while the world isn’t back to normal, businesses are getting creative with events in Southern California this October 2020. From drive-in scare experiences to virtual festivals and more, we have plenty to look forward to next month. Our First Team High Desert office will also be hosting a remote Army Ten-Miler run in Apple Valley to support local veterans and charities!

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

When I immigrated to America nearly 30 years ago, a mentor introduced me to a space that would change my life: personal growth and development. I began attending seminars where I sat listening to inspirational speakers like Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn and Lou Holtz. As each one described how they thrived in life, I made the conscious decision to follow their lead and become a student of success.

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Lab Coat Agents

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Why I fell in love with real estate… again. When I got into real estate, much like meeting a future wife or husband , I had no idea what I was getting myself into by making a few casual decisions which seemed absolutely harmless at the time. Real estate was easy to fall in love with, especially coming out of my last relationship with the United States Marine Corps. .

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Acknowledging noteworthy events will lead to increased agent loyalty. Doesn’t recognition feel good sometimes? For instance, if you paint your home and your neighbor goes out of their way to say, “Your home looks great,” doesn’t it lift you up? I’ll bet it does. And not only do you feel good about yourself, but you also appreciate the person who complimented you for noticing what you did and saying something positive about it.

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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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