Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 8, 2021
There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to list if you’re ready to make a change. But if you do sell your house right now, you may be wondering where you’ll go when you move. With so few homes available to buy right now, you might be considering building a new home as one of your options.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
My biggest concern for housing in the years 2020-2024 was that if the demographic push in demand picks up and total home sales get over 6. 2 million , we could be at risk of housing inventory falling to such low levels that I would have to categorize this housing market as unhealthy. 2020 and 2021 easily each have over 6.2 million new and existing home sales combined.
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Brownstoner
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Browsing Greenlight Bookstore on Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens not far from Prospect Park, you may happen upon a remarkable journal of memoir, oral history and photography by and about locals and the neighborhood, “Voices of Lefferts.” The community writing, photography and history project documents the “life of the… Read More > The post Making History: A Community Writing Project Brings Together a Brooklyn Neighborhood appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Mortgage applications increased 2% for the week ending Dec. 3, driven by a surge in government refinancings according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey published on Wednesday. The increase was mainly driven by the refinance index up 9% from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis. Concurrently, the purchase index decreased 5% from the week prior.
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Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
HGTV On “Call the Closer,” real estate agent Lauren Risley knows that the trick to loving a home you buy often boils down to renovating it to your tastes. And on the latest episode, she focuses on one area of the home that nearly all buyers hope is top-notch: the master suite. In the Season 1 episode “The First Timers,” Risley meets Dan and Nicole , parents of two who buy a gorgeous St.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Vishal Garg, CEO of Better.com. In the span of three minutes, 900 Better.com employees were fired via Zoom by the company’s CEO Vishal Garg last week. “If you’re on this call, you are part of the unlucky group,” Garg said nonchalantly in a video that was leaked to the internet. “Your employment is terminated effective immediately.”. A day after the layoffs, the CEO publicly claimed that the company’s former employees were “stealing” from the company and its customers by being unproductive.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A pension fund in Detroit has withdrawn a lawsuit filed only two weeks ago that accused Rocket Companies Chairman Dan Gilbert of insider trading. On Wednesday, the Police and Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit said that the lawsuit was filed due to a “miscommunication” with a third-party law firm. “The firm was authorized to review the case and do fact-finding but not authorized to file a lawsuit,” the pension fund said in a statement.
Eye on Housing
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The labor market continues to tighten, especially for the construction industry. The count of open construction jobs increased to 410,000 unfilled positions in October, the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000). The housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials to add inventory.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
PerfectDocs. PerfectDocs, created by NTC, is the first complete web-based solution that provides both NTC and client users a “share the work” solution. This solution enables the creation and tracking necessary to complete lien release and assignment documents, review, execute, notarize those documents and send those documents to counties for recordation.
Point2Homes
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Image: Prystai / Shutterstock.com. Many tenants are pet owners, especially in recent years, in which pet ownership has skyrocketed due to the pandemic. However, the rules regarding pets can sometimes be difficult for both landlords and tenants to grasp. In this quick guide, we’ll cover the basics for both parties involved and clear up some of the confusion regarding pet rent, pet fees and pet deposits.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
CARE. Sagent’s CARE consumer platform links a bank-on-your-phone experience for borrowers with seamless human care from servicers. With CARE, Sagent brings the same modern experience borrowers get in the origination space to servicing, where lifetime customer relationships are managed and grown. Product Fast Facts. #1. 84% of servicers on Sagent said they can service more loans with Sagent than another platform. #2. 82% of servicers on Sagent believe Sagent’s truly real-time data (the only major
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Photos via Instagram by farmingwithfaith / waysidegardens / mostardinursery Don’t let the early sunsets and chilly temperatures fool you—the gardening season isn’t quite over yet. That’s what I keep telling myself when I stare down at the plethora of plants I’ve yet to put in the ground. Because despite the Christmas music blasting in all the stores, winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
ClearCollateral ® Review. ClearCollateral Review is a review system that automates collateral underwriting in compliance with internal credit policies and GSE guidelines. The system centralizes all analytical tools and data required to review an appraisal and leverages machine learning to eliminate manual tasks, improving review quality and reducing the review effort by 50%.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Photos via Instagram by jpipermenell / simplysoutherncottage / reserve_home For some people, decorating for the holidays is a no-brainer—it’s simply the thing you do after Thanksgiving. But for the rest of us? It can be hard to muster the motivation and harder still to know where to even begin with such an overwhelming task. So let us give you a motivational helping hand.
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Resolve. An integrated default management platform that delivers real-time workout decisions to Servicers. The tool provides a user interface and direct connection via API technology. Automation and a rules-based decision engine enable less data entry and rep and warrant relief to help determine proper loss mitigation as well as transparent reporting.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com What’s cooking, you say? Fans of Julia Child are no doubt salivating over the news that the home where the legendary chef whipped up many of her most famous recipes is now for sale for $3.5 million. That’s a lot of clams! Child lived in this 1870 Federal-style townhome in Washington, DC, from 1948 until 1959—which means she got her start behind the stove in this very location after a several-year stay in Paris, where her husband was posted at the American E
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
RemoteVal. RemoteVal is a powerful new remote appraisal inspection tool takes all the time and labor-saving promise of remote valuations and makes it real. Appraisers maintain full control so they can deliver USPAP compliant appraisal reports that meet their professional standards while lenders benefit from turn-times cut from weeks to days. Product Fast Facts. #1.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 8, 2021
No, you didn’t accidentally eat the wrong brownie from the freezer. One of Canada’s biggest banks actually sent traders a Christmas poem about the Bank of Canada (BoC) governor’s management. It turns out it’s actually a tradition at the National Bank of Canada (NBC), who really should be teaching a Masterclass on throwing shade. They’ve […]. The post A Big Bank Sent Traders A Christmas Poem About The Bank of Canada’s Inaction appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2021
STACX. STACX- our in-house post-closing solution that simplifies and fast-tracks the entire process to help you move loans more confidently to the secondary market. STACX is a SaaS solution that leverages AI, OCR and ML to support mortgage lenders and servicers by creating an automated workflow solution and customized checklists that enables you to have an improved auditing process and sell more loan packages with higher accuracy at ease.
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 8, 2021
While it comes in a petite package, this Bed Stuy two-family offers attractive details like plasterwork, moldings and mantels along with renovated kitchens and baths. The 18-foot-wide row house at 595 MacDonough Street likely dates to 1890 or 1891 when builders and owners such as J.R. Pitt and Thomas… Read More > The post Renovated Bed Stuy Brownstone With Plasterwork, Five Mantels Asks $1.695 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
Coldwell Banker
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Extra, extra! Read the top 10 news items that ran in October about Coldwell Banker and its stellar agents. This is just a sampling of the 1,000+ mentions that occur every month. The post Top 10 Coldwell Banker Stories of the Month – November 2021 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
The Mortgage Report
DECEMBER 8, 2021
How much income do you need for a $200K mortgage? That will depend on several personal factors. Here's how you can find the answer.
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.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Realtor.com Over the past 20 months, we’ve seen wild gyrations in the realm of real estate. One huge shift? A migration away from big, expensive cities, with remote workers and retirees alike ending up in newly minted tech hubs and burgeoning industrial centers far from crowds and congestion. But what do the next 12 months have in store? The Realtor.com® data gurus have crunched the numbers to forecast which housing markets will generate the most heat in 2022.
The Mortgage Report
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged higher again yesterday. And they’re creeping up to their highest level over the last month. Mortgage rates today look likely to […].
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com The A-lister Sandra Bullock has decided to sell one of her West Hollywood condos in the Sierra Towers , the website Dirt reported. The upscale apartment is on the market for $4,495,000. Located on a high floor of the building, which is a favorite of celebrities, the apartment had last been owned by the actor Matthew Perry , star of “Friends.
Toronto Realty Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2021
TorontoRealtyBlog. Are you tired of the stats blogs yet? Longing for some funny photos or something less serious that you can casually peruse from the cozy confines of the TTC streetcar or office toilet stall? Well, hang in there. My year-end “MLS Musings” is due Friday, and I’ll dump out everything I have left from 2021. But in the meantime, yes, we’re going to look at more stats today.
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Coldwell Banker
DECEMBER 8, 2021
New York City buyers are continuing to compete heavily for luxury homes in Monmouth County. The post Record Morganville Sale Shows Continued NYC Buyer Demand for Luxury Properties in Monmouth County, N.J. appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 8, 2021
In the News Basking in a Vegan Caribbean at Aunts et Uncles in Brooklyn [NYT] Homeowners Eligible for $539 Million Program Fueled by COVID Funds [NYP] Coney Island Nonprofit Seeks Artist for New 150-Foot-Long Mural [BP] Report: City Must Foster Black-and-Latino-Owned Businesses [BK Reader] Brooklyn Public Library Checks Out Its Billionth Book [Patch] Mil Mundos en… Read More > The post Daily Links: NYS Property Owners Hurt by Pandemic Eligible to Apply for Assistance Fund appeared firs
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com After four years and multiple price cuts, the Los Angeles home of Jim Belushi , the actor turned cannabis farmer, has sold for $30 million, the website Dirt reported. The star of “According to Jim,” who has since decamped to an Oregon farm, had first publicly placed the Mediterranean mansion on the market in 2017, for the high-flying amount of $38.5 million.
Notorious ROB
DECEMBER 8, 2021
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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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