Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

The affordability challenges homebuyers are facing are becoming more deeply entrenched, according to Black Knight ‘s most recent monthly mortgage monitor report. “In a sense, the gridlocked housing market has been feeding on itself,” Andy Walden , VP of enterprise research strategy at Black Knight, said. Tightening credit availability, elevated rates, inventory shortages and strengthening home prices are adding to affordability challenges, the report notes.

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JUNE 5, 2023

During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

Direct retail lender Revolution Mortgage has scooped up two of loanDepot ‘s top LOs, accelerating its plans to expand market share despite a tough origination environment. Jorden Brok and Brett Lotsoff are producing area managers and SVPs of mortgage lending at Revolution Mortgage and are tasked with expanding the company’s footprint in the greater Chicago area.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 5, 2023

Midwest and Sunbelt markets continue to attract home shoppers, but affordability is precarious, especially in Florida as insurance rates rise.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

California-based loanDepot announced on Friday that four top executives hired during Anthony Hsieh ‘s reign are departing the company, only two months after its founder was fired from an executive position amid a battle with the board of directors. The lender is also consolidating its business line in response to another financial loss in the first quarter of 2023.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2023

Ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas, the CEO of Laurie Finkelstein Reader Real Estate shares why absorbing information and attending events is more crucial than ever in 2023.

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JUNE 5, 2023

The real estate juggernaut is sunsetting the Homesnap brand name and products by the end of the year in favor of transitioning users to its dominant residential real estate brand Homes.com.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

UMortgage , a growing nationwide mortgage platform, announced last week the addition of MC Mortgage Group to its network. MC Mortgage Group, a mortgage brokerage based in Wilmington, North Carolina, serves homebuyers across North and South Carolina. Patrick Stoy , president of MC Mortgage Group, established the brokerage in 2005 and brings with him 24 years of experience in the housing industry.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Same Day Mortgage delivers exactly what it promises – loan approval in less than 24 hours. Since launching earlier this year, Same Day Mortgage has closed more than $2B in loans. Many applications are approved in four hours or less.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

Top Producer Software , a leading real estate software provider, announced on Monday the release of its first-ever social media lead product, Social Connect. This new product combines social media marketing with automated lead nurture to enable real estate agents to grow their database and convert more leads into clients. “Social Connect is a game changer for our customers with the number of quality interactions being generated,” Kerm Foltz , senior vice president of operations at To

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JUNE 5, 2023

The floors underfoot have a powerful bearing on the quality and character of the home. Flooring brings cohesion to the design while allowing each room’s distinct personality to stand apart. Here are the trends that will help any property shine.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

Title Resources Group (TRG), a leading title insurance underwriter, announced on Monday that HomeServices of America , a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and one of the nation’s largest residential real estate companies, has increased its ownership stake in TRG. This move further solidifies the partnership between the two industry leaders, according to a press release from the companies.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2023

Question misconceptions and challenge the status quo to put this powerful buyer tool to work for your hopeful clients, writes trainer Darryl Davis.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

The town of Newton, Massachusetts is working to comply with a new state law that requires the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit, according to reporting from the Boston Globe. The law, which went into effect in early February, requires 177 communities served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to eliminate barriers that could restrict the zoning and construction of multifamily housing units.

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JUNE 5, 2023

The Getaway Pad from PLUS 1 Homes generated buzz online over the weekend for its low price tag. But the mother of all tiny home requires more than $44,000 to be inhabitable, early adopters warn.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

Shaun Donovan, the former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) and former director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has been appointed CEO of Enterprise Community Partners , a national housing nonprofit that aggregates housing investments, advocates for housing policies and builds and manages communities.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Web activity grew by 54 percent in March 2023, easily the greatest increase of all top-ranking websites worldwide, according to Veza Digital.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals who have been previously recognized by the HW Editors’ Choice Awards. N ominations for HousingWire’s Insiders award are open now through Friday, June 23, 2023. Click here to nominate an industry insider — a client, colleague, boss or friend — it can even be you! For eight years, HousingWire’s Insiders award has been recognizing the high-achieving industry pros whose roles require them to work behind the scenes while mak

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JUNE 5, 2023

Not crazy about buyer love letters? Mortgage expert Rick Guerrero says that a great lender can reach out to the listing agent on a buyer's behalf to offer information and reassurance.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

Top U.S. originator United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is the target of two lawsuits filed by former underwriters alleging retaliation, a hostile workplace environment, gender/sexual harassment and failure to pay minimum wages and overtime. The company declined to comment on the accusations. According to the lawsuits filed in a U.S. district court in Michigan, the alleged events occurred amid the mortgage lender’s return-to-work policy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2023

In a seemingly unstoppable trend, HomeZada is the latest proptech player to enhance its product with artificial intelligence to handle a number of common functions for users.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 5, 2023

With the way the market's been acting lately, you need to be proactive about protecting yourself. Add this to your list of must-haves.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Could an obscure chart provide a roadmap for investment? Bernice Ross talks with money mentor Chris Naugle about this little-known pattern of economic highs and lows dating all the way back to the 19th century.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 5, 2023

Yes, interest rates might still be historically low compared to the 80s and before, but don't expect it to stay that way.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2023

CEO Frank Martell recruits former CoreLogic colleague David Hayes as losses pile up and mortgage originations hit another new low.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 5, 2023

Editor's Note: This morning, New York City's Board of Standards and Appeals approved a special permit for the installation of a battery energy storage system at 315 Berry Street, allowing MicroGrid Networks to proceed with the Department of Building's permitting process. Tenants in an early 20th century Williamsburg building fighting the… Read More > The post As Williamsburg Tenants Fight Rooftop Battery Installation, City Moves to Make Them As of Right appeared first on Brownstoner.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Explore how innovative solutions are revolutionizing new development from a historically building-centric view to a tenant-centric approach, in this must-watch Inman Access class.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Did you know you can buy real estate in your IRA or 401(k)? If you didn't, here's how you can!

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JUNE 5, 2023

Instagram isn't just for 21-year-old would-be models. Sue "Pinky" Benson shares why Gen-X is the fastest-growing group on the platform and why you should be there, too.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 5, 2023

Closing costs are a crucial aspect of any real estate transaction. We'll explain who pays closing costs and how they impact you as an investor.

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