Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

When the 30-year fixed rate dropped for the third straight week in late March, homebuyers responded, giving a boost to mortgage applications. And, following investors’ rush into bonds after the recent bank failures earlier this month, yields moved even lower last week — and mortgage rates followed. Mortgage applications increased 2.9% week over week on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending March 24, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

NAR reported that February pending home sales were up 0.8% from January, making it the third consecutive month of increases.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

Hope through Housing is a non-profit organization whose mission is to end generational poverty through affordable housing , educational programs and advocacy. In 2022, they were the recipients of an MLK grant which will be used to fund their youth development initiative. As people across the country celebrated MLK day on January 16th, Greg Bradbard, president of Hope Through Housing, sat down with HousingWire to talk about the impact the grant will have on his organization and the affordable hou

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Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

A judge ruled that the Moehrl suit would now cover all sellers who paid commissions to named companies over a 5-year period, plus “current and future” sellers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

The demand for home-equity loans, particularly home-equity lines of credit (HELOCs) as well as shared-equity investment products, is now stronger than at any time since before the global financial crisis some 15 years ago. Securitization channels for those home-equity products, however, are only now starting to catch up to the growing demand for them.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

The new home search platform, a joint venture between Bright MLS and CRMLS, aims to inspire a sense of calm and simplify the process for consumers and agents.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

Fidelity National Financial has agreed to pay a $3.5 million fine to the state of New York, following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General that discovered the top U.S. title insurance company had “no-poach” agreements with rivals. Jacksonville-based Fidelity is the fifth large national title insurance company to sign an agreement to end no-poach practices in New York, followed by Old Republic National Title in September 2021, AmTrust and First Nationwide in July 2022, and Stewa

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Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2023

When Jay Thompson needed to find a great local agent, he went looking for someone with a solid online presence and good reviews — who also responded to calls.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

This year, Gathering of Eagles is excited to invite colleagues from the mortgage industry to the real estate-centered event. There is no better time than a tough market to come together as a community. Mortgage lenders need to strengthen their bonds with real estate agents, and broker-owners must communicate with title professionals. It’s now more important than ever to remember that your sphere of influence reaches more than just customers.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

Demand for purchase loans picks up for the fourth straight week as mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2023 highs, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey released Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

A coalition of 24 housing organizations, individual leaders and trade groups, led by the National Housing Conference (NHC), are urging President Joe Biden to exempt affordable housing development and repair from the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This includes affordable homeownership repair and development programs and U.S.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

Amid an economic landscape in flux, homebuyers and sellers continue to want expert advice from real estate agents while looking to prepare for the future, and for Gen Z that means finding "green homes," according to RE/MAX.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

Don’t call it a comeback? Pending home sales rose for the third month in a row in February, but at 0.8%, the uptick over January was less than is typically seen in the run-up to the spring housing market. Month-over-month, contract signings increased in three U.S. regions, but declined in the West, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Although people have mixed feelings about social media, there's no denying that it's a valuable tool for marketing your business. Find out how agent Nikki Beauchamp puts it to work effectively.

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GeekEstate

MARCH 29, 2023

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Perchwell] A business operating system, Perchwell, provides listing data management, search, and syndication plus collaboration solutions for residential real estate professionals and their clients. Its flagship MLS platform (which includes both a front-end and back-end system) is constructed from a myriad of public and private sources and s upports interoperability/integration a

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

A judge on Wednesday granted class certification in a federal commission suit that could rock the real estate industry and impact how agents are compensated nationwide.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 29, 2023

NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly state and local tax data shows that $286 billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the fourth quarter of 2022 (not seasonally adjusted).[1] State and local governments collected $714 billion in property taxes in 2022, $46 billion more than 2021. The 6.9% annual increase is the largest since property tax receipts climbed 9.3% in.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

As ERA Real Estate's Fuel conference unfolds this week, Chris and Wooden, the brokerage's CEO and CMO, revealed how they navigate a slow market and the technology they routinely deploy.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 29, 2023

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s V ideo of the Week.  Sydney, Australia | Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty This magnificent luxury residence was created by award-winning Felton Homes Architecture. A testament to timeless design, the home was inspired by French Provincial architecture and adheres to classic proportions, making it arguably one of the area’s finest homes.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

This spring won't be easy for homebuyers and their agents, but history is full of examples in which the supply of homes went down, but sales kept chugging along, according to an Inman analysis.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 29, 2023

Recent data suggests that there may be a short-term glut of multifamily units hitting the market at an inopportune time and could lead to several price declines across the nation.

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MARCH 29, 2023

The independent brokerage formerly known as LeGrand Real Estate is the luxury brand's first affiliate in Madison, and its third in the state of Wisconsin. It is led by the mother-son team of Melissa LeGrand and Brogan Brunker.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 29, 2023

What to Know About Climate-Controlled Storage Are you buying or selling a home and have figured out you’ll need a temporary self-storage unit? If you need to store your items, you’ll find companies offering climate-controlled storage units. These will be more costly than standard units, and you might be more restricted in available sizes.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner has pulled the latest data on foreclosure starts and looked at the quality of mortgages that have been given to buyers in order to give you a clear idea of how foreclosures will impact the overall housing market.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 29, 2023

The Role of a Real Estate Title Company As if real estate wasn’t confusing enough. When you think you have a handle on all the professionals and the organizations, along comes someone or something else to let you know there’s always more to learn. When you are a first-time home buyer, one of those items […] The post What Does a Title Company Do in a Real Estate Transaction appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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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.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

From Rentspree to Better, Intel asked 10 property technology entrepreneurs tough questions on the minds of their colleagues and customers, many of them large, national brokerage brands.

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Easy Agent Pro

MARCH 29, 2023

Any successful real estate agent will emphasize the importance of networking for growth and a thriving business. Referrals are one of the best ways to get new clients. Getting recommendations and referrals from trusted friends and families is a fantastic way to start the agent-client relationship out on a foundation of trust and reliability. Building a real estate referral network is extremely advantageous.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2023

"Existing-home sales, pending contracts and new-home construction pending contracts have turned the corner and climbed for the past three months," said NAR's Lawrence Yun.

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HomeLight

MARCH 29, 2023

With 300 days of sun a year, a walkable downtown, and an average sale price $22,000 higher in February of 2023 than 2022, the area is still a great market if you’re looking to sell your house fast in Denver. Whether you’ve inherited a house, want to put a divorce behind you, cash out your home’s equity, or relocate for work, your two best strategies if you need to sell your house fast are 1) pursuing a cash offer, or 2) working with a top real estate agent.

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