Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Pennymac executives say their goal is to become a “dominant player” in wholesale. On Thursday, the publicly traded multichannel lender launched a new technology platform for brokers called “POWER+,” a key step toward generating more broker business. “The platform was designed and developed using direct broker feedback, which shaped our workflow and functionality,” said Kim Nichols, senior managing director of Pennymac TPO.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Keller Mortgage , the lending arm of real estate holding company kwx , is the latest firm to be hit by the rapidly decreasing demand for mortgages. On Monday, the company underwent a “mass layoff,” according to posts by former Keller Mortgage employees on LinkedIn. This is at least the second round of layoffs at Keller Mortgage this year, the first known job cut taking place in late May.

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Fancy Pants Homes

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Almost 30 years after her breakthrough role as Keanu Reeves ‘ co-star in the action thriller Speed , Sandra Bullock is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. With her body of work spanning from cult classics like Demolition Man to raunchy comedies ( The Heat) , rom-coms ( The Proposal, While You Were Sleeping), dramas (2019’s The Blind Side earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress), all the way to science fiction thrillers ( Gravity ) and horrors ( Bird Box ), it feels like there

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The latest weekly survey data from Freddie Mac shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased four basis points last week to 6.66%, after jumping 40 basis points in the previous week, reflecting volatility due to the ongoing economic uncertainty. But qualifying borrowers can get lower rates with jumbo mortgages, as the spreads between these loans and the conforming option widened again this week.

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BubbleInfo

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Dr. Doom said in his podcast here that the California markets have had the most significant price declines, and the Bay Area, LA, and San Diego have ‘gotten creamed’ He didn’t provide any data to back it up, so let’s look at what we have from the MLS which includes September data so we’re including […].

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Social media drives so much of our activity today, and not just for entertainment purposes, either. In our modern, interconnected world, the biggest movers and shakers in the social media sector, known as “influencers”, are celebrities in their own right and have built-in fanbases that often hang off their every word. These influencers can specialize in any type of content, from makeup and fashion to politics, humor, online gaming, or more – and influencers can use their digital reach as a marke

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In a sea of negative housing news, here’s something positive. The sharp decline in home showing traffic is starting to level off as buyers get back into that market after a pause. Home showing traffic is still declining but at much lower levels, with the market’s rebalancing from the record-breaking highs brought on by the pandemic, according to the latest data from the ShowingTime Showing Index.

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Eye on Housing

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in 40 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of 2022 while ten states saw modest GDP growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change in real GDP ranged from 1.8 percent increase in Texas to 4.8 percent decline in Wyoming. Nationwide, growth in real GDP, measured.

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RISMedia

OCTOBER 6, 2022

By Brooke Chaplin When real estate agents stage properties to sell, they invariably turn their attention to the kitchen. A stylish and well-kept kitchen can go a long way in terms of boosting property values. This is more true if the countertops are made of the following materials listed below. Carrara Marble As the most […]. The post 4 Countertop Materials to Tone Up Your Kitchen appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today the renewal of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group in Virginia Beach, Va. The firm is owned and operated by Dr. Susan Jenkins, a tribal member of the Delaware Nation and Cherokee Nation, and her husband, Dr. Barry Jenkins. They launched the company in 2007 with a focus on government and bank-owned REO business and affiliated with the Better Homes and Gardens ® Real Estate brand in 2013. .

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The ability to quickly analyze a property and determine if it will be a good investment takes practice and depends on factors like your financial position and real estate investing […].

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It can be accidental or deliberate, but property damage can really mess with your business and can bring a lot of trouble if you aren’t prepared to handle it. If you are a business owner and want to ensure that your business is safe from property damage and the risks that can come from it, then here’s what you need to do. Additionally, if you find that property damage has occurred on your business and you don’t know what to do, this article will also let you know what to do if your property gets

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 2020-caused supply chain shortage went from bad to worse over the span of just a month. By the summer of 2020, builders were facing massive delays, a lack of […].

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As new and innovative systems become part of the Internet of Things (IoT), you get closer to a future where you own truly smart home. Things like Wi-Fi-based hydraulic locks and voice-activated vacuum cleaners were dreams a couple of decades ago. Today, you can not only get them from your nearest Home Depot outlet but also get a good package deal. Most modern households have some security system for their residential property.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Financial independence isn’t for everyone. That comes as a surprise for most of us within the personal finance community. Whether we like it or not, the “save, invest, and grind” […].

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In the News Prosecutions for Fire Safety Violations in NYC Dropped by 98 Percent [NYT] Double-Ribbon Opening for Brooklyn Hospital Center ER, Cancer Center [Eagle] Fire Tears Through Sheepshead Bay Chopstix, Damages Businesses [BP] Basquiat’s Family, New Exhibit Give Picture of the Brooklyn Artist [BK Reader] Callahan-Kelly Playground Getting $21 Million Makeover in Brownsville [CBS] PLG… Read More > The post Daily Links: As ‘Serious Fires’ Increase in NYC, Criminal Cases f

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Tom Ferry

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Let’s talk about how to create certainty as a real estate agent. “If you can’t create certainty, you’re dead in this environment.” Sounds harsh, doesn’t it? I said those words during an exclusive webinar with KCM’s David Childers… and I stand by them. Because the ability to create certainty is everything. The last 29 months have […]. The post Be the Light in Uncertain Times: 6 Ways to Create Certainty as a Real Estate Agent appeared first on Tom Ferry.

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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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Sotheby's International Real Estate

OCTOBER 6, 2022

??????. The home has many spaces for coming together, but there’s nothing quite like the kitchen. Because meals are made and shared here, so too are moments and memories. It’s the meeting point for the family, but also a space for hosting friends, neighbors, and relatives who bring their own stories—literally—to the table. That’s why the ambiance and aesthetics of the kitchen are so meaningful; this is a place that will always be loved and remembered.

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Redfin

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A basement can be a great extra space in a home – for storage, a playroom, a home gym, or more. However, it can quickly become musty and cluttered if you don’t properly clean and maintain it. It can also be a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and dust mites, especially if you own a home in Austin, TX or Tampa, FL where there is a lot of humidity.

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Mashvisor

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Over the past year, we’ve seen mortgage rates go from record lows to new highs as Q4 2022 opened with rates just below 7% in October.

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The Close

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are you renewing your Ohio real estate license? You’ll need to complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) every three years by the date of your birthday. To help you work through your CE requirements as efficiently as possible, we’ve listed our top picks of real estate schools with continuing education packages. Take a look! Our Top Picks for Ohio Continuing Education Providers.

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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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Hank Miller Team

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Attention media Please stop; the greater Atlanta housing market was just fine in the 3rd Qtr of 2022. Stop the insentient blathering about impending real estate Armageddon, the data is not there. The Atlanta housing market in Q3 2022 did not melt down. In fact, the data is nothing like the media would love for everyone to believe. Best to pay attention to legitimate major issues, starting with the recession and inflation.

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Mashvisor

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If you are a real estate investor looking for new lucrative investments, here is why this is the only Airbnb analytics tool you’ll ever need.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Sleep can be a great thing. In fact, the more you get the longer your life will be -that's a pretty neat thing!

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BubbleInfo

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For those who are willing to investigate the sales data in our local areas, here are the detached-home sales from the last 90 days. Poke around a little, and I doubt you’ll believe that we’re getting ‘creamed’ The highlights: three RSF sales over $10 million in the last 90 days; nine sales above $5,000,000 in […].

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The American Genius for Real Estate

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the infinite memory of the internet ever present, can or should your right to be forgotten exist or is memory the key?

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Some Coney Islanders are proposing all revenue collected from boardwalk tenants who received a lease extension and rent relief deal from the New York City Development Corporation be directed back into the community to aid programs and projects that could support the needs of the neighborhood. Last year, the local… Read More > The post Locals Say Revenue From Coney Island Boardwalk Tenant Rent Deal Should Go Back Into Community appeared first on Brownstoner.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 6, 2022

DISCLAIMER: As a friendly reminder, this post is meant for educational purposes and is not intended to be construed as legal advice. When considering the question, “Can I sue my neighbor for lowering my property value?” HomeLight encourages you to reach out to a real estate attorney or other professional advisors regarding your personal situation. When you take the time and effort to care for your home, it can be upsetting having to look at a neighbor’s unkempt property every day.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Got a project to propose for The Insider? Contact Cara at caramia447 [at] gmail [dot] com. Talk about intact detail. This Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house was so laden with original woodwork and other Victorian embellishments, "it was almost too much" for the young family that bought it. "My clients appreciated the… Read More > The post The Insider: Surgical Renovation Updates Prospect Lefferts Gardens Victorian for Young Family appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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