Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Given the hotter inflation reported in Tuesday’s CPI data , can mortgage rates go above the 2022 peak of 7.37%? Initially the 10-year yield fell after the report, then rose higher, only to fall back down again. For all the hype around today’s stock market close, it was a dud of a Valentine’s date if you ask me. A lot of times, on days when big economic reports are released, you can get wild intraday action but not have much happening by the end of the day.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

During Liebman’s two decades of leadership, Corcoran has grown from a boutique firm to a national franchise with plans to expand into Europe.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Timothy Bowler, president of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Benchmark Administration (IBA) , will take on a new role as president of ICE Mortgage Technology starting on March 1. Bowler will be in charge of ICE’s business segment, which is focused on automating elements of the mortgage industry and delivered a revenue of $1.1 billion in 2022, the firm said Tuesday.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Consumer prices continued to climb in January, but they rose at the lowest yearly pace recorded since October 2021, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is welcome news for the Federal Reserve , which is continuing to raise interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation via consumer spending. The Consumer Price Index rose by 6.4% in January compared to a year ago.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The consumer portal is partnering with RateMyAgent, whose participating agents can boost their visibility to Realtor.com's 86 million monthly users.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills" centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on learning the tough lessons while being filmed for reality TV.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) wants small banks to be exempted from the proposed rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) that order registry for nonbank financial services providers. In December, the CFPB published a proposed rule that would require certain nonbank covered entities to report certain public agency enforcement actions and court orders for publication in a nonbank registration system (NBR) – a publicly available, online database.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The seven-bedroom Beverly Hills home was also occupied by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25 million, the current owner is attempting to offload it at a loss.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Qualia The Qualia technology infrastructure for title & escrow companies, lenders, title insurers, and service providers enables each party to complete their own unique tasks required for a closing and exchange information in real time, standardize and automate back-and-forth workflows, and collaborate with one another in a way never before possible.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The short-term rental platform posted $1.9 billion in profits and $8.4 billion in revenue in 2022, a 40 percent surge from a year earlier, according to executives during a full-year and 4Q earnings call Tuesday afternoon.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Six months after shutting down its correspondent lending division, Illinois-based mortgage company Celebrity Home Loans ‘ bread-and-butter retail channel is also at risk, multiple sources told HousingWire. According to former employees and business partners, several Celebrity’s retail branches transitioned to another lender in December and January.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The three combined teams add 20 agents with more than 4,500 real estate transactions under their belts to Livian's roster, according to the company.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2023 HW Rising Stars are open now through Friday, February 24, 2023. Click here to nominate your organization. In its tenth year, the HW Rising Stars award celebrates up-and-coming leaders in housing who are making their mark on the industry in a big way.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Realtors who use the review facilitation solution RateMyAgent can now send their customers' feedback to the trade group's home search portal Realtor.com.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Managing a profitable mortgage business can be challenging in the best of markets. When rising interest rates and plummeting affordability decimate loan applications, it’s even more difficult. Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) are valuable assets for mortgage lenders when origination business is slow. Maintaining the servicing rights of loans originated by the lender is equally as important as those acquired through a purchase.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We asked select sponsors to share what draws them to be a part of Inman Connect Las Vegas 2023 — and what attendees can expect from them this summer.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Insellerate Modern CRM, Engagement & Customer Intelligence Platform Insellerate helps loan officers close more loans with our award-winning modern CRM, Lead Management, and Engagement platform, which handles all your lending channels, retail, wholesale, TPO, Consumer Direct, and Reverse. Our advanced APIs allow seamless connectivity to your tech stack, and our native mobile application enables loan officers to work on their files from anywhere at any time.

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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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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Former Rocket Mortgage CEO Bill Emerson will serve as the company's interim CEO while its board of directors conducts a search for a permanent leader.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Digital marketing agency , Marketer.co, is proud to announce the expansion of their local marketing services into the Phoenix, Arizona market. With this move, they will be able to provide their clients with customized solutions that help them reach and engage with their target audiences in an effective way. This new development also allows Marketer.co to leverage local knowledge and resources while still providing a global perspective on digital marketing trends.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Revive has acquired HomePrep outside of Washington, D.C. in a continued nationwide expansion, executives told Inman exclusively. The company adds value with no up-front costs to homesellers.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Are you unsure of what to expect from the housing market in 2023? Experts predict that buyers will have more leverage in 2023, and they also predict a turnaround of the entire market as we head into 2024. As a homeowner, however, it’s hard to relax if you’re worrying about what the housing market might look like this coming year despite those hopeful predictions.

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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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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Leniency or government protections often kept rent below market rate and prevented evictions. Three years into the pandemic, property managers are deciding how to move forward.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 972,180. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 12.5% below the 2021 level of 1,111,414. Year-to-date ending in December, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The South posted a decline of 10.4%, while the Western region reported the steepest decline of 15.9%.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

After a brutal Q3 in a rapidly shifting market, Opendoor has significantly slowed down its pace of home acquisitions.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

BAM Key Details: As mortgage rates fall from their 2022 peaks and home prices come down from theirs, more sellers are returning to the market to meet increasing buyer demand. As rates drop, buyers signing up for a $3,000 mortgage payment can afford homes costing $60,000 more and roughly 84 square feet larger than October 2022. Winter may not technically be over, but home shopping season is just around the corner.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

13 Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make Do you know the most common first-time home buyer mistakes? If this is your first time buying a house, chances are you are feeling a little overwhelmed. There is a lot to learn, and it can feel like a bit of a juggling act—which can be hard to do when […] The post Thirteen First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Today is MONUMENTAL. Why? Because we just added Tom Toole as an exclusive BAM Creator. This is like when the Yankees signed CC Sabathia in 2008 or when the Broncos signed Peyton Manning in 2012. No, this is like when The Mighty Ducks peeled Adam Banks away from the Hawks to start their historic run as the greatest, most dynamic, entertaining team in hockey history.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tips For Choosing a Mortgage Loan Term Are you wondering what term of a mortgage you should choose? How do you know which mortgage loan term to choose? The length of your mortgage obviously will have a significant financial impact on your monthly expenditures. Like most people, you probably assume that mortgages are available in […] The post How to Pick The Mortgage Term appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Consumer prices in January saw the smallest year-over-year gain since October 2021 with a seventh consecutive month of a deceleration. However, this disinflation pace was much slower than expected, partially because new methodology introduces higher weights for shelter and lower weights for food and energy to reflect changes in consumer spending in 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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