Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision Michael Barr said the central bank is taking “a very thoughtful approach” to the Basel III rules (aka the Basel endgame), which would significantly increase bank capital requirements and, if implemented, affect the mortgage industry. “We gave the public extra time to comment on the rule because it was really complex.
Real Estate News
APRIL 4, 2024
There are more green shoots for would-be home buyers this spring as inventory grows to its highest point since 2020, according to Realtor.com’s monthly report.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
Despite recent data indicating a poor affordable housing situation in Texas , the city of Houston must return $45 million in unused affordable housing funds to the state after failing to use them for construction of new homes. This is according to local reporting by a Houston ABC News affiliate. Primarily allocated to the city following Hurricane Harvey in 2017 through a recovery program administered by the state via federal funds , the city aimed to use the money to purchase three lots on which
Real Estate News
APRIL 4, 2024
A new study from T3 Sixty and PrimeStreet surveyed brokerages on their lead-gen practices and use of online and AI tools. The latter has produced mixed results.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Sheila Reddy, CEO at Mosaik, to talk about how the company is leveraging their experience building technology solutions for healthcare to benefit real estate agents and homebuyers. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sarah Wheeler: What differentiates Mosaik’s technology?
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 4, 2024
Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 4, 2024
Mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week, but have stayed in a narrow range throughout 2024. Upcoming economic reports could test this period of stability.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
The federal judge overseeing a case brought by Texas Capital Bank (TCB) against Ginnie Mae has dismissed a portion of the bank’s complaint against the government-owned company but will allow the majority of the case to progress, according to court filings reviewed by RMD. Presiding Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that Ginnie Mae’s extinguishment of Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) from the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Sec
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
Rising mortgage rates thwarted the first weeks of the spring market, according to a Redfin housing report published on Thursday. Homesellers pulled back during the four weeks ending March 31, leading new listing growth to experience the smallest annual increase in seven weeks (+8.4 percent).
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
Arizona -based brokerage LUXE Realty welcomed Jack Luciano and Raul Siqueiros as director of estates division and director of new development, respectively, the company announced on Thursday. The two real estate agents were formerly associated with The Agency Scottsdale. They are bringing several top-producing agents with them, including Amy Rhodes, Melissa Herrera, Niko Siqueiros and Peter Hall. ”We’re excited to officially welcome Jack and Raul and their team,” LUXE Realty founders Brian Guzm
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn't come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be "uncontroversial.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
Keller Williams was named in yet another class-action lawsuit that contests alterations made to the brokerage’s profit-sharing program. There are now seven class-action lawsuits against KW that challenge the company’s profit-sharing program adjustments. In the past few weeks, six agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams — Jerri L. Moulder, David L.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
Garry Marsoubian previously held a leadership position at Bright MLS and has experience working with multiple listing services' data and technology.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
In the March rate update , we discussed why Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) utilize two interest rates. The “ expected rate ” is unique to reverse mortgages and is calculated by adding the lender’s margin to the weekly average 10-year constant maturity treasury (CMT). This rate is used, among other things, to help determine a borrower’s initial principal limit (borrowing capacity).
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
The 9-acre island off the coast of Tampa, Florida, colloquially known as "Beer Can Island," is now on the market seven years after Cole Weaver, James Wester and Russell Loomis first bought it in 2017.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced a new series of affordable housing grants totaling $13.5 million, which will go to support the creation of homes for low-income, first-time homebuyers as part of HUD’s Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP). Announced by Marion McFadden, HUD principal assistant secretary for community planning, at a Habitat for Humanity event in Nashville, the $13.5 million in “sweat equity grants” will go to support fou
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
The seller of the 4.5-acre property at the base of Red Mountain is Canadian professional hockey player-turned-entrepreneur Patrick Dovigi. The buyers are former casino mogul Steve Wynn and financier Thomas Peterffy.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
Ryan Serhant — the acclaimed real estate broker, media personality and serial entrepreneur — is moving beyond his career in real estate to delve into the broader arena of sales. Serhant has teamed up with former NBC News producer Kyle Scott to unveil SellIt, a sales training platform tailored for all types of entrepreneurs. “SellIt is the culmination of everything I’ve used to sell nearly $10 billion in volume over the course of my career and I’ve applied to the sales processes at my companies,”
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.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
The real estate industry is in mourning as it says goodbye to one of its most powerful and glamorous figures, DirectOffer COO Jennifer Berman.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders are open until April 30, 2024. Click here to nominate someone from your organization today. While they have endured a rocky, rates-driven cycle, marketers in mortgage and real estate continue to play a pivotal role in lead generation, customer acquisition and retention differentiation that has helped
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
Austin, Texas-based fintech hires CoreLogic vet as CEO and signs APEX Mortgage Group, C2 Financial and Cornerstone First Mortgage as partners.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2024
This week in Washington, D.C., representatives at federal agencies reinforced their support for the new rules that would modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a few days after a federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction to banking associations that seek to halt its implementation. Meanwhile, community-focused trade groups and associations, although feeling that the new rules miss some relevant aspects of fair lending, criticized the judge’s decision.
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.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
Software company Inside Real Estate (IRE) has added two industry veterans in key positions, naming Stacey Soleil Senior Vice President of Community and Engagement and Ryan Hartman Vice President of Social & Product Engagement.
RIS Media
APRIL 4, 2024
When buying and selling real estate, the appraisal is pivotal. It’s an expert’s objective estimation of a home’s worth and serves as a cornerstone for financial decisions in real estate transactions. However, a low appraisal can disrupt the whole process and lead to complications for buyers, sellers, Realtors, and lenders. I will examine the ramifications… The post The Impact of Low Appraisals on Home Sales and Mortgages appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
Consumer misconceptions following the NAR settlement are wild. Jimmy Burgess talks to Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers on how to communicate with today's buyers and sellers.
RIS Media
APRIL 4, 2024
There are several reasons agents prefer listing over working with buyers. From the ability to take on more clients at once to less time spent touring properties to increased control over transactions, many agents just prefer to represent sellers. But how do you find listing opportunities if this is your desired route? Get in touch… The post Get More Listings by Connecting With These 5 Demographics appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets.
RIS Media
APRIL 4, 2024
You’re comfortable in the knowledge that as a real estate agent you’re a pro’s pro. Until recently, you didn’t have to discuss with hopeful homebuyers precisely what your compensation would be. Now you do. What’s important is to communicate your value and what you will do for them, but what’s even more vital is to… The post 4 Surefire Ways to Convince Potential Clients to Sign a Buyer Agent Contract appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2024
This year's Inman Connect event will be setting the stages to provide everything agents, brokers, marketers and CEOs need to make decisions, deploy new real estate strategies and gain clarity to confidently navigate real estate with your clients.
RIS Media
APRIL 4, 2024
The 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage only slightly increased this week, up to 6.82% from last week’s dip to 6.79%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released Thursday from Freddie Mac. Here’s a look at this week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.82 percent as of April 4, 2024, up from last week when it… The post Mortgage Rates Continue to Show Little Movement appeared first on RISMedia.
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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