Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
As mortgage rates hit 7% and above, loan officers are seeing new borrowers increasingly interested in options that can help reduce their initial mortgage payments. These borrowers are hoping that rates will decline enough in the next few years that a refinance will bring their payments down permanently. Options for borrowers include temporary rate buydowns and down payment assistance programs.
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Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Higher interest rates are pricing out some (not all) buyers, but also transforming remaining prospects into active buyers. In the third quarter of 2022, 59% of prospective buyers had moved beyond the planning phase and become fully engaged in the buying process, up from 46% in the first quarter and 49% in the second quarter of the year. The share.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Last year, Rocket Mortgage , America’s top mortgage lender, benefited greatly from record low mortgage rates — racking up more than double the refi volume of any lender. . But with rates rapidly climbing past the 7% level, the Detroit-based lender is now in a tough spot as it attempts to pivot to purchase mortgages and persuade its customers to get cash-out refis – all while trying to cut costs through voluntary buyouts and attrition, the Wall Street Journal reported in a deep dive published Tue
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Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Many things can be foreign to you when you have never bought or sold a home. One of the greater mysteries in the real estate industry is the commission consumers pay when engaging the services of an agent. When you buy or sell a house, a commission will be paid. But how much? What is the average Realtor commission ? Do Real Estate agents or Realtors ever negotiate their fees?
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Mortgage tech firms Mortgage Coach and Polly have teamed up on a new application programming interface (API) integration that guides borrowers through a visual representation of their loan options. The goal is to help drum up business for lenders during an extremely challenging time in the industry. . Mortgage Coach, founded in 2009 and based in California, offers an interactive borrower education platform that lets loan officers guide borrowers through a visual presentation of their loan option
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Rocket Companies on Tuesday launched a loyalty program to attract potential homebuyers into its ecosystem amid one of the most challenging mortgage markets in decades. Rocket Rewards will distribute points toward financial transactions across the Rocket Platform, such as using the company’s mortgage calculator, reading educational articles or watching informative videos.
Fancy Pants Homes
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The legendary TV drama The Sopranos first hit our screens back in 1999, and it did so with a bang. It got us hooked from the very first episode with its stellar performances, production quality, and its unusual portrayal of an Italian Mafia capo. The popular crime/drama series introduces us to Tony Soprano, a slightly overweight and balding mob guy living in suburban New Jersey that’s struggling to navigate personal affairs and professional power plays in a manner that hadn’t previou
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
HW Media Update. Starting in 2018, HW Media started focusing on events for marketers with Engage Marketing. In 2022 this tradition was continued with the Marketing Leader Success Summit at HousingWire Annual in Scottsdale. In this update Clayton Collins and Jennifer Laws talk about HW Media, our audience, the growth that HW Media has experienced in the past few years and how that matters to marketers.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Known as the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a picturesque community that is home to some of the region’s pioneering wineries, superlative restaurants, and delightful shops as well as the Auberge du Soleil resort and the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. For those who choose to transcend the occasional vacation and live here, it offers a balance of quaint vintage homes along with larger luxurious estates—this captivating newly constructed compound among them.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Caliber Home Loans is suing another direct competitor for raiding its talent pool, accusing rival Union Home Mortgage of trying to “cripple” its retail mortgage operation in the Southeast. On Oct. 24, the Dallas-based lender filed a lawsuit against Union Home Mortgage and Kevin Cario, a former regional manager, for allegedly raiding 51 employees that produced $400 million in mortgages in 2021, which generated a $1.4 million profit for Caliber.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Although spring and summer are the most popular times for moving into a new home, sometimes life has other plans. Whether you accepted a new job or you found your dream home for a bargain price, you may need to sell your home quickly and move in the winter. Moving in winter comes with weather-related challenges, but they aren’t impossible to overcome.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
There’s something so appealing about a pie chart. Perhaps it’s because, like actual pie, they’re so easy to consume! They make it easy (and fun) to learn something with a quick glance. Here are 9 real estate memes that make learning a thing or two about real estate as easy as (ahem) pie ! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The post If You Love Pie Charts, You’ll Love These Real Estate Memes!
Real Trends
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Social media remains Realtors’ top lead-generating technology tool , with 46% of respondents reporting it was their number one technology powered lead generation source, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. The most popular social media app among the random sample of Realtors surveyed was Facebook , with 89% of respondents reporting they used the app, followed by Instagram at 59%, LinkedIn at 53%, YouTube at 26%, Twitter at 19% and TikTok at 12%.
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Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
ERA Real Estate , a global franchising leader within the Anywhere SM portfolio of brands, announced today the launch of ERA Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm, which has been named a Top Workplace multiple times since 2014, serves the greater Albuquerque area, including the surrounding cities of Corrales, Rio Rancho, Peralta, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, Tijeras, Moriarty, Estancia, Truth or Consequences, Santa Fe, Socorro and Placitas. .
App Folio
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Back in 2021, AppFolio co-partnered with the National Apartment Association (NAA) to launch our Property Management Industry Pulse, which revealed.
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy increased in September, rising from 10.3 million open positions to 10.71 million. This represents a small increase from a year ago (10.67 million). This increase occurs despite signs of a slowing economy amidst aggressive monetary policy tightening by the Fed. The hotter than expected labor market data pushed the 10-year.
The American Genius for Real Estate
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
When you communicate in business, you have to change your talking style to give info without losing engagement. Here's how.
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.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Lights and glass are the best solutions for overcoming gloomy winter days. Winter’s darkest skies will soon be with us, and you might want to take on a few simple DYI projects that will add brightness inside until the long sunny day's return. Replace Older Fixtures with Modern Lighting. You have many bright options today if it is time to replace older original light fixtures with modern LED lighting.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
There is no doubt that the real estate market has been a wild ride since the pandemic changed the normal course of our lives over two years ago. Lending did […].
RISMedia
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
By Dixie Somers Preparing your home for winter is an important task that you surely don't want to put off. Cold weather, snow and ice can severely damage your home if you don't take steps to prepare for it. Be sure to complete these five important tasks to winterize your home before the cold weather […]. The post 5 Ways to Prepare Your House for Cold Weather appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
BubbleInfo
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Next year, everyone will be talking about how mortgage rates in the 7s or 8s will be causing a lack of affordability, but I have bad news for those who still want to buy. There probably won’t be many homes for sale. It will only take one or two headlines about the real estate market […].
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.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
If early retirement seems out of reach right now, try semi-retirement. Once you get there, you’ll only be halfway to early retirement, just like today’s guest, Jessie Dillion. At only […].
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
On the third floor of a Sunset Park walk-up, this apartment has a flexible floor plan along with a renovation that kept some period details and added a bit of rustic style. It is in the four-story Finnish co-op at 4113 7th Avenue, located across from the neighborhood's eponymous park. The… Read More > The post Sunset Park Finnish Co-op With Wood Floors, Barn Doors, Renovated Kitchen Asks $537,500 appeared first on Brownstoner.
RISMedia
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
By Paige Brown In the latest RISMedia webinar—“How to Become a Modern Brokerage”—panelists Lane Hornung, CEO and co-founder of zavvie; Leslie Cato, CEO and team leader of Keller Williams Elite; and Jamie Huggins, licensed broker and Director of Career Advancement at ERA Davis & Linn, discuss what it takes to become a modern brokerage and […].
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Prospect Heights, Kensington, Sunset Park and Fort Greene. How did they fare? A top floor one-bedroom with in-unit laundry has the delights of its era and appears to be in move-in condition.… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: All Four Sold appeared first on Brownstoner.
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The American Genius for Real Estate
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
It's seemingly later and later that Americans are getting married. You may have ideas as to why, but the reasoning is not what you think.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Tucked up on the second floor of Brownsville’s Stone Avenue Library, a self-described “treasure trove of Black culture” awaits in the Brownsville Heritage House. A redesign is aiming to open up the resource to more people in the community and increase the nonprofit cultural center's reputation as a star attraction… Read More > The post With a Revamp, Brownsville Heritage House Aims to Be ‘Neighborhood’s Public Living Room’ appeared first on Brownstoner.
BubbleInfo
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
I hear this speech live, and I’ve never been more inspired – and I’m no pushover:
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In the News How a Greenpoint Producer of Concerts in Crypts Spends His Sundays [NYT] How Did Greenpoint's Steve Keene Make 300,000 Paintings? [NYT] Governor Announces New Office of Resilient Homes and Communities [Eagle] Scenes of Mayhem From Weekend’s Epic Bike Kill in Red Hook [BK Mag] Scenes From Fort Greene's ‘Great Pupkin’ Dog Halloween… Read More > The post Daily Links: Long-Closed Bed Stuy Cultural Center Opens With Free All-Ages Programming appeared first on Brownstoner.
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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