Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Being able to close on a home at any time on any day of the year has long been a pipe dream, but the Federal Reserve ’s new FedNow instant payment system looks to be making that dream a reality. However, before one gets too excited, the title insurance industry is asking if it really is worth sacrificing security for speed. “There is the obvious perceived benefit of faster payment and they are touting that it will be cheaper than wire transfers , and of course you no longer have to worry about m

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Real Estate News

APRIL 27, 2023

Sherry Chris, president and CEO of the Anywhere Expansion Brands portfolio, is retiring from brand leadership and will transition to an advisory role.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

For the first time since November 2022, pending home sales fell in March, posting a 5.2% month-over-month decrease, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The monthly drop resulted in the Pending Home Sales Index recording a reading of 78.9, down 23.3% year over year. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 27, 2023

While these trends can bring challenges, understanding local market dynamics can help buyers and sellers be more competitive.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Executives at both Stewart Information Services and First American Financial bemoaned the challenging housing market environment as they discussed their respective firms’ first quarter 2023 earnings with investors Thursday morning. “The sharp decline in affordability driven by mortgage rates above 6%, along with low inventory and elevated home prices , adversely impacted the housing market, and as a result, our residential purchase business,” Ken DeGiorgio, the CEO of First American , told

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Real Estate News

APRIL 27, 2023

The National Association of Realtors reported the first dip in pending sales since last November as inventory remains tight.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 27, 2023

The average 30-year mortgage was up slightly this week, but cooling inflation is a sign that the market is stabilizing, which should prompt declines.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

California-based Impac Mortgage Holdings , a former mortgage lender repositioning itself as a brokerage firm, announced on Thursday that NYSE American, LLC. has started the proceedings to delist its common stock from the exchange, suspending its trading immediately. Impac does not intend to appeal the determination, the company said in a filing with the U.S.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 27, 2023

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Financial wellness technology company EarnUp reached a new milestone last quarter, helping millions of Americans schedule mortgage, auto, and student loan payments through its Payday to Payday program and technology. The company says it processed more than 50 million payment transactions worth $43 billion in total as of Q1 2023. The growth of EarnUp follows a surge in interest from companies seeking smart programs designed to help employees achieve a more well-rounded financial picture.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

In an unexpected twist, the Bronx neighborhood saw the median property value increase a stunning 149 percent year over year, bumping it into NYC's 50 priciest 'hoods for the first time in Q1.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a data intelligence and market insight tool provider for the mortgage and real estate industries, has appointed Brian McKray as the director of product development. In this role, McKray will be responsible for overseeing the creation of new system features and functionalities that align with MMI’s vision and mission.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

Addressable combines AI-written direct mail campaigns with automated landing page creation to create integrated marketing campaigns.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

The largest institutional single-family rental (SFR) operator in the country, Invitation Homes , is in the hot seat over its alleged failure to comply with building-permit requirements for rental properties it owns in California. Another larger player in the space, Progress Residential , recently postponed a securitization transaction due to difficult market conditions.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

There’s so much noise out there on how to navigate a challenging market. This April, let Inman help you cut through the clutter to make smart business decisions in real time.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

California-based Pennymac Financial Services reported gains in its servicing portfolio that offset losses with its origination activity in the first quarter of 2023, allowing the company to deliver an overall profit in the period. However, Pennymac’s profitability declined compared to the previous quarter amid a still-challenging mortgage market.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

Consumer spending remained high while the broader economy slowed, growing just 1.1 percent in the first 3 months of 2023, according to data released Thursday by U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance this week for debt collectors seeking to foreclose on homes with mortgages past the statute of limitations, also known as “zombie mortgages.” The guidance comes in the form of an advisory opinion pertaining to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and implementation of Regulation F.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

Future-proof your smart home without the frustrations when you learn from smart home expert Brandon Doyle's biggest mistakes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Movement Mortgage has tapped Brady Yeager to join the team as national sales director, a role that will lead the expansion of Movement across the country. “I’ve always been passionate about helping loan officers grow their business to serve more families in our communities. Movement is an incredible place, and I cannot wait to show everyone what makes this company so special,” Yeager said.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

Watch David Friedman and Kent Czechowski as they dive into new trends being seen in the luxury space and the influence of AI tech.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 27, 2023

Despite a housing market slowdown but reflecting persistent long-term labor challenges, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. According to the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction vary greatly across 43 states that reported these data.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s Download focuses on agents who are heading back to where they came from after making a hasty brokerage move.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 27, 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 1.1%, amid rising interest rates and an ongoing banking crisis. This quarter’s growth was dragged down by decreases in private inventory investment and residential fixed investment. Private inventory investment subtracted 2.26 percentage points off the headline growth rate for overall GDP, while residential fixed investment took.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

The Pending Home Sales Index dropped by 5.2 percent in March to a reading of 78.9 — 23.2 percent lower than March 2022 levels, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 27, 2023

Housing’s share of the economy moved lower at the end of the first quarter of 2023. Overall GDP increased at a 1.1% annual rate, following a 2.6% increase in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 3.2% increase in the third quarter of 2022. Despite overall GDP increasing, housing’s share of GDP decreased to 15.8%, below the 2022 fourth quarter share.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

The off-market deal in the luxury enclave was conducted by a luxury car dealer and the founder of Green Mountain Coffee. It marks a new record for Palm Beach, and becomes one of the priciest deals of 2023 so far.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 27, 2023

After souring significantly in the final quarter of 2022, buyers’ expectations of housing availability edged up slightly in the first quarter of 2023, with 26% expecting the home search to get easier in the months ahead, just ahead of the 24% a quarter earlier. Despite the mild improvement, buyers’ perceptions of housing availability remain well below their level in the.

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Inman

APRIL 27, 2023

KW, Rocket and Anywhere all landed spots on Forbes' latest list of best employers for diversity. The news comes amid an ongoing push for greater diversity in real estate.

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RIS Media

APRIL 27, 2023

As we headed into 2023, brokers braced for impact, ready to confront the challenges—and surprises—that lay ahead for residential real estate. Now, as we approach the year’s midway point, it’s time to assess how business has unfolded so far and reframe what’s in store for the next six months and beyond. During RISMedia’s Annual Power… The post Brokers to Offer a Reality Check on 2023 appeared first on RISMedia.

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