Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

Pink slips will arrive for 3,000 employees of Better.com, the mortgage lender that received a mountain of bad press three months ago when its CEO, Vishal Garg, fired 900 workers via Zoom and chastised their work ethic to remaining employees. . The new round of layoffs reaches 35% of Better.com’s staff and hits workers in the United States and in India, according to a person familiar with the lender’s decision.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 8, 2022

On the coast of the Pacific Ocean along iconic Highway One, Malibu has earned legendary status among American beach towns, known as it is for its long stretches of sunny sandy beach, surf-friendly waves, and picture-perfect sunsets. High in the bluffs of Malibu’s Paradise Cove Beach, this extraordinary residence on 6.62 acres enjoys 339 feet of private beach frontage and unparalleled panoramas that encompass Palos Verdes, Point Dume, Catalina Island, and the area’s celebrated blue skies.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

RealDeals. With BeSmartee RealDeals, lenders can facilitate enhanced collaboration between borrowers, loan officers, realtors and other external agents for successful real estate transactions. Now, from within the RealDeals portal, preferred agents can track the borrower’s status, manage documents — such as uploading purchase agreements and downloading conditional approval letters — for faster closings.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

MARCH 8, 2022

(EDITORIAL) It has become predictable that real estate agents will discourage the next generation - here's why it happens and how we can collectively stop this ignorant behavior. The post Quit discouraging the next generation of real estate agents appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

With industry loan volumes already falling, lenders are looking for ways to reach their growth goals. HousingWire recently spoke to Mike Darne, Vice President of Marketing for CreditXpert, who said focusing first on the borrower’s credit holds the key to winning business that other lenders won’t even see. HousingWire: What opportunities do lenders miss out on by not focusing on credit, especially early in the mortgage origination cycle?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

While large title insurers like Stewart , First American and Old Republic have been making headlines for their voracious acquisitions appetite, smaller players too are looking to expand their piece of the pie. On Tuesday, Farmington, Michigan-based ATA National Title Group announced its acquisition of Absolute Title on Tuesday. The firm will be rebranded as Absolute Title Agency.

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Brownstoner

MARCH 8, 2022

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Sunset Park, Cypress Hills, Windsor Terrace and Crown Heights. How did they fare? First, this Sunset Park two-bedroom has a number of appealing and hard-to-find features, including a top-floor perch, original details,… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: Two Sold, Two in Contract appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

In its second year, HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders award is honoring the most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing economy. Eligible nominees include CMOs (or equivalent title) in mortgage lending, servicing and real estate. We’re looking for the best-of-the-best marketing execs who demonstrate leadership by continuously growing, leading and motivating high-performing marketing teams.

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BubbleInfo

MARCH 8, 2022

This is the third sale that has closed since I set the ER sales-price record of $3,760,000 in November. This just closed for $2,900,000, which was $25,000 under list. For those who are wondering about future prices, this should be an example of the range to expect as we roll into Plateau City this summer.

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Advertiser: Trellis

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

Solitude Solution : eVault. Solitude Solution contains the complete suite of IDS eClosing services: eSign, eNote, eVault, and RON. Fully integrated with idsDoc , our proprietary eVault securely stores completed eNotes and facilitates ongoing document deliveries and transfers. IDS eVault is integrated with MERS so that all transactions are recorded in the eRegistry.

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Brownstoner

MARCH 8, 2022

This sponsor unit in a 19th century apartment house turned co-op needs work but has good bones and can fit a small family in a coveted neighborhood. It's on the third floor of 674 Carroll Street in Park Slope, a late 19th century Neo-Grec-style brick walkup with an angled front… Read More > The post Sponsor Unit With High Ceilings, Six Rooms, Mantel in Park Slope Neo-Grec Building Asks $815K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

FileInvite. Manage more loan applications, and close them faster with automated document collection. FileInvite helps borrowers provide brokers and banks with all the information they need to close loans faster. Our intuitive system lets teams and leadership gain visibility over their document pipeline and ensures a seamless – and secure – client experience.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

MoveEasy, the No. 1 platform for brokers, agents and homeowners in the moving space, is taking the next step in its evolution to become a 360-degree solution for every home-related service you can imagine. Today, MoveEasy is announcing the launch of its homeowner dashboard, empowering homeowners and real estate partners like never before. In contrast to competing solutions that are limited in terms of breadth and functionality, MoveEasy’s dashboard provides homeowners with access to a growing ma

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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2022

MAX. MAX is a work-flow based document management platform which enables seamless preparation and recording for mortgage documents including, but not limited to lien releases, assignments of mortgage, etc. The product aim is to provide a fully-configurable and flexible SaaS solution for simple implementation and ease-of-use to manage multi-state document preparation, review and recording while reducing cost and increasing efficiency.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

Aaron Tucker, a top-ranked real estate agent with RE/MAX in Waco Texas, who sold more than 70 properties last year, has changed brokerage affiliation and is now owner of new firm CENTURY 21 Icon, the company announced. “The overall mission at Century 21 Real Estate of going above and beyond for clients fits right in with my focus for CENTURY 21 Icon of building business plans, setting goals and exceeding an agent’s personal and financial goals by delivering quality service and delivering the bes

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First Team Real Estate

MARCH 8, 2022

2021 Hall Of Fame Top Team Award Winners. The First Team Real Estate Hall of Fame celebration and awards recognition is one of the company’s most treasured and memorable traditions, anticipated by all as the culmination of year-end achievements. Determined by criteria, including listing and sales volume, Hall of Fame recognition is awarded to both individuals and teams for their exceptional sales achievements.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

As cease-fire negotiations stall and Russian attacks on Ukraine rage on, the uncertainty of how the fallout of the geopolitical situation will impact economic markets globally continues to capture headlines. However, experts at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) aren’t convinced that the war will deal a significant blow to the U.S. real estate market, according to data from the organization’s survey of foreign buyer transactions within its membership, which tallied about 5,000 res

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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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Brownstoner

MARCH 8, 2022

In the News The Native American Bohemia in Brownstone Brooklyn [NYT] Asian Americans Grapple With Tide of Attacks: ‘We Need Our Safety Back’ [NYT] Brooklyn Dance Studio Presents Series of Dance Works by Female Artists [amNY] Project to Show Contributions of Women in NYC Public Spaces [Greenpointers]. Overnight Car Crash Wrecks Bartel-Pritchard Square… Read More > The post Daily Links: Car Crash Topples World War I Memorial Near Prospect Park appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

The current state of the economy coupled with an ongoing pandemic—and an evolution of the workplace—has had a major impact on the real estate industry. Supply shortages have delayed new construction, while urban residents are seeking suburban bliss. Rates are at record lows, but are expected to gradually climb. Inflation is on the rise as well. Basically, there are a lot of factors causing an unprecedented time for the housing market.

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McKissock

MARCH 8, 2022

Real estate agents have some of the highest scores in job satisfaction out of workers across America. It might not feel like that when you’re working a 12 hour day just trying to get through all of the tasks on your plate, but it’s true: real estate agents are reportedly 17% more satisfied in their careers than workers in other professions, according to research by the Conference Board.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

Winter weather often leads to slip-and-fall accidents, which can result in serious injuries. Here are several ways to significantly reduce your risk of falling this winter. Stay Inside If You Can. If you don’t have to go outdoors in snowy or icy conditions, don’t. If you know that a storm is approaching, get your grocery shopping and other errands taken care of ahead of time. .

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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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Brownstoner

MARCH 8, 2022

Sunset Park's South Brooklyn Marine Terminal will be turned into an offshore wind energy port facility, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday. Sunset Park locals have long pushed to renew the area's industrial waterfront with green jobs. The project will transform the shipping, warehousing, and manufacturing space into an operations and… Read More > The post Jobs, Renewable Energy to Transform Sunset Park’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

Homeowners insurance will pay for repairs to your house if it gets damaged. It will also pay to replace belongings that get damaged or destroyed. However, homeowners insurance policies don’t cover all types of events. Many homeowners assume that their insurance policy covers things that it doesn’t and are shocked when they file a claim and it gets denied.

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The Mortgage Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose unexpectedly sharply yesterday. So the rollercoaster continues, with these rates moving up and down at speeds we rarely see. Mortgage rates […].

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

Real estate professionals can have a variety of titles, such as real estate agent and broker. Although people often use those terms interchangeably, and although those professionals provide some of the same services, there are important differences. Real Estate Agent. A real estate agent can help clients buy, sell and rent properties. Agents facilitate communication and negotiations between the parties and guide them through all the steps required to complete a transaction.

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Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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The Mortgage Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Want to buy an affordable fixer-upper? Learn about fixer-upper home loans as well as the pros and cons of this strategy.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

Having your home remodeled can be a relatively simple process, or it can be long and disruptive. When you’re planning to have your home remodeled, you and the contractor should discuss every detail so you know what to expect. You Have to Decide on the Order of the Project. In a multi-faceted remodeling project, work needs to be done in stages. Some types of work have to be done before others.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 8, 2022

The U.S. is short 5.42 million homes , a figure which has jumped from 1.4 million since 2019. This means that the housing market is highly competitive, and open house events will be more crowded than ever. Read on to learn how you can manage crowds at open house events. We’ll give advice on how to prevent overcrowding that could create a negative view in the minds of potential buyers.

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RIS Media

MARCH 8, 2022

Having the kitchen upgraded is a dream for many homeowners, but people often wonder how to get by without a functional kitchen for several weeks, or even months. Eating out all the time can get expensive, especially if you have a large family. Here are some tips to help you feed your family and manage your stress until your kitchen remodel is complete.

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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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