RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
After a sharp decline in luxury home sales during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic, the luxury real estate market is back in full swing. In fact, compared to 2021, luxury single-family homes are flying off the market an average of 27 days faster—and overall sales of luxury properties increased by a whopping 41.6% in 2022.… The post 4 Learning Resources for Luxury Real Estate Professionals appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2023
This week’s mortgage rates declined slightly, continuing a recent “sideways trend” at the low 6% mark. Rates reflected a moderation in inflation and the banking crisis, and the consequent expectation that the Federal Reserve ( Fed ) is done hiking the federal funds rate. Per Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of May 11, down four basis points from last week’s 6.39%.
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Real Estate News
MAY 11, 2023
President and CEO Nick Bailey — a 30-year industry veteran — takes a long-term perspective on real estate, and he already sees positive shifts.
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2023
Flueid , a leading technology company specializing in real estate transactions, announced on Thursday the integration of its patented Flueid Decision platform with Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology. This integration allows lenders to access Flueid’s title data and insights during the loan application process, resulting in time savings and a simplified consumer experience.
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Real Estate News
MAY 11, 2023
The U.S. has never defaulted on its debt, but without government action, it could happen by June 1 — leading to a surge in mortgage rates and monthly costs.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 11, 2023
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low.
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Inman
MAY 11, 2023
The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4 percent to $156 next year.
Real Estate News
MAY 11, 2023
Interest rates dipped slightly to 6.35% this week, and mortgage applications were up — but limited inventory is keeping the market “subdued.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
Rather than focusing on numbers and statistics, data storytelling allows you to translate numbers into insights that are more easily understood and can be integrated into better decision-making.
Real Estate News
MAY 11, 2023
Bridgemarq Real Estate Services reported a net loss of $4.7 million, attributing the drop to the housing market downturn.
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Inman
MAY 11, 2023
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Eye on Housing
MAY 11, 2023
According to the latest Producer Price Index report, the prices of inputs to residential construction less energy (i.e., building materials) decreased 0.2% in April 2023 (not seasonally adjusted). The index has gained 0.5%, year-to-date, which is the smallest April YTD increase since it climbed 0.3% over the first four months of 2020. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
A debt default by the U.S. government is unlikely, but if it were to transpire, the cost of a mortgage could increase by 22 percent, pushing rates to a peak above 8 percent in September, according to Zillow.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia biweekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every other Thursday for another addition to the series. If you’re a… The post THE PLAYBOOK: Retaining Agents by Staying Connected With Them appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
MAY 11, 2023
Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
How much buzz can a four-month-old announcement create? If it impacts the affordability of homeownership one way or the other: plenty. That was the case over the past couple of days as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has evoked mixed emotions surrounding future and recent changes to the pricing framework of Fannie Mae and… The post Controversial Fee Changes and FHFA Rescission Stir Up Mortgage Landscape appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
Industry leaders Anthony Lamacchia and Dana Cadena share their expertise and tactical strategies on how to grow your business, obtain more listing opportunities and attract top talent.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MAY 11, 2023
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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.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
"I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.35%, this week, down just a hair from 6.39% last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of May 11, 2023, down from last week when it averaged 6.39%. A year ago… The post Mortgage Rates Inch Down appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
The new office, led by License Partners Rick Foster, Tom Spier, Phil Di Ruggiero and Travis Gray, will service neighborhoods in D.C. as well as Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax Counties in Virginia.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
In line with housing market challenges and persistently high mortgage rates, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) reported a net loss of $138.6 million in Q1 2023. Despite this, executives still have a positive outlook on the quarter and for the rest of the year. “The results of the first quarter again demonstrate that UWM will do… The post Despite Losses, United Mortgage Keeps Positive Outlook appeared first on RISMedia.
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
MAY 11, 2023
Between January and March, Realtor.com had an average of 72 million unique monthly users — down 24 percent compared to one year earlier, according to the company's first-quarter earnings report.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
A total of 32,977 properties have foreclosure filings, down 10% from a month ago but up 8% from a year ago, according to a new report from ATTOM. ATTOM’s U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for April found that nationwide, one in every 4,234 housing units had a foreclosure filing. States with the highest foreclosure rates were… The post Foreclosure Activity Declines Slightly in April appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
With 10,628 agents on board as of March 31, Fathom grew by 258 agents in the first three months of the year but posted a $5.7 million Q1 net loss, according to an earnings call Wednesday.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
The Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) has announced it has implemented Down Payment Resource (DPR) to bring Greater Houston area homebuyers’ attention to homebuyer assistance programs in the wake of declining housing affordability. Data indicates that homebuyer assistance programs can be especially impactful in the Greater Houston area, where 89% of listings are eligible for… The post HAR Implements Down Payment Resource appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
MAY 11, 2023
Darren Kriz's journey from amateur YouTuber to real estate superstar demonstrates the power of persistence, consistency and a passion for learning.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said the Federal Reserve’s most recent rate hike was unnecessary, and he expects the Fed will stop raising interest rates further, during the “Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum” at NAR’s 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Yun discussed recent developments in the U.S. economy and their impact… The post Latest Fed Rate Hike Unnecessary, Says NAR Chief Economist appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 11, 2023
Establishing a more localized version of the "What Moves Her" campaign will allow Coldwell Banker Warburg to have a more direct impact on female real estate professionals in their community and tailor programming to the community's specific needs, the company exclusively told Inman.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2023
Real Estate marketing company Adfenix has adopted the new name “RealForce,” the company has announced. The rebrand was spurred by two acquisitions made in the last 18 months: customer data company Quedro, and media management company Brandkeeper over the last 18 months. Accordingly, RealForce’s services will stretch beyond Adfenix’s niche of social media advertising.
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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