Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pretax net loss of $645 on each loan they originated in the first quarter of 2024 — a decrease from the average loss of $2,109 per loan in Q4 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s (MBA) newest quarterly performance report. “While the first quarter of 2024 marks the eighth consecutive quarter of net production losses, these losses were less severe than the previous two quarters,” Marina Wals

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Real Estate News

MAY 23, 2024

Buyers may be able to take advantage of lower rates and increasing inventory, but many are still priced out, dampening sales.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

The median U.S. home sale price reached a record $387,600 in the four weeks ending May 19, marking a 4% year-over-year increase, according to data released Thursday by Redfin. The pricing surge comes despite a marginal dip in weekly average mortgage rates , which fell from a five-month high of 7.22% to 7.02% at the beginning of May, according to Freddie Mac.

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Real Estate News

MAY 23, 2024

John Collopy steps down from the multibillion-dollar franchise; Suzanne Bushard named president. Plus, new leadership at Offerpad and Move Concierge.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced on Thursday the publication of a policy recommendation that encourages property insurers to offer free loss-mitigation options for policyholders that would ultimately reduce premium costs. NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris cited the acceleration of climate-related disasters and property damage that has stressed the property insurance industry and marketplace, pushing some insurers out of areas they deem to carry too much risk and

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Real Estate News

MAY 23, 2024

As multiple listing services work to comply with new rules, some worry about liability risks — but including concessions could be a competitive advantage.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 23, 2024

There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

After nearly a year of searching, iBuyer Offerpad has a new chief financial officer. The firm announced Thursday that it has pegged Peter Knag for the role, effective June 5. “I am excited to join at such a dynamic time for the company,” Knag said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the talented team to continue to grow and diversify Offerpad’s platform offerings and drive efficiency, scale and profitability in the business.” Knag has an extensive resume, having served in sever

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

Newly built homes available on the market rose to 480,000, representing a supply of 9.1 months at the current sales rate, up from an 8.5 month supply in March, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

A reverse mortgage has potential utility for a homeowner in the right situation, but loan terms must be observed closely to remain in good standing and avoid the possibility of foreclosure. This is according to a look at the reverse mortgage product category published by Newsweek. As part of its recently launched “ Newsweek Vault ” subsite, which vets financial products and provides analysis from sources judged to be financial experts, the publication assembled a series of pros and cons about re

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

Equity Angels was launched in early 2024 by 2018 Inman Person of the Year Kenya Burrell-VanWormer, chief growth officer at NEO, and Katherine Winston, founding member and head of marketing at Plunk.

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2024

Special assessment and property taxes are crucial to a city or town’s revenue system. They fund local services and infrastructure improvements. My comparative analysis will clarify their differences and guide property owners on their impact. In this article, you will learn the following: What special assessment taxes and property taxes ar How these taxes differ… The post Special Assessment Taxes vs.

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

Truly engaging is an essential component in providing stellar service from first contact to the closing table. Author and trainer Bernice Ross provides a step-by-step approach to evaluating your skills.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 23, 2024

Getting the right tenants is crucial for having a seamless landlord experience. Here are 12 questions to ask tenant references to ensure they're a good fit.

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

Nimble, a software company that specializes in customer relationship management for “soloprenuers” and small business teams, has shipped a new feature to its customer accounts — email sequencing.

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2024

The real estate industry is undergoing a seismic shift as traditional brick-and-mortar brokerages lose ground to modern, digitally-driven competitors. As real estate strategist Mike DelPrete points out, 2023 transactions were down 19% compared to the previous year. Still, tech-centric firms like eXp Realty, Compass and Keller Williams outperformed the market.

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

Want to make great strides in your business? Jimmy Burgess believes that the answers you seek to a successful real estate practice may be simpler than you think.

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Brownstoner

MAY 23, 2024

Historic Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights, which boasts some of the borough’s oldest houses, will see a long-empty lot filled by a unique and modern four-story brick house after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission approved designs at Tuesday’s meeting. Plans for a new building at 27 Cranberry Street have been long… Read More > The post Landmarks Approves Modern Build for Long-Empty Cranberry Street Site appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

Find out how this California broker was inspired to start a career in real estate because of the great agents she worked with as a client.

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2024

Calling it an “unexpected windfall” of both lower rates and increased inventory of new and existing homes, Freddie Mac’s data showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.94% this week, down from 7.02% last week and marking its third-straight week of declines. The data is tracked weekly in Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®),… The post Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7% appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 23, 2024

RentSpree distributes its product to empower residential agents in their work with clients who may not yet be ready to buy, and to provide them software advantages to offer investor clients or to use in their own rental portfolios.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 23, 2024

If you're buying a house, refinancing a mortgage, or just keeping an eye on your wallet, understanding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions is crucial. These rates affect everything from borrowing costs for cars and homes to the returns you see on your savings accounts. So, where are interest rates headed over the next two years? Buckle up, because we're about to dive in!

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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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Seattle Times Real Estate

MAY 23, 2024

Should the SLU Station go beneath Seventh Avenue and Harrison Street, the original site mapped last decade? Or should it shift 2½ blocks west to Fifth and Harrison, in the shadow of MoPOP?

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 23, 2024

The U.S. housing market is expected to rise in 8 out of 10 years! Is it a good time to buy ? Expert says YES! Let's delve into his insights and explore what it means for you. The housing market has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride lately. While some worry the dream of homeownership is fading, industry leader Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), offers a positive outlook for the next decade.

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Brownstoner

MAY 23, 2024

Got a project to propose for The Insider? Contact Cara at caramia447 [at] gmail [dot] com When a couple with two young kids bought an apartment on a high floor of a brand new luxury building, they realized that exactly none of the furnishings from their very different previous home -- a rented… Read More > The post The Insider: Watercolor Tones, Work by Local Makers Warm New Heights Condo appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -Leadership at Fannie Mae is highlighting the use of AI as a possible way to “get out of repurchases altogether,” according to National Mortgage News. At a Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference last week, executives… The post Mortgage Mix: FHA Requiring ‘Cyber Incident’ Reports; Homeowner Equity Hits New Record appeared first on RISMe

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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

MAY 23, 2024

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2024

RISMedia’s Rookie of the Year contest is back, honoring agents who are new to the business yet achieving extraordinary results. Now is the time to nominate a 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year! Nominations may be submitted here. Deadline ends 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. RISMedia’s Rookie of the Year program, sponsored by… The post A Look Back at the 2023 Rookie of the Year Regional Winners: Part 2 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Eye on Housing

MAY 23, 2024

A new quarterly Cost of Housing Index (CHI) highlights the burden that housing costs represent for middle and low-income families. In its inaugural release for the first quarter of 2024, CHI revealed that a typical family in the U.S. must spend 38% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median priced new.

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RIS Media

MAY 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Buyer-Agent Playbook is a new iteration of RISMedia’s biweekly Playbook segment, specifically centering on buyer agency and how agents are navigating the changes and trends in a post-NAR-settlement environment. The series will provide brokers and agents with insights and information to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times.… The post The Buyer Agent Playbook: How the Rental Market Can Supplement Your Business appeared first on RISMedia.

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