Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2023

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Home Point Capital did not experience the traditional ceremony to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market bell when the company went public in early 2021. Open and closed ceremonies usually occur at the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio in Times Square, but that changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, Home Point had a virtual ceremony, with pictures of smiling employees and a message from CEO and founder Willie Newman transmitted onto an enormous screen in Times Square. 

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Real Estate News

MAY 16, 2023

HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari knows what agents are facing — and what they’re capable of. His advice? Keep going. Winning is possible.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2023

Wells Fargo -backed mortgage fintech Maxwell has struck a deal to acquire mortgage solutions provider LenderSelect Mortgage Group from Blue Ridge Bank. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The deal, announced on Tuesday, expands Denver, Colorado-based Maxwell’s secondary market trading platform and brings hundreds of new clients to the company’s other solutions.

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Real Estate News

MAY 16, 2023

After a year of declining confidence in 2022, homebuilder optimism is on the rise, driven by buyer demand that is outpacing the supply of existing homes.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2023

California-headquartered lender American Pacific Mortgage (APM) has hired back its former CFO Prateek Khokhar. Khokhar will be filling the CFO position, which was previously held by Paul Hubbard for more than three years. Hubbard – who has been in the mortgage industry for 38 years – officially retired earlier this month, according to a LinkedIn post from Bill Lowman, vice chairman at APM.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 16, 2023

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Office-to-residential conversions are on the upswing as remote work destabilizes commercial real estate nationwide. "Everything is on the table," affordable housing advocate Janan New told Inman.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

When you sign the purchase agreement for your dream home, you are locked into a legal contract with the seller. But what happens if you need to back out? Many ask if a seller can back out of a real estate contract but what about home buyers? Perhaps something about the home isn’t as expected,… The post When Is Someone Able to Terminate a Real Estate Contract?

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Founded in 2004 and averaging $1.5 billion in sales, the former Windermere Homes & Estates franchisee is hanging a shingle with eXp Realty, broker-owner Rich Johnson announced on Monday.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Builder confidence rose in May due to limited inventory creating a stronger need for new construction, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the fifth straight month of increases. “New home construction is taking on an increased role in the marketplace because many homeowners with… The post NAHB Index Shows Builder Confidence Increase in May appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Get ready to elevate your real estate game, maximize your opportunities and close more deals with valuable guidance from Anthony Lamacchia as he shares his insights on Inman Access.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Ryan Weyandt is CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, a nonprofit which lobbies on issues affecting the LGBTQ community in real estate and connects consumers with housing resources. As he has lobbied against recent state-level legislation that broadly encroaches on the rights of LGBTQ people, he says it is time for the real estate… The post LGBTQ+ Alliance Pushes for ‘Article 10 Rule’ in Political Advocacy appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Is investing in a mobile home park — a designated lot for communities of mobile or manufactured homes — truly lucrative? Clever Real Estate's Luke Babich looks at the benefits and disadvantages.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Atlanta luxury firm Harry Norman, REALTORS® has announced 38 of the total nominees in the Interiors Atlanta 2023 Real Estate Awards are affiliated with the firm. The awards are conducted by magazine Modern Luxury Interiors; Harry Norman nominees span 22 of the 35 categories. “We are extremely grateful to have such a large number of… The post Harry Norman REALTORS® Nominated for 2023 Atlanta Real Estate Awards appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Although new agents worry about contracts and contingencies, their real focus needs to be on lead gen for that all-important first listing. Christy Murdock reached out to Inman Contributors for their best advice on landing listings.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Realty ONE Group celebrated its 18th anniversary on May 1 the way it always does, with a network-wide day of giving back, they announced. On that Monday alone, Realty ONE Group professionals logged over 10,000 volunteer hours and contributed an estimated $300,000 to charitable organizations around the world, the company said. “Every day we live… The post Realty ONE Group Holds Day of Giving Back appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Plunk's home renovation value analysis is a smart plug-in for Milestones, which assists homeowners in managing home ownership decisions, according to a company announcement.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MAY 16, 2023

In the early 1990s, Texas executive and entrepreneur John Thrash began the construction of a new home on a lush 3.6-acre property he had purchased in Houston’s leafy Memorial neighborhood. Using an extant midcentury Mexican-brick residence as a starting point, he aimed to create an expansive haven that paid homage to his idols—I.M. Pei, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe—and that exhibited an organic symmetry found in the architectural vernaculars of both the East and the West.

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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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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Door-knocking can feel invasive, and some agents might even find it a little intimidating. Coach and trainer Darryl Davis offers a variety of great alternatives with solid ROI.

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BubbleInfo

MAY 16, 2023

Here’s another example of how the frenzy has taken a different path in each area. Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe are rolling along with about the same or more pendings than last month – which should have been the peak – but the wheels have come off the wagon in Carmel Valley.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

After two years with The Oppenheim Group, Villela's return to The Agency where she began her career felt like a homecoming, the Mexican-American actress-turned-real-estate-agent told People.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Nothing is worse than stale marketing, especially when the entire real estate industry is looking for new ways to capture consumers’ attention. In this competitive environment, standing out is paramount to reeling in more business. And, while agents should be marketing individually, building and updating your marketing presence as a team will help your agents… The post 4 Tips to Modernize Your Team’s Marketing Strategies appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s highly competitive real estate market, first-time homebuyers need more assistance than ever, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross. Here you'll find an exhaustive list of resources that you can use to help them win.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MAY 16, 2023

The Guide to U-Haul Pricing Are you considering a U-Haul rental? Do you want to know the U-Haul truck sizes and prices? It is challenging to miss U-Haul prices since they cover the side of their fleet of rental trucks. And at just $19.95, it is an eye-catching deal if you need to rent a […] The post Prices For U-Haul Truck Rentals appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

The real estate investment expert on HGTV's "Fix My Flip" will lead Coldwell Banker Exclusive's newly created affiliate, iKONIC Sports and Entertainment, to educate and empower clients in the sports and entertainment industries on real estate investing, the company said.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Growing deep roots in our community keeps us as part of the cloth we serve. Just as we work every day to cultivate deep bonds with customers, going deep rather than wide in your community has the most potential for long-term success. What does it mean to go deep? Typically, going “wide” is a way… The post How and Why to Be a Community Influencer appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Reffkin said Tuesday, during a Needham Technology & Media Conference session, that housing is in a "sideways" market — but after last year, homebuyers are now afraid prices will go even higher.

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RIS Media

MAY 16, 2023

Above, top left, team leader Andretta Robinson, with team members, top right Aaqila Harvey, bottom left, Lillie Hagan and bottom right, Bryant Triplett. As if the residential real estate profession wasn’t competitive enough, Andretta Robinson has had to accept that as a Black woman there were going to be extra challenges, subtle and overt, that… The post Overcoming Challenges to Lead a Minority Team’s Success appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 16, 2023

Landlords will want to make sure to cover their bases when it comes to rent payments, security deposits and liability. Here are some tips for what to include in a rental lease agreement.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 16, 2023

BAM Key Details: The results of a new Opendoor survey reveal an inconsistency in housing market expectations, along with areas where buyers and sellers can meet in the middle. Buyers and sellers shared their top concerns, their home price predictions, and their plans and predictions regarding home offers. Data from a new Opendoor survey is shedding some light on how buyers and sellers see the housing market, what their top concerns are, and what they can agree on.

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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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