Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

Go Mortgage sued its former director of capital markets for “corporate sabotage,” alleging computer fraud, violation of trade secrets, breach of contract and tortious interference with a business relationship. The lender claims actions by Katie Chikonde cost the lender millions of dollars. Chikonde, who was hired in January 2021, managed Go Mortgage’s warehouse lines, pricing, hedging and loan sales.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 19, 2023

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

Courted , which specializes in data science and artificial intelligence for real estate brokerages, has joined Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ‘s Solutions Group program. The program offers preferred business resources to LeadingRE ‘s network of 550 top real estate firms globally. Courted’s platform equips brokerage leaders with advanced tools to target agents and improve recruitment based on their potential for future production.

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Real Estate News

JULY 19, 2023

Zillow's site visits were up, but the portal lost market share while Homes.com and Redfin made gains, and Realtor.com slumped.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2023

The executive shake ups in the brokerage space are continuing this week, with Compass announcing that Mark McLaughlin is returning to the firm to serve as Chief Real Estate Strategist. McLaughlin previously became a key member of Compass in 2018 when the brokerage purchased his firm, Pacific Union , for north of $80 million. He ultimately left Compass in 2021.

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Real Estate News

JULY 19, 2023

Mark A. McLaughlin is back at Compass as the company’s chief real estate strategist. He left the company in 2021 to pursue consulting opportunities.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

Former Pacific Union CEO and Compass California President Mark McLaughlin is returning as chief real estate strategist following a 2-year hiatus. McLaughlin's new role will focus on improving the agent experience.

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RIS Media

JULY 19, 2023

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is returning to the St. Louis region with the affiliation of CopperKey Realty. Founded in 2018, the company is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Cassie and Chris Kramer. Cassie has been in real estate for nearly 15 years, while Chris joined the field in 2015. Now doing business as… The post St. Louis Brokerage Affiliates With Century 21 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

CoStar is already borrowing a page from other big insurgent companies, including Nike, Apple and Pepsi. But whether it can surpass Zillow may depend on how much it spends, analysts told Intel.

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RIS Media

JULY 19, 2023

It’s my perception that everyone loves rules…until they are caught breaking them. Everyone believes that everyone else is breaking the rules…except for themselves. Everyone understands the importance of enforcing the rules…until the fines show up on their invoice. The bottom line is that we have a complicated love-hate relationship with rules, and to overcome that,… The post Our Love-Hate Relationship With Rules appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

The office launched in January 2023 and in the last three months has brought on four big regional names as well as five other high-performing luxury agents, according to the luxury brokerage.

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RIS Media

JULY 19, 2023

Mortgage applications increased 1.1% from one week earlier, continuing the trend of last week’s 0.9% increase, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 14, 2023. This week’s numbers: The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 1.1% on a seasonally… The post Mortgage Applications Continue Upward Trend appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

Lack of inventory driven by mortgage lock-in effect may persist if the Federal Reserve maintains a 'higher-for-longer' rate strategy to combat inflation, Fannie Mae economists said.

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RIS Media

JULY 19, 2023

Single-family annual rent growth continued to slow in May, ending the month at 3.4%, according to new data from CoreLogic. CoreLogic’s Single-Family Rent Index for May found that despite the past year’s continuously slowing rent growth, the overall rate of increase is roughly back to its pre-pandemic norm recorded between 2010 and 2019. The report… The post Report: Single-Family Rents Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

1stDibs will become an extension of The Agency's personalized service, extending it into the realm of "unparalleled access to exceptional design," according to the luxury brokerage.

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RIS Media

JULY 19, 2023

One month after the biggest surge in housing starts in the last couple years, new constructions fell sharply, disappointing analysts and blunting hopes of a long-term rally by builders. Starts fell 8% in June, after rising over 21% in May, with new permits down 3.7% as the housing industry continues to see-saw through a shaky… The post New Constructions Tumble, Surprising Analysts appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

InspectionGo (iGo) has closed on $5.5 million in Series A funding as well the joint acquisition of home services proptechs HomeBinder and Repair Pricer, according to a company announcement.

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Brownstoner

JULY 19, 2023

An affordable housing lottery has launched for studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments for the first building of a large, four-building affordable and supportive housing development rising in East New York. Once completed, the more than 500-unit, mixed-use HELP ONE complex will include 255 affordable rentals, supportive apartments, and a 195-unit… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for East New York Apartments Starting at $589 a Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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

JULY 19, 2023

Requests for purchase loans are still down 21 percent from a year ago last week, even as mortgage rates retreated from 2023 highs on encouraging inflation news.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JULY 19, 2023

Luxury real estate agents say their listings typically sell to all-cash buyers. But the highest-end properties aren’t totally immune from a cooling market, either.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

A newly launched education product, SEO Savvy Agent, is designed to help real estate sales professionals learn how to build their brands online to land organic, workable leads, according to the company.

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Brownstoner

JULY 19, 2023

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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

JULY 19, 2023

Were they out of touch? Did they expect you to wait on them hand and foot? What outrageous expectations do luxury clients have?

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Bigger Pockets

JULY 19, 2023

The appraisal is a big part of home buying. We'll explain the home appraisal process and what you can expect as an investor.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

The brand has chosen Courted — a mobile application designed to empower the way agents, teams and brokerages network — for inclusion on its list of preferred vendors and resources.

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Real Trends

JULY 19, 2023

Over the past year or so, we have seen an uptick in questions relating to commission disputes between brokers and their clients. This may be the result of fewer listings and slower sales, but we do not know for certain. A typical commission dispute arises when, after signing a listing agreement or buyer-broker agreement: A seller-client “cancels” a valid purchase contract.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

Keen on venturing into a new social media platform? Jessi Healey provides an instructive, step-by-step guide to acquaint you with the latest digital offerings.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Thank you to the TRB readers for providing such great questions for Ben! Here's "Part One" of the interview, with Part Two to follow on Friday.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2023

Creativity, flair, experience and talent must be applied to the facts of the science to achieve the best possible outcome, Associate Broker Ken Sisson writes.

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Realty Biz

JULY 19, 2023

What to Know About Mortgages and Divorce Getting a mortgage after divorce involves several essential steps. Buying a house after a divorce is finalized can be more straightforward when well prepared. Let's examine the process of getting a loan post-divorce. First, review your credit score and history to ensure you meet the lender's requirements. Obtain a pre-approval letter from lenders to understand your borrowing capacity.

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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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