Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
loanDepot continues to make changes to its top management as it navigates a sharp workforce reduction in a shrinking mortgage market. The California-based mortgage lender announced on Wednesday it has hired Gregory Smallwood, former general counsel and executive vice president of Caliber Home Loans , to be chief legal officer and corporate secretary.
Eye on Housing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The prices of building materials rose 0.5% in August (not seasonally adjusted) even as softwood lumber prices decreased 5.2%, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. Building materials prices have climbed 4.9% through the first eight months of 2022 and 14.3% over the past year. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, decreased 0.9% in.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Cenlar FSB, the nation’s second-largest mortgage servicer and largest sub-servicer, hired Gary Gaskin as vice president of transfer services. Gaskin will be responsible for areas of loan boarding, acquisitions and transfers as well as improving operation efficiencies, the firm said. The executive brings more than 22 years of experience in servicing.
Fancy Pants Homes
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
“Turn on, tune in, drop out.”. That’s what psychologist and psychedelic-fan Timothy Leary told a crowd of young rebels in San Francisco in 1967. The legendary ‘Summer of Love’ was just starting in the city, a season of love, peace, music, and naturally, of psychedelic substances. Why is Haight-Ashbury famous? At the time, San Francisco, and the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, in particular, was considered the counterculture Mecca.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Buying a house can be a stressful thing to do. There are so many things home buyers need to know, but who has the time to learn it all?! So, most buyers learn it the hard way—through trial and error during the process of buying one. If only there were an easier way to learn it all…. Oh wait; there is! Believe it or not, real estate memes are a great way to learn a thing or two about the buying process, and enjoy doing it!
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
In today’s world, blogging is an essential tool for building organic traffic to your website. Still, there’s no reason to stop there. More than 7 in 10 Americans use social media daily, which is easy to integrate with your blog. Without a clear social media strategy, you’re missing out on a lot of potentials. Here’s what real estate bloggers need to know about using social media in their strategies!
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Lab Coat Agents
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
As a real estate agent, a laptop is one of your most important work tools. You need something that is light, easily transportable, and preferably has a long lasting battery life. Between prospecting , transaction management, emailing, setting appointments, and adding listings to the MLS, you need a device that will have no issues running multiple programs at once.
Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Are you struggling to keep your real estate blog audience engaged? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s digital age, there is so much content out there competing for people’s attention. This is especially true in the real estate market. The good news is that there are some things you can do to improve your website blog and make it more engaging for your audience.
Tom Ferry
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Every agent wants to know how to generate more real estate leads, but if we could have our pick of any type of particular leads, what would they be? I bet the answer is listings, right? You want to generate more listing leads, win more listings, and close more listings. Because listings are the lifeblood […]. The post 5 Proven Ways to Generate More Real Estate Listing Leads appeared first on Tom Ferry.
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house, you likely have two main goals: to complete the sale as quickly as possible and to hit that magic number when it comes to price. Some sellers are lucky enough to accomplish those objectives by listing their homes on the regular retail market — but when time is of the essence, alternate methods may come into play.
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Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
It starred as the family home in Spike Lee's semi-autobiographical 1994 film 'Crooklyn' and now, less than a decade after an impressive restoration and stint as a bed and breakfast, the 1880s Bed Stuy brownstone is on the market. It made some headlines when it sold, unrenovated, over the asking… Read More > The post Bed Stuy ‘Crooklyn’ House Turned B&B With Lush Period Details, Central Air Asks $4.5 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Disclaimer: Links and mentions of retirement communities in this post do not constitute an endorsement. Price ranges, services, and amenities can change — please visit a community’s website for the most up-to-date information. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which community destination is best for your situation. According to Kiplinger , South Carolina is one of the most popular states for older Americans making a move to retire or downsizing as they prepare for
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
In the News An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps [NYT] Construction Worker Fatally Shot at East New York Work Site [amNY] Firefighters Take on Four-Alarm Blaze at Multiple Bushwick Homes [amNY] Gus’s Chop House Opens With Old School Flair in Carroll Gardens [BK Mag] Flooding Toilets Are the New… Read More > The post Daily Links: Remake Stymied, Brooklyn Heights’ Storied Hotel Bossert to Be Auctioned appeared first on Brownstoner.
Mandrona Group
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
A recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal finds that wildfires are becoming more intense and. Read More.
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Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Cash flow—the two words every rookie real estate investor loves to hear. It’s always about cash flow. “If the property doesn’t bring in a healthy amount of pure profit every […].
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Billy is a minister and he married a couple back stage right before Saturday’s show (I saw the photo), then cranked out a great set – here’s how it started for those of you who missed it:
Mashvisor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Real estate investing success has a lot to do with location. In this article, we will show you the best markets for real estate investing in 2023.
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
One of my favorite Compass agents went all out today to promote her new $15,000,000 listing – the MLS remarks: If these walls could talk, they would speak of the fact that this estate was built by a US ambassador to Italy as a summer home for he and his family with many materials imported […].
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.
Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Power-buying firm Ribbon expanded into two new markets this week, announcing the launch of its Michigan operation on Monday and its Illinois operation on Thursday. Homebuyers and sellers in both states will now have access to the firm’s cash offer program. “Rising mortgage rates are deterring or stalling many buyers’ dreams to purchase a home,” Shaival Shah, the CEO and co-founder of Ribbon, said in a statement about the firm’s Michigan launch. “Without accessibility or affordability, buye
Mashvisor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
30-year home mortgage rates are on the rise again. So are the other mortgage types. What’s in store for real estate investors this month?
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This is the third part in amNewYork Metro’s series “Still Racing to Deliver,” a follow-up to our five-part series exploring the proliferation of grocery delivery app services in New York City. The success of any delivery business, no matter how large, popular or well funded it is, depends on its fleet… Read More > The post Here’s How Grocery Delivery App Workers Are Treated in NYC appeared first on Brownstoner.
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The U.S. housing market is undergoing a rebalancing. Visit HomeLight’s 2022 Housing Trends Hub for information on how to navigate a shifting market — whether you’re a seller, buyer, or homeowner. Preparation and perspiration are great allies if the housing market shifts into a recession. Before facing the effects of inflation and a potential housing slowdown, now is the time to start planning a selling strategy to avoid costly mistakes if a recession occurs.
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.
The American Genius for Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Marketing to Gen Z will look different than Millennials. This helpful infographic breaks down all of the must-know data on the youngins.
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The U.S. housing market is undergoing a rebalancing. Visit HomeLight’s 2022 Housing Trends Hub for information on how to navigate a shifting market — whether you’re a seller, buyer, or homeowner. If you’re thinking about jumping into the real estate market in 2022, it may feel like the ground is shifting underneath your feet. And mixed messages have rumbled throughout the market to this point.
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Have you been asked by your real estate agent to sign an exclusive contract? Or perhaps you’ve heard that you, as the home seller or buyer, should ask your real estate agent for an exclusive contract. No matter who brings up the topic of signing on the dotted line, there are pros and cons for both sides of having an exclusive contract. In this post, we’ll explain what an exclusive contract is, why either side may want this kind of agreement, and give you expert insights to help you decide if it’
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Whether you’re buying a house, selling one, or just a curious homeowner, it’s not unusual to wonder if one or more people have died on a property. If you’re a buyer, then knowing when and how someone died at a residence may influence your purchasing decision. When selling, this information may be something you have to disclose to potential buyers and could impact your property’s value.
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