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MARCH 16, 2023

Ryan Schneider, leader of one of the largest real estate enterprises, believes the company will benefit from continued investments, even in a downturn.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

How is today’s housing starts data , which beat expectations, good for mortgage rates ? Typically good economic data is bad for rates, especially in this environment, when a Fed member will come out and say building or buying homes is bad for fighting inflation. The answer is simple: The best way to fight inflation long-term is to add more supply. Destroying demand is a short-term fix, but longer-term supply is the natural economic way.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 16, 2023

Despite a challenging real estate market, CEO Tamir Poleg expects the company’s EBITDA to turn positive in the second half of 2023.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

A group of 11 U.S. banks has agreed to make $30 billion in deposits at First Republic Bank to avoid another regional bank failure. The rescue comes after Silvergate Bank , Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed amid a liquidity crisis caused by a deposit run. “Today, 11 banks announced $30 billion in deposits into First Republic Bank.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 16, 2023

In the wake of turbulence in the banking sector, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.6%, down from 6.73% a week ago.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

After pulling back at the start of the year , homebuilders jumped back in during February as homebuyer demand and builder confidence trended upward. Homes were started at an estimated annual pace of 1.45 million in February, up 9.8% month over month, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

First Republic Bank , the fourth-largest non-agency jumbo lender in America, is exploring strategic options, including a sale and a capital infusion, and is expected to attract interest from larger rivals, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter. No decision has been made, and the bank can remain independent, people who requested anonymity for discussing confidential information said.

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Coldwell Banker agents subjected prospective homebuyers of color to different requirements than white homebuyers, according to the Office of the New York State Attorney General.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

After increasing steadily for over a month, mortgage rates fell last week following a deposit run that provoked a liquidity crisis in regional U.S. financial institutions — and resulted in the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. But what is there to expect ahead for the housing market? Industry observers said that, at least in the short term, mortgage rate declines will support home prices but lead to a better outlook for the spring season.

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Could a contagion hit real estate? Not now, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. But cavalier lending, greed and bad actors can all wreak havoc on the housing market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency ’s (FHFA’s) decision to delay implementing the controversial upfront fee on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac borrowers with higher debt-to-income (DTI) ratios gave mortgage lenders a breather. The agency postponed the implementation of the fee to August 1, and it also said lenders will not be subject to post-purchase price adjustments on any loans acquired Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year.

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Redfin Premier, which matches luxury homebuyers and sellers with a Redfin Premier agent and marketing tools specific to the luxury brand, is launching in every market the brokerage operates.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs is focused on cutting costs and courting more users to its Blend Builder platform. The goal is to bring the firm to profitability after posting a net loss of $768.6 million in 2022. Blend’s net loss last year is more than four times the $171.3 million loss it incurred in 2021. The mortgage tech company reported an $82.1 million loss in the fourth quarter of last year, an increase of 13% compared to the third quarter of 2021, when the company posted a net

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

The San Francisco-based cloud banking software provider has trimmed the company's payroll by 1,100 employees and cut annual expenses by $72 million.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced this week that it is launching an inquiry into the business practices of data brokerage firms to learn whether their impact on consumers can inform planned rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In its request for information (RFI), the CFPB is attempting to learn the full scope of data brokers, their business practices, the potential impacts on the daily lives of consumers and whether they are all operating on the same se

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

The current real estate market separates the best from the rest. Jimmy Burgess shares how to avoid the biggest mistakes agents are making right now.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

Closing software provider Qualia has announced a major update to its software offerings. On Thursday, the firm announced the launch of Qualia Atlas. According to Qualia , Atlas combines title and escrow production, as well as vendor management, along with client and homebuyer connectivity. “We originally launched Qualia almost 10 years ago with the belief that a modern technology infrastructure could fundamentally transform homebuying into a simple, secure, and enjoyable experience for everyone

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Apartment building construction soared 24 percent in February, lifting new housing starts overall despite a weak month for single-family builds, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 16, 2023

Single-family production remained at an anemic pace in February as builders continue to wrestle with elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs and tightening credit conditions that threaten to be exacerbated by recent turmoil in the banking system. Led by gains in apartment construction, overall housing starts in February increased 9.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Good leadership is often the difference between a thriving business and a failing one. A great leader cares about their people and prioritizes their needs to ensure a happy and productive work environment.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Yikes… it was a rough winter, and maybe the spring-cleaning memo got lost in your inbox. Now it’s time to put your home on the market , but if you leave it unmaintained and unkempt, you’ll never impress potential buyers. You need a summer home-selling maintenance checklist. So, where should you start? We interviewed some of the top real estate agents about what buyers look for when they’re shopping for homes and found out everything we could about how to whip your home back into shape this summe

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

The newest Inman Access classes are live! Watch experts discuss the latest iBuying trends, mastering branding and positioning, and tactics to secure listings in a competitive market.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

As the spring 2023 real estate market begins to blossom, prospective homebuyers are weighing the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a house during this popular season. “I think one of the biggest pros to purchasing in the spring is that there tends to be more inventory to choose from,” says Amy Cherry Taylor , a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based real estate agent with two decades of experience.

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Have we reached the point of no return when it comes to affordable housing? Dr. Lee Davenport and her guest, Georgia State University's Dr. Dan Immergluck, discuss the peril and possibilities.

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Coldwell Banker

MARCH 16, 2023

The franchisor serves as a shining light across the Chilean market The post Coldwell Banker Formally Launches in Chile, South America appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

MARCH 16, 2023

Find out how this luxury broker made the move from banking to stay-at-home mom to real estate (Hint: It started with an open house).

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Realty Biz

MARCH 16, 2023

Are you in the process of applying for your first mortgage ? Or perhaps you've discovered that an estate tax lien has been placed on your property. Whatever the case, as a property owner, it's important to understand as much as possible about real estate liens. A property lien is a legal claim placed on a property by a creditor as collateral for an outstanding debt or payment owed.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 16, 2023

The Guide to iBuyers Explained Have you heard the term iBuyer or instant buyer and wondered what it meant? iBuyers are confusing to those who have never heard the term. Technology changes how we do business, and real estate is no exception. The internet has already caused significant changes in the real estate sales process. […] The post What Are iBuyers: What to Know About an Instant Buyer appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 16, 2023

Mastering social media for real estate can be a game changer for your business. But very few agents are putting out content that either helps create top-of-funnel opportunities or helps close deals at the bottom of the funnel. As Tom Ferry said, everything else is just noise. Marketing expert Jason Pantana and BAM co-founder Byron Lazine recently joined #1 real estate coach Tom Ferry on The Tom Ferry Podcast Experience to share what’s working—and what isn’t—for real estate agents on the major

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Tom Ferry

MARCH 16, 2023

If you want more listing appointments, you need a great appointment setting script. Well, I’ll do you two better – and they’re delivered through text and email! Let’s talk about why having an appointment setting script is possibly the most important tool in your arsenal right now. Two weeks ago, we covered what your No. […] The post Need an Appointment Setting Script?

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