Housing Wire
AUGUST 18, 2023
The slower housing market and uncertain economic conditions took their toll on the number of real estate brokerages and firms that were named to Inc. Magazine ’s 5000 list for 2023, a ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Last year , over 60 real estate brokerage firms or real estate teams made the list, but this number shrank to just 36 in 2023.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Serial entrepreneur Spencer Rascoff predicts real estate agents will be “one of the biggest verticals” that will use HeyLibby to turn contacts into customers.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced a package of regulatory and administrative waivers that will allow the use of HUD funding to assist with the recovery of Maui after the island endured a series of devastating wildfires. The waivers come as thousands of government-backed mortgages on the island have been impacted by the disaster, according to data released by the office of Hawaii Gov.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Freedom Mortgage $1.75 million and Realty Connect $200,000 for providing illegal incentives for loan referrals.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 18, 2023
With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 18, 2023
The law, which took effect July 1, prohibits “foreign principles” from a number of countries from buying real estate in Florida.
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Brownstoner
AUGUST 18, 2023
Texturally delightful, with rows of cobblestones rippling across the facade, this former church in Ontario County is an intriguing bit of New York architectural history. Between the 1820s and the mid 1860s, builders in the area used what was plentiful -- small, rounded stones -- to build houses, churches, schools,… Read More > The post Rare Cobblestone Church on Market Highlights Unusual Upstate Building Style appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
Regulators claim lenders' marketing agreements with more than 40 real estate brokerages, including Realty Connect USA, were a conduit for kickbacks that generated more than 1,000 mortgage referrals.
Bigger Pockets
AUGUST 18, 2023
Zoning laws passed in 2018 have contributed to the lowest metropolitan inflation rate in the U.S. How did that work?
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor denied a request by plaintiffs to stop the state from enforcing the law because it is based on citizenship, not race, so does not violate the Constitution and fair housing.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
A survey of land is a critical component of real estate transactions and property ownership. It involves measuring and mapping land to determine its boundaries and identify potential issues or encroachments. Land surveys ensure accurate boundary determination, verify property rights, comply with zoning regulations, and resolve legal disputes. We will delve into the importance of… The post Why a Land Survey Is Important appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
The pandemic first started opening luxury buyers' eyes to New Hampshire's second-home-market opportunities, and now more and more ultra-luxury buyers are catching on.
HomeLight
AUGUST 18, 2023
A real estate marketing plan involves a combination of online and offline tactics, including listing syndication, social media promotion, print advertising, open houses , and more. A well-executed approach can make all the difference in attracting potential buyers and securing a quick sale at the right price. When you’re selling, it’s essential that you work with a real estate agent who understands your local market and can tailor a marketing plan to highlight your property’s unique
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
The town of Bridgehampton, where the median home price is $3.8 million, is home to one of just three remaining Kmarts. Soon it will be one of two, according to reports.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
Real estate can be an exciting and lucrative business. It is also competitive. Real estate agents who want to not only succeed but compete at the highest level and dominate the market know that there are best practices they must follow. Here are five tips every real estate agent who wants to be a top-notch… The post 5 Essential Tips Every New Real Estate Agent Needs appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
Barbie is having a moment right now — at the box office, on fashion runways and even in home design and real estate marketing.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 18, 2023
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Bed Stuy, and East Flatbush. They range in price from $580,000 to $3.4 million. 410 Bergen Street Price: $3.4 million Area: Park Slope Broker: Space Real Estate (Mia Bailey) Saturday August 19, 2-7 p.m. and Sunday August 20, 2-6 p.m.… Read More > The post A Renovated Park Slope Brownstone With Central Air and Three Others to See, Starting at $580K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Barbie movie marketing team pulled off the most significant grand slam in film promotion history. Here's what we can learn from it.
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Realtors Property Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
As Rapattoni works to bring their MLS systems back online, RPR is poised and positioned to help agents and brokers gain access to crucial data. The post RPR Offers Market Data Access to Rapattoni MLSs appeared first on Realtors Property Resource (RPR).
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories of the past week, as chosen by our Inman readers.
RIS Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
BHHS Select Properties President and CEO Maryann Vitale Alles endorses the HSA Home Warranty. Forty years ago, Disney opened its futuristic EPCOT theme park, TV viewers were checking out David Letterman for the first time and newly minted REALTOR® Maryann Vitale Alles was providing an added touch of service by educating clients on the importance… The post Home Warranties Prove a Good Investment for Buyers and Sellers Alike appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
There will always be winners and losers in real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes this week. The winners in today’s market will take steps to increase sales now, while setting the stage for more business in the future.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
It has been a shaky and odd housing market so far this year. With fears of a major crash receding but no sign of a broad rally, big public real estate companies are seeking to find their footing against a varying and uncertain real estate landscape. So far, iBuyers have failed to effectively adapt to… The post Down But Not Out: Real Estate’s Q2 Earnings Season appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on Wednesday told MarketWatch that current transaction levels — sustained primarily by people who absolutely need to move — are about as low as they ever get.
RIS Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
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. Florida-based Freedom Mortgage Corporation is in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after the lender allegedly “provided kickbacks to real estate brokers and agents” in exchange for mortgage loan referrals.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
Compass has purchased the 40-year-old brokerage and its team of nearly 40 agents, marking the publicly traded brokerage's first office in Santa Cruz County, the company announced Wednesday.
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Bigger Pockets
AUGUST 18, 2023
Small multifamily investing is one of the fastest ways to reach financial freedom through real estate.
Inman
AUGUST 18, 2023
In opening remarks at Keller Williams' Agent Mega Camp, Gary Keller predicted a "rolling recession" in 2024. What is it and what does it mean for you and your clients?
Calculated Risk Real Estate
AUGUST 18, 2023
CR Note: This is related to my note earlier this week: The "New Normal" Mortgage Rate Range From housing economist Tom Lawler: The resiliency of the US economy in the face of the “aggressive” Federal Reserve rate hikes since last March, combined with an increase in inflation-adjusted Treasury (TIPS) yields to levels not seen in almost 15 years, have led a growing number of analysts to conclude that the so-called “natural” rate of interest (often referred to as “r-st
RIS Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. was honored with a bronze Stevie® Award for “Communications Department of the Year” in the 20th Annual International Business Awards®, the company has announced. Selected by a jury of communications experts out of more than 3,700 nominations globally, Anywhere was recognized for the multi-disciplinary communications team’s role in driving the Company’s… The post Anywhere’s Communications Department Honored appeared first on RISMedia.
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