Tue.Aug 01, 2023

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Introducing the 2023 Women of Influence!

Housing Wire

This year’s HousingWire Women of Influence list recognizes a remarkable group of women in housing who represent the pinnacle of excellence and innovation. These extraordinary women have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations and carved a path of success through their dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment to transforming the housing landscape.

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Zillow-Redfin build on partnership with new construction listings

Real Estate News

The two former rivals and popular home-search sites extend their connection beyond 3D Home, with Redfin calling Zillow listings “a new revenue opportunity.

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Mr. Cooper moves closer to $1 trillion MSR portfolio target

Housing Wire

Dallas, Texas-based Mr. Cooper Group on Tuesday announced it has completed the acquisitions of Home Point Capital and Roosevelt Management Company. With the deals, Mr. Cooper has moved closer to its $1 trillion mortgage servicing rights (MSR) portfolio target. Mr. Cooper concluded on Monday a tender offer for Home Point’s outstanding shares after extending the deadline twice.

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People On the Move at OJO, @properties

Real Estate News

OJO promotes former KW CEO Chris Heller and Jerimiah Taylor to top roles; @properties elevates Branden Lopez to general counsel.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Rocket goes local: Testing the waters or shifting its strategy? 

Housing Wire

When the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to zero on March 15, 2020 and set off an extraordinary real estate boom, Rocket Mortgage was ready. The Detroit-based lender’s unmatched combination of name recognition, digital infrastructure and consumer technology enabled it to originate more than $670 billion in mortgages in 2020 and 2021, smashing records in the process.

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HELOCs now a riskier proposition for investors

Real Estate News

High interest rates and economic uncertainty have made home equity lines of credit costlier and more precarious.

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Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Keeping Current Matters

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back.

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Fintech Stavvy acquires servicing tech firm Brace

Housing Wire

Stavvy , a fintech company specializing in digital and remote collaboration for lending and real estate companies, acquired Brace , a digital mortgage servicing platform. Terms of the deal were not announced. With the acquisition, servicers and homeowners looking for mortgage assistance will have access to a streamlined platform that allows them to interact on their terms, fostering increased transparency and improved operational efficiencies, Stavvy said on Tuesday announcing the deal.

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FOMO Alert: 74 things to expect next week at Connect Las Vegas

Inman

With Inman Connect Las Vegas rapidly approaching, Inman founder Brad Inman offers his notes, compiled over two decades, on what attendees should expect at this year's conference next week.

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HousingWire Magazine: The Housing Wealth Issue

Housing Wire

Brena Nath, Director of HW+ and Events Leading up to this issue, I’ve been building the Women of Influence panels for October’s HousingWire Annual in Austin, Texas. One of my biggest takeaways in planning and hosting dedicated Women of Influence sessions at our flag-ship event is that these sessions are for every-one. And, reading through this year’s esteemed list of women explains why.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Timothy Di Prizito joins AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate

Inman

The former GM of Joyce Rey's team at Coldwell Banker said he is ready to spread his wings and likes what he sees when it comes to Aaron Kirman's success in growing his team, Di Prizito exclusively told Inman.

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Rachel Swann’s top performing team jumps to Coldwell Banker

Housing Wire

The Swann Group , led by Rachel Swann, has joined Coldwell Banker Realty in Northern California from Compass. The five-person team is known for its luxury property business in San Francisco and in Northern California’s wine country. Swann’s team closed $101 million in sales volume in 2022, according to America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranking on RealTrends.

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5 ways to invest in your most important asset: Yourself

Inman

Whether you are just getting started in real estate or are looking for ways to freshen up your career with a commitment to personal and professional development, investing in yourself is always a good bet, according to new Inman contributor Tina Lapp, head of local brands for Colibri Real Estate.

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Multifamily lending declined 1% between 2021-22: MBA

Housing Wire

More than 2,200 different multifamily lenders provided $480.1 billion in new mortgages for apartment buildings with five or more units in 2022, a reduction of around 1% when compared to 2021 levels. This is according to an annual report of the multifamily lending market compiled and released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). One-third of active multifamily lenders made five or fewer loans over the course of 2022, according to MBA.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Fractional investing platform CEO out after investors lose $63M

Inman

CrowdStreet CEO Tore Steen ousted after $63 million from investors went missing in a deal a fiduciary said had "red flags that are indicators of fraud," according to reports.

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Schmidt Family of Companies acquires Palm Coast Coldwell Banker

Housing Wire

The Schmidt Family of Companies , the parent company of Coldwell Banker Premier Properties , has announced its market expansion in Florida through the strategic acquisition of a sales office in Palm Coast. The acquisition involves the Palm Coast office from Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida. Situated in the Hammock Beach Resort, the office currently comprises approximately 40 independent real estate agents.

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Got milk? Thirsty agent fined $15K for drinking homesellers’ milk

Inman

Mike Rose told Canadian regulators in British Columbia he was on a new medication that made him "unusually dehydrated." But does that justify drinking his clients' milk, straight from the jug?

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How to best serve multigenerational homebuyers

Housing Wire

Finding a dream home for your buyers can be difficult in a market plagued by low inventory and high demand. So what do you do when your buyers include more than a couple looking for their starter home or a growing family looking to raise their children? Throwing grandparents, adult siblings or in-laws into the mix can create a daunting challenge for real estate agents.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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Chamber of Commerce goes to bat for NAR in face of ‘unfair’ DOJ probe

Inman

In a "friend of the court" brief, the Chamber said the government should have to keep its promise to not investigate the National Association of Realtors' commission and pocket listing policies.

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Accurate Property Pricing with RPR CMA Tools

Realtors Property Resource

In this class, we’ll review how to use the Realtors Valuation Model® (RVM®) to get a quick estimate of a property’s value. From there, we’ll dive into additional RPR pricing tools to help you create an in-depth valuation of any property. The post Accurate Property Pricing with RPR CMA Tools appeared first on Realtors Property Resource (RPR).

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Engel & Völkers adds 9 shops with SoCal partnership

Inman

Through the agreement with Dilbeck Real Estate, Dilbeck offices will adopt the E&V name and license partner Paul Benson will gain a new ownership stake in the business, Inman has exclusively learned.

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New Acquisitions Underscore Lamacchia Realty’s Aggressive Expansion Goals

RIS Media

Above: Lamacchia CEO and Broker/Owner Anthony Lamacchia With a growing presence in six states, Lamacchia Realty is moving full speed ahead on an aggressive expansion strategy, announcing two significant acquisitions in its home state of Massachusetts. Following the firm’s June acquisition of Cape Cod brokerage Foley Real Estate, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, Lamacchia Realty has now… The post New Acquisitions Underscore Lamacchia Realty’s Aggressive Expansion Goals appeared firs

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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New SDAR CEO taking embezzlement suit ‘seriously’

Inman

Cory Shepard took the reins at the San Diego Association of Realtors last week after now-former CEO Michael Mercurio was accused of stealing over $1M in association funds, the complaint reads. Four former executives filed the case against SDAR last week.

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What is the Cheapest Type of House to Build?

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Are you wondering about the cheapest houses to build? When building a new house, finding the most cost-effective option is critical. We will explore the cheapest types of homes to build, considering factors such as location, design complexity, and material choices. We’ll discuss popular options like ranch homes, colonial homes, tiny homes, shipping container homes, […] The post What is the Cheapest Type of House to Build?

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Henry Horn Group decamps for Compass in bid to build luxury biz

Inman

Rebranded as HHG | Compass, the 12-agent team hails from Corona Del Mar, California-based luxury brokerage Residential Agent, Inc. with operations spanning San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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Construction Job Openings Little Changed

Eye on Housing

The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy continued to moved lower in June, falling to 9.6 million. While ongoing tight labor market conditions have raised the likelihood of a September Federal Reserve interest rate increase, the JOLTS survey is another data point indicating an ongoing but gradual cooling of macro conditions due to elevated interest rates.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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Arizona Realtors can stay hot with new DirectOffer partnership

Inman

This is the second such partnership the real estate technology company has secured lately, having also agreed to work with the Realtor Association of Metropolitan Pittsburg, DirectOffer said.

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June Gains in Private Residential Construction Spending

Eye on Housing

NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that private residential construction spending rose 0.9% in June after an increase of 2.9% in May. Spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of $856.3 billion. However, total private residential construction spending is still 10.4%% lower compared to a year ago. The total construction monthly increase is largely attributed to more.

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The Agency adds New American Funding as a preferred lender

Inman

NAF offers multiple partnership models, including a joint venture option the mortgage lender launched in April that's overseen by industry veteran Al Miller.

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SERHANT. Chooses Constellation1 Data Services to Aid National Expansion

RIS Media

Constellation1, a real estate technology and data services company, has announced that it was selected to support the strategic growth of SERHANT. real estate brokerage. Founded in 2020 in New York City, SERHANT. has quickly become one of the fastest-growing and top-ranking tech-enabled real estate firms nationwide. Under the guidance of its Chief Technology Officer,… The post SERHANT.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

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.