Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , has been granted summary judgment on the last remaining claim by investors in a lawsuit alleging the government overstepped its authority when it adjusted its stock-purchase agreements with the agencies and allowed net worth sweeps. The plaintiffs, Fairholme Funds Inc., et al., are private-sector investors in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been in conservatorship under FHFA oversight since the 2008 fin

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GeekEstate Agents & Brokers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The Sitzer v. NAR antitrust lawsuit has the potential to turn an industry-accepted compensation construct on its head. At stake in this case is whether four commission-sharing rules within the National Association of REALTORS® Handbook and Code of Ethics subscribed to by all REALTORS® amount to price-fixing. While I won’t get into all of the details of the case (you can read about it here if you are so inclined), anyone whose business relies, in some shape or form, on agents earning cooperative

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

When Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talked about a housing reset in June , it sent shockwaves around the country because it sounded so ominous. In the most recent FOMC meeting , held last week, Powell finally clarified what he meant by that term and what a housing reset means to the Fed. However, a housing reset isn’t the only pressing issue — we now also have to think about a worldwide global recession.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may be wondering how much real estate fees will affect your bottom line and how you can maximize your profits with a discount broker. Can you actually sell your home for free? To help you understand what circumstances enable sellers to eliminate or minimize real estate fees, we spoke with Trevor Heuser , a top-performing HomeLight Elite agent in Austin, Texas.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In the quest to extend homeownership to everyday Americans, local lenders—a segment that includes credit unions, community banks and independent mortgage banks serving communities across the country—play a vital role. The only banking presence in one in five U.S. counties , local lenders help millions of people access resources and services necessary to buy a house.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

One of the most common myths Realtors still cling to in 2022 is that open houses are a waste of time. While a poorly planned and run open house can indeed be a waste of time, a well-planned one that follows the steps in our open house checklist can help you double or even triple the number of leads you get. To get you started, we worked with our team of real estate coaches and agents to put together our ultimate open house checklist.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Pack your cowboy boots and kolaches recipes ; you’re ready to sell your Texas home! After new home sales set records in 2021 , the Texas housing market cooled in recent months, generally seeing decreases for homes under $400,000 that offset increases for homes priced over $750,000. In June, the Texas median home price experienced its first drop since December 2020, coming in at $349,000.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

These days, every week brings a new report, forecast or piece of news reminding us that the mortgage lending market is in uncharted waters. Mortgage demand fell 6% week over week at the end of July. Applications dropped 7% in the same period. The national inflation rate eclipsed 9% in June. Things have changed even more since then. As lenders, we know these things to be true not just within the context of a recent market report — we see it happening every day on the ground, in the weeds with hom

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

One of the most significant roles of a real estate agent representing a home seller is to provide them with an accurate market value. Homeowners use the information provided by agents to make many financial decisions in their life. The value received could even be an impetus to whether a home seller decides to move or not. Given the stakes are so high, it makes sense that there should be quite a bit of thought that goes into an accurate home value.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Publicly traded real estate firm The Real Brokerage has struck an agreement to acquire the mortgage brokerage arm of real estate and mortgage technology company LemonBrew. The Real Brokerage, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, will pay $1.25 million to acquire the tech-enabled home loan platform, which does business in 20 U.S. states, including Texas, California and Florida.

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

At some point across the last couple of years, I’m sure most of you have seen the returns other investors are making on short-term rentals (STRs) and asked yourself, “how […].

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Technology and title have been closely intertwined as of late, as the title space looks at ways to not only integrate adoption but also look at where technology is actually beneficial in the process. Helping share her thoughts on this topic, we’re excited to have Rachel Luna, the “Title Queen” of Texas, as a panelist on “The Future of Title” panel at HW Annual on Oct. 4. .

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Investment properties are hard to find—unless you use the tips Jonathan Greene mentions in today’s episode. If you’re like most real estate investors, you know that in 2022, it can […].

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Coldwell Banker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Renowned Greenwich real estate agency to bolster and promote luxury division. The post New England Land Company Combines Forces with the Tamar Lurie Team of Coldwell Banker Realty appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As fewer sellers list their homes , mortgage rates soar past 7% and the housing market slows to a crawl , Realtor confidence has plummeted, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors. Of the 2,784 respondents, just 11% said they expect a year-over-year increase in buyer traffic in the next three months, remaining flat from July, but down significantly from the 31% recorded in August 2021.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This 1880s brick row house in Park Slope got a sleek architect-designed reno that opened up the floor plan and inserted custom built-ins with bold splashes of color. There's an original newel post and stair, a marble mantel and some moldings at 423 10th Street, but otherwise it has new… Read More > The post Park Slope Row House With Architect-Designed Color Blocked Reno, Central Air Asks $3.45 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Milestones , the all-in-one homeowner portal helping consumers to buy, move, sell, and manage their home, is partnering with the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) The Association will be launching Milestones as a member benefit to its more than 217,000 members. The launch follows a Series A investment C.A.R. made in Milestones , which closed earlier this year.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In the News A Bed Stuy Mansion Has Become Rubble. Residents Ask: How, and Why? [NYT] $500 a Month for an Entire Floor in Greenpoint [NYT] Woman Fakes Her Grandma’s Signature to Steal Flatbush Home: Lawsuit [NYP] Brooklyn’s Rent Price Up 23.6 Percent Compared to Last August [Eagle] No, Sugar Hill Is Not Closing, Owners… Read More > The post Daily Links: Owners of Bed Stuy’s Sugar Hill Club Plan Residential Development in Backyard appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Often referred to as “The Peach State,” Georgia is best known for being home to Coca-Cola’s headquarters, its southern hospitality, and of course, its peaches. The state is currently home to around 3.75 million people spread across cities like Atlanta , Savannah , and Albany. If you are thinking of making the move to Georgia and are figuring out what city to live in, we’re here to help.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ohio is best known for being home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and being the birthplace of aviation. It’s no surprise that around 11.8 million people call this state home due to its great cities and beautiful scenery. If you want to move to Ohio or are just curious to learn more about the state, keep reading this article.

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Realtor.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Nino Munoz for Netflix / MLS / Realtor.com. “House Party” is the official Realtor.com® podcast about the overlapping worlds of home and pop culture, hosted by Rachel Stults and Natalie Way. Click the player above to hear our take on this week’s hot topics. We’re back with a jampacked episode! This week, Realtor.com celebrity news writer Claudine Zap joins Natalie to dive into the premiere of “ Selling the OC ,” the buzzy spinoff of the real estate reality show “ Sell

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Referred to as “The Mother of States” because it was one of the first states to be settled, Virginia is best known for its oysters, the Appalachian Trail, and the number of presidents that have come from the area. There are around 8.65 million people that call this state home spread across cities like Richmond , Arlington , and Norfolk. If you are considering moving to Virginia, but don’t know what cities to consider, take a look at this list.

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BubbleInfo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The 250-agent brokerage where Kayla hangs her license has been acquired by the Agency, and they will have more TV shows available for their agents! Hopefully her hair flip will land her a role: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kayla Klinge (@kaylaklinge).

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Minnesota, often called “The Gopher State,” is best known for its beautiful lakes and forests, being home to a handful of Fortune 500 companies, and housing the largest mall in the United States. Around 5.7 million people choose to call this state home spread out across cities like St. Paul , Minneapolis , and Rochester. Whether you’re trying to make a move to Minnesota or are just curious to learn more about this state, we’ve got you covered.

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BubbleInfo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Graph from JBREC: Only 36% of current homeowners said they would move if rates were 5%+, Only 15% said they would move if rates were 6% or higher, and ONLY 7% OF CURRENT HOMEOWNERS WOULD MOVE IF RATES WERE 7% OR HIGHER. If the market of move-up and move-down buyers has seized up like an […].

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

DISCLAIMER: This blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal or financial advice. If you need assistance navigating the legalities or tax implications of selling an inherited home in Texas, HomeLight always encourages you to consult a professional advisor. Inheriting a house can be an incredible gift, but it comes with great responsibility.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Maybe you’ve outgrown your current decor, or you’ve just moved into a new house or apartment and it doesn’t feel quite like home yet. Either way, it might be time to refresh your space. Simple changes like adding new artwork or house plants can be a breath of fresh air for your home, making all the difference in transforming your mood and how you feel in your space.

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Notorious ROB

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Writing has been thin as I’ve been on the road constantly, and very busy with projects. But news came across today that fairly requires some commentary. General “Mad Dog” Mattis, a storied military commander and Secretary of Defense under Trump, is said to have once told a group of Iraqi tribal leaders, “I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery.

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