Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2023

Households led by people of color residing in King County, Washington — the area that Seattle sits in — lost an estimated $12 billion to $34 billion in wealth since 1950 due to racist housing policies. This is according to a report commissioned by King County , which was first reported on this week in the Seattle Times. The report, conducted by consulting firm ECONorthwest , found that the sizable totals of lost wealth were not only attributable to racially discriminatory policies and practices

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 14, 2023

Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2023

Zippy, a “community-focused” chattel lender, just raised additional investment from Brand Foundry and repeat investors, addressing growing demand for manufactured home loans. Since its foundation, the company has been on a steady path to becoming one of the largest lenders in the manufactured housing industry , which has struggled to take off in part because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac haven’t provided liquidity for loans on manufactured homes titled as personal property, and p

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Real Estate News

JULY 14, 2023

A new CFO joins Offerpad as the company looks to “accelerate its near-term growth,” and Windermere appoints a longtime leader as chief development officer.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2023

loanDepot has named Darren Graeler as executive vice president and chief accounting officer. He will succeed current CFO David Hayes as the publicly traded lender’s chief accounting officer. The company will pay Graeler a base salary of $335,000 with an annual target bonus of 100% of base salary, according to a filing registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday.

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Real Estate News

JULY 14, 2023

NAR's annual member profile found that Realtors earned more and upped their sales volume despite the market slowdown, but inventory was a major problem.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Marketing software company Back At You is getting into the DIY content production game, releasing a new browser application to help the industry promote its brands, agents and properties, according to a company announcement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week filed an amicus brief in a Maine Supreme Judicial Court in a case involving a married couple’s loan, joining with state officials including the attorney general, its Bureau of Financial Institutions and Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. The Maine state agencies filed the lawsuit, Franklin Savings Bank v.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

The real estate broker behind the provocative new account spoke to Inman on the condition of anonymity about his campaign to pressure NAR to enforce its own anti-hate speech policies.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2023

Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, two top-five depository lenders that struggled more than the overall mortgage market in the final three months of 2022 , have started to show real signs of improvement. Due to surging mortgage rates and stubbornly high house prices, their home loan businesses are much smaller than they were a year or two ago, of course.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Beeline CEO Nick Liuzza is unfazed after the lender launched what it claims is the world's first AI mortgage chatbot during the same week that the FTC hit ChatGPT creator OpenAI with an investigative demand.

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RIS Media

JULY 14, 2023

Levin Rinke Realty, the leading luxury real estate firm in the greater Pensacola and lower Baldwin County areas of Florida, has announced it has named Gordon Miles as its new executive president. “Levin Rinke Realty is setting the bar high as the leading independent luxury real estate company in the greater Pensacola region. It’s a… The post Florida’s Levin Rinke Realty Names New President appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Social media is a busy space. Maris Callahan Messervey explains that you need more than a pretty feed full of graphic designs and property listings to stand out from the crowd. Here’s her advice on how to refresh your social media feed next time you feel stuck.

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RIS Media

JULY 14, 2023

Buying a fixer-upper is a great way to save money if you like DIY. You can buy a home for under-market value and turn your hard work into equity. But buying a home that has problems can be a considerable risk. We look at the pros and cons of choosing a fixer-upper. What is a… The post The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper appeared first on RISMedia.

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JULY 14, 2023

The luxury brokerage has entered Pittsburgh and Sewickley, marking its third new location in the Great Lakes Region so far this year. License Partner Elias Pappan is leading the new shops.

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Bigger Pockets

JULY 14, 2023

In a shocking twist, these states are now the place to be, apparently. Check out what movers are doing in this article.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

AgentBook is software that can help real estate associations modernize agent and broker member information, conduct board elections, promote events and handle finances.

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RIS Media

JULY 14, 2023

Home. Family. Safety. Happiness. Community and a sense of belonging. Home is a word that holds deep meaning for every single one of us; in fact, the idea of “home” is something that is foundational to us as a species. For the real estate industry, the open marketplace provided by the MLS helps make home… The post The Real Value of MLS: Fair and Equitable Access to Housing for All appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Wondering what you missed this week? Catch up with Inman's Top 5 stories for the week of Jul. 7 through the 13th.

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RIS Media

JULY 14, 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. In the world of lawsuits, loanDepot filed a suit against Movement Mortgage, accusing them of poaching employees. The suit specifically argues that Movement’s targeting and hiring strategies were meant to steal company secrets and confidential… The post Mortgage Mix: Rates Rise, While Credit Availability Hovers Near 2013 Low appeared first on

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Sellers are always seeking ways to maximize their return on investment when selling a home. Mauricio Umansky shares the key updates to focus on so they can get the most out of the transaction.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 14, 2023

Average hourly earnings for residential building workers* rose at a slower pace in May, after more than a year of strong gains. Wage growth has retreated below or close to 3%, from the peak rate of 2021. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, average hourly earnings (AHE) for residential building workers were $29.87 in May 2023, increasing.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Mark your calendars for Aug. 7-8, and take a look at some of the Inman Luxury Connect speakers, from billion dollar agents to marketing powerhouses to industry trendsetters.

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Brownstoner

JULY 14, 2023

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Fort Greene, Beverly Square West, Clinton Hill, and Madison. They range in price from $1.035 million to $6.1 million. 15 South Portland Avenue Price: $6.1 million Area: Fort Greene Broker: Serhant (Team Tricia Lee) Sunday July 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.… Read More > The post A Clinton Hill Brownstone and Three More to See This Weekend, Starting at $1.035 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Social media moves quickly, both the trends and the technology itself. Jessi Healey shares some new, exciting social media platforms for real agents to explore.

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RIS Media

JULY 14, 2023

Whether your clients are buying or selling, a home that needs repairs can become a point of contention and require extra finesse during negotiation. As a real estate agent, knowing how to assess and weigh repairs and costs can give you an advantage in serving the best interests of your clients. Estimation of repairs As… The post Empowering Homeowners With Expert Home-Repair Guidance appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

While technology plays a significant role in any real estate business, personal communication is essential to generate growth.

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RIS Media

JULY 14, 2023

In Florida, hurricanes are expensive. That reality is well understood, as almost every year now, a major storm causes multiple millions of dollars (or even billions) in damages across the Sunshine State. And housing markets have adapted—successfully, it would seem, as the state continues to attract new residents from all over the world. But with… The post Florida Insurance Crisis Part of National Reckoning appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Every year, the world's wealthiest people descend on Florida's aquamarine waters. But for dedicated yachters, significant real estate investments typically follow, luxury agents told Inman.

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Brownstoner

JULY 14, 2023

The team behind Bed Stuy’s Magnolia Tree Earth Center is getting closer to its fundraising goal to fix the center’s crumbling facades and remove the more than decade old sidewalk shed thanks to a $20,000 donation from the Brooklyn borough president and more than $50,000 raised in a GoFundMe. According… Read More > The post Funds to Restore Magnolia Tree Earth Center’s Facade Reach $70K With Help From Boro Prez appeared first on Brownstoner.

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