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How lenders can attract the next generation of homebuyers

Housing Wire

In today’s housing market, lenders need to make sure they’re staying competitive. One way to do that is by offering a digital lending process’ that attracts borrowers across all generations, regardless of their credit score and finances. HousingWire recently sat down with Joel Rickman, Senior VP of Verification Services at Equifax , to address the growing need for lenders to offer affordable financial services.

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Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights. Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges —and benefits—for buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership improves your quality of life , and the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term challenges. The post Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Keeping Current Matters.

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iBuying rebounds in Q1, up 20% from end of 2020

Housing Wire

iBuying appears to be back, after the nation’s top iBuying companies purchased 4,383 homes in the first quarter of 2021 — up 20.6% from the prior quarter. Per a recent report from Redfin , the typical iBuyer-owned home found a buyer after 13 days on the market — the quickest pace since at least 2015, when Redfin began recording iBuyer data. The top quarter of iBuyer activity remains the third quarter of 2019 when, according to Redfin, 8,310 homes were bought via iBuyers.

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New Home Prices Squeeze Buyers Out at the Low End

Eye on Housing

Recent Census data, combined with NAHB survey results, illustrate the way in which home buyers in the lower one-fourth of the market have been squeezed entirely out of the market for new construction, and forced to look exclusively in the stock of existing homes—where the inventory of homes available for sale remains in a historically low range (at a 2.5-month.

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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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Kensington Vanguard acquires Virginia title company

Housing Wire

New York-based Kensington Vanguard National Land Services recently acquired Hometown Title and Escrow , a title company based in Virginia. Hometown Title and Escrow is led by industry veteran Sharon Keegan and serves both residential and commercial transactions in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. markets, and represents Kensington Vanguard National Land Services’ fourth acquisition in the Mid-Atlantic region, said Brian Cooper, KV CEO. “We are very excited to add the Hometo

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Title Alliance keeps growing, adds Arizona offices

Housing Wire

It’s been a busy week for Pennsylvania-based Title Alliance. Nine days after officially announcing a new branch in Washington , the title company has made another move in a big market, expanding its Arizona footprint into Phoenix and Mesa. The offices, to be named Title Alliance of Gilbert and Title Alliance of America in Mesa, are the ninth and tenth Arizona locations for the family of title insurance and escrow companies, said Jim Campbell, Title Alliance CEO.

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15 Quirky Real Estate Awards That Don’t Exist (but Should)

Lighter Side of Real Estate

Awards get handed out a lot in the real estate industry. From small office accolades, to national titles worthy of putting into your email signature, there seems to be no end of kudos to be garnered. But there are things in this industry agents should be recognized for, yet no award exists…. So, we asked our audience what they’d like to see given as an award for their real estate struggles and victories.

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Homebuyers, it’s time to go to war

Housing Wire

These days, being financially stable enough to put an offer down on a home isn’t enough. We’re living in a seller’s market, with minimal inventory and low interest rates. Did you just find your dream home? So did a handful of other buyers who are just as financially stable and eager. So, what do you do? Walk away and try again later? No! You roll up your sleeves and get ready to go to war…a bidding war.

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A $400K Claptrap Castle in Indiana Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Realtor.com

Realtor.com We should warn you, this week’s list of the 10 most popular homes on Realtor.com® travels from Champagne wishes and caviar dreams to a hot nightmare real quick. Take the week’s most popular home as a prime example. It’s technically a castle in Indiana, but it’s truly just a royal mess. From the outside, it resembles all things we’d expect to see in a castle: It’s a walled structure with the exterior of a fortress and a concrete courtyard.

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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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Don’t miss your chance to nominate a 2021 HW Insider

Housing Wire

The 2021 nominations for HW Insiders close today, so be sure to nominate your organizational all star before it’s too late! This award program recognizes key players in housing who are absolutely essential to the performance of their organizations, doing the leg work that makes the mortgage industry tick. Winners will be featured not only online with their own profile, but also in one of the September issue of HousingWire Magazine.

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How to make a winning offer on a house: 7 Strategies

The Mortgage Report

Making an offer on a house can be scary, especially if you want it very badly. Here's how to make a successful offer, or at least avoid making a bad one.

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Newsmakers Spotlight: David Marine on Keeping Up With Marketing Trends

RIS Media

As the chief marketing officer for Coldwell Banker Real Estate , David Marine has led several of the brand’s marketing efforts, including Coldwell’s first rebrand in nearly 50 years and its first real estate video-centric YouTube channel. Here, Marine offers insights into what it means to be an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker —individuals recognized for their positive contributions to the real estate industry—and how keeping a finger on the pulse of marketing trends in real estate has

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CB9 Votes Against Towers at Crown Heights Spice Factory, Citing Harm to Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brownstoner

Community Board 9 in Crown Heights voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to disapprove the controversial Spice Factory development near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, citing the potential harm the building would cause to the garden’s plant life. The developer behind the project, Continuum Company, is seeking a rezoning at 960 Franklin Avenue… Read More > The post CB9 Votes Against Towers at Crown Heights Spice Factory, Citing Harm to Brooklyn Botanic Garden appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in June 2021

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Czech Republic | Czech Republic Sotheby’s International Realty . Once a Gothic Fortress, This Czech Property Offers Luxurious Castle Living – Mansion Global. Hot property: five homes for sale in the French Riviera – Financial Times. Lustworthy vineyards on sale in the UK, South Africa, Italy and France – The Times. 9 Modern Farmhouses That Won’t Be on the Market for Long – Archit

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Vintage Vibes: Instagram’s Top Living Room Looks Are the Throwback We Need Right Now

Realtor.com

Houzz It’s officially “ Hot Vax Summer ,” and we know most of you are eager to get outside and do things— all things. But some of us are still indoor cats, and we prefer to curl up in the solace of our air-conditioned living rooms and cycle through the latest installment of “Dirty John.” For those of you who have no desire to venture outside (yet)—we get it.

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Outdoor Dining and Baseball In Jupiter This Weekend

Waterfront Properties

The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium located in Jupiter’s Downtown Abacoa area is hosting two Minor League Baseball games this weekend. The first game begins tonight at 6:30 pm. The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is home to two Minor League Baseball Teams, The Jupiter Hammerheads, and the Palm Beach Cardinals. During Spring Training, the local stadium is home to two Major League Baseball Teams, the Miami Marlins, and the St.

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LGBTQ+ REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE NAMES DAVE GERVASE PRESIDENT-ELECT

Realty Biz

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has announced that Dave Gervase, a Realtor ® for more than 20 years, has been elected President-Elect by the organization’s Chapter Delegate Board and will succeed inaugural President John Thorpe on January 1, 2022. The Alliance also announced that Monty D. Smith, a leading industry executive, has been elected as the 10 th member of the organization’s Board of Directors.

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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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Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 25, 2021

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched lower yesterday. Contrary to media reports based on Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, those rates are actually a bit lower than they […].

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Why Is This Waterfront Florida Mansion Splashed With So Much Color?

Realtor.com

Sean Casey/Shooting for Sales A waterfront home in the Sunshine State began its life as a place to relax—but it has been transformed into an explosion of color. It’s easy to spot the house on the South Grand Canal in Lighthouse Point, FL. On the market for $3.85 million, It’s the one with the brightly painted driveway, dock, and pool deck. “It’s owned by a very special lady.

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Canadians Asking Google “Should I Buy A House?” Is Now Surging

Better Dwelling

Canadian homebuyers are soul searching, and asking a higher power for advice — Google. Google has seen a surge of search activity for the question, “Should I buy a house?” The question peaked in activity in April, the month after record home sales. It made an abrupt drop the next month, after home sales fell […]. The post Canadians Asking Google “Should I Buy A House?

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How To Grow a Thriving Vegetable Garden on Your Patio

Realtor.com

Getty Images Stepping into your own garden to pick homegrown vegetables and herbs can be extremely satisfying. Sun-ripened vegetables straight from the garden almost always taste better than the ones you pick up from the store, and growing your own crops can even save money. But here’s the news: The dream of cultivating a thriving vegetable garden isn’t just for homeowners with large backyards.

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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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A Builder’s Carpenter Gothic Flight of Fancy in Rhinebeck, Yours for $595K

Brownstoner

The builder behind this 19th century cottage let his fancy go wild, ornamenting the archways of its wraparound porch with wooden scrollwork made all the more exuberant with its details awash in bright colors. Located near the center of Rhinebeck, N.Y., the wood clapboard house on the market at 6363 Mill… Read More > The post A Builder’s Carpenter Gothic Flight of Fancy in Rhinebeck, Yours for $595K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Frenzied U.S. Residential Market May Be Passed Its Peak

Realtor.com

Spencer Platt/Getty Images Although asking prices for U.S. homes continue to rise, there are signs that the red-hot housing market has passed its peak, according to a report Thursday from Realtor.com. The median listing price was up 12.2% in the week ending Saturday, compared to the same time in 2020, the data showed. That’s the 45th week in a row in which price growth was in the double digits.

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The Search Is On: RISMedia Seeking the Next Generation of Real Estate Newsmakers

RIS Media

Calling all fearless leaders and bold practitioners with exceptional talent, steadfast work ethic and an unrivaled passion and commitment for the real estate industry. Your chance to shine is here! RISMedia is proudly accepting nominations for our 5th Annual 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers. This one-of-a-kind recognition program is designed to spotlight and celebrate individuals from across the U.S. who are making headlines for their commitment and contributions to the residential and/or commercial

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A Flatbush Colonial Revival With Sleeping Porch and Three More to See, Starting at $1.79 Million

Brownstoner

This circa 1889 brownstone in the Park Slope Historic District offers Queen Anne-style details such as carved wood fireplaces with original tile and a paneled dining room. It's configured with dining, kitchen and living room on the ground floor and two floors of bedrooms above, including a master suite on… Read More > The post A Flatbush Colonial Revival With Sleeping Porch and Three More to See, Starting at $1.79 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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.