Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Achieving digital optimization is a main priority for federal housing agencies, and it’s happening at a time when incorporating technology is becoming a crucial part of the entire industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for example, is transforming the mortgage process by moving into the realm of the platform as a service, Dean Daetwyler , director of the systems implementation and management division of the single-family housing guaranteed loan division at the USDA, said.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 5, 2023

REdistribute, led by powerhouses Bright MLS and CRMLS, has launched with the goal of monetizing MLS data and sharing revenue back to participants.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Mortgage rates declined last week as headlines on the bank crisis slowed, which could have spurred borrowers’ demand for home loans. But that did not happen, as the affordability issues that remain on the horizon challenged mainly first-time homebuyers. Overall, mortgage applications declined 4.1% last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, down from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Real Estate News

APRIL 5, 2023

Zillow's latest analysis of listing descriptions found that certain keywords were correlated with higher sale prices and faster sales.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced on Wednesday new updates to their equitable housing finance plans, which outline the expansion of accessible and affordable housing available to underserved communities. Fannie Mae is expanding a series of pilot programs, launching new initiatives and applying new research to its understanding of its consumer housing journey roadmap.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

From 2019 to 2023, the number of agents who left a brokerage due to a weak culture doubled to 30 percent, according to a recent Coldwell Banker survey.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

loanDepot’s founder Anthony Hsieh won his battle to nominate Steve Ozonian as a member of the lender’s board of directors. However, the two-month nomination dispute had its consequences: Hsieh was fired from the executive chairman position – but remains the chairman and largest shareholder. loanDepot announced Monday it will promptly increase the size of its board from eight to nine members to accommodate Ozonian, who has been the CEO of the Williston Financial Group since 2017, and

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

The 91-year-old hot dog stand — once thought to be doomed — will instead move across the street after its building was purchased by a developer Extell Development and founder Gary Barnett.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 5, 2023

As described in a previous post, NAHB’s recently released its 2023 Priced-Out Estimates, show that 96.5 million households are not able to afford a median priced new home, and that an additional 140,436 households would be priced out if the price goes up by $1,000. This post focuses on the related U.S. housing affordability pyramid, showing how many households have.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

The Residential Real Estate Council removed Pam Ruggeroli from her position for reasons the trade group will not disclose, prompting an outpouring of support for the ousted president.

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Coldwell Banker

APRIL 5, 2023

Lighting has come a long way since the days of an ordinary square of frosted glass adorning the center of the ceiling. With an almost unlimited range of options, interior lighting today is creative, versatile and every bit as important as the furniture you choose. Inside the home, light serves to helpfully illuminate the spaces […] The post Stylish Illumination to Brighten Your Home appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

Objections can throw you for a loop, and there will be a new one every time. There are a variety of ways to respond, but the key is to make your response authentic, incorporating your unique style and voice.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

APRIL 5, 2023

Neyshia Go and Charlie Edgar – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Basketball is a game beloved by millions across the globe, and played by people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, and abilities. And while March Madness—college basketball’s season-ending tournament and one of sports’ most popular spectacles—lasts less than a month, enthusiasm for the game endures perennially.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

The market crunch is on. Find out what the latest numbers tell us about the brokerages that are winning and those that are not.

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Coldwell Banker

APRIL 5, 2023

Extra, extra! Read the top 10 news items that ran in March about Coldwell Banker and its stellar agents. This is just a sampling of the 1,000+ mentions that occur every month. The post Top 10 Coldwell Banker Stories of the Month – March 2023 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

The mortgage lender says it remains committed to distributing equity-based bonuses to all eligible employees, including $50M from CEO and founder Vishal Garg's personal equity.

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HomeLight

APRIL 5, 2023

California has a lot to offer, including a world-famous coastline, beautiful beaches, and state parks, as well as thriving metropolises, and the eponymous Hollywood and Silicon Valley areas. If you’re planning a home purchase in The Golden State, you may be wondering, what’s the best time to buy a house in California? Does it make a difference in how much I will need to spend or how long the process will take?

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

Miami agent and model Kay Jenkins was targeted by the Instagram hacker OBN. She revealed to Inman how she lost $10K in the ordeal, and what other agents can do to prevent a similar attack.

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Windemere Selling

APRIL 5, 2023

To sell your home for the best price, it needs to be in pristine condition. You’ll work with your agent to identify high-ROI remodeling projects and various ways to improve the property, but all that is a moot point if you don’t declutter before selling your home. Here are some helpful tips to get started. Preparing to Sell Your Home: A Complete Checklist Declutter Before Selling Your Home Getting your home cleaned up and organized is a precursor to capturing appealing listing photos and having

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

Interest rates are to blame as investors who scooped up multifamily buildings throughout the early years of COVID-19 pull back, according to a new report.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

APRIL 5, 2023

How Do I Increase The Value of My House Cheaply? Are you looking for cheap home improvements to increase your market value and saleability? If so, you’ve come to the right place, as we will explore some home improvements when you’re on a budget. Most homeowners know that renovations can potentially increase the selling price […] The post Cheap Home Improvements When You’re on a Budget appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

CEO Chad Jacobson: "Our name no longer ties us to a geographic location, but instead embodies our desire to be the best at what we do.

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The Close

APRIL 5, 2023

Are you planning to start your own team or brokerage, or maybe fine-tune your own business as a single agent? There’s a crucial first step that many real estate agents overlook: establishing your mission statement. Why, you ask, is that so important when there are so many other things to do and decisions to make? Well, a good mission statement is actually made up of three elements that contribute directly to your success as a real estate agent: Your mission should direct each and every decision

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

Real estate businesses burned through billions in cash last year. Intel breaks down the biggest companies with the least wiggle room as economic uncertainty stretches into 2023.

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Propmodo

APRIL 5, 2023

Deep in Central Florida’s white-hot real estate market, Shawn Pupello, known as “The Tenacious Mrs. P,” is starting a new brokerage. Pupello, along with her husband Anthony, ventured into the world of real estate in 2016. The couple quickly found that they had a knack for matching people with properties, with Mrs. Pupello going so far as to earn her local association’s “Rookie of the Year” award in 2017.

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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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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

The settlement with loanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh ends a proxy fight that broke out in February after Hsieh was ousted as loanDepot's executive chairman.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 5, 2023

Maryland property assessments recently went up significantly, and nowhere more dramatically than Wochester County. With so much uncertainty in the overall US market, it's good news there are still pockets of potential out there for property owners, if not buyers. These most recent assessments do add another layer to the complexity of investments in real estate, so we took the opportunity to create a lineup of top local pros to help people navigate the waters of buying and selling in and around O

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Inman

APRIL 5, 2023

Amenities that appeal to cooking enthusiasts, like steam ovens, pizza ovens or professional-grade appliances, can also add as much as 5.3% more to a home's sale price, a new analysis shows.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 5, 2023

The spring real estate market isn’t necessarily the best time to sell your house; you can get your house sold quickly and for top dollar at almost any time of year if you price it appropriately and it’s marketed correctly. But spring is definitely a time of the year many homeowners opt to sell their house. It’s not a bad choice, since there are typically more buyers active in the market looking to buy a home.

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