Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While the mortgage delinquency rate remains low compared to pre-pandemic levels , the number of delinquent loans ticked up in September, according to the ICE Mortgage Monitor report. The national delinquency rate climbed to 3.29% in September, which is up 12 basis points from August and up 13 basis points from September 2022. This makes it the second and largest annual increase in the last 2.5 years, however, the delinquency rate remains 71 basis points below the pre-pandemic level of September

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While rent prices remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, the median asking rent price fell $29 from the July 2022 peak, to $1,747, according to Realtor.com. “As rents ease and both home prices and mortgage rates continue to climb, it’s become more economical to rent than to buy in nearly all major markets,” Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com said in a statement.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A former NAR committee member called traditional compensation practices “the ultimate form of restraint of trade,” claiming that NAR looked the other way.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The second week of the Sitzer/Burnett class-action buyer broker commission antitrust lawsuit kicked off with a bang. Just prior to the plaintiffs resting their case late Monday afternoon, HomeServices of America , one of the three remaining defendants in the commission lawsuit , filed a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Realtor.com's latest rental report found that rent prices across the U.S. dipped in September, continuing a five-month trend.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Thad Fisher, former eXp, Anywhere and Zillow leader, joins KW's Livian platform; Christian Wallace named first chief of integrated home services at Real.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For the past three years, luxury buyers have been on the move. Increased opportunities to work remotely — and, by extension, live remotely — have enabled them to embrace new lifestyles or seek a higher quality of life, whether that means exploring regions and markets with better weather, lower costs, or a more relaxed pace.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The first week of the much-anticipated Sitzer/Burn e tt class action buyer broker commission antitrust lawsuit concluded with the testimony of economic and legal experts. On Friday, Craig Schulman, an associate professor of economics at Texas A&M, took the stand again to be cross-examined by Ethan Glass, the defense attorney for the National Association of Realtors , according to reports from Inman News.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

The public is invited to join leaders from the American Bankers Association and mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a hearing on tackling appraisal bias.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Click n’ Close , a mortgage lender mostly active in the wholesale and correspondent channels, appointed Kara Lamphere to the role of chief operating officer (COO). “Kara is a powerhouse, and we are thrilled to have her back as part of our executive team to help guide our continued growth and success,” Click n’ Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode said in a statement.

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The house that once helped Joel complete his famous ode to the Empire State has hit the Upstate New York housing market for $2.5 million. In recent years, the property served as a bed-and-breakfast.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The world of real estate is known for its complexities, paperwork and intricate processes. Buyers and sellers often rely on professionals to guide them through these intricacies. One such professional is the real estate transaction coordinator (TC). We will explore the role of a transaction coordinator in real estate and the cost associated with their… The post What is the Cost of a Transaction Coordinator in Real Estate?

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

New AI tools are coming out every week. Real estate is chief among industries set to benefit. Here's how this sector will be transformed.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

On the first morning of its annual conference held in San Diego, technology-driven real estate brokerage Real unveiled a new consumer-facing app with the promise of bettering the way homes change hands.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Understanding how deeds work is vitally important for every real estate investor. There are several different kinds of deeds, and the type you get when you buy a property may affect whether you have recourse if there are any future claims. A clause in the deed may also limit what you can do with your property or require you to allow other property owners to cross your property to access theirs.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Time, the most precious commodity in a real estate agent's arsenal, has just received a major upgrade for agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the saying goes, don't put all of your eggs into one basket. We interviewed three pro real estate investors and asked how they diversify their portfolios. Here's what they said.

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Coach Verl Workman joins Bernice Ross to talk all things teams, growth and the demands of the current real estate market.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

KANSAS CITY—HomeServices of America, one of the defendants in the Burnett commission trial, today filed a motion for summary judgment—a ruling in its favor without any further proceedings—just as the plaintiffs are about to rest their case, claiming that no evidence has been presented to show they conspired together on rules or commissions. The plaintiffs’… The post COURT UPDATE: HomeServices Petitions for Immediate Judgment Against Plaintiffs appeared first on RISMedia.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Big names, heated exchanges and the emergence of homeseller plaintiffs on the stand dominated the first week of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Home sales have been declining month-over-month throughout the year, but this region is moving in the opposite direction. Here's what you need to know.

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Broker Pam Blair knows that you need your phone to keep in touch with clients and colleagues, but writes that setting appropriate and healthy boundaries around screen time can help to ensure better mental and emotional health.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Earlier this year, many Airbnb hosts expected the short-term rental market to fall off a cliff.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Dr. Lee Davenport draws on both historical context and current events to describe how the latest news can impact the application of fair housing laws and policies.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Today marks the start of the second week of the Burnett trial focused on buyer commission, with plaintiffs expected to wrap up their case in front of a jury today, as the defense brings in their witnesses to counter accusations of price fixing, conspiracy and other anti-competitive behavior in the landmark class action suit. The… The post COURT UPDATE: Judge Again Denies Defendants in Burnett Trial appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Rents for studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units fell 0.7 percent between August and September, according to data from Realtor.com.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Above: Billy Houston Billy Houston has the database success story to end all database success stories. It happened shortly after he decided to come out of retirement as a senior executive in the banking industry to sell real estate at age 57. Now owner of the eponymous Billy Houston Group in Knoxville, Tennessee, aligned nationally with… The post Houston Team Has No Problem as Home Sales Take Flight in Knoxville appeared first on RISMedia.

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