Maximum Exposure Real Estate
JULY 27, 2022
How much does a Real Estate agent make? It’s a question that gets asked a lot. Not only do potential agents thinking about entering the industry ask it, but consumers as well. There is no secret that real estate is a highly lucrative industry. However, what many people don’t realize it is the upper echelon […]. The post How Much Does a Realtor Make appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
The Federal Reserve hiked rates 0.75% on Wednesday, which was mostly expected by market participants before the announcement. The question is, will the Fed keep aggressively hiking rates if the economic data worsens? I say this because I’ve raised all but one of my six recession red flags. I need to wait for one more report to officially raise the last flag, but it is certain to happen in August.
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Keeping Current Matters
JULY 27, 2022
There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year.
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are taking the fight to non-bank mortgage lenders for redlining. The two agencies revealed their new strategy to rein in mortgage discrimination on Wednesday, with a $24.4 million consent order, stemming from a referral the CFPB made in November 2020. It’s the DOJ’s second- largest mortgage redlining settlement ever, and its first against a non-bank mortgage lender.
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GeekEstate
JULY 27, 2022
Equity crowdfunding is one of the capital options that startup founders consider. Make sure you understand the topic. Motivo Media recently put out a documentary with experts breaking down equity crowdfunding and debating how regulators can most effectively foster innovation while preserving investor safety in the space. I thought some of the audience here might be interested… Director – Tim Hedberg.
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
“Turn to automation when profit margins are tight.” It’s a message the industry is hearing loud and clear as rates stay high and lenders can no longer depend on a steady flow of refis. In light of this, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins recently sat down with Paul Doman, CEO at Accurate Group, to discuss mortgage lender profitability, as well as the modernization of title and appraisal processes and where there is opportunity for automation. .
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Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
Nonbank mortgage lender and servicer Mr. Cooper Group reported a net income of $151 million in the second quarter of 2022, a staggering 77% reduction in profits compared with the $658 million it recorded during the previous quarter. The Dallas-based company’s performance reflects gains with mortgage servicing rights (MSR), which offset lower profitability related to originations, according to quarterly earnings released Wednesday.
Fancy Pants Homes
JULY 27, 2022
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Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
Angel Oak Cos., through its Angel Oak Mortgage Trust conduit, recently unveiled its latest private-label securitization (PLS) offering — a deal slated to close in early August backed by 788 predominately non-QM loans valued at $362 million. Counting this latest offering, Angel Oak Cos. — through its affiliated companies, including real estate investment trust, or REIT, Angel Oak Mortgage Inc.
Fancy Pants Homes
JULY 27, 2022
The former Los Angeles home of one of old Hollywood’s brightest stars has just hit the market. Greta Garbo’s custom estate in the hills of Beverly Crest, which she once shared with then-boyfriend Leopold Stokowski, is now on the market asking $12,000,000. The news comes one month after the starlet’s longtime home — a luxurious fifth-floor condo that sits directly above the East River in Manhattan — was also listed for sale.
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Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
The emerging real estate brokerage model is starting to include more and more services in order to stay competitive. But is this what disruption looks like in the real estate space? Or, have brokerages started to focus in on partnering when it comes to innovative decisions? Tapping into his experience and knowledge as the president of Keller Williams , Marc King will share his insights on these questions during the “From Disruption to Partnership: the Amazon of real estate ” panel at
Marco Santarelli
JULY 27, 2022
Economic Forecast For the Next 5 Years. Economists are increasingly confident that the economy will grind to a standstill and begin declining shortly. The Financial Times and the Initiative on Global Markets, a University of Chicago economic policy and market research center, surveyed 49 U.S. macroeconomics specialists at the beginning of June 2022.
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
What a difference a year makes. In mid-2021, most mortgage companies enjoyed strong origination volume and were hiring additional staff in response. But as we begin the third quarter of 2022, the landscape has changed drastically and multiple challenges face the industry. Rates are now reaching almost 6% for a 30-year fixed mortgage , while the Federal Reserve has enacted substantial interest rate hikes and further increases are likely on the horizon.
Toronto Realty Blog
JULY 27, 2022
TorontoRealtyBlog. Rainbow Sherbert. How could none of you guess that? It’s Rainbow Sherbert. That’s my favourite type of Baskin Robbins ice cream. But I’ll give you credit, you guys tried! Rocky Road. Cookies ‘n Cream. Mint Chocolate Chip. Rum Raisin. Bubble Gum. Jamoca Almond Fudge. Cotton Candy. Mango Tango. Chocolate Chip.
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Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
After making some major pivots over the last few years, the housing industry is once again in a new cycle. So what does a purchase-driven market mean for marketing professionals, especially in a world where marketers are helping make many strategic decisions in a company? From launching rebrands to finding ways to fuel the sales pipeline, we’re excited to answer your top marketing questions on “The Future of Marketing” panel at the Marketing Leaders Success Summit.
The American Genius for Real Estate
JULY 27, 2022
Pending home sales (contracts signed) are down significantly, which was expected, but what of the rest of 2022? The post Pending home sales slip 20% in a year appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
New York-based title underwriter AmTrust has come under fire from New York Attorney General Letitia James for business practices that “hurt workers and limited their earning potential.”. An investigation by James’s office found that for years AmTrust entered into illegal no-poach agreements with their competitors, thwarting labor competition. AmTrust Title, which is controlled by insurance giant Amtrust Financial Services Inc., issues title policies through First Nationwide or independent
Realty Biz
JULY 27, 2022
Investors are constantly flooded with advice about how to invest in real estate. The vast amount of that advice is about what you should be doing. Very little is about what not to do. A good businessperson understands both the good and the bad about their business. New investors need to understand both the upside and the potential downside of their real estate investing opportunities.
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.
Housing Wire
JULY 27, 2022
Two House Appropriations bills recently advanced by House negotiators have included language surrounding Business Email Compromise (BEC) in an effort to promote collaboration between federal and law enforcement agencies and private sector partners in monitoring and reporting for cyber-based crime events. The House Appropriations bill covering the departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies includes a section on BEC, noting that “the FBI has assessed that ‘BEC is one of the fas
Realty Biz
JULY 27, 2022
Though retargeting is a useful tool for many types of businesses, it’s particularly strong when it comes to real estate. Real estate requires serious buyers who are able to make a purchase in the near future – and that’s exactly what Google’s real estate retargeting campaign does. By reminding users of your business, you can break through the clutter and stay top of mind when your leads are ready to buy or sell.
Eye on Housing
JULY 27, 2022
NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing published by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the four-quarter moving average (MA) share of new home sales financed through FHA was 11.0% in Q2 2022–its smallest share since early 2008. Conventional loans financed 74.8% of new home sales in the second quarter of 2022—a 1.8 percentage point quarter-over-quarter decline.
Realty Biz
JULY 27, 2022
For some weeks now, RealtyBizNews has been doing roundups of the top industry professionals from around the U.S. Our methods continue to evolve as we look this week at Louisville, Kentucky, and some of the best real estate people in the region. As we’ve gone forward, it’s become increasingly difficult to establish universal criteria for rating our agents.
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.
Agent Fire
JULY 27, 2022
Homebuyers' remorse is extremely common. Unfortunately, agents often find themselves remedying home issues long after the property sale. Prevent homebuyers' remorse now with these tips. Save Your Clients From These 14 Homebuyer Regrets is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.
Easy Agent Pro
JULY 27, 2022
Whether you are new to the real estate market or have been an agent for decades, there is one thing that never changes- you need free real estate leads. Leads are vital for every stage of the sales process from the first contact you have with a potential client to the moment they convert into an actual client. There are some agents who will buy leads but there are a few issues and concerns with this practice.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
JULY 27, 2022
Many prospective buyers are concerned about the interest rates, where the market is headed, and whether they’ll be paying too much for a house if they buy right now. While that last sentence may sound very fitting for today’s market, the reality is, buyers are almost always concerned about those three things. That’s not to say those concerns aren’t valid right now, because the market is shifting in many areas of the country.
Realty Biz
JULY 27, 2022
Tiny homes have been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years – stories and articles featuring these little miniature houses are just about everywhere. From a real estate investment perspective, it might not seem like tiny homes have much to offer, but you might be surprised. Here’s what you need to know about whether tiny homes are a good investment!
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Brownstoner
JULY 27, 2022
In the News A Judge Halts New York City School Budget Cuts, For Now [NYT] New York Renters Are Now Paying the Price for the ‘Covid Discount’ [NYT] Melting Profits Threaten the Ice Cream Man in 'Burg and Beyond [NYT] Con Ed Urges Brooklynites in Six Neighborhoods to Conserve Energy [BK Paper] Tremendous Tree Comes… Read More > The post Daily Links: Runaway Rents in Manhattan Spill Over to Brooklyn, Where Inventory Is Tight appeared first on Brownstoner.
Real Trends
JULY 27, 2022
There’s no doubt about it – the housing market is slowing down. Pending home sales fell 8.6% in June from the prior month, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. And brokerages and agents alike are settling in for a few more tough months. The NAR’s index reading in June fell to 91.0 from 99.9 in May.
Real Estate Investar
JULY 27, 2022
When it comes to renovating your property, the costs involved can very quickly add up. Just how expensive the project is going to be, really comes down to the scope of what you’re trying to do. Painting a few walls and updating the carpets is a very different undertaking to adding another storey to a house.
Eye on Housing
JULY 27, 2022
Continuing its tightening of financial conditions to bring the rate of inflation lower, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee raised the federal funds target rate by 75 basis points, increasing that target to an upper bound of 2.5%. This move matches the June rate hike as the largest increase for the funds rate since 1994. While committing to a policy.
Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty
The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.
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