Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

The nation’s single-family investment-property sector and the lenders serving those borrowers face some major challenges in 2023 as rent growth is slipping, vacancy rates growing, home-value growth faltering, and a possible recession looms. . For the non-QM lenders serving the single-family investment-property space who have managed interest-rates well to stay ahead of the market, however, there’s still plenty of opportunity to pick up market share, industry observers argue. .

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Era Ventures led the funding round for New York-based Welcome Homes, an online home construction platform that elevates the design and buy process of new property construction.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

If you’re looking for a way to keep your upfront costs down but still have a steady flow of leads coming into your business, Jimmy Burgess recommends these companies.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Like its nonbank competitors, Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America operated in a highly challenging mortgage market in 2022. But quarterly earnings released on Friday also revealed that the top depository lenders struggled more than the overall mortgage market in the final three months of the year, perhaps an omen of what’s to come. “The fourth quarter results were weaker than we expected,” a team of mortgage lending analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods wrote in

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

National Association of Realtors' membership edged ever closer to 1.6 million in 2022, but the real estate trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

By staying up-to-date on these trends and adapting their social media strategies accordingly, real estate professionals can position themselves for success in 2023 and beyond.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the midst of a challenging housing market, standing out from the crowd has never been more important. As nominations continue to roll in for the 2023 TECH100 award — nominations close today! — we’re seeing some impressive submissions from organizations working hard to stake their claim on the industry’s most prestigious list in housing tech.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on real estate agents' databases. Hot leads have simmered, and suddenly business is harder to come by. That's why referrals are more valuable than ever.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

“Dominate The One’s” was born out my appreciation for a tactic that was taught to me some 32 years ago and my frustration with how we in sales try to overcomplicate the simplest tasks in business. The year was 1990. And in my sixth-grade English class, I learned one of the most important business lessons I still follow and teach. This is where I was introduced to K.I.S.S.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage's training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own in-house programs.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JANUARY 13, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Charlotte, Vermont | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty. Perched right on Lake Champlain sits a 12-acre Vermont listing embodying all the characteristics of artistic, pastoral New England living. Tour a $2.5M Lakefront Compound in Vermont Where All Things Artistic, Rustic, and Outdoorsy Meet – Cottages & Gardens.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

The biggest redlining settlement in DOJ history is the fifth enforcement action since the launch of the initiative to combat redlining in 2021, with $75 million in relief to date. City National denied that it engaged in redlining.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 13, 2023

In May of last year, Eye on Housing reported on historically widespread shortages of building materials. Since then, most of the shortages have eased; the major exceptions being shortages of HVAC equipment and certain categories of ceramic materials (ceramic tiles, clay bricks and cement-based building materials), which have gotten slightly worse. NAHB has been tracking shortages of building materials and.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom property at 133 E. 64th St. on the Upper East Side sat on the market for 7 months without an offer, according to a report.

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Better Dwelling

JANUARY 13, 2023

Canadian homebuyers might face stronger regulations around mortgage borrowing soon. Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada’s bank regulator, is soliciting feedback on a series of new rules to reduce leverage and mitigate risk. Now that risk tools like the stress test have proved why they’re important, they’re seeking to address any gaps […].

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Chris and Roberta Hanley designed a 5,500-square-foot home with mirrored glass to reflect the surrounding 70 acres of desert landscape near Joshua Tree National Park.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 13, 2023

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates, the U.S. resident population grew by 1,256,003 to a total population of 333,287,557. After a historically low growth rate of 0.16% between 2020 and 2021, the U.S. population grew at a rate of 0.38% between 2021 and 2022. The increase in the population growth rate reversed a 6-year trend of declining population.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to 'enhance compliance' with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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Easy Agent Pro

JANUARY 13, 2023

As a real estate agent, you know the importance of sustaining a steady and consistent flow of new leads. Often real estate agents tend to focus on either buyer leads or seller leads as their specialty in the market. While it is beneficial to know how to cater well to each type of lead, attracting both will help improve your career and increase profits in the long run.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Having a plan first is a good idea but not absolutely required.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 13, 2023

The city of Hartford, Connecticut, doesn’t typically make national news headlines. So when Steve Lucca, a local Keller Williams agent and leader of the top-performing iCONN Realty Group , saw the Greater Hartford area named as Realtor.com’s top market for 2023 , he was jazzed. “They are predicting that we are going to the number one most active, busiest real estate market in the country,” Lucca said.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

The opening of two new shops in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo and Tamarindo marks the global luxury brokerage's first foray into Central America.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 13, 2023

The mystery buyer of the iconic “Goonies” house has been revealed. Behman Zakeri, a serial entrepreneur and “Goonies” superfan, purchased the house for $1.65 million after just six days on the market. Source: RETO Media. 37 Years of Fame. The property in Astoria, Oregon, was an iconic part of the 1985 film The Goonies , which quickly became a cult classic and remains an adventure film that people of all ages love.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Jan. 6-12, 2023.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 13, 2023

BAM Key Details: . The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) rose 3.7 points in December 2022 to 61.0. That number is just slightly higher than the all-time low set in October. . Only 21% of respondents said it’s a “good time to buy,” but that’s more than the 16% from October and November. The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) rose 3.7 points in December 2022 to 61.0.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Whether you’re a real estate agent or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country. Bernice Ross talks with Rick Sharga of Attom Data about what to expect next.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 13, 2023

Photos via Houzz Back in the day, you might have pinned a poster of your latest heartthrob to your ceiling. And then later, maybe you draped a dark pink tapestry across the overhead light so a rosy glow would bathe your bedroom. Sure, these were juvenile stabs at ceiling decor. But why must the go-to look for adult ceilings be basic white paint? Or maybe (gasp!

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

ListAssist is an ideal solution for real estate marketing teams tasked with cranking out original copy day after day, the creatively drained agent and the tech-savvy team that wants to further automate business tasks they find tedious.

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Kyle Handy

JANUARY 13, 2023

Are you looking for the perfect real estate closing gifts for your client? Closing gifts are a gesture you should take with all your clients to maintain a long-lasting relationship with them, build your sphere of influence, and get referrals. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to celebrate your client’s new beginning. In this post, I’ll share a list of the top 15 real estate closing gifts for your clients, whether you’re looking for something techy, practical, edible, f

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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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