Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
Endpoint , a digital title and settlement company backed by First American Financial Corporation , has launched Jot, a platform that streamlines the closing process by connecting homebuyers and sellers with a notary signing agent, according to an announcement on Tuesday Notaries who join the Jot network will have access to real estate closings managed by Endpoint and First American.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 4, 2023
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Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will appeal a redlining lawsuit it lost against the nonbank retail lender Townstone Financial Inc. and its founder Barry Sturner. The decision comes two months after Judge Franklin Valderrama in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, ruled in favor of Townstone and Sturner on a motion to dismiss with prejudice the redlining lawsuit. “The Bureau seeks review of a final judgment entered by the district
Real Estate News
APRIL 4, 2023
After more than 5 years of litigation, the company agreed to a settlement with shareholders over its co-marketing program, which remains active.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
The investment community is still trying to unpack what Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has in mind with the potential acquisition of Black Knight. Mortgage analysts expect to see consolidation if the deal were to go through, but also forecast that strong players in the servicing and loan origination system side will emerge. This, in turn, would provide more options for lenders.
Real Estate News
APRIL 4, 2023
The iBuyer hopes to attract more agents with an expansion of their loyalty program and increased commissions.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 4, 2023
Endpoint launches mobile notary platform, Tech Helpline expands to serve 750K members in North America, Restb.ai launches AI-powered property descriptions.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new policy statement on Monday that outlines standards for the legal prohibition of abusive conduct in consumer financial markets, summarizing over a decade of precedent. Abusive conduct prohibitions were established in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which was the resulting legislation, and the law, engaged the CFPB and other regulators to enforce it.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
The Sag Harbor Partnership has purchased the "Of Mice and Men" author's part-time abode and will transform it into a space for a writer's residency program led by The University of Texas.
Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
Rithm Capital , the parent company of mortgage lenders Newrez and Caliber Home Loans , is expanding its business to Europe. Former Bank of America executive Marty Migliara has been tapped to lead the operations in the region. Rithm, a New York-based asset manager, is opening an office in London to seek equity and debt investments across the real estate and consumer finance sectors, the company announced on Monday.
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
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Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
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Housing Wire
APRIL 4, 2023
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
Zillow has maintained its agent-lender co-marketing program is RESPA compliant, and admitted no wrongdoing while agreeing to pay $15 million, which was granted preliminary approval Monday
Eye on Housing
APRIL 4, 2023
The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy declined again in February, falling to 9.9 million, after an 11.2 million reading in December, which was the highest level since July, and 10.6 million in January. The count of total job openings should fall in 2023 as the labor market softens and the unemployment rises.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
A number of the marketing features within RentSpree PRO are new, designed to assist agents who may be unfamiliar with the messaging and tactics common to landing renters as clients.
Coldwell Banker
APRIL 4, 2023
If your own backyard is likely to be your leisure-time destination this summer, you may as well daydream some plans to amp things up out there. Ponder these fun and fabulous ideas that just might get your wheels turning and help make your home the best getaway of all. Alfresco Pizzeria Patio kitchens have already […] The post Staycation Innovation – Make Home the Only Place You Want to Be appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched an investigation into Rocket's real estate brokerage arm in 2020 on eve of the company's IPO. Three years later, the probe is ongoing.
Eye on Housing
APRIL 4, 2023
According to the latest 2021 ACS, close to 11 million people, including self-employed workers, worked in construction in 2021. NAHB Economics estimates that out of this total, 4.5 million people worked in residential construction, accounting for 2.9% of the US employed civilian labor force. Home building in multiple states in the Mountain Division, as well as in Vermont, Florida, and.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
With the stakes higher than ever in Moerhl, the real estate industry is facing significant upheaval in terms of how listing and selling agents are compensated. As both Realtors and homeowners await the outcome, the defendants' next moves — settlement, trial or bankruptcy, may very well reshape the industry’s landscape for many years to come.
Fancy Pants Homes
APRIL 4, 2023
In the ritzy residential enclave of Bel Air, a striking modern mansion was recently brought to market with a whopping $35,680,000 ask — and all the amenities, luxurious finishes, and ingenious additions that a price like that commands. Envisioned by spec home developer Adrian Rudomin and his son Diego Rudomin, the managing and artistic force behind the high-end luxury home development company Leviathan LLC, the sprawling modern mansion offers 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and 5 half baths acr
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
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Maximum Exposure Real Estate
APRIL 4, 2023
Making Your Home Stand Out From The Crowd One of the questions I often get from home sellers is, “How can I make my home more appealing to buyers” When you decide to sell your home, you are entering a competitive marketplace where numerous other houses offer similar features. It is imperative if you want […] The post How to Make Your House More Attractive When Selling appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
Many real estate agents have come to fear an appearance on Zillow Gone Wild, a social media juggernaut that has captured the attention of millions of followers who gawk at the baffling architecture, zany landscaping and bizarre decor of Zillow's most uncommon listings. But last week, the platform bestowed California-based real estate agent Sarah Rogers with a truly unusual gift — the rare distinction of listing the "perfect modern" home.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
APRIL 4, 2023
Open Houses Let Anyone in Through Your Front Door When selling a home, most owners automatically think having an open house is a great idea. After all, they see their neighbors doing the same. Many cars are parked in front of these homes, so they must be effective. Right? One of the biggest myths in […] The post What You Should Never Leave Out at An Open House appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
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Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
Increasingly, wealthy would-be homebuyers are opting to rent in lieu of homeownership, choosing to cough up top dollar for $69,000-a-night Airbnbs and apartments for north of $100,000. But why?
Lab Coat Agents
APRIL 4, 2023
I love reading books about real estate because it always gives me a glimpse of how someone else is doing business. In fact, real estate agents are professionals who continuously need to stay up-to-date with the industry’s latest trends and strategies. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by reading books authored by experienced professionals and experts in the field.
Inman
APRIL 4, 2023
The average sale price for a home in Manhattan fell 5 percent to $1.95 million while the median sale price fell 10 percent to $1.075 million, according to a quarterly market report by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel.
Broke Agent Media
APRIL 4, 2023
This Instagram Reel by Paige Steckling is a 10-second masterclass on listing video hooks — the key to creating videos you can’t help watching on repeat. If your videos aren’t getting the attention and engagement you want, watch and learn. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Steckling | Utah Real Estate Agent (@utahrealestatepaige) Why is this listing video hook so effective?
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