Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

Agile , a Philadelphia-based fintech company focused on mortgage-backed securities (MBS), announced on Monday the execution of the mortgage industry’s first fully-automated Assignment of Trade (AOT) transaction. AOT transactions involve three counterparties — a mortgage originator, a mortgage investor, and a broker dealer — and are designed to transfer loan collateral and hedge positions to a mortgage investor.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.

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MARCH 27, 2023

First Citizens Bank & Trust Company will acquire failed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which unexpectedly failed earlier this month and sent shock waves across the financial sector. The North Carolina-based First Citizens announced on Monday an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to acquire all of SVB’s deposits and loans that were moved to an FDIC-created bridge bank after the collapse.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Timely exploration, adoption and smart use of this technology will help real estate professionals do more with less and focus even more on creating an impeccable customer experience.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

Fannie Mae has projected that the recent bank failures may act as the catalyst that tips an already precarious economy into a recession — primarily due to the combination of tighter lending standards by small- and mid-sized regional banks. The ongoing banking instability may affect the availability of jumbo mortgages and residential construction loans due to the high concentration of those originations stemming from small and mid-sized banks, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (E

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

There have been several instances within the past few years where the lack of a suitable office space has been the deal breaker for clients. Even if a home checks all the other boxes, office space can often be non-negotiable.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Brad Inman writes a letter to the real estate industry, published here in full, alongside the publication of Inman's Roadmap to Real Estate's Future that grew out of three days of conversations and insight at Disconnect 2023.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

Fannie Mae announced on Monday that it has executed two new Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT) deals: CIRT 2023-2 and CIRT 2023-3. The deals, which include over $31 billion in single-family mortgage loans, are designed to reduce risk to taxpayers by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market. These are the second and third CIRT deals of 2023.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Cities in the West that saw prices soar during the pandemic are now cooling while metros in the Northeast and Midwest are showing more resilience, according to a new analysis.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

At a time of high mortgage rates and inflation, the federal government — along with government-sponsored enterprises — is understandably under pressure to lower costs and make homeownership more accessible. We share the goal of improving housing affordability. However, any effort to lower housing costs should be responsibly examined for potential risks to consumers, lenders and the broader marketplace.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Houston real estate veteran Haley Garcia has taken her seven-person team to Keller Williams. Garcia was with Compass from 2018 to early 2023 and generated $205.5 million in sales volume during her last two years with the brokerage.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 27, 2023

Based on the Census Bureaus’ latest estimates, the population of the State of Texas grew by 470,708 persons between 2021 and 2022. This nominal increase was the largest of any state. Texas joined California as the second state to have a total population above 30 million, with a total estimated population of 30,029,572 on July 1, 2022. This population growth.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

In just one week, you can make sure that every platform where you have a profile is fully updated with this handy-dandy checklist.

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GeekEstate

MARCH 27, 2023

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Arx City] An automated underwriting and market intelligence platform, Arx City is built for real estate developers and brokers to source and conduct feasibility analysis and diligence. Arx allows customers to search for properties and development and investment projects specified to their strategy, schedule, and capital requirements.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

The recent market shift has been a "great equalizer," accentuating the differences among brokerage models and the importance of agent count.

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HomeLight

MARCH 27, 2023

Enjoying this episode? Be sure to follow The Walkthrough to get future episodes delivered automatically: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | YouTube About This Episode Income tax season is right around the corner, and whether you’re a solo agent or leader of a team, there are specific tax strategies that can benefit you simply because of your real estate professional status.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Inman Innovator Awards. The winners will be honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Aug. 8-10, 2023.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MARCH 27, 2023

From a AUD€$17M sale in Byron Bay, Australia, to a US$44.55M sale in Woodside, California, here are February 2023’s five highlighted sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network. Byron Bay, Australia James McCowan and David Medina | Byron Bay Sotheby’s International Realty, AUD$17,000,000 Woodside, California Arthur Sharif | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage, US$44,500,000 Mexico City, Mexico Laura De la Torre and Maricruz Madrigal |

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

The deal includes the purchase of approximately $72 billion in loans at a discount of about $16.5 billion, along with the transfer of all of the bank's deposits totaling about $56 billion, according to the FDIC.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence has been around for decades, but it seemed a lot more innocuous when it was just playing checkers.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2023

Evocalize describes its product as a "Collaborative Marketing Platform" that allows users to announce their services through an array of campaigns on Google, Facebook and Instagram

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 27, 2023

Net operating income (NOI) is a vital real estate profitability metric to help you calculate an investment property’s potential revenue.

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NAR: Economic Outlook

MARCH 27, 2023

Housing Affordability Conditions Improved in January At the national level, housing affordability rose in January compared to the previous month, according to NAR’s Housing Affordability Index.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 27, 2023

What Are Potential Problems With FHA Buyers For Home Sellers Are you wondering whether to accept an offer from a buyer with an FHA loan? Have you heard that FHA loans could be a potential pitfall for a seller? When you go to sell your home, you hope to get many offers from well-qualified buyers. […] The post Why Sellers Don’t Like FHA Loans appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Mandrona Group

MARCH 27, 2023

House-hunting is no easy journey, especially once you find that there’s a limited inventory of previously-owned homes in the housing.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 27, 2023

Getting Building Permits For Work at Your House is Vital Did you not pull building permits for work done at your house? Getting a permit for building or improving is crucial. When you consider making improvements or additions to your home, it can be tempting to try and skirt the permit process. In some cities […] The post When Do You Need a Building Permit and For What Projects appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Coldwell Banker

MARCH 27, 2023

Award winners will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22 in Phoenix The post Coldwell Banker Realty Agents in Arizona Continue to Set the Pace in the Industry! appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 27, 2023

Do you want to maximize your earnings while minimizing your tax bill? It’s not too late to get your finances in order. BAM and Formations are teaming up once again for a last call before tax season wraps up. Join Formations founder Shahar Plinner and BAM co-founder Byron Lazine to learn tips to make the most of your 2022 taxes. Last Call: Everything You Need to Know Before Tax Day Tuesday, March 28th 3:00 pm EST Sign Up Now Tax Tips for Real Estate Agents This webinar will cover essential tax

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog More important now than ever before? Okay, maybe that was a stretch on my part. After all, there was a time before the Internet when an open house was the first look at a property. While the older agents in your office might not impress you with their questions about how to “do a Twitter,” or when they try to fax something on the printer, or when they put a Tide Pod in the Keurig, they are great for stories about yesteryear.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 27, 2023

JPAR® Gulf Coast, a leading real estate brokerage in Mobile, Alabama, is proud to announce that its dynamic duo, Adrienne and Owen Gill, have been named Affiliate of the Year by JPAR® - Real Estate. The Star Awards, announced at the brand’s annual JPAR® Nation Celebration, recognize top-performers in a variety of categories. The Affiliate of the Year award is given to a JPAR® affiliate who demonstrates excellence in all areas of the business, including; operations; marketing; customer service; p

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