Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on Wednesday to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” Those options include value acceptance (formerly appraisal waivers), value acceptance plus property data and hybrid appraisals. “We are on a journey of continuous improvement to make the home valuation process more efficient and accurate.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 1, 2023

If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

For more than a decade, the HW Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2023 Tech100 Real Estate winners are changing the home sales process forever – from home search to lead management solutions, and remote closing to transaction management software.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 1, 2023

Building your SOI is critical to long-term success in real estate. Veteran agent Jay Thompson offers practical tips for growing and nurturing your sphere.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Higher mortgage rates have zapped mortgage demand, as buyers are having second thoughts about purchasing homes. Mortgage applications for home purchases dropped 6% for the week ending February 24 from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s seasonally adjusted index. Mortgage demand was also 44% lower than the same week a year ago, and is now sitting at a 28-year low.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 1, 2023

The Agency extends global reach, BHGRE adds two affiliates, JPAR comes to the Bay Area, EXIT aims for "aggressive growth," KW agent opens boutique brokerage.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 1, 2023

A new report by the Dallas Federal Reserve said that "frothiness" in the real estate marketplace could lead to a "deep global housing slide.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

For more than a decade, HousingWire’s Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2023 Tech100 Mortgage winners are continuing to bring innovation to the mortgage process – from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets. Their groundbreaking technologies and visionary ideas are transforming the way we buy, sell and finance homes.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 1, 2023

A Zillow survey found that incorrect pricing topped the list of seller regrets — underscoring the need for agents to help set clear expectations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

For decades, the housing industry has viewed climate risk as a fairly straightforward issue. You build the home to code. You use the right comps to appraise it. You check the 100-year floodplain determination box during origination. Job’s done – the rest can be handled by the property and casualty folks. Recently; however, that perspective has begun to fade as the frequency and severity of these ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ events has continued to increase, each one causing more damage than

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

With billions saved — and lost — Opendoor is living by the creed "go big or go home." Yet even after a dreary Q4, the iBuyer persists, which may be the biggest takeaway, Mike DelPrete writes exclusively for Intel.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Opteon , a Scottsdale-based appraisal, valuation, advisory, and property services provider, has expanded its direct-to-consumer business model nationwide, the company announced on Wednesday. The goal of the expansion is to provide homeowners and buyers, along with real estate, legal, and tax professionals, the option to order an appraisal directly through Opteon’s services, according to a statement from the company. “Through this expansion, we’re solidifying our commitment to o

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

Think DIY is just for newbies to the real estate industry? Find out how you can bootstrap aspects of your business at any point — and how to decide which skills you bring to the table.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Publicly traded title insurance giant Stewart Information Service Corporation has acquired AccountChek , a digital verification service for assets, income and employment, from solutions provider FormFree. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move gives Stewart additional tools to drive insights into a customer’s financial profile across multiple channels.

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MARCH 1, 2023

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Income verification platform Truework has added its automated service ordering feature to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology ’’s loan origination system Encompass. The integration is now built on the latest Encompass Partner Connect application programming interface (API) platform and is available through ICE Mortgage Technology , Truework said Wednesday.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

If you're trimming the fat in your budget, we want to know: Where are you cutting back on your marketing spend?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

San Francisco-based SaaS technology provider Polly on Monday announced its API integration with Total Expert, a customer engagement platform purpose-built for financial institutions. Through this API integration, users can populate MLS and non-MLS rate flyers in a short period of time using “real-time, scenario-specific mortgage offers” delivered through Polly’s cloud-native Product and Pricing Engine (PPE), according to a prepared statement.

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

After a nine-month stint with Real, the Orlando-based Ken Pozek Group has returned to Keller Williams. The 21-agent team closed $322 million in sales in 2021 and 2022.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

The financials are all red for the top U.S. mortgage lenders for the fourth quarter of 2022. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) reported on Wednesday morning an unprofitable quarter, the day after Rocket Companies disclosed its most significant quarterly loss in company history to the market. UWM, the top U.S. wholesale lender, maintained flat gain-on-sale margins relatively in the fourth quarter of 2022, despite competitive pricing initiatives.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger and CEO Nick Bailey cemented the Denver-based franchisor's 2023 R4 conference with personal keynotes reflecting on RE/MAX's past and hopes for its future.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 1, 2023

Private residential construction spending declined 0.6% in January, as spending on single-family construction decreased 1.7%. It declined on the eighth month in a row amid elevated mortgage interest rates. Moreover, private residential construction is 3.9% lower compared to a year ago. The monthly decline is largely attributed to lower spending on single-family construction, which has been declining since June 2022.

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MARCH 1, 2023

The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name.

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GeekEstate

MARCH 1, 2023

An applied academic institution at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Ivory Innovations is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in housing affordability. They recently announced the Top 25 Finalists for the 2023 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability (from 203 nominees). F inalists are divided into three categories (Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform) and have demonstrated innovative, achievable, and scalable solutions to th

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

With their moves to eXp, the two teams have decided to merge under the Tampa Bay Home Team banner and will also strategically collaborate with the Kendall Bonner Team across the greater Tampa market.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 1, 2023

At least 3 million people in the US hold real estate licenses. 1.6 million of those people actively work as realtors. While the housing market has been booming in recent years, the number of active agents creates some real competition for those hoping to help you sell your house or buy a new one. One of the challenges for real estate agents is finding third-party real estate leads that help fuel their careers.

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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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MARCH 1, 2023

RentSpree's Real Estate Network of Empowered Women initiative will support, connect and empower women in all aspects of real estate.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 1, 2023

Digital marketing has become an essential tool for real estate agents to generate leads, build their brands, and grow their businesses. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 tips for using digital marketing to gain a competitive advantage with your prospects. 1. Create a Strong Online Presence The first step in using digital marketing for real estate is to create a strong online presence.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

Disruptive sales models, lead aggregators and search products have transformed proptech into a true marketplace while freeing venture capitalists up to become more than mere power brokers.

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Coldwell Banker

MARCH 1, 2023

Extra, extra! Read the top 10 news items that ran in January about Coldwell Banker and its stellar agents. This is just a sampling of the 1,000+ mentions that occur every month. The post Top 10 Coldwell Banker Stories of the Month – February 2023 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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