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

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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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Issuance of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) is projected to contract significantly over the next two years in the face of a housing-market contraction, but the actual supply of MBS available for purchase in the private market is expected to swell to record levels over that period. That’s the takeaway from a recent market report by the Amherst Group , a real estate investment firm based in Austin, Texas.

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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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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 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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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

Whether you're looking to quickly make easy graphics or informative and engaging content, these free tools offer a wide range of features to help you elevate your social media presence.

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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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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

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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Realty Biz

MARCH 1, 2023

Among the major trends disrupting real estate technology in 2023, you can expect real estate VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) to soar. The demand for VR and AR aligns with the customer demand for quality images, floor plans, virtual tours, or live video during the pandemic lockdown when physical open house practices were on hold for months and realtors had to turn to technology and the Internet to present their properties.

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Inman

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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Windemere Buying

MARCH 1, 2023

Throughout the home buying process, you’ll encounter several checkpoints. At every stop, you’ll get closer to the ultimate goal of purchasing your next home. Each one satisfies unique criteria required to become a homeowner, and each one has its own terminology. Before you begin your home buying journey , it’s helpful to know about pre-approval, pre-qualification, and proof of funds, and the role they play in a real estate transaction.

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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

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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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 1, 2023

BAM Key Details: On March 1, Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide. Among the updates is changes to valuation modernization. Fannie Mae states it is “transitioning to a range of options to establish a property’s market value.” Home appraisals have long been an issue of debate within the real estate industry. And many on both sides of the industry agree: the process is far from perfect.

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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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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 1, 2023

You may have read my recent post about why 2023 is the year you quit real estate. It might have sounded harsh, so I’m following up with some insight into why it’s true— and what you can do to survive real estate this year if you genuinely think you have it in you. Recently, a friend asked me what I thought about the idea of her getting into real estate.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

Migratory waves over the past three years due to the pandemic have caused homeownership tenure to decline modestly, but an uptick is expected thanks to a rise in mortgage rates, Redfin data shows.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 1, 2023

Open Houses Are Magnets For Crime One thing far too many real estate agents don’t tell sellers about is theft at open houses. Unfortunately, open house thefts are a common occurrence. When trying to sell your home, you probably expect your real estate agent to hold at least one open house. After all, you have […] The post Hold an Open House to Increase Your Odds of Getting Burglarized appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

Eighty-four percent of recent first-time homesellers over the past two years believe they could have sold their homes for a higher price if they had made better decisions.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 1, 2023

What to Know About Lake Houses For Sale Are you looking for lake houses for sale? Houses for sale with lakefront are often a hot commodity. Many dream of living on the water, whether a lake or an ocean. Lakefront homes fit a lifestyle choice that is incredibly exciting for many people. However, thinking rationally […] The post Houses at The Lake: Considerations When You Buy appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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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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