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Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria announced on Monday that he has authorized the disbursement of $1.09 billion for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s affordable housing allocations. MORE
Let’s admit it. The closing process, that time between underwriting approval and the actual closing, is the mortgage industry’s not-so-secret Achilles’ heel. That’s not a knock on the good professionals who enact minor miracles choreographing the multi-faceted ballet that is a typical closing. MORE
In this HousingWire Daily episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath covers the recent COVID-19 forbearance extensions. In February, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it had extended COVID-19 foreclosure and forbearance moratoriums for FHA and USDA loans to June 30, 2021. MORE
Selling your home is a big deal, and can sometimes be stressful. Between deciding when to list your home for sale, for how much, and what home renovations you should do beforehand, there is a lot of planning involved. One important aspect that many sellers overlook is staging. MORE
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: How rocket man Elon Musk is changing Canadian real estate. MORE
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We all have our own prominent COVID-19 memory from 2020. Mine was on Sunday, March 15. I sat at home that morning typing out an employee memo that effective immediately all team members would be expected to work from home and that the office would be closed to outside visitors until further notice. MORE
Today is the first official day of the month of March and to many, March is a sign of spring and warmer temperatures especially those in the North. Luckily for us living in South Florida, the mild warmer temperature year-round makes it feel like spring and summer every day. MORE
77 Today’s U.S. housing market is leaving many prospective homebuyers priced out. Homes, on average, have become less affordable, and the ones that are affordable are in short supply. MORE
2020 was a year of change and opportunity for the real estate industry. While the industry as a whole has faced many challenges this past year, the road to recovery for the single-family rental market looks promising. MORE
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. MORE
The Windsor, England, property is situated on an island in the Thames River and has a room specifically constructed to commemorate the Magna Carta's signing in 1215. MORE
Marc King’s latest Instagram post is a quote from Dr. Suess – “You have to be odd to be number one.”. But King’s elevation to Keller Williams president this week isn’t odd in one way – he’s a white man. MORE
The post Have You Cleaned These Dirty Areas Lately? appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine. Cleaning Cleaning Projects Home Ideas Staying Home Clean Dirty Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Home Home Care Home Tips Maintenance Mattress Pillows Shower Spring Spring Cleaning Washing Machine MORE
87 Some overly-cautious borrowers are missing out on the benefits of cash-out refinancing. Find out if a cash-out refi is a good idea for you. Cash Out Refinance Home Equity Refinance benefits of cash-out refinance benefits of cash-out refinancing cash out refinancing Cash-Out Refinance MORE
Fred Bolstad, executive vice president of retail lending at U.S. Bank Home Mortgage , will speak on a panel titled What Mortgage Tech is Solving Now at HousingWire’s Spring Summit on March 4. MORE
The numbers are in: Compass lost $270 million in 2020, and the residential real estate brokerage generated $3.7 billion in revenue. MORE
With hundreds of years of history behind its walls, this early 19th century Brooklyn Heights house is perhaps best known as the 'Moonstruck' house. MORE
By late spring of 2020, the loan pipeline at Princeton Mortgage was full. And CEO Rich Weidel’s staff was absolutely slammed. He needed to scale up — and quickly — to manage record origination volume. MORE
It is just a snippet of footage, but a rare bit of film gives a glimpse of something that once greeted generations of Brooklynites: a flock of sheep taking a spring-time stroll through Prospect Park. MORE
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Leading design and branding agency Real Estate Webmasters provided RISMedia’s new, modern look and tagline, “Integrity in Real Estate,” to help define the future of the storied brand. MORE
Have you reached a plateau as a solo agent? Here are four essential steps to building a successful real estate team. Step one is evaluating your systems and processes and writing things down to be emulated. MORE
The 30-year mortgage is easily the most popular and talked-about mortgage product out there. After all, in January 2021, 30-year loans accounted for a whopping three-quarters of all mortgage originations in the country. MORE
The acquisition battle for CoreLogic isn’t over, it seems. MORE
A Tiered Prospecting Strategy Will Lead to Increased Sales and Income. We all love it when a family member, acquaintance or past client calls for real estate help. This is the real estate industry’s equivalent of “manna from heaven.” MORE
Perched on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Naples is known for beautiful white sand beaches that lead into turquoise waters, high-end shopping, and world-class culture. MORE
Logan Mohtashami HousingWire Lead Analyst. When economic data that is typically sticky has a waterfall dive followed by a quick parabolic recovery, forecasting a trend can be tricky. The MBA purchase application data changed during our year of COVID-19. MORE
RE/MAX has greatly expanded its foothold in northeast Florida, buying Jacksonville brokerage mainstay Magnolia Properties. Magnolia Properties’ 125 agents are now part of RE/MAX Leading Edge, a franchisee based in St. Augustine, Florida, according to a RE/MAX company announcement Monday. MORE
After one month of steady declines, servicers’ forbearance portfolio volume rose one basis point last week to 5.23%, according to data released Monday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. MORE
With low interest rates and a booming refinance market, it is natural that loan officers and brokers are focused on agency loans and also a thriving purchase market. MORE
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria announced on Monday that he has authorized the disbursement of $1.09 billion for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s affordable housing allocations.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 1, 2021
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
RE/MAX has greatly expanded its foothold in northeast Florida, buying Jacksonville brokerage mainstay Magnolia Properties. Magnolia Properties’ 125 agents are now part of RE/MAX Leading Edge, a franchisee based in St. Augustine, Florida, according to a RE/MAX company announcement Monday.
Redfin
MARCH 1, 2021
Selling your home is a big deal, and can sometimes be stressful. Between deciding when to list your home for sale, for how much, and what home renovations you should do beforehand, there is a lot of planning involved. One important aspect that many sellers overlook is staging.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
The 30-year mortgage is easily the most popular and talked-about mortgage product out there. After all, in January 2021, 30-year loans accounted for a whopping three-quarters of all mortgage originations in the country.
American Lifestyle
MARCH 1, 2021
The post Have You Cleaned These Dirty Areas Lately? appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine. Cleaning Cleaning Projects Home Ideas Staying Home Clean Dirty Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Home Home Care Home Tips Maintenance Mattress Pillows Shower Spring Spring Cleaning Washing Machine
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RIS Media
MARCH 1, 2021
Have you reached a plateau as a solo agent? Here are four essential steps to building a successful real estate team. Step one is evaluating your systems and processes and writing things down to be emulated.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Logan Mohtashami HousingWire Lead Analyst. When economic data that is typically sticky has a waterfall dive followed by a quick parabolic recovery, forecasting a trend can be tricky. The MBA purchase application data changed during our year of COVID-19.
REM Online
MARCH 1, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: How rocket man Elon Musk is changing Canadian real estate.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
After one month of steady declines, servicers’ forbearance portfolio volume rose one basis point last week to 5.23%, according to data released Monday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
RIS Media
MARCH 1, 2021
A Tiered Prospecting Strategy Will Lead to Increased Sales and Income. We all love it when a family member, acquaintance or past client calls for real estate help. This is the real estate industry’s equivalent of “manna from heaven.”
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Fred Bolstad, executive vice president of retail lending at U.S. Bank Home Mortgage , will speak on a panel titled What Mortgage Tech is Solving Now at HousingWire’s Spring Summit on March 4.
The Mortgage Report
MARCH 1, 2021
Some overly-cautious borrowers are missing out on the benefits of cash-out refinancing. Find out if a cash-out refi is a good idea for you. Cash Out Refinance Home Equity Refinance benefits of cash-out refinance benefits of cash-out refinancing cash out refinancing Cash-Out Refinance
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
At this point, you’re probably used to seeing Kelsey Ramírez ’s name in this spot.
RIS Media
MARCH 1, 2021
The acquisition battle for CoreLogic isn’t over, it seems.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
With low interest rates and a booming refinance market, it is natural that loan officers and brokers are focused on agency loans and also a thriving purchase market.
App Folio
MARCH 1, 2021
2020 was a year of change and opportunity for the real estate industry. While the industry as a whole has faced many challenges this past year, the road to recovery for the single-family rental market looks promising.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
By late spring of 2020, the loan pipeline at Princeton Mortgage was full. And CEO Rich Weidel’s staff was absolutely slammed. He needed to scale up — and quickly — to manage record origination volume.
Brownstoner
MARCH 1, 2021
It is just a snippet of footage, but a rare bit of film gives a glimpse of something that once greeted generations of Brooklynites: a flock of sheep taking a spring-time stroll through Prospect Park.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Marc King’s latest Instagram post is a quote from Dr. Suess – “You have to be odd to be number one.”. But King’s elevation to Keller Williams president this week isn’t odd in one way – he’s a white man.
Inman
MARCH 1, 2021
Top-performing luxury agents offer a closer look at what buyers are seeking, what sellers should be staging and the interior design trends to watch this year.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
In this HousingWire Daily episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath covers the recent COVID-19 forbearance extensions. In February, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it had extended COVID-19 foreclosure and forbearance moratoriums for FHA and USDA loans to June 30, 2021.
Fancy Pants Homes
MARCH 1, 2021
Perched on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Naples is known for beautiful white sand beaches that lead into turquoise waters, high-end shopping, and world-class culture.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
We all have our own prominent COVID-19 memory from 2020. Mine was on Sunday, March 15. I sat at home that morning typing out an employee memo that effective immediately all team members would be expected to work from home and that the office would be closed to outside visitors until further notice.
Waterfront Properties
MARCH 1, 2021
Today is the first official day of the month of March and to many, March is a sign of spring and warmer temperatures especially those in the North. Luckily for us living in South Florida, the mild warmer temperature year-round makes it feel like spring and summer every day.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Let’s admit it. The closing process, that time between underwriting approval and the actual closing, is the mortgage industry’s not-so-secret Achilles’ heel. That’s not a knock on the good professionals who enact minor miracles choreographing the multi-faceted ballet that is a typical closing.
Brownstoner
MARCH 1, 2021
With hundreds of years of history behind its walls, this early 19th century Brooklyn Heights house is perhaps best known as the 'Moonstruck' house.
Housing Wire
MARCH 1, 2021
Today’s U.S. housing market is leaving many prospective homebuyers priced out. Homes, on average, have become less affordable, and the ones that are affordable are in short supply.
RIS Media
MARCH 1, 2021
Leading design and branding agency Real Estate Webmasters provided RISMedia’s new, modern look and tagline, “Integrity in Real Estate,” to help define the future of the storied brand.
Inman
MARCH 1, 2021
The Windsor, England, property is situated on an island in the Thames River and has a room specifically constructed to commemorate the Magna Carta's signing in 1215.
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