Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

A report released this week by St. Louis-based Clever Real Estate found that recent homebuyers, as well as people who are considering a home purchase in the next year, are experiencing a laundry list of difficulties. Last month, Clever surveyed a total of 920 Americans about their views of the home purchase process and real estate agents. The respondents included 420 people who bought a home in 2023 or 2024, and another 500 who plan to do so in 2024 or 2025.

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Real Estate News

MAY 14, 2024

The latest data points to some easing, but payments could hit a new peak later in the year. Regionally, payments are down in areas with rising inventory.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Despite persistently high interest rates , big four title firm Fidelity National Financial recorded a much stronger start to 2024 than it did a year ago. In first-quarter 2024 , Fidelity reported total revenue of $3.299 billion, up from $2.474 billion a year ago. Its net earnings were $248 million, compared to a $59 million net loss in Q1 2023. The firm attributed its stronger results to better performance from both its F&G segment and its title insurance segment.

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Real Estate News

MAY 14, 2024

Damian Eales told Real Estate News that he loves competition but takes issue with Homes.com’s traffic claims and says they have “disparaged” buyer agents.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

FinLocker , the St. Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. The investment from Radian Group and existing shareholders will enable FinLocker to introduce a suite of new features and tools designed to optimize the homebuying and homeownership experience.

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Real Estate News

MAY 14, 2024

The acquisition of Parks Real Estate and its 1,500 agents now makes Compass the biggest brokerage in the state.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 14, 2024

Selling your house is a big decision.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Atlas VMS , the appraisal and valuation company led by Erik Morin , announced this week the appointment of Joe Pravettone as chief appraiser. The company describes the hire as a “significant addition” to its leadership team. Pravettone began his valuation career roughly 25 years ago, starting as an independent fee appraiser and ultimately working for both national appraisal management companies (AMCs) and large financial institutions.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

The changing real estate landscape and media misinformation are creating confusion for homesellers. Mega-team leader Carl Medford lays out the facts so that you can educate your clients.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies , named Vikas Rao as its deputy chief product officer, the company announced on Tuesday. In his new capacity, Rao will directly report to chief product officer Stephanie Durflinger. His responsibilities will include overseeing enhancements to the Empower loan origination system (LOS) and establishing Dark Matter’s developer community.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

It’s an election year, and housing affordability appears to be a big concern for voters. So, it’s not surprising to see the administration and members of Congress announcing big ticket legislative initiatives to boost homeownership – like a 1 st time homebuyer tax credit and the Neighborhood Investment Act to fix up older homes. The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) applauds these initiatives.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR's deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent "substantial benefits" for sellers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. , the parent of digital lender Better , strongly improved its mortgage production and revenues in the first three months of 2024. But expenses continued to increase and the company remained unprofitable during the period. Better posted a net loss of $51.5 million from January to March, up from a loss of $50.8 million in the previous quarter and down from a loss of $87.6 million in the same period last year, according to filings with the Securities and Exchan

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

Stop worrying that AI will replace you, MoxiWorks' York Baur writes. Start learning to use technology to your advantage by automating low ROI tasks.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Financial services company LERETA appointed Mitch Bledsoe to the position of chief technology officer, the company announced on Tuesday. Bledsoe joined LERETA in 2022 to serve as the senior vice president of enterprise technology. In his new role, Bledsoe will be responsible for the company’s technology innovation, design, infrastructure, application management and data service offerings.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

Powered by mortgage rates from Zillow Home Loans, BuyAbility tool could help listing portal's lending affiliate get a head start on other lenders it competes with for borrowers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Broker associate Marcus Skenderian is bringing his five-person Marcus Skenderian Real Estate Group back to Compass after spending three years at Coldwell Banker. As part of the move, Skenderian is also opening an office in Laguna Beach, California. The team serves coastal California communities such as Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast, Crystal Cove, Dana Point and more.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

The pre-sale renovation company's latest use of artificial intelligence could reduce subjectivity the next time a real estate agent prices a home or advises a client, Revive executives said Tuesday.

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RIS Media

MAY 14, 2024

Bright MLS, which covers the mid-Atlantic regions of the eastern United States, has published its latest report chronicling changes (and continuity) in the region’s housing markets. The report suggests that despite new listings, rising mortgage rates and prices continue to exclude potential buyers–affordability is defined as the central concern for the real estate market. “More… The post Bright MLS Releases Latest Mid-Atlantic Housing Update appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

Take into account the way you like to work, your level of expertise and your desire for collaboration when considering the brokerage model that works best for you and your business.

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RIS Media

MAY 14, 2024

RISMedia’s third-annual 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest is accepting nominations, honoring the industry’s top agents who are new to the business, yet achieving extraordinary results. Now is the time to nominate a 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year! Nominations may be submitted here. Deadline ends 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.… The post What Does It Mean to Be Named RISMedia’s Real Estate Rookie of the Year?

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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

MAY 14, 2024

It is crucial to put together the right team to keep growth going strong in today's real estate world. Here's how The Agency's Tara Scholl-Gettles did it.

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RIS Media

MAY 14, 2024

Eighty years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (colloquially known as the G.I. Bill) into law. This law established programs that continue to serve veterans as they readjust to civilian life and reward them for their service to this country. Eight decades later, one of those programs continues to provide veterans with… The post Empowering Veteran Homebuyers appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 14, 2024

NAR announced the annual competition on Monday with an appeal for applications from startups seeking an opportunity to pitch themselves to investors, real estate pros and tech enthusiasts.

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RIS Media

MAY 14, 2024

Guaranteed Rate has announced the next wave of expansion of its Community Engagement Initiative, designed to significantly improve funded volume in underserved communities nationwide. May 2024 marks the formal launch of phase two of this initiative, as the company has recorded rapid progress in its community work with diverse segments. The initiative’s first phase focused… The post Guaranteed Rate Expands Community Engagement Initiative appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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BAM Media

MAY 14, 2024

If your email subscribers are deleting more of your emails than they read (let alone click through), your emails could be too general. It might sound backwards, but the more you try to appeal to as many subscribers as possible—by making your focus so broad it could apply to almost anyone—the more your open rate tends to sink into oblivion. Imagine throwing flyers from a helicopter.

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RIS Media

MAY 14, 2024

When you hear “farming,” you probably picture livestock, tractors and a big red barn. However, real estate farming refers to a tailored marketing strategy that agents utilize to get the best listing leads. If this term is new to you, let’s delve into what it is, why it’s beneficial and how to execute the strategy… The post Real Estate Farming 101: Getting Started, Why It Matters & How to Succeed appeared first on RISMedia.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MAY 14, 2024

Would you like to know how to prepare a condo for sale? Selling a condominium involves more than just posting a “For Sale” sign and listing in the MLS. When done correctly, it’s a strategic process that can significantly increase your property’s marketability and final sale price. I will provide the following advice to help […] The post Steps to Prepare a Condominium For Selling appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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RIS Media

MAY 14, 2024

Summer is an ideal time of year to buy a home. There is more inventory on the market, the weather is perfect for touring homes, it’s a clean break before the start of a new school year, and if you’re also selling a house, there will be more interested buyers in the market for a… The post Summer Homebuying Checklist appeared first on RISMedia.

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