Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2022
Amid a shrinking mortgage market and delays in its plan to go public, digital mortgage lender Better.com made another round of layoffs on Friday. That’s the fourth workforce reduction since December 2021, when the company’s Chief Executive Officer Vishal Garg gained infamy for laying off 900 employees in a Zoom meeting. On March 8, Better cut 3,000 jobs , roughly 35% of its staff in the United States and India.
Fancy Pants Homes
AUGUST 26, 2022
Nestled in the hills above Sunset Strip, an impressive new construction has just hit the market in Los Angeles. Close to the Hollywood Hills , this stunning gated home offers panoramic city and canyon views along with the utmost privacy. Priced at a cool $24.995 million, the plush property offers all the bells and whistles you’d expect in an ultra-luxurious L.A. listing.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2022
Polly, a software-as-service mortgage technology firm that operates a loan-trading platform, extended its Application Programming Interface (API) portfolio to better accommodate lenders amid a contracting mortgage environment. As part of the fintech’s long-term strategy to focus on “providing innovation for lenders,” San Francisco-based Polly said it enhanced its existing APIs, including the Product and Pricing Engine (PPE) API and its Initial Lock API.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 26, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Yorke, Maine | Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty. Dubbed the Shorehouse, the estate features a pool and pool house, plus ocean views. Custom-Built Coastal Maine Mansion Lists for Nearly $10.5 Million – Mansion Global. A Slanted Home Clad in Charred Wood Asks $2.3M in Upstate New York – Dwell.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2022
The mortgage industry is changing rapidly and originators are focused on adapting to a shifting market in order to stay competitive. HousingWire recently spoke with Lee Smith and John Gibson at Flagstar Bank about what originators can do to align their mortgage products and services with the ebb and flow of the housing market and what Flagstar is doing to help clients remain at the top of their game during this turbulent time.
Realty Biz
AUGUST 26, 2022
Many people remember the financial and housing crises of 2007 and 2008. That’s when the overheated housing market didn’t just slow down but instead went into a tailspin with millions of home prices dropping below the amount of the mortgage. These are known as ‘underwater’ mortgages. It also became known as the Great Recession when foreclosures became the icon of the era.
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Realty Biz
AUGUST 26, 2022
Home buying is getting harder, with mortgage rates on the rise again this week. This Thursday, they hit an average of 5.55%, according to data from Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates are now almost double what they were one year ago, and the latest data highlights the impact the increases are having on the cost of borrowing. Freddie Mac clocked the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage at 5.55% this week, up from 5.13% one week earlier and just 2.87% a year ago.
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 26, 2022
A predator can use the same sales methods as you do, both effectively luring you in through a funnel system of questions. Fascinating.
Eye on Housing
AUGUST 26, 2022
NAHB analysis of the 2021 Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data shows that, nationwide, the share of non-conventional financing for new home sales accounted for 28.8% of the market, while conventional financing dominated the market at 71.2%. In 2020, share of non-conventional financing was 34.4% of the market while conventional financing accounted for 65.6% of the market share.
Coldwell Banker
AUGUST 26, 2022
Coldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity make the perfect team for anyone looking to buy and own their own home. The post Coldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity Work Together to Help Siblings Fulfill Their Dream of Homeownership. appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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RISMedia
AUGUST 26, 2022
By Devin Meenan During RISMedia’s latest Webinar–“How to Handle Tech Overload and Choose What Will Work For Your Agents” – moderator Joe Rand, chief creative officer of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, quizzed his panelists on how they’ve most effectively used technology in their businesses. Panelists were Gretchen Pearson, president/owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale […].
McKissock
AUGUST 26, 2022
While a small number of real estate appraisers (e.g., review appraisers) may spend their entire workday in an office sitting at a computer, most split their time between the office and the field. Are you a new or prospective appraiser curious about what your workday might look like? Are you a current appraiser wondering how others divide and manage their time?
BubbleInfo
AUGUST 26, 2022
From cnbc – an excerpt: Some local markets are seeing even steeper declines over the last few months. San Jose, California, saw the largest, with home prices now down 10% in recent months, followed by Seattle (-7.7%), San Francisco (-7.4%), San Diego (-5.6%), Los Angeles (-4.3%) and Denver (-4.2%). Home prices were still 14.3% higher […].
Brownstoner
AUGUST 26, 2022
In the News Brooklyn-Style Tennis: No Celebs, Plenty of Drama, Nothing Like U.S. Open [NYT] Why Aren’t Subway Stations Air-Conditioned? [NYT] Wait Goes On for NYC Housing Vouchers Despite ‘Immediate’ Fix Pledge [NYP] See It: Marsha P. Johnson Park’s New Design for Entrance [Eagle] Broadway in the Boros to Return After Two-Year Hiatus in September… Read More > The post Daily Links: At Lincoln Terrace Park, Culture and Community Keep the Tennis Scene Thriving appeared first on Brownstone
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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.
The Close
AUGUST 26, 2022
Real estate text message scripts can increase your ability to convert your leads. Why? Because many of your prospects may prefer text as their primary method of communication. And honestly, it may be yours too. Having an arsenal of great text message scripts saved in your phone and in your customer relationship manager (CRM) can boost your results and increase your response time for your leads.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 26, 2022
On the third floor of a 1930s building, this Kensington one-bedroom has details of the era like arched openings, a breakfast nook and a foyer with a niche along with a renovated kitchen with a dishwasher. The Colonial-Revival style six-story building was completed in 1939, according to its certificate of occupancy.… Read More > The post Kensington One-Bedroom Co-op With Wood Floors, Renovated Kitchen, Closets Asks $485K appeared first on Brownstoner.
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 26, 2022
Will your family business be able to carry on your legacy, or fade away into a manipulated version of the original mission? The answer has everything to do with ethics.
Mandrona Group
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Fair on 44th – Lynnwood’s Health & Safety Community Block Party will be held on 44th Ave W, between. Read More.
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.
Mashvisor
AUGUST 26, 2022
Rental property investing is a lucrative venture for investors. But how do you find the most profitable rental investment properties for sale? Table of Contents How Profitable Are Rental Properties?
Real Trends
AUGUST 26, 2022
As home-price growth continues to slow and buyer demand wanes , fewer potential sellers are listing their homes. The number of new listings fell 15% in the four weeks ending Aug. 21, according to a new report from Redfin , released Thursday. This is the largest year-over-year decline since May 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Overall, the total number of homes for sale fell 0.6% from the previous four-week period , the second consecutive week of decline and the second time the total housing in
Agent Drive
AUGUST 26, 2022
Full Episode: Welcome to the AgentDrive show! Where we dive into trade secrets that no one is sharing about the real estate industry to increase your earnings, grow your business, and build your network. This show is for anyone that wants to hear different approaches to making it in this crazy industry. Today, we’re talking […]. The post AgentDrive Episode 1!
First Team Real Estate
AUGUST 26, 2022
First Team Real Estate Welcomes Home Team Neeley: Your Real Estate Dream Team. Home is where the heart is with Allen and Valerie Neeley. The Neeley’s first joined the First Team family in 2015 and, after a short stint with another brokerage, have returned to their old stomping grounds by joining First Team’s branch office in Irvine. Allen has accepted a role as the branch’s Assistant Manager, while Valerie returns as a seasoned professional Realtor.
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.
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 26, 2022
Cybercrimes can cause some serious problems for you and your clients, but there are easy quick ways to insure the safety of any information.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 26, 2022
Rocky construction complications have yet again delayed the reopening of the NYC Ferry stop in Greenpoint by two months, frustrating politicians in the northern Brooklyn nabe as the jetty has remained out of action for more than a year. The landing was supposed to once again serve waterborne commuters this month,… Read More > The post Return of Greenpoint Ferry Service Delayed Again appeared first on Brownstoner.
Redfin
AUGUST 26, 2022
The “Big Peach,” Atlanta, GA , is widely known for its vibrant music scene, Southern cuisine, Coca-Cola, and of course, peaches. Home to top colleges like Georgia Institute of Technology and Spelman College, and iconic sports teams like the Atlanta Falcons, there’s something for everyone living in Atlanta. While Atlanta has so much to offer, even the most loved cities have drawbacks.
BubbleInfo
AUGUST 26, 2022
An excerpt from this article: Riggins, 67, retired early from his career in construction and maintenance for the city of Richmond after a knee injury put him on disability in 2008. But, the income from his tenants helped keep him afloat. “The building was in good shape, and I had good tenants,” Riggins said. “Everything […].
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Redfin
AUGUST 26, 2022
The “Queen City,” Charlotte, NC , is the largest city in the state. Home to a number of major corporations, sports teams, cultural attractions, warm summers, and mild winters, there’s no shortage of reasons Charlotte is an awesome city. Certainly, Charlotte is a great place for many to live, but it may not be your top choice. So even if your job is in the city, you don’t have to live in Charlotte.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2022
Restoring price stability will cause some pain now, but will forestall the greater pain of higher inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in a speech on Friday. Powell, speaking at an economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, made it clear that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) would continue to be tightly focused on bringing inflation back down to its 2% goal.
Redfin
AUGUST 26, 2022
With its coastal views of the Pacific Ocean, San Diego, CA , is one of many destinations people are moving to in Southern California. The city is known for its mild climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, and regional cuisine like fish tacos and California burritos. . Even with everything San Diego has to offer, every city has its flaws.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2022
California real estate startup Reali is shutting down, with plans to lay off most of its employees on Sept. 9. The firm is the latest to fall victim to rising mortgage rates and a drop in home sales. . The San Mateo, California startup cited “the challenging real estate and financial market conditions and unfavorable capital-raising environment” as reasons for shuttering its business that was founded in 2015 by Ami Avrahami and Amit Heller. “Active real estate transactions will
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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