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.
Housing Wire
MARCH 30, 2023
With the banking crisis spurring more talk of a recession, the question now is: What would housing credit look like in a recession? Many people predicted that the U.S. housing market would crash during the pandemic. One of the main reasons for that fear was that housing credit was about to get tight, meaning fewer people could buy homes with mortgages.
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Real Estate News
MARCH 29, 2023
A judge ruled that the Moehrl suit would now cover all sellers who paid commissions to named companies over a 5-year period, plus “current and future” sellers.
The Close
MARCH 23, 2023
When I first became a real estate agent in 2010, I waltzed into the office with a swagger that would make Beyoncé blush. My local market was booming. New luxury high-rises were popping up like weeds, and open houses looked more like trendy nightclubs with lines of eager buyers spilling out onto the sidewalk. How could I not become a successful real estate agent in that market?
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Propmodo
MARCH 15, 2023
The U.S. economy has been going through a rough patch, as economies are prone to do now and then. Last year, it met the informal threshold of a recession with two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product growth. But despite that, the National Bureau of Economic Research has not officially declared a recession yet. Typically, it takes them about a year to make that call as a recession is based on a broad range of economic factors.
BubbleInfo
MARCH 31, 2023
The CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program is out. It’s a way for buyers to purchase a home with no money down. The State of California has thrown $300 million towards the program, and they will provide a 20% down payment and share the future appreciation.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 27, 2023
Agile , a Philadelphia-based fintech company focused on mortgage-backed securities (MBS), announced on Monday the execution of the mortgage industry’s first fully-automated Assignment of Trade (AOT) transaction. AOT transactions involve three counterparties — a mortgage originator, a mortgage investor, and a broker dealer — and are designed to transfer loan collateral and hedge positions to a mortgage investor.
Inman
MARCH 29, 2023
Amid an economic landscape in flux, homebuyers and sellers continue to want expert advice from real estate agents while looking to prepare for the future, and for Gen Z that means finding "green homes," according to RE/MAX.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MARCH 31, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Calonge, Spain | Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty The stone-clad Costa Brava home comes with plentiful patio space and a sparkling pool. This Summery Home in Spain Makes Us Want to Put Away Our Puffer Coats for Good – Dwell $12.2M Osterville Home Is the Most Expensive Sale on Cape Cod This Year – Boston Business Journal Golf is Helping Drive the Real Estate
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 19, 2023
Recently, a report posted on the Social Science Research Network found that 186 banks in the United States are at risk of failure due to rising interest rates and a high proportion of uninsured deposits. The report titled ‘Monetary Tightening and US Bank Fragility in 2023: Mark-to-Market Losses and Uninsured Depositor Runs?' estimated the market value loss of individual banks' assets during the Federal Reserve's rate-increasing campaign.
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Realty Biz
MARCH 7, 2023
As one of the biggest and arguably most influential social media platforms today, Facebook Marketing represents a major avenue for building brand awareness. This, of course, is why it’s the first stop for just about any marketer looking to grow their own company’s reach. If you’re running a social media marketing campaign, it simply must include content created specifically for Facebook; there’s simply no getting around that fact.
Eye on Housing
MARCH 15, 2023
After four consecutive declines, the producer price index (PPI) for inputs to residential construction less energy (i.e., building materials) rose 0.3% in February 2023 (not seasonally adjusted) follow a 1.1% increase in January (revised), according to the latest PPI report. Price growth of goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, gained 0.4% over the month.
Housing Wire
MARCH 23, 2023
If there’s one sector of the economy that benefits from the very low levels of total housing inventory , it’s the homebuilders , but for a reason you might not think. If national housing inventory were back to normal, we would have 2 to 2.5 million active listings, and these active listings would be direct competition for the builders. New homes are traditionally more expensive than existing homes, which don’t have all the bells and whistles.
Inman
MARCH 29, 2023
Demand for purchase loans picks up for the fourth straight week as mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2023 highs, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey released Wednesday.
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.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MARCH 24, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Dubai, United Arab Emirates | LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty The solar-powered villa includes 10 bedrooms, a movie theater, a music room, and a private gym. This $95 Million Dubai Mega-Mansion Comes With an Epic Two-Story Swimming Pool – Robb Report Houstonians Put Down Roots in Tanglewood and Stay for Generations – Mansion Global A Massive, Nearly Century-Old New England
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 20, 2023
In this blog post, we will be reviewing the list of failed banks in the United States. It's never good news when we hear about a bank failure , and unfortunately, there have been quite a few in the United States over the years. From Washington Mutual and IndyMac in 2008 to Guaranty Bank and First NBC Bank in 2017, these failures can have a big impact on customers, employees, and the economy as a whole.
Realty Biz
MARCH 20, 2023
Google Local Ads For Business Google’s Local Services Ads have been instrumental in helping marketers target local demographics. Now, with its recent expansion , real estate agents can win big by capitalizing on the tool’s broader and more diverse toolset. Here’s what you should know about how Google’s expansion to Local Ads will help you market your real estate agency.
NAR: Economic Outlook
MARCH 30, 2023
Pending Home Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month February’s pending home sales pace rose modestly 0.8% last month but fell 21.1% from a year ago.
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.
Housing Wire
MARCH 30, 2023
Mortgage rates declined for the third consecutive week, sparking hope for a good homebuyers’ spring season. But while rates have dropped, the housing market has continued to be challenged by low inventory levels. Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed on Thursday that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.32% as of March 30, down 10 basis points from the previous week, mainly due to the economic uncertainty caused by bank collapses.
Inman
MARCH 29, 2023
Although people have mixed feelings about social media, there's no denying that it's a valuable tool for marketing your business. Find out how agent Nikki Beauchamp puts it to work effectively.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MARCH 3, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Valparaiso, Chile | Chile Sotheby’s International Realty This two-story home in Valparaiso, Chile, was built intentionally so the common spaces and bedrooms were exposed to the northwest views of the ocean, beaches and the city of Maitencillo.
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 22, 2023
Making money online has become increasingly popular in recent years. The internet has opened up numerous opportunities for individuals to make money online. Many people are searching for ways to make money online, but they are not sure where to start. From freelancing to affiliate marketing, the possibilities are endless. The rise of the gig economy and online businesses has opened up countless opportunities for people to earn money from the comfort of their own homes.
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Realty Biz
MARCH 2, 2023
Do you know the signs your septic system needs replacement? Nobody wants to think about it, but eventually, that day comes when you'll need to dig up your yard. It is a nightmare scenario for most homeowners due to the cost of replacing a septic system. It is certainly not cheap. It can put a damper on most people's budgets. Let's look at what you need to know about septic system replacement.
GeekEstate
MARCH 29, 2023
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Perchwell] A business operating system, Perchwell, provides listing data management, search, and syndication plus collaboration solutions for residential real estate professionals and their clients. Its flagship MLS platform (which includes both a front-end and back-end system) is constructed from a myriad of public and private sources and s upports interoperability/integration a
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
How is today’s housing starts data , which beat expectations, good for mortgage rates ? Typically good economic data is bad for rates, especially in this environment, when a Fed member will come out and say building or buying homes is bad for fighting inflation. The answer is simple: The best way to fight inflation long-term is to add more supply. Destroying demand is a short-term fix, but longer-term supply is the natural economic way.
Inman
MARCH 24, 2023
The team closed the priciest sale in Orange County last year with a $55 million property in Crystal Cove and was named the No. 1 large team nationwide in the 2023 Ellie Awards. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MARCH 2, 2023
From a legacy estate in Aspen, Colorado, to an oceanfront compound in Skiathos, Greece, these are this month’s five featured notable properties for sale over $10 million. Aspen, Colorado Chris Klug, Soffia Wardy | Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty Merry Go Ranch was one of the first properties built on Mclain Flats and has been held in the same family for almost 40 years.
Keller Williams
MARCH 22, 2023
This time every year across the United States, early spring ushers in colorful wildflowers, longer evenings, and the collective anxiety of Americans preparing to file their taxes. Whether you bravely handle your own paperwork or you work with a CPA, you’re in good company if you procrastinate come tax time or think of your taxes as a necessary evil.
Realty Biz
MARCH 2, 2023
House prices were at an all-time rise in 2021, with the average cost for a house at $400,000 as of 2022. Finding a real bargain can be a challenge if you're on the lookout for your dream home. However, this doesn't mean there are no good deals in the real estate market. The best way to start is to understand the market and create a plan. Read on to discover how to find cheap houses for sale.
NAR: Economic Outlook
MARCH 29, 2023
Mom and Pop Business Owners’ Day As March 29 is designated as Mom and Pop Business Owners’ Day, take a look at some key facts about mom-and-pop landlords and small rental properties.
Speaker: Jordi Gili, International Speaker, Managing Director at Execus, Professor Geneva Business School
As we kick off 2022, companies are giving more attention to their Digital/Social Sales Programs. While companies are enabling their sales professionals with coaching and a variety of digital tools to connect with potential customers, they're experiencing fluctuating KPIs. The secret to having a successful digital sales program is to have a structured Corporate Digital Selling Initiative that is centered around these four pillars: 1.
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