February, 2024

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NAR runs out of liability insurance coverage: Sources

Housing Wire

Three sources, who have asked to remain anonymous, have confirmed to HousingWire that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has run out of liability insurance funds. The news about NAR’s insurance predicament began circulating late Wednesday , with industry analyst Rob Hahn highlighting the news in the Thursday edition of his email newsletter NotoriousROB.

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DOJ to court: Buyers need to set their agents’ compensation

Real Estate News

A statement of interest filed late Thursday by the Department of Justice savages the proposed MLS PIN settlement, and calls out MLSs for limiting competition.

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Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year

Keeping Current Matters

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around.

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Strength in home prices helped boost Fannie, Freddie 2023 profits

Inman

With a combined net worth of $125 billion after earnings this week, the mortgage giants remain on a path that could lead to eventual release from government conservatorship if political winds shift.

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The 4 Most Impactful Actions to Take in Real Estate in 2024

Strategic real estate professionals know that the name of the game right now is to stay informed, adaptable, and ready to make confident decisions. In this free download, Inside Real Estate CEO, Joe Skousen, shares what he believes are the top 4 most impactful actions in real estate right now. We've been actively engaging with industry experts, analyzing data, and listening intently to the experiences of our agents on the ground.

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Freddie Reports Surge in Multifamily Serious Delinquencies

Calculated Risk Real Estate

This is no surprise, but still a very large monthly increase in the delinquency rate. The multifamily rate increased recently as rent growth has slowed (and rents are falling in some areas), vacancy rates have increased, and borrowing rates have increased sharply. Freddie Mac reports that the multi-family serious delinquency rate increased sharply in January to 0.44% from 0.28% in December, and up from 0.12% in January 2023.

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Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying a House: A Comprehensive Guide

RIS Media

Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions ever. Finding the right real estate agent to guide you through the process is crucial. There are many excellent reasons to have a buyer’s agent. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, interviewing a REALTOR® effectively can make all the difference in… The post Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying a House: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on RISMedia.

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Keller to buyer agents: Explain your value or ‘get the hell out’

Real Estate News

Keller Williams’ charismatic co-founder kicked off the Family Reunion event with his hot takes on the housing market “winter” and how to get through it.

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Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

Keeping Current Matters

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving.

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Inman’s 2024 Global Real Estate Influencers revealed

Inman

Broker and reality television legend Ryan Serhant headlines an all-star roster of the industry's most compelling voices for the second-annual Inman Global Real Estate Influencers program.

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Don't Be Fooled By The Inaccuracy of Zillow Zestimates

Realty Biz

In the digital age, Zillow has become a go-to platform for individuals looking to buy, sell, or assess the value of real estate. At the heart of Zillow's appeal is its incredible database of valuable real estate information. Unfortunately, one aspect of the site falls short. Their 'Zestimate' is an estimated market value for a home. Zillow provides an easy-to-use interface and immediate property value estimates.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Emotional Considerations and Conflict Resolution In a Home Buyout

RIS Media

Home buyouts, especially in the throes of a divorce or during the challenging process of family inheritance, are laden with more than just financial considerations; they carry a heavy emotional weight. Often seen as a haven and a repository of memories, the home becomes a central figure in these life-altering events. Recognizing and addressing the… The post Emotional Considerations and Conflict Resolution In a Home Buyout appeared first on RISMedia.

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Rocket to shut down origination channel for real estate and insurance agents

Housing Wire

Rocket Companies will soon shut down Rocket Pro Originate , a mortgage origination platform for real estate agents, insurance agents, tax professionals and other financial professionals who are also licensed to originate mortgages. According to a copy of an email sent to affected originators this week and reviewed by HousingWire, the Rocket Pro Originate platform — part of the company’s third-party origination channel — is to be sunset by the end of June.

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Keller Williams reaches $70M settlement in commissions case

Real Estate News

The deal will leave just NAR and HomeServices of America as defendants in Sitzer-Burnett and similar commissions cases, with billions of dollars at stake.

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Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Keeping Current Matters

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now?

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

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.

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NAR breaks silence on DOJ call to decouple commissions

Inman

Consumer watchdog CFA hails federal agency's proposal to ban sellers from making compensation offers as a "major watershed" in promoting more competition in real estate.

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The Share of All Cash Buyers Highest Since 2014 at 32% of All Buyers

NAR: Economic Outlook

The Share of All Cash Buyers Highest Since 2014 at 32% Since October 2022, all-cash home buyers who did not finance their recent home purchase have been more than one-quarter of the real estate market.

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Questions to Ask a REALTOR® When Getting Divorced

RIS Media

Divorce can be challenging and emotional, and one of the significant decisions couples often face is selling their house. Selling a house during divorce can complicate an already difficult situation. That’s where hiring a REALTOR® with divorce experience comes in. Divorcing couples can navigate the home-selling process far more efficiently with a pro in their… The post Questions to Ask a REALTOR® When Getting Divorced appeared first on RISMedia.

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Why fewer homes are taking a price cut, even while inventory rises

Housing Wire

So far in 2024, fewer homes are taking price cuts than in 2023, and this trend is on the verge of breaking below the 2023 lows in price cuts percentages. While weekly inventory is still falling, we have year-over-year growth in total active listing and new listings data. This calls into question a mortgage rate lockdown, as mortgage rates are also higher year over year.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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3 top takeaways as the DOJ takes on commissions

Real Estate News

The newest statement from the Department of Justice focuses on one MLS settlement in a specific case but could be a blueprint for the industry as a whole.

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A Seattle suburb known for affordability becomes example of U.S. debate on homelessness

Seattle Times Real Estate

Over the course of a year, a Seattle suburb’s grapple with how to handle a small but growing homeless population showed the faultlines in current U.S. response.

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DOJ to Nosalek judge: Broker commissions should be decoupled

Inman

The Department of Justice said a proposed settlement in the major antitrust lawsuit might itself violate federal law and said buyers should negotiate their broker's commission directly.

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The Age of the U.S. Housing Stock

Eye on Housing

The median age of owner-occupied homes is 40 years old, according to the latest data from the 2022 American Community Survey[1]. The U.S. owner-occupied housing stock is aging rapidly especially after the Great Recession, as the residential construction continues to fall behind in the number of new homes built. New home construction faces headwinds such as rising material costs, labor.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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Navigating House Options During a Divorce

RIS Media

Divorce is not just an emotional upheaval but also a time of significant financial and legal decisions. It’s especially true when it comes to shared housing. The marital home is often more than just an asset. It’s a repository of memories and dreams. Deciding what to do with it during a divorce can be particularly… The post Navigating House Options During a Divorce appeared first on RISMedia.

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How will mortgage rates impact seasonal inventory in 2024?

Housing Wire

How will mortgage rates impact seasonal inventory in 2024? Is the seasonal bottom going to happen later than I want? Maybe. It’s not what I wanted to see in 2024, but I have to be realistic since we are already in February. In the last four years, we have had abnormal seasonal inventory data, meaning that the spring inventory bottom happens later in the year.

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The real estate companies going all in on Super Bowl Sunday

Real Estate News

Homes.com will run four new ads during the big event while Opendoor will livestream a real homeowner doing a virtual walkthrough during halftime.

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Young Adults Are Living at Home, but Homeownership Could Be Their Next Address

NAR: Economic Outlook

Young Adults Are Living at Home; Homeownership Next? The share of young adults living at home is back on the rise; this might make it easier for them to save for a down payment on a home.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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Buyer agency contracts riddled with ‘unfair’ terms, CFA declares

Inman

The Consumer Federation of America, a watchdog group, examined 43 contracts from 37 states, most from state or local Realtor associations, and found practices it believes worthy of scrutiny.

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Seattle property taxes among top 5 most expensive in big U.S. cities

Seattle Times Real Estate

The median property tax paid by Seattle homeowners in 2022 was around $6,800. From 2010 to 2021, it rose a whopping 89%. Columnist Gene Balk digs into the data.

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The Role of Location on Property Valuation

RIS Media

The adage “location, location, location” continues regarding real estate. The location remains paramount despite the myriad factors contributing to a property’s market value—including size, condition and features. We will examine how the geographical positioning of a property significantly influences its desirability and, consequently, its market value.

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No Fed pivot in sight as Powell addresses rate cuts on 60 Minutes

Housing Wire

There was rampant speculation after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting last week about the timing and number of interest rate cuts this year. In a follow-up interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell did not sound like someone who has pivoted. In fact, Powell believes the Fed can wait until it sees more labor damage before cutting the Federal Funds Rate aggressively or moving toward a neutral policy stance, saying again that a March rate cut is “

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.