Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The housing market experienced more volatility last week, with housing inventory dropping as mortgage rates moved higher. Here is a quick rundown from last week : Purchase application data had a 3% week-to-week increase. The start of 2023 has been good, considering mortgage rates have stayed above 6% most of the time. Weekly housing inventory continues to decline, as we saw a decrease of 13,238 units, double the amount we had this time last year.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives and is proving to be a valuable tool for businesses to reach their target audience. To achieve that goal, a real estate agent must have a solid online presence and social media. Nowadays, real estate agents can easily get a lot of Instagram followers if they know how to use Instagram right and take advantage of platform features, such as instagram follower trial , to showcase their listings, engage with potential clients, and build thei

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The price and availability of building materials again topped the list of problems builders faced last year, while interest rates (along with general inflation and negative media reports) moved considerably up the list. According to special questions on the January 2023 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, building material prices were a significant issue for 96% of builders.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The portal giant brought in $435 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of last year and lost $72 million, according to 4Q22 earnings released Wednesday afternoon.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills" centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on learning the tough lessons while being filmed for reality TV.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Following a tumultuous few years in the housing market, families across multiple demographics are sticking together in multi-generational housing.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

BAM Key Details: Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey shows homeowners are increasingly worried about the ability to save money and afford necessities, including mortgage payments. With inflation outpacing wage growth, many have had to resort to using their previously built-up savings while also taking on more consumer debt to cover expenses. Results from the Fannie Mae National Housing Survey show an escalation in homeowners’ financial concerns—which include their ability to save money and af

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

RateMyAgent, a platform that allows users to share agent reviews and provides digital marketing tools, has integrated its platform with real estate listings website Realtor.com to allow agents to share their client reviews from RateMyAgent directly to the Realtor.com platform. “We’re thrilled to announce this relationship with RateMyAgent. We pride ourselves on ensuring home buyers and sellers have a positive experience throughout their real estate journey – and this new integration with RateMyA

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Given the hotter inflation reported in Tuesday’s CPI data , can mortgage rates go above the 2022 peak of 7.37%? Initially the 10-year yield fell after the report, then rose higher, only to fall back down again. For all the hype around today’s stock market close, it was a dud of a Valentine’s date if you ask me. A lot of times, on days when big economic reports are released, you can get wild intraday action but not have much happening by the end of the day.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Hall, whose organization serves 41,000 members in South Florida, believes a willingness to explore new ideas is key to thriving in a changing industry.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Canadian Real Estate Association, which owns and controls Canada's most popular listing site, is spinning off into a tech company. Ex-CREA Chair Cliff Stevenson shared what's in store.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The overall national mortgage delinquency rate rose in the fourth quarter of 2022, due in part to a weaker economy and ongoing inflationary pressures. The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one- to four-unit residential properties rose 51 basis points from the previous quarter to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.96% of all loans outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in the Pacific Northwest, said the market is poised to enter a new period of growth.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The seven-bedroom Beverly Hills home was also occupied by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25 million, the current owner is attempting to offload it at a loss.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Mike Simonsen, president of Altos Research , will share his data-focused insights on the housing market at Gathering of Eagles 2023. Join Simonsen and other data-obsessed attendees for a “Power Lunch,” on Tuesday, June 20. There’s no need to eat lunch alone at Gathering of Eagles. During Simonsen’s presentation, not only will you break bread with fellow housing industry leaders, but attendees will also get the latest information on the housing market and learn how that data can transform their b

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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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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

During Liebman’s two decades of leadership, Corcoran has grown from a boutique firm to a national franchise with plans to expand into Europe.

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Coldwell Banker

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Maybe your perfect house was “new” a few years ago and it’s time for a refresh, or perhaps you’re just ready to mix things up a bit. Whatever your motivation for a mini home makeover, it’s always smart to begin by focusing on the facade. Go beyond a fancy mailbox or a seasonal wreath and […] The post Curb Appeal: A Fresh Facade Makes a Statement appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In Inman's latest Access class, watch Clelia Peters and Liza Benson discuss the new opportunities artificial intelligence technologies will bring to the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes has reportedly conducted a new round of layoffs on Wednesday, which included cuts to a number of high-level positions. This is at least the second round of layoffs for the company in the last six months. Divvy has yet to confirm the layoffs, which were first reported by Inman. However, a number of former employees have posted to LinkedIn about the layoffs, and at least six employees were affected, including a software engineer and a senior project manager. “

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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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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Anyone can benefit from coaching — even experienced pros — if you find the right fit. Veteran agent Jay Thompson offers tips on how to choose a great coach.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Buying a home is a major investment. In many circumstances, it’s the largest one that many people will ever make in their lifetime. It stands to reason, then, that finding ways to make such a massive purchase as affordable as possible. One method is to buy a foreclosed property, but there’s a lot that goes into this process; most people aren’t familiar with what it takes to find foreclosed properties, much less purchase one - and even fewer know the risks involved.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Charlie Homet and John Brandon launched a boutique brokerage called Archpoint Advisory Partners in partnership with Side, focusing on properties in Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Expectations that high inflation may persist for longer than previously projected put pressure on mortgage rates last week. In turn, it affected borrowers’ appetite for home loans. The latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey showed that mortgage loan application volume declined 7.7% for the week ending Feb. 10 from the previous week. Compared to the same week last year, mortgage apps are down 57%.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

To find the right match, you need to know yourself first. Assess your strengths, determine what kind of agent you need, and always keep your eyes open.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Pinecrest, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty David Ortiz, the former Boston Red Sox slugger, purchased the property for $1.5 million and built a roughly 10,200-square-foot home with five bedrooms. David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz Asks $12.5 Million for Miami-Area Mansion – The Wall Street Journal 1930s Key West, Florida, Cottage Lists for $3.775 Million – Mansion Global Five of the

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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A rainbow escape awaits the buyer of a psychedelic home in Colorado Springs where the house's interior is a colorful array of faux fur, murals, funky light fixtures, art installations and more.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Timothy Bowler, president of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Benchmark Administration (IBA) , will take on a new role as president of ICE Mortgage Technology starting on March 1. Bowler will be in charge of ICE’s business segment, which is focused on automating elements of the mortgage industry and delivered a revenue of $1.1 billion in 2022, the firm said Tuesday.

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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.

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