Marco Santarelli
MAY 24, 2023
In the latest Vintage 2022 Population Estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas emerges as the frontrunner with the highest number of fastest-growing cities in the country. The South, in particular, boasts nine out of the 15 cities experiencing rapid growth. This article explores notable cities and trends, shedding light on the population changes and housing unit growth in various regions.
Inman
MAY 24, 2023
In an interview with Intel, real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete laid out how artificial intelligence might change the industry, including real estate search portals, and why we're not there yet.
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Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2023
It was a wild ride for the housing market last week! The 10-year yield rose noticeably, sending mortgage rates near 7% right in the heart of the spring selling season. New listings data fell, however, active inventory grew. And purchase apps had a weekly negative print, continuing the 2023 theme of higher rates impacting the data. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: Total active listings grew by 3,809 weekly, but new listings are still trending at all-time lows.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 22, 2023
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances.
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RIS Media
MAY 22, 2023
Rocket Mortgage recently introduced ONE+, a new 1% down home loan program that will dramatically increase access to homeownership for millions of low-to-moderate-income earning Americans, the company has announced. With ONE+, Rocket Mortgage stated that a homebuyer is only required to make a down payment of 1% of the purchase price and they will cover… The post Rocket Mortgage Offers New 1% Down Home-Loan Program appeared first on RISMedia.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
MAY 24, 2023
Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week. Huntersville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Merancas Island, envisioned by the renowned architect Harry Schrader, unveils a resort-like lifestyle that is truly unparalleled. A gated driveway winds its way past a charming two-bedroom guest house that is perfect for hosting loved ones or accommodating staff.
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Windemere Buying
MAY 24, 2023
The beauty of real estate is that different properties satisfy different needs. Although single-family homes are great for putting down roots, that may not be your motivation for purchasing your next home. If you’re looking to buy a property with the intent of renting it, both turnkey and fixer-upper listings will cross your path during your home search.
BubbleInfo
MAY 24, 2023
There will be more headlines about home sales being down – way down – and people might wonder if it means anything. Not really – it’s because there are fewer homes for sale. It looks like it will continue too.
Housing Wire
MAY 23, 2023
In my last market outlook for HousingWire, published in January , I offered two predictions for the early 2023 retail housing market based on forward-looking Auction.com bidding behavior from the fourth quarter of 2022: A home price correction nationwide and in the majority of major markets Home sales volume bottoming out While both predictions have played out in large part (more on that below), bidder behavior on Auction.com in the first quarter turned a sharp corner, indicating a robust reboun
Real Estate News
MAY 26, 2023
Pinnacle Realty Advisors CEO Sam Sawyer discusses his company’s model, growth trajectory and the traps they’re trying to avoid along the way.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 24, 2023
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more.
Inman
MAY 26, 2023
The home in Studio City was renovated by HGTV in 2019 and has since been used in a number of the network's specials and series. Now one lucky buyer will be able to keep a piece of television history.
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2023
Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/ Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years. According to data from Statista , there were roughly 5.95 million homes bought and sold in the U.S. last year.
Real Estate News
MAY 23, 2023
As existing home listings have fallen, the inventory of new homes has increased — and prices have dropped — making them an attractive option.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 25, 2023
If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know.
Inman
MAY 22, 2023
Does this sound familiar? You have a beautiful listing that would be a fantastic investment for a buyer — yet it has dated paint colors, worn furniture, and too many accessories that will ultimately detract from the results you know you could achieve for your seller.
Housing Wire
MAY 24, 2023
Last week, the U.S. debt ceiling impasse and the resilient economy led mortgage rates to climb to the highest level in two months. Some indexes show the 30-year fixed rate has reached the 7% mark, which has reduced borrowers’ appetite for home loans. The latest MBA data published on Wednesday morning shows that mortgage loan applications decreased 4.6% for the week ending May 19 compared to one week earlier.
Real Estate News
MAY 20, 2023
Marc King explains why Keller Williams needs to be the tech company of choice and why the industry needs agents who value service over shortcuts.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 23, 2023
For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful.
Inman
MAY 25, 2023
A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit.
Housing Wire
MAY 26, 2023
The threat posed by wire fraud has commanded quite a bit of attention from the real estate ecosystem. But as the housing industry has gotten better at tackling it, fraudsters have been hard at work developing more creative scams. In January, a report from wire fraud prevention firm CertifID in conjunction with the U.S. Secret Service , notified the title industry of a rise in what is known as vacant lot fraud, or seller impersonation fraud.
Real Estate News
MAY 24, 2023
“You do not want to think you're smarter than your customers,” Florance said on CoStar’s strategy of building Homes.com as a platform for agents and consumers.
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.
RIS Media
MAY 26, 2023
Owning a home brings many opportunities to improve and add your personal touches. However, before making significant improvements, you need to get permission from the local authorities. To do so, you need a building permit. Understanding what a building permit is and how it works is essential. Local government agencies issue building permits as approval… The post What to Know About Building Permits When Buying or Selling appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 26, 2023
Mosaik is an operating system for the client experience, handling listings, tasks, transactions and relationships for real estate agents and teams.
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2023
Texas-based Colonial Savings, F.A. has decided to exit the origination business amid one of the most challenging cycles in decades, provoked by the Federal Reserve ‘s tightening monetary policy and a banking crisis. The company will focus on full-servicing banking and mortgage servicing businesses, it announced on Thursday. The origination activity will cease effective July 31, 2023, but all outstanding mortgage loans will continue to be serviced in accordance with the terms and condit
Real Estate News
MAY 22, 2023
Wallace, who grew up in a real estate family, was proud to be involved in an industry that had such a profound impact on people's lives.
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
MAY 22, 2023
Brady Bingham and Janet Suisted – New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Whether it accessorizes a person or accents a place, color carries so much meaning. That’s why interior designers, decorators, and architects pay attention when the Pantone Color Institute publishes its forecast trends for the fashion industry. As the leading authority on the palettes to watch for in the New York Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2023 collections, Pantone knows that hues make a huge impact, whether
Inman
MAY 22, 2023
Inman recently caught up with Marguleas to discuss his company's new venture in Dallas, the effects of the LA 'Mansion Tax' and what he's looking forward to at this year's ICLV event.
Housing Wire
MAY 23, 2023
Mortgage tech company Blend has launched a soft credit inquiry function for lenders at a time when the industry is facing higher credit report fees. Credit bureaus and Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) upped the cost of pulling a hard credit file starting in 2023. In some cases, the costs have increased by four to five times what they were previously. “With Blend’s soft credit functionality, lenders can expect to save about $50 per file for borrowers at this high-attrition stage of the process,” the comp
Real Estate News
MAY 25, 2023
The value prop of MLSs as data aggregation organizations could be industry-changing. But like in "Moneyball," they'll need to play the game differently.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
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