Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The preference that older Americans have for aging in place in their own homes is showing up in broader trend data, according to a new report from Redfin. While “homeowner tenure” has fallen slightly since its 2020 peak, the length of time that homeowners are remaining in their properties doubled to 11.9 years last year, up from 6.5 years in 2005, according to a Redfin analysis of median U.S. homeowner tenure by year using county records.

New Construction 466

New Construction Construction Mortgages As-is 466

Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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.

Industrial 209

Industrial Technology Agents 209

Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling.

Marketing 360

Marketing 360

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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.

MLS 345

MLS Agents 345

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Technology

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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.

Bankruptcy 544

Bankruptcy Design As-is Industrial 544

Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is.

361

361

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Commissions lawsuits could accelerate consolidation and evolution — and save agents money, according to a new report on MLSs and Realtor associations.

Agents 307

Agents 307

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Real estate investors purchased 26.1% of the lowest-priced homes for sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a report by Redfin. It was the highest share ever recorded and was up from 24% in Q4 2022. By comparison, investors purchased 13.6% of the mid-priced homes (compared to 14.3% a year earlier) and 15.9% of the high-priced homes (compared to 15.4% a year earlier).

Investor 515

Investor Sales Agents As-is 515

Inman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Loan applications for new-home purchases were up 19 percent from a year ago in January, according to an MBA survey of builders that's been an accurate predictor of trends.

Sales 200

Sales Loans Construction Mortgages 200

Advertisement

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

Development

Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates?

Mortgages 360

Mortgages Marketing 360

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.77% this week, the highest level since mid-December.

Mortgages 304

Mortgages 304

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

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.

Mortgages 515

Mortgages As-is Sales Closing 515

Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Lenders won't be required to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models before next year, but several are already using them to expand the pool of borrowers.

Banks 198

Banks Lending Loans Finance 198

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Industrial

Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream.

357

357

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Superstars and stragglers might catch your attention, but agents in the middle — the slow-and-steady crowd — can supercharge your business, with some guidance.

Agents 298

Agents 298

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In January, the number of properties with a foreclosure filing inched up on both a monthly and a yearly basis, according to a report released Tuesday by Attom Data. In total, 33,270 U.S. properties received a default notice, were scheduled for auction or were undergoing bank repossession last month, up 10% from December and up 5% compared to a year ago.

Real-estate owned 511

Real-estate owned Banks Marketing Mortgages 511

Inman

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

We're taking the opportunity to bring you some of the lesser-known stories you may have missed last week while you were reading about KW and NAR.

Agents 199

Agents 199

Advertisement

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

Agents

Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes.

353

353

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While overall activity softened last quarter, real estate investors flocked to Chicago and cities in California in the hunt for lower-priced properties.

Investor 293

Investor 293

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Among homeowners who have a mortgage escrow account, only 52% fully understand how the account works, according to survey results released Thursday by property tax services provider LERETA. More than 80% of survey respondents said they know what an escrow account is and its primary purpose — to pay property taxes and other expenses, such as homeowners insurance , flood insurance and mortgage insurance premiums.

Fixed-rate mortgage 491

Fixed-rate mortgage Equity Mortgages Loans 491

Inman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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.

MLS 197

MLS 197

Advertisement

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.

Sales

Seattle Times Real Estate

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

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.

144

144

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

CEO Rich Barton was bullish despite the challenging housing market, predicting double-digit revenue growth this year during a Feb. 13 earnings call.

Marketing 289

Marketing 289

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Today’s CPI inflation report was the craziest inflation report I have ever seen in my life. The progress in inflation is still intact as we have fallen so much from last year’s growth rate, but the Owners’ Equivalent Rent of Residences (OER) inflation has diverged from all the shelter rent data in the most prominent fashion I have ever seen, which boosted this report higher than it should have been.

Mortgages 479

Mortgages As-is Marketing 479

Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Mollie Poe and Declan Hickey were founding members of Compass San Francisco before leaving in 2020. Now, they're bringing four additional team members back to Compass with them.

Brokerage 197

Brokerage Industrial Agents 197

Advertisement

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

Brokerage

Seattle Times Real Estate

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A judge ruled the structure was built in Hood Canal without a proper permit, and now the homeowner faces a $250,000 fine.

142

142

Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While still posting a net loss, the company reported higher-than-expected revenue from its residential and rental businesses as Premier Agent held steady.

Residential 288

Residential Agents 288

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell. Loan volume between the third and fourth quarters declined by 21%, but that was far less than the 37% drop from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022, the report showed.

Mortgages 479

Mortgages Lending Loans Equity 479