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.

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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.

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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.

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Marketing 256

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.

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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.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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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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.

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Agents 294

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.

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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.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A Wall Street Journal story portrays the National Association of Realtors as inflexible in the face of legal challenges to the industry’s commission structure.

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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.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

DeLeon Realty in Silicon Valley began advertising commissions of 3.5 percent or less for homesellers who choose to work with the firm. The marketing push appeared in the mail and social media this week.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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 13, 2024

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

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Agents 282

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.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Federal Reserve's policy shift depressed homebuyer and homeseller activity in January, according to Redfin. Monthly new and active listing growth dropped to the lowest levels since last summer.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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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 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.

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Investor 277

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

On average, members of the baby boomer generation saved approximately $4,060 over the course of 2023, lagging behind the average savings levels of every other surveyed generation. This is according to the newest edition of the “Wealth Watch” survey conducted by New York Life Insurance Co. By comparison, millennials (ages 28 to 43 last year) led all age groups with an average savings of about $9,300.

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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.

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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.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Frank Malpica to lead franchise development at ERA; Joseph Lenz joins Anywhere board; Bryan Hutchinson takes on CEO role at OAR; Justin Landon to helm MetroTex.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The combination of high home prices and insufficient savings for a down payment makes it challenging for first-time homebuyers to pull the trigger on a property purchase. But the good news is, more buyers have become aware of down payment assistance (DPA) options and are tapping into available resources for help, said Susanne Saller, a senior consultant at Caliber Home Loans.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As we step into 2024, the luxury real estate market presents a vibrant picture of renewed hope and enthusiasm among high-net-worth consumers, setting the stage for a renaissance in the world of luxury living.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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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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