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Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

Keeping Current Matters

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low.

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‘Affordability’ is a dirty word in real estate. It’s time for that to change

Inman

Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership dangerously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer.

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6 First Steps into the World of Real Estate Marketing

Realty Biz

Breaking into the real estate field as a marketing professional requires specific skills. But don't let that intimidate you. With perseverance, passion, and a little insider knowledge, it's not a Herculean task to plant your feet in this stimulating world. Today, we’ll uncover the first steps you should take to ensure your success when applying for real estate marketing jobs.

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Anywhere Real Estate settles buyer broker commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

Real estate giant Anywhere has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the housing industry. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, Anywhere Real Estate and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

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.

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Mortgage Mix: Rates and Applications This Week

RIS Media

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Mortgage rates The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.12% this week, down slightly from last week’s 7.18%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 07, 2023

NAR: Economic Outlook

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 07, 2023 Mortgage interest rates eased this week from 7.18% to 7.12%. Demand is still active in the housing market despite rates over 7%.

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Real Estate Investor Activity Drops To Pre-Pandemic Levels—Should You Jump Ship?

Bigger Pockets

Fewer purchases are being made by real estate investors this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the sky is falling. Or does it?

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Dixon Puts Ornate Bed Stuy House With Luxe Reno on Market for $2.995 Million

Brownstoner

An elaborate row house and one-time wreck before it was restored and updated by Australian real estate investment firm Dixon is back on the market. Located at 259 Decatur Street in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, the pale stone Renaissance Revival house was built in 1895 and designed by noted… Read More > The post Dixon Puts Ornate Bed Stuy House With Luxe Reno on Market for $2.995 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Future of the Housing Market

BubbleInfo

An article published yesterday included some guesses about the future of the real estate market over the next five years.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

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.

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Did we reach the peak for mortgage rates this year?

Housing Wire

We had a crazy jobs week last week, with tons of data that the Federal Reserve was happy to see, but did those labor reports mean we’ve hit peak mortgage rates for 2023? Mortgage rates did fall, purchase application data rose and new listings data came back to trend. Weekly active listings rose by only 5,654 Mortgage rates went from 7.37% and ended the week at 7.08% Purchase apps rose 2 % week to week Mortgage rates and the bond market The 10-year yield and mortgage rates were wild last we

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Anywhere reaches settlements in landmark commission lawsuits

Real Estate News

The company and plaintiffs informed the judges that a preliminary settlement has been reached, ending two potentially damaging trials for Anywhere.

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Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Keeping Current Matters

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options?

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Lawyer’s letter offers glimpse into NAR’s internal harassment probe

Inman

A July letter from Polsinelli, the outside counsel tapped to investigate misconduct at NAR's behest, found evidence of "creepy" and "disrespectful" behavior that, until now, had not been made public.

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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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Mortgage demand falls to lowest level since 1996

Housing Wire

Despite a slight drop in mortgage rates last week, mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since December 1996. For the week that ended Sept. 1, mortgage applications dropped 2.9% from the prior week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low, as prospective buyers remain on the sidelines due to low housing inventory and elevated mortgage rates,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice pres

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Most buyers weigh climate risk when home shopping

Real Estate News

A new survey from Zillow found that more than 80% of homebuyers evaluate climate and environmental risks when considering where to live.

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Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

Keeping Current Matters

Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023.

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Anywhere settles bombshell Sitzer and Moehrl commission lawsuits

Inman

Exact terms will be revealed when the plaintiffs ask the court to approve the deal, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the franchisor is the first of the defendants to agree to "change its practices.

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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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Industry reacts to the Anywhere settlement

Housing Wire

Anywhere Real Estate ’s settlement agreement in two class action antitrust lawsuits dealing with buyer broker compensation raises important questions about the future of buyer’s agency and how other defendants are viewing the fast approaching trials. Top of mind, of course, is what exactly the settlement agreements include, besides an agreement by Anywhere to pay a total of $83.5 million in damages for both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett suits.

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Real unveils 'very valuable' shift in rev share program

Real Estate News

“A lot of agents are going to make more money,” says CEO Tamir Poleg as Real reduces the threshold to move up in its rev share structure.

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Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates.

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‘Insulting at minimum’: Realtors strike back as NAR holds the line

Inman

Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims.

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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11 Tips for hosting real estate workshops for buyers and sellers 

Housing Wire

Buying and selling a home can be a confusing, intimidating process. From fine-tuning the initial listing to completing the mountains of paperwork needed for closing , homebuyers and sellers can find themselves juggling a wide range of issues. Real estate professionals can help by hosting educational workshops to help make the transaction easier. Here are 11 tips to make these workshops more effective. 1.

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Agents Decoded: Your database is a goldmine — if you use it

Real Estate News

Most clients want to work with their agents again, but few do. Why? Because agents don't take full advantage of their CRM and stay in touch with past clients.

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Home Enhancements Owners Should Avoid Before Selling

RIS Media

When you are preparing to sell your home, there are many improvements you can make. While you’ll get many suggestions for things you can do to make your home easier to sell, people rarely suggest things you don’t need to fix. Fixing up your home can be costly, and you might not get the return… The post Home Enhancements Owners Should Avoid Before Selling appeared first on RISMedia.

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Sue Yannaccone: Time to get the house in order

Inman

President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone writes that this is the time for leaders to find and use their voices so that the industry reflects the values it promotes.

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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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Housing market “stuck” as mortgage rates remain above 7%

Housing Wire

A slight cooling in mortgage rates wasn’t enough to keep mortgage applications from sinking to a 28-year low. Freddie Mac‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.12% as of Sept. 7, down from last week ’s 7.18%. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.89% a year ago at this time.

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Transformative changes are coming, says retiring MLS leader

Real Estate News

NWMLS CEO Tom Hurdelbrink says brokerage expansion is changing how MLSs operate, and lawsuits could spur an industry-wide “generational and tectonic shift.

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End Nears for Crown Heights Spice Factory as Developers Seek Demo Permit and New Rezoning

Brownstoner

In a surprise twist, after a failed Crown Heights rezoning whose resulting 39-story towers and their shadows would have threatened the nearby Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the same developer is back and, unexpectedly, is now seeking a new rezoning to build 14 stories on the property. At the same time, a… Read More > The post End Nears for Crown Heights Spice Factory as Developers Seek Demo Permit and New Rezoning appeared first on Brownstoner.