Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Will mortgage rates break toward 8% again, making another 2024 data line that looks like a carbon copy of 2023? It’s not part of my 2024 forecast, but since the Federal Reserve likes playing with fire , let’s look at where we are with mortgage rates and their impact on weekly housing data. Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for housing in 2024.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
There are no funds under NAR's policy available to pay for the cost of defending the Realtor associations nor their multiple listing services which have been sued, according to the trade group.
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Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
The newest statement from the Department of Justice focuses on one MLS settlement in a specific case but could be a blueprint for the industry as a whole.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae announced on Thursday the appointment of Peter Akwaboah as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 20, 2024. Akwaboah, who is currently serving as COO for technology and global head of innovation at Morgan Stanley , has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Inman
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Consumer watchdog CFA hails federal agency's proposal to ban sellers from making compensation offers as a "major watershed" in promoting more competition in real estate.
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Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The company said its "decision to offboard a significant number of unproductive agents" in Q4 was offset by "excellent" retention of strong producers.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
We got a great existing home sales report on Thursday, but is this data already too old? Existing home sales showed a jump in sales, which was anticipated by most as we had positive, forward-looking housing data due to mortgage rates falling from 8.03% to 6.63%. However, the last four weeks have had negative trending data. This is nothing dramatic, but similar to what we saw in 2023 when mortgage rates rose from 5.99% up to 7.25%.
Inman
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The new franchise, led by owners Nicole and Doug Freer, will service clients in Houston's suburbs. The couple's team was No. 1 in Texas based on 2022 sales volume and transaction sides.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now.
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Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Millennial and Gen Z buyers have a higher tolerance for elevated mortgage rates, and many believe it’s a good time to buy, a Realtor.com survey found.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Mortgage servicers, regulators and economists are closely watching the delinquency rates for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans following a spike in the fourth quarter of 2023. Industry experts say that although there’s a correlation between unemployment and delinquency rates, some homeownership costs — including insurance — have increased significantly over the past two or three years, which has had a strong financial impact on homeowners.
Inman
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The Triple-I goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry's most ambitious monthly survey.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life.
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Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
CEO Greg Schwartz says Tomo will stand out by offering “negotiation insights,” which includes personal information about home sellers.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Recent cyberattacks at mortgage companies have put the industry in alert mode, executives at top lenders, servicers, tech vendors and investors told HousingWire. Mr. Cooper Group , loanDepot , First American and Fidelity National Financial Inc. , parent of servicer LoanCare, have temporarily shut down their systems to contain cyberattacks that exposed their customers’ data.
Inman
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Zillow announced in a February 21 press release that the AI-driven marketing stack for listing agents, Listing Showcase, sold under the ShowingTime+ brand is now ready for primetime.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Home buyouts, especially in the throes of a divorce or during the challenging process of family inheritance, are laden with more than just financial considerations; they carry a heavy emotional weight. Often seen as a haven and a repository of memories, the home becomes a central figure in these life-altering events. Recognizing and addressing the… The post Emotional Considerations and Conflict Resolution In a Home Buyout appeared first on RISMedia.
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.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A new NAR report finds that homeownership has increased over the past decade, but Asian, Hispanic, and especially Black Americans face more hurdles.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
With market uncertainty, real estate agents had been sticking with their current brokerage., but that’s all starting to change. While inventory is still low, professionals are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. According to Relitix’s Agent Movement Index continues to rise on a seasonally adjusted basis as agents begin switching brokerages at a faster rate than 2023.
Inman
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Meeting the unique needs of buyers and sellers today means knowing just what to say to generate important dialogues. Jimmy Burgess offers scripts that resonate in our current market moment.
NAR: Economic Outlook
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The Share of All Cash Buyers Highest Since 2014 at 32% Since October 2022, all-cash home buyers who did not finance their recent home purchase have been more than one-quarter of the real estate market.
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.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
United boosted agent count in 2023, but not with rev share or stock incentives. CEO Dan Duffy shared his thoughts on why the flat-fee model is a win for agents.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The gap between Black and white renter families that could afford a mortgage narrowed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Zillow report released Friday. About 7.8% of Black renter families earned enough income in 2022 to afford a mortgage with a 3% down payment, compared to 12.5% of white families that year — representing a gap of 4.7 percentage points.
Inman
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company's ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars.
Realty Biz
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Buying land represents a pivotal investment in one's future. Unlike purchasing a ready-made home, it offers the flexibility to design and build according to personal or business needs. However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives.
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Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Amy Lessinger, former SVP of Region Development, takes over as president, while two other execs receive promotions.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
More Americans are reaching the milestone age of 65 , and these people are redefining what 65 looks like in comparison to prior generations — with a raft of implications for American society. This is according to a recent story published by the The Wall Street Journal. “Today’s 65-year-olds are redefining a milestone long associated with retirement parties and the end of productive years,” the article stated.
Inman
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Former Zillow executives Greg Schwartz and Carey Armstrong have launched an artificial intelligence-powered home search portal under their company, Tomo. The portal is available to homebuyers in 21 states.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Mortgage applications decreased sharply this week, down 10.6% from last week’s decrease of 2.3%, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending Feb. 16, 2024. Here are this week’s numbers: The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 32.6% of total applications from 34.0% the previous… The post Mortgage Applications Slump Following Rate Hike Back Over 7% appeared first on RISMedia.
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