Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s called Zillow,” Barton told investors and analysts listening to Zillow’s Q4 2023 earnings call Tuesday evening. Additionally, across our entire set of nine enhanced markets, we are seeing consistent out performance in connections growth versus the industry,” Wacksman said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The loss was primarily driven by a “decrease in overall funding activities in the mortgage market” that resulted in a “significant” decline quarter-over-quarter of the company’s gain on sale margin. The average lender is closer to a two-thirds refi-purchase mix. The digital journey starts at acquisition.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Incenter Mortgage Advisors was flooded with a surge of mortgage-servicing rights business in January — with bulk MSR sales approaching in one month what the firm normally tallies in an entire year. On average, historically, we’d be selling $100 billion to $125 billion [in MSRs] annually,” Piercy said. “The million to $23.7

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. As of last month, the firm reported 9,800 homes it purchased but has yet to sell, and 8,200 it is contractually obliged to buy – or a shade under 18,000 total.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2022

Fannie Mae has launched its fourth reperforming-loan sale of the year — an offering of 6,130 loans with an unpaid principal balance of $997 million. The reperforming-loan sale is slated to close by late October 2022, after due-diligence period. The loan offering is being marketed with assistance from Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

The uptick in home sales during the second quarter of 2023 helped Anywhere Real Estate get back in the black. Anywhere, world’s largest franchisor of residential real estate brands and formerly known as “Realogy,” attributed this drop to a steep drop in home sale transaction volume. “We million to 4.3

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2022

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2023

At that time, the company was valued by its investors at $7.7 But Better’s debut came at a low point in the mortgage market, with mortgage rates at their highest levels in more than two decades and historically low levels of home sales. The agreement reduced SoftBank’s maximum commitment to $550 million.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The ICE — Black Knight merger creates the first end-to-end digital infrastructure that will reorder incentives and change how housing markets operate. GSEs: The concentration of lenders will lead to new systems that may reach deeper into the primary market. Lenders will align with marketing and services partners to gain pricing power.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2022

Redfin announced Tuesday layoffs of 121 employees as it shakes up its mortgage department, including purchasing a lending company. The real estate company entered into an agreement to acquire mortgage lender Bay Equity Home Loans for $135 million, two-thirds in cash and one-third in stocks, Redfin said in a press release and public filing.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

Over the past two weeks, investors have considered Treasures a safe haven amid the banking system turmoil. In return, rates will continue to fluctuate over the coming weeks as incoming data changes and market participants adjust to the new reality as it unfolds, Green projected. What does it mean for buyers, sellers?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In today’s competitive real estate market, an increasing number of real estate investors are turning to private money lenders to help them close deals faster, enhance property valuations, and increase their returns. Property managers and real estate agents who are interested in working with investors.

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The Close

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Because investors continue to buy and sell properties regardless of whether it is an up or down market , it’s always a good time to work with investors. But how do they actually find real estate investors to work with in the first place? But how do they actually find real estate investors to work with in the first place?

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Over the years, its real estate market has seen both challenges and growth, shaped by its historical context, economic shifts, and evolving legislative norms. For those searching for Greece property for sale , understanding the intricacies of the country's real estate regulations and practices is paramount.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

One of the examples I was researching for this month got a $58,000 partial claim granted,” said Houston-based real estate investor Francois Delille, referring to the partial claim program for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). We didn’t have to file an eviction; we were able to work out an agreement with him.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The purchase comes amid questions of whether iBuying is a viable business model following Zillow’s announcement Tuesday that the company is winding down its iBuying arm. But some investors see add on services including mortgage as a possible way for iBuyers to eventually turn a profit. Opendoor has $25.4

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Switzerland-based global lender Credit Suisse Group AG had a rough start this week after its stock was beaten down by 11%, the value of its riskiest debt fell more than 10% and the cost of purchasing derivatives insuring against the bank defaulting rose sharply. That concern is overblown, according to several market experts.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

“When did you purchase the assignment?” ” I don’t know what would be worse: wanting to assign a pre-construction condo that you purchased two days ago, or wanting to sell a pre-construction condo that you bought in February at the market peak. . “I think it was the second or third week of February.”

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

When you signed the listing contract to put your house on the market, you had high hopes for a quick sale. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. We’ll fill you in on what obligation (if any) you have to your agent and what your options are to complete the sale.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Its centralized call center business model, which Rocket relied upon to dominate an unprecedented refi market , isn’t as durable when interest rates are high, there are few refi opportunities and having strong relationships with real estate agents is what brings home the bacon. And Rocket is well aware.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2023

. “2022 was a year of dramatic volatility and extreme challenge for the mortgage and broader housing markets,” Frank Martell, loanDepot’s president and CEO, said in a statement. Reductions in costs were related to lower staffing levels and marketing spending, the company said. Revenues dipped to $1.2 billion in 2021.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

A cash sale may provide the speed and efficiency you need. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Buyers were liquid with cash and there are a lot of sellers going that route rather than waiting on a traditional sale.

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Realty Biz

JULY 23, 2021

Existing home sales rose by 1.4% million units, following four months of declining sales. The sales numbers are based on transactions closed in the month, so they could be contracts signed in April or May, the National Association of Realtors reported. Sales are still up massively on an annual basis. month supply.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 18, 2023

Researchers at Capital Economics recently shared their predictions on the 2023 housing market. . Sam Hall, Property Economist, pointed to signs the housing market may be close to a trough, with recent improvements in affordability, albeit from a record low. . housing market this year is likely to be tepid. . BAM Key Details: .

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 11, 2024

housing market has been a topic of intense scrutiny and speculation, especially as home prices continue to rise in 2024. The question on many people's minds is whether these trends indicate the formation of a housing bubble that could lead to a market crash reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, in some parts of the country, home prices have made it almost a necessary reality for those who need to live in high-cost housing markets. We’ll look at the financial mechanics behind affording a luxury home and explore alternatives that can make your dream purchase a reality. But how do people afford million-dollar homes?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

As excited as you are about the prospect of a successful sale, you’re hesitant to sign a contract without knowing you’ll have somewhere to go. Enter the use and occupancy agreement. While a use and occupancy agreement might seem a lot like a lease, there are some fundamental differences. Source: ( Andrea Davis / Unsplash ).

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

You don’t see as many short sales in 2020 as in 2010; despite their name, they’re neither short nor simple endeavors. If a homeowner is behind on their mortgage payments, owes more money than the property’s current value, and is in danger of foreclosure, a lender may agree to terms of a short sale. How do short sales work?

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. 2 brokerages in residential sales volume nationally – and bitter rivals.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” What is in the sales contract that an appraiser actually needs to see?

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HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

The final sale hangs in the balance, waiting for certain conditions or “contingencies” to be met. These conditions can be anything from the buyer securing a mortgage, the home inspection clearing, or the sale of the buyer’s current home. If you refuse and you can’t come to an agreement, they’re free to walk away.

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HomeLight

JULY 30, 2021

We’ve researched the ins and outs of rent-to-own homes , as well as talking to experienced real estate agents about how a renter and landlord can enter into such an agreement, the pros and cons of doing so, and just what it means for you as a buyer if you decide to rent-to-own. Lease-option agreements. Lease-purchase agreements.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 28, 2021

We will discuss the latest Pittsburgh housing market trends and find out how they can affect investors and homebuyers in 2022. We shall mainly discuss median home prices, inventory, and appreciation, which will help you understand the way the local real estate market moves in this region. Sale-to-List-Price Ratio = 98.0% .

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

And if the house you’ve landed on is listed as a short sale, you could be in for a long ride. Though short sales aren’t as prevalent today as they were following the Great Recession , they’re not impossible to find, and good deals for buyers can still be had. What exactly is a short sale? It’s a long sale.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 25, 2021

“In the right scenario, yes,” it may make sense to sell to your renter, says AJ Petterson with The Advisory Realty Group , a high performance real estate team in Minneapolis that also specializes in Townhome sales. As is advisable in any home sale, work with a top real estate agent to evaluate the strength of your renter’s offer.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

If you suspect this is the case and have evidence to back it up, you may be able to save the sale if you can convince the appraiser to reconsider. Approximately 9% of home appraisals come in below the sales price. During the pandemic there has been a shortage of available homes in a hot market. Reconsideration of value process.

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