Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
Secure payment provider Payload is launching a new payment and billing tool specifically geared to buyer agents , according to an announcement on Thursday. In a release, Payload said it created the solution in response to the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsu it settlement agreement , and the potential changes to buyer agent compensation.
Real Estate News
JULY 26, 2024
The former Realtor.com employee at the heart of the case responded to the accusations, while lawyers for both companies complained of leaks and delays.
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Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
Unless you’ve sworn off all forms of media, news, and the internet (in which case, how are you reading this?), you know the real estate industry has had quite a roller coaster ride in 2024. Buyer representation has become one of the hottest and most debated topics of the year. Amid the lawsuits and non-stop news coverage, one major question has emerged: What is buyer representation and why does it matter?
Real Estate News
JULY 26, 2024
San Diego MLS adds Checkmate from VestaPlus, which is also teaming up with ListAssist to expand reach; CoreLogic launches new OneHomeowner portal.
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Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
Richard Blumenthal, the senior U.S. senator from Connecticut , sent a letter last week to Acting U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Adrianne Todman asking why what he describes as a “backlog” of housing discrimination complaints has yet to be addressed. The letter, first reported by local Connecticut outlet CT Insider , describes the lag in investigations related to such complaints that impact prospective homeowners and renters both within the state and nationwide,
HomeLight
JULY 26, 2024
Home staging is much more than just a real estate industry buzzword — it’s an essential strategy that can dramatically influence a buyer’s first impression, the sale price of a home, and how quickly it sells. HomeLight’s Summer 2023 Top Agent Insights Report estimates that professional staging can add an average of $8,300 to the resale value of a home.
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HomeLight
JULY 26, 2024
A title company wears a lot of hats over the course of a home sale. Oftentimes, the title company involved must undertake extraordinary work to address title issues that can go back 50 years or more. Depending on the state, title companies also issue insurance, hold onto funds and paperwork in escrow, and serve as closing agents. Find an Agent to Help You Navigate the Paperwork Selling real estate is a complex task.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q3 2024 provides a detailed snapshot of current housing market sentiments and challenges faced by real estate agents, brokers, and mortgage professionals. The survey reveals a generally cautious optimism among these sectors, despite varied expectations regarding market trends over the next three months. Real estate agents have mixed outlook Agents exhibit a mixed but hopeful outlook, with nearly 29% anticipating a rise in home sales and 18% expecting a decline, l
Inman
JULY 26, 2024
Real estate software company MoxiWorks has been building its 150-plus member MoxiCloud network for years to help users solve challenges its products may not address. The latest to be selected is SOCi, a powerful online marketing solution.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
Compass ’ presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area just got stronger. On Thursday, the Robert Reffkin -helmed firm announced that Bridgette Harrington was departing Rogers Healy & Associates for Compass. At Rogers Healy, Harrington led the Bridgette Harrington Group , a real estate team she will be restarting at Compass, according to the announcement.
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Inman
JULY 26, 2024
The Games have not drawn as much international traffic as Paris anticipated, but the city's visibility may draw luxury clients hopping on the 'quiet luxury' trend that's swept real estate.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
The U.S. Senate appropriations committee this week approved full funding for the fiscal year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (T-HUD), which provides $98.737 billion in total discretionary funding for agencies including Ginnie Mae. The committee voted 28-1 to approve the bill in its current form, which calls for $67 million for salaries and expenses related to the operations of the government-owned company.
Inman
JULY 26, 2024
A longtime thorn in Zillow's side, Left and his firm Citron Capital LLC face charges from the DOJ and SEC that they profited by taking positions in companies that were the opposite of what they told investors to do.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
If handled correctly, selling your home to a family member can be a good way to help a loved one save money on a home and build wealth. However, an off-market transaction between family members requires careful planning and transparent communication to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a seamless process. Why is selling to a family member different?
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Inman
JULY 26, 2024
Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty's sustainability efforts. Cherry is the fifth high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
Coinciding with the effective date for a previously announced reverse stock split, the price for shares of leading reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) stood well above the minimum threshold the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) requires to maintain trading activity. As of the close of trading on Friday — the day the reverse stock split went into effect — FOA’s share price jumped from $0.73 at the end of trading on Thursday to $7.19 per share the following morning, roughly corresponding
Inman
JULY 26, 2024
Trainer and new Inman contributor Nikki Buckelew writes that working with downsizing seniors requires a blend of empathy, patience and practical support.
RIS Media
JULY 26, 2024
Consumers continued to keep their economic hopes in check in July, as sentiment readings continue to slowly decrease. Consumer sentiment fell 2.6% in July, from 68.2 in June to 66.4, according to the University of Michigan’s latest report. This is the fifth straight month of decreases, with a 0.5% decrease in March, a 1.9% fall in… The post Consumer Sentiment Continues to Fall for Fifth Month Straight appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
JULY 26, 2024
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
RIS Media
JULY 26, 2024
What region of the country is seeing the most booming real estate market? While the South seems to be the obvious answer currently—with lower taxes and booming industries a natural draw to homebuyers—data suggests 17 out of 20 Sun Belt states are actually overvalued, a tell that a market at least isn’t cold. Research by… The post Regional Spotlight: Maine and New Hampshire Outpace Fellow New England States appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
JULY 26, 2024
Working with buyers is changing. Are you ready? Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need so you can prove your value as you serve buyer clients.
Brownstoner
JULY 26, 2024
An Ulster county property will be transformed by the work of Hudson Valley artists and designers this fall for the return of the Kingston Design Showhouse. On hiatus last year, the event is hosted by Kingston Design Connection, a network for Hudson Valley area creatives founded by designer Maryline Damour… Read More > The post Hudson Valley Creatives to Be Highlighted in Sixth Kingston Design Connection Showhouse appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Inman
JULY 26, 2024
A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs.
RIS Media
JULY 26, 2024
James Kaminsky, the former Realtor.com® and current CoStar Group employee in the middle of a data-theft lawsuit between two real estate portal giants, Realtor.com (owned by Move, Inc.) and CoStar’s Homes.com, on July 25 provided his side of the story in a court filing, writing that while he did access documents and information from Move,… The post Employee Caught in the Middle of CoStar/Realtor.com ‘Data-Theft’ Case Denies Wrongdoing appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
JULY 26, 2024
JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year.
Bigger Pockets
JULY 26, 2024
Renting has its horror stories, and sometimes it gets out of control. Jeff gives us an inside look at what happened when one of his tenants rented out his property without him knowing, plus stories from other landlords.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
JULY 26, 2024
CNBC reported that an estimated 7.9 million renters were actually “income mortgage ready” — meaning they were qualified and could have bought a home — according to an analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau. While some of those folks likely chose to rent instead of buying, many of them might not have been aware that they could qualify for a mortgage, and would have chosen to buy if they’d simply gotten pre-approved and knew they could.
Eye on Housing
JULY 26, 2024
Personal income inched up 0.2% in June, down from a 0.4% increase in the prior month, according to the most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Gains in personal income are largely driven by increases in wages and salaries. As spending outpaced personal income growth, the personal savings rate decreased to.
RIS Media
JULY 26, 2024
The personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE) increased 0.1% in June (slightly up from May’s 0% monthly change) and was up 2.5% from a year ago, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on July 26, with the annual rate showing a slight decline from the prior month. The results bode… The post Potential Rate Cut in September Still in Play After June Inflation Report appeared first on RISMedia.
Realty Biz
JULY 26, 2024
Seattle, WA July 26, 2024 – Recruiting Insight, a premier talent acquisition solutions provider for the real estate industry, is excited to announce the launch of Talent Boost, an innovative solution designed to supercharge talent acquisition efforts. Developed in partnership with MyBFFSocial, Talent Boost is poised to become an indispensable tool for real estate recruiters and mortgage operators.
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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