RIS Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Consumer sentiment dropped 3.9% in November, according to data from the University of Michigan. “While this marks the fourth consecutive month of declines, November’s reading reflects a balance of factors, some of which improved while others worsened. More-favorable current assessments and expectations of personal finances were offset by a notable deterioration in expected business conditions,”… The post Consumer Sentiment Continues to Fall in November appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) this week appeared to relay caution to its members about the announcement from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) last week that it had published a new, final rule on the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework (ERCF) related to commingled securities. “The final rule includes modifications of certain provisions of the ERCF related to guarantees on commingled securities, multifamily mortgage exposures secured by properties with government subsidies, a

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a pulse on all of the things that could impact your decision.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In a country of more than 335 million people, with 157 million of those people working, we still only have 76,000 new homes available for sale as we head into December. The crazy part of this story is that this number looks perfectly normal to me. One of the urban myths spouted by people needing more experience tracking housing data was that millions of homes would hit the marketplace in 2023 because the builders had so many homes under construction.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Estate planning is of prime importance for homeowners and their heirs. Properties are among the largest and most complex assets to be distributed — particularly when they’re luxury homes worth millions of dollars.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Nearly three months after filing an initial complaint accusing Gary Keller and Keller Williams of inflating key profitability metrics including company sales and profits to convince individuals to purchase Keller Williams Regions and Market Centers, John Davis has made tweaks to his lawsuit. In his initial filing, in addition to Keller and Keller Williams, Davis also names former KW president Josh Team, Business MAPS Ltd. and Business MAPS Management LLC as defendants.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Personal and professional upheaval is taking its toll on members of the real estate industry. Trainer and author Bernice Ross shares strategies to help you get a handle on stress as you move into the new year.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Real estate agents are continuing to stay put, moving much less between brokerages than the post- pandemic peak seen in the summer of 2021, according to the latest Relitix Agent Movement Index. The index shows the relative degree of movement between brokerages by experienced agents and is indexed to the level of mobility in January 2016. The graph shows that, on a trailing 12-month basis, mobility hit its 10-year high in June 2021 at an index value of 109.4.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to move up to a higher level of service or you’re thinking about a brokerage switch, eXp’s Troy Palmquist offers insights and advice for putting that luxury polish on your branding.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If you follow real estate data closely, you’ll know that inventory rose late into November. You also know that new listings are up over last year, too. However, what you might not know is that home sales are climbing, which is a good sign. Watch the video above to get the latest housing market update from Altos Research. Short on time? Check out some key data takeaways below for the week ending Nov. 27.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they're beginning to see signs of a buyer's market unfold.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with David Bernard, senior managing director of Specialized Mortgage Services at Western Alliance Bank , Member FDIC, about warehouse lending and how the warehouse sector and mortgage finance have progressed and continue to evolve. HousingWire: Has the banking crisis earlier this year left any lasting impacts on warehouse lenders?

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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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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Jason Haber, founder of The NAR Accountability Project, believes that more must be done to keep agents from paying for NAR's mistakes.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mortgage rates have pulled back in recent weeks giving consumers and loan originators some breathing room, but headwinds in the industry are far from over. The decline in the 10-year Treasury yield and agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) yields — due to a soft jobs report in late October — led to a slight pick up in seasonally-adjusted mortgage application volume.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This week, Sue "Pinky" Benson explains why you should be posting about personal stuff on Instagram and how it benefits your audience, and ultimately, your business.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The copycat commission lawsuits have spread to the Southeast. On Wednesday, home seller plaintiffs in northern Georgia filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The lawsuit was filed by Janet Phillips, Joseph Hunt, Edith Anne Hunt, Penny Scheetz, Benjamin Aune and Parkwood Living, LLC , who have all sold properties within the last four years.

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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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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Marketing director Kate Hulbert shares this quick and simple update to make your social media and digital marketing more effective and targeted.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

New home sales fell on a month-over-month basis in October, but continued to outpace last year’s levels. Meanwhile, low supply and high mortgage rates continued to dampen existing home sales. In October, new home sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000, according to data published on Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ).

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October.

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts remained elevated during the third quarter of 2023. For the quarter, 104,000 multifamily residences started construction. Of this total, 101,000 were built-for-rent. The market share of rental units of multifamily construction starts was near an all-time high of 98% for the third quarter as the.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 679 thousand. The previous three months were revised down. Sales of new single‐family houses in October 2023 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 , according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The case takes aim at NAR and local as well as national brokerages, while calling out the current system as a way to protect ineffective agents.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Building a new home is a significant milestone in anyone’s life, and the process can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether considering existing new construction or contemplating creating a custom home, careful planning and informed decision-making are essential for a seamless home-buying experience. This comprehensive guide will explore critical tips to ensure you have the… The post 11 Tips to Have The Best Home Building Experience appeared first on RISMedia.

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to real estate, there are a few go-to routes that many investors are typically drawn to. Flipping homes for resale is one. Obtaining and managing a rental property is another, whether renting to long-term residents with leases or listing the property on vacation rental sites. There are, however, alternative real estate investing strategies if neither of those strike your fancy.

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Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.

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