Housing Wire
MAY 15, 2024
Remote online notarization (RON) firm Proof has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud detection tool called Defend. According to the company’s announcement on Tuesday, the tool is built into the Proof platform. The firm said it was inspired to create the tool due to a desire to stop the $81 billion in annual losses in the U.S. caused by falsified records, forged signatures and identity theft.
Real Estate News
MAY 14, 2024
The latest data points to some easing, but payments could hit a new peak later in the year. Regionally, payments are down in areas with rising inventory.
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Housing Wire
MAY 14, 2024
Despite persistently high interest rates , big four title firm Fidelity National Financial recorded a much stronger start to 2024 than it did a year ago. In first-quarter 2024 , Fidelity reported total revenue of $3.299 billion, up from $2.474 billion a year ago. Its net earnings were $248 million, compared to a $59 million net loss in Q1 2023. The firm attributed its stronger results to better performance from both its F&G segment and its title insurance segment.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 9, 2024
When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like.
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Inman
MAY 13, 2024
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RIS Media
MAY 13, 2024
Mold is a fungus that thrives in damp environments, often becoming a concern in homes. It produces spores that travel through the air and can settle on moist surfaces, leading to rapid growth. Mold’s presence in homes can pose significant health risks and cause structural damage, making it essential for homeowners and buyers to understand.… The post Understanding Mold in Homes: What it is, Common Causes and Why It’s a Concern appeared first on RISMedia.
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Real Estate News
MAY 9, 2024
Despite a last-minute motion to delay the hearing, the proceedings went on as scheduled, ending buyer agent commissions litigation for the three brokerages.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 15, 2024
Having a hard time finding a first home that's right for you and your wallet?
Inman
MAY 13, 2024
The lawsuit filed last week alleges that the city of LA took part in "backroom machinations" in order to landmark a house that does not meet criteria for status as a historic cultural monument to "arrange the desired outcome.
Eye on Housing
MAY 13, 2024
As described in a previous post, NAHB recently released its 2024 Priced-Out Estimates showing 103.5 million households are not able to afford a median priced new home and an additional 106,031 households would be priced out if the price goes up by $1,000. This post focuses on the related U.S. housing affordability pyramid, showing how.
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Housing Wire
MAY 14, 2024
FinLocker , the St. Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. The investment from Radian Group and existing shareholders will enable FinLocker to introduce a suite of new features and tools designed to optimize the homebuying and homeownership experience.
Real Estate News
MAY 14, 2024
Damian Eales told Real Estate News that he loves competition but takes issue with Homes.com’s traffic claims and says they have “disparaged” buyer agents.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 14, 2024
Selling your house is a big decision.
Inman
MAY 15, 2024
Gaining traction in your market isn’t solely based on budget, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Prioritize creativity, authenticity, strategic thinking and these free marketing ideas.
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RIS Media
MAY 13, 2024
The National Association of REALTORS® today opened applications for the “Pitch Battle” competition taking place at the 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit, the premier event for real estate technology. The sixth annual iOi Summit will take place Aug. 28-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Pitch Battle competition, presented by NAR’s venture capital arm Second… The post NAR Calls on Real Estate Technology Startups to Apply for Pitch Battle Competition appeared first on RISMe
Housing Wire
MAY 14, 2024
Steve Resch, vice president of retirement strategies at leading reverse mortgage industry lender Finance of America , knows a lot about the intersection between the interests of financial planning professionals and reverse mortgage industry members. Financial planners have been, and remain, one of the most sought-after referral partnerships for reverse mortgage professionals to establish ties with.
Real Estate News
MAY 13, 2024
Membership numbers defied expectations, while member dues and leadership announcements paint a picture of an association focused on stability.
Seattle Times Real Estate
MAY 12, 2024
Intergenerational housing is a growing trend in the Seattle area. Its goal: Create opportunities for residents of all ages to socialize and support each other.
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.
Inman
MAY 14, 2024
Stop worrying that AI will replace you, MoxiWorks' York Baur writes. Start learning to use technology to your advantage by automating low ROI tasks.
RIS Media
MAY 14, 2024
Eighty years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (colloquially known as the G.I. Bill) into law. This law established programs that continue to serve veterans as they readjust to civilian life and reward them for their service to this country. Eight decades later, one of those programs continues to provide veterans with… The post Empowering Veteran Homebuyers appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
MAY 13, 2024
A recently published report by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) identified vulnerabilities at nonbank mortgage servicers that pose risks to financial stability. It recommended increased regulation and initiatives to improve these companies’ liquidity during moments of stress, but mortgage trade groups have different reactions to the proposals.
Real Estate News
MAY 11, 2024
Largest Fort Worth independent chooses Real; New England's Portside Real Estate acquires boutique Maine firm; KW celebrates annual RED Day.
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.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
MAY 13, 2024
Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Would you like a spring home maintenance checklist to ensure things around your property are handled? As a homeowner, you always have plenty to do to care for your home. But there are better tasks during certain times of the year, and Spring is no exception. Some maintenance tasks should […] The post 21 Tasks For Spring Home Maintenance: Tips You’ll Love appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Inman
MAY 8, 2024
The plaintiffs in a suit known as Batton 1 have filed for a temporary restraining order preventing the final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2024
FBS, leading provider of MLS technology, announces the addition of Northwest Indiana Realtor Association (NIRA), Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors (GSMAR), Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI), and Ulster County Board of Realtors (UCBR) to the Flexmls® platform, signaling a strong start to the year on the heels of an impactful 2023.
Housing Wire
MAY 8, 2024
Housing credit channels directly impact housing inventory channels. What does that mean? Home prices escalated out of control after 2020 and when we look at why that happened, we can see that housing credit mattered more to inventory data than most people realize. Let’s see how this has played out in different stages of the economy. On March 18, 2020, purchase application data broke out to pre-cycle highs in demand.
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Real Estate News
MAY 14, 2024
The acquisition of Parks Real Estate and its 1,500 agents now makes Compass the biggest brokerage in the state.
Seattle Times Real Estate
MAY 12, 2024
What the trinity of heavy demand, flagging supply and sharp interest rate hikes means for first-time homebuyers and the future of the city.
Inman
MAY 15, 2024
On the heels of the National Association of Realtors’ midyear meeting, broker-owner Teresa Boardman wonders why NAR doesn’t livestream (and engage) more members.
BAM Media
MAY 14, 2024
If your email subscribers are deleting more of your emails than they read (let alone click through), your emails could be too general. It might sound backwards, but the more you try to appeal to as many subscribers as possible—by making your focus so broad it could apply to almost anyone—the more your open rate tends to sink into oblivion. Imagine throwing flyers from a helicopter.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.
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