Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Many real estate executives and analysts believe that the Department of Justice , now with the green light to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors , will shake up the civil commission lawsuit settlement agreement. But legal experts are not as certain. Now unshackled , the DOJ could file a statement on interest in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit and express concerns about the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s been a pretty normal spring season so far, but if mortgage rates keep ticking up, that’s an x-factor in changing the feel of the market. Today, I have a big market update. This post is designed to skim by topic or digest slowly. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 4/11/24 Lindsay Carlisle Event (private) 4/25/24 HomeSmart iCare […] The post Wait, so rates aren’t going down now?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scott Smith, interim CEO at Optimal Blue , to talk about the right tech investments to make now and how the company plans on keeping its customers for life. Sarah Wheeler: What differentiates your tech? Scott Smith: I think a differentiator is our position in the market. I think we have the most comprehensive end-to-end capital market platform.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

More than a quarter of consumers surveyed by Redfin don’t know how much their agent was paid, while nearly 20% weren’t sure who provided the compensation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Nothing was off the table when National Association of Realtors (NAR) President Kevin Sears joined NextHome CEO James Dwiggins and chief strategy officer Keith Robinson on this week’s episode of their “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast. During the hour-long episode, they discussed everything from Sears’ reaction to assuming the role of president, his first three months on the job, NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement agreement , and changes he is working to enact within NAR and across the

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 11, 2024

There were 95,349 foreclosure filings on U.S. properties in the first quarter, an increase of 3% compared with the fourth quarter but down less than 1% compared with the first quarter of 2023, according to ATTOM. Looking just at March, there were 32,878 foreclosure filings during the month, down less than 1% compared with February and down 10% compared with March 2023.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 11, 2024

Existing-home sales in this current market are mostly being driven by the “Five Ds” – death, divorce, diplomas, downsizing, and diapers – according to a report from First American. The firm’s Existing-Home Sales Outlook Report “nowcasts” existing-home sales based on the historical relationship between sales, demographic trends, house-buying power, and the prevailing financial and economic conditions.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Wednesday that it had entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) to take control of the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) alongside the City of Indianapolis. The move, which will effectively allow local and federal authorities to share control of the organization, is designed to “restore public confidence in and accountability over” IHA, according to HUD.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 11, 2024

The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage jumped this week to 6.88%, up from 6.82% last week and up from 6.27% one year ago, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. “Mortgage rates have been drifting higher for most of the year due to sustained inflation and the reevaluation of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path,” says Sam Khater, chief economist for Freddie Mac, in a statement.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

As the real estate industry undergoes a significant shift in its commission structure, a recent Redfin survey reveals a lack of knowledge among homebuyers regarding their agents’ compensation. According to the findings, a significant portion of recent homebuyers remain in the dark about crucial aspects of agent payments. For example, 28% of recent homebuyers were unaware of the precise amount their agent received, 17% lacked knowledge about how this amount was determined and 19% were uncertain a

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

During a webinar hosted by T3 Sixty, consultants and guests discussed how tried-and-true tactics like geo-farming can help agents get more deals.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

California-based multichannel mortgage lender CMG Financial announced on Thursday that it acquired Norcom Mortgage ’ s retail assets, expanding its operations in the Northeast with the addition of 25 branches from Maryland to Maine. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Norcom Mortgage has made the strategic decision to focus on and continue to grow our wholesale platform as TPO GO,” Norcom President Phil DeFronzo said in a prepared statement.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

As the U.S. economy continues to show strength, mortgage rates could stay in the 7% range this homebuying season.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating challenges in real estate brokerage requires a deep understanding of the industry. Recently, I had a conversation in which I put on my broker hat, discussed common hurdles faced by brokerages today, and explored potential solutions. I believe that the primary hurdle confronting brokerages today lies in their profitability. Given the current trajectory, profitability remains an increasingly difficult problem to solve.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

According to the most recent United States Census , Maricopa County of Phoenix, AZ is currently the largest-gaining county in the U.S. Why? Certainly there are various factors at play, but I’d venture to guess that one of the most significant is weather, but not exactly for the reasons you may think. Outside of the occasional rainstorm, Arizona weather is quite consistent.

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Eyes on Housing

APRIL 11, 2024

Inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, increased for the fifth straight month, according to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index for inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, represents building materials used in residential construction.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions (FTS), the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , announced on Thursday that it will begin making its Digital Asset Registration Technologies (DART) platform — which it describes as “a combined lien and eNote registry service” — available to private and wholesale lending partners. It will initially be made available for its home equity line of credit (HELOC) product first before being rolled out to other lending products.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

What can be a more traumatic and challenging experience of one’s life than divorce? It is one of the toughest emotional turmoils that may affect the entire life of an individual. However, amidst this emotional trouble, it’s essential to address practical matters, especially the division of assets and responsibilities. Structuring a divorce settlement agreement is […] The post <div class="hrt">How Do You Structure a Divorce Settlement Agreement to Protect Your Fu

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Truong My Lan was at the center of the sprawling fraud case and was accused of embezzling as much as $12.5 billion. A court sentenced her to death on Thursday during an anti-corruption crackdown in Vietnam.

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Eyes on Housing

APRIL 11, 2024

The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter of 2024 posted a reading of 66, down one point compared to the previous quarter. Demand for remodeling remains solid and an RMI of 66 is consistent with NAHB’s forecast for remodeling spending in 2024. Nevertheless, construction costs are still an issue in some.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 11, 2024

Behind the incredible REALTORS® of Lamacchia Realty is a team of over 75 staff members that work tirelessly to support, propel, and operate the independently owned brokerage. Each and every staff member plays an integral role in the continued success of the quickly growing company. Lamacchia Realty views its staff members in the highest regard, fostering the values the full service, value-based brokerage prides itself on.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers will tap into new market segments, industry expert Andrew Helling writes, while elevating their own service offerings for clients and capturing once-elusive listings from motivated sellers.

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Mashvisor

APRIL 11, 2024

AirDNA is useful—but it is costly and lacks certain features. Here are the best AirDNA alternatives to help with your short term rental investments.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

When you think long and hard about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll see your efforts rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 11, 2024

Director shares the importance of having a structured plan to navigate your goals

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

JoyAi, a large language model, automates everything from real-time scheduling and technician-matching to 24/7 resident communications and more, according to an announcement Tuesday.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 11, 2024

Freeland opens the door to 30-year ams

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Find out how this former banker put his financial acumen to work for buyers and sellers throughout Reno's neighborhoods.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 11, 2024

The Multiple Listing Service Canada allows real estate professionals to find the best deal for their clients.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Tavares closed $90 million in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Jeff Bezos for $79 million.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 11, 2024

Mortgage rates are high, supply is low, and inflation just won’t go away. These market conditions make investing in real estate harder than ever…or so most investors think. The truth?

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