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LendingPulse Q2 2023 survey: Mortgage pros share their biggest concerns, market outlook

Housing Wire

Industry players are largely pessimistic about the economic climate and expect interest rates to trend up in the near term future, according to the HousingWire Q2 2023 LenderPulse survey. None of the surveyed mortgage professionals said staff cuts caused decreased ability to close loans and lack of training were the challenges they faced.

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6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2023

Housing Wire

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search.

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Recruiting real estate agents: A complete roadmap for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re a new broker or team leader you might not realize just how competitive recruiting was in 2023. Newly licensed agents: 25% Newly licensed agents will require extensive training and coaching to start generating revenue for your brokerage. How does your training and coaching program stack up against the competition?

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

House-hacking is a great way to build wealth and pay down your mortgage. In late 2023, the Federal Reserve reported that between 2019 and 2022, the median net worth of a homeowner had grown to reach $396,200 versus $10,400 for renters and other non-homeowners; and that homeowners’ average net worth had grown to $1.5

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

Launched in the fourth quarter of 2023, Real-Finity Mortgage LLC has already funded more than $13 million in mortgages in Texas, California and Florida, with plans to expand to other markets in the U.S, Having to be somebody’s confidant, go to open houses and advise on the real estate part would be ”tough,” he said.

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How LOs, mortgage execs are preparing for 2024

Housing Wire

I think they need to have all systems firing, meaning they’ve got to do the traditional stuff where you’re doing broker open houses, you’re going to open houses, you are doing coffee clutches and breakfasts and all that. We’re laying the constant groundwork word doing the agent training.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

4] As of July 3, 2023, there were 42,857 sales agent exams taken in Texas. Support & Training Choosing a broker that provides all the support you’ll need as a new agent is integral, so look for a brokerage that offers comprehensive new agent training and mentorship programs. Do they use lawn signs and postcards?