Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Real estate investors purchasing distressed properties at foreclosure auction have been telegraphing a possible housing market slowdown for the last six months. A deeper dive into foreclosure buyer behavior shows which markets are most likely to see a home price correction in the next six months. Price Correction Risk by Region.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2022

Co-founded in 2019 by Tim Herman and Louis Wilson, the lender and “power buyer” allows homebuyers to make all-cash offers to compete with institutional investors. UpEquity earns a commission from brokering or selling the mortgage buyers take out to buy their homes. In October, ??the

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are more cash buyers right now. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 9/26/23 Orangevale MLS Meeting 9/28/23 Yuba City Big Market Update (in Yuba City (details […] The post More cash buyers in today’s housing market first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser. Bottom line. Well, technically.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-competitive real estate market, creating a consistent flow of real estate buyer leads is strategy for success. But beyond first-timers, we’ll show you how to attract real estate buyers of all kinds through a multi-tiered marketing approach that boosts both your visibility and credibility with potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2021

Cash buyers are pouring into the housing market this year, and they’re picking off more than half of available inventory in certain areas in Florida and New York. “I just sold a $700,000 home to a cash buyer last week. Investors, who often pay in cash, are also wading back into the housing market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Find your audience Not every real estate transaction is the same because not all buyers and sellers are the same. Do you specialize in helping first-time buyers and sellers, or are you leaning towards working with real estate investors ? Before you plan your workshop, consider who your target clients are.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Many real estate investors were serendipitously ahead of this shift even before the pandemic started, driven by both affordability and an affinity for overlooked markets. Those markets I’m able to put a little bit less money in but also make a comfortable amount of return,” said Bijan Green, a Denver-based real estate investor. “A

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

At the crux of the case is the allegation that commission rates are too high, it’s unfair that the seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission, and that the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Code of Conduct and MLS Handbook lead to set pricing.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

Buyers searching for starter homes in today’s market are on a wild goose chase because in many parts of the country, there’s no such thing as a starter home anymore,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Austin buyers must earn $92,000, down 3.3% year over year, and Phoenix buyers must earn $86,100, down about 1%.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

While mortgage rates have been trending lower, rates are still higher than 12 months ago, but some experts anticipate that the downward pressure on rates will provide opportunities for buyers. Investors are betting that the economic slowdown and the Fed’s eventual victory over inflation will result in lower rates over time,” Fratantoni said.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The volume of real estate purchases by international buyers dropped to their lowest levels in a decade over the last year, as a result of the pandemic. The post Foreign Real Estate Investors Plot Their Return appeared first on DSNews. The post Foreign Real Estate Investors Plot Their Return appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors. A growing number of sophisticated investors are also betting that climate change will dramatically impact the housing market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Eventually, homes matching the cash flow of the builders and investors were built, some to the tune of 6,000 square feet. Other agents mentioned that investors are swarming, as well. “[Investors] look at our prices and laugh,” Eckenrod said. “[Investors] look at our prices and laugh,” Eckenrod said.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 10, 2024

CIPs are typically smaller pools of loans that are geographically focused and marketed to encourage participation by non-profit organizations, minority- and women-owned businesses (MWOBs), and smaller investors. The sale of non-performing loans is being marketed in collaboration with BofA Securities, Inc. and First Financial Network, Inc.,

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 19, 2022

Up from 40% a year ago, 55% of real estate investors feel that their local market is overvalued and expect to see a price correction in the coming months. The post Over Half of Investors Believe Market is Overvalued appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The two Big Four title insurers announced their fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, hosting earnings calls with investors and analysts. At Stewart , Q4 revenue came in at $665.9 million, down from $961.7 million a year prior, while net income was $13.3 million, down from $85.5 million a year ago. “As

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

The number of buyers who are bringing all cash to the transactions has been on the rise. Some of these all-cash buyers are investors, but the majority are repeat homebuyers who are able to roll equity from a home sale into their next purchase. Luxury buyers have also been resilient, Sturtevant added.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Investor Invasion: Profit-Minded Home Buyers Flock to S. Redfin: Home purchases by investors in Miami and Fort Lauderdale jumped over 90% in 2Q 2021 compared to 2Q 2020; the 2020 numbers were impacted by COVID-19. Thousands of other investors feel just the same way about South Florida. By Rebecca San Juan.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 29, 2021

Professional buyers make for tough competition, but in cities including Dallas, Atlanta, and LA, they are selling more than they are acquiring. The post Investors Replenishing Housing Stock in 19 Major Markets appeared first on DSNews.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

In down markets, the best agents and the best brokerages gain market share,” Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, told investors and analysts during his firms first-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening. “We First, more buyers are using agents in 2023 than in 2003. Second, buyer agreements are not new.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2022

In terms of the reputational equation for this deal, Lunde bisects it into two sub-issues: reputation among consumers, and reputation among investors. “On However, precisely because of that, there is potential for this move to be seen as an act of legitimizing the reverse mortgage business in the minds of investors, he says. “On

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2024

A prospective buyer would still need to come up with $120,000 to close the gap. If the buyer has a 20% down payment, or $80,000, they would still need an additional $40,000 to seal the deal. Assumable mortgages enable qualified buyers to take over a seller’s mortgage terms, including the existing balance and interest rate.

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Inman

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Citigroup Inc., Blackstone, Related, Starwood and Wells Fargo & Co., is appealing to state legislators to amend Governor DeSantis' new, restrictive foreign investment law.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

California-based fix-and-flip lender Anchor Loans launched a third-party originator (TPO) channel to serve mortgage brokers, banks, private and non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lenders and other referral partners whose clients are home builders, developers and investors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

There are still plenty of buyers interested in this area. In fact, we had (number) offers, which means there are still ready, willing, and qualified buyers eager to make an offer! Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. Are you considering selling your property?

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

Harrisburg was really stagnant for a long time, but a bunch of investors have focused on upgrading the city.” And the conversations are different right now for buyers — you’re going to be competing for homes, and you have to bring your A-game and a really competitive offer.” It will be a slow process, Gladwin warned.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2023

Since October of 2022, the share of buyers who are purchasing their home without a mortgage has been more than one quarter of the market. The share is collected monthly in the Realtors Confidence Index and includes buyers who purchased primary homes, vacation homes and investors. One such measure is who is entering the market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While Reffkin was happy to discuss Compass’ performance in 2023, he told investors and analysts during his prepared remarks that he would not be answering any questions about the commission lawsuits during this call or any calls in the future. This has resulted in buyer agency agreements becoming standard practice for Compass agents.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Fintechs involved in homeownership investments have been around for nearly two decades, but it wasn’t until recently that a handful of them have been backed by big investors seeking to take the HEI product mainstream. The market, however, is expected to grow as HEI companies seek to partner with mortgage lenders and real estate brokerages.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Launched in New York City in 2017, Prevu offers buyers up to 2% cash back of the purchase price thanks to its commission rebate. The Smart Buyer Rebate, the company’s flagship product, allows prospective homebuyers to find a home with a customized property feed that shows their potential rebate. “In

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Last May, EasyKnock gobbled up Ribbon , a power buyer firm, and in September, it acquired home maintenance platform Onder. Investors included Blumberg Capital , Gaingels , Moderne Ventures , QED Investors , Viola FinTech , and Zillow founder, Spencer Rascoff’s venture firm 75 & Sunny.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2023

Founded in 2013 by Brew Johnson, Brett Crosby and Alex Perelman, Peer Street developed a marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers seeking capital to investors looking for real estate-related debt. The business attracted investor Michael Burry, one of the featured players in “The Big Short.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

BAMCO is the latest step toward realizing MCT’s vision of every loan being priced to every investor, supporting true best execution for sellers and a more efficient market for borrowers,” said Justin Grant, Senior Director, Head of Investor Services at MCT. There is no additional cost for MCT’s hedging clients to use BAMCO.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

To the buyer of an $800,000 home putting down 20%, the mortgage savings would be roughly $500. If buyers try to time their home purchase to the return of record-low rates and the historically low rates don’t return, their wait could prove costly. The 10-year Treasury closed 2023 below 4% (3.87%) from more than 5% just a month earlier.

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Inman

MAY 22, 2023

Smaller real estate investors are stepping into the home market even as the big guns scale back. Fewer all-cash investor offers, according to a Realtor.com analysis of deed records. The result?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Combined, this partnership could spur better decision-making for investors and home buyers as well as create a more efficient workflow for agents, the statement said. Meanwhile, Local Logic provides often overlooked information on the property’s location, including historical and demographic insights.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2023

Investors are preparing for Friday’s job report, anticipating signs of a slowing economy in light of February’s job openings and labor turnover report, which showed falling job openings,” Hannah Jones , Realtor.com ’s economic data analyst, said in a statement. Buyer demand tends to be sensitive to mortgage rate changes.

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