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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market. It is difficult to obtain a mortgage today.

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Loan officers are dramatically cutting their pay to win clients. It’s often illegal. 

Housing Wire

So he did what a lot of retail loan officers in the industry were doing — Mike would reclassify a self-generated lead as a corporate-generated lead, thus slashing his compensation from 125 basis points down to as low as 50 bps, giving him a low enough rate to win the client and eventually close the deal. The lower comp rate stung.

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Why non-QM lending is not going away

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with John Jeanmonod, Regional Vice President of Sales at Angel Oak, about non-QM lending and the outlook for the second half of 2022. It brings something of value to Realtors, CPAs, attorneys, wealth advisors that they can then pass on to their clients.

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent. But because inventory remains at record lows, home prices have soared to astonishing highs, and bidding wars still occur in housing market across the country, Pascoe and other real estate agents on the buy-side have had to go the extra mile to fight for their VA clients.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2024

Lamacchia Realty

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Jason’s unmatched dedication to his clients provides results-oriented customer service and stellar communication.

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How the buyer commission lawsuits could upend the relationship between agents and LOs

Housing Wire

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. Finding reliable lending partners takes time and some trial and error, but once established is often the lifeblood of LOs. Attorneys, Realtors and clients are a big part of our repeat business.”

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Jim Major Named 2022 GBAR REALTOR of the Year

Lamacchia Realty

August 16 th – Announced today, Jim Major has been named the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR) REALTOR® of the year at the Annual Awards & Networking Breakfast in Boston ! Jim is currently the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Greater Boston Regional Vice President. Anthony Lamacchia. Broker/Owner.