Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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The state of the homebuilding market

Housing Wire

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Material Shortages Ease, With Notable Exceptions

Eyes on Housing

In May of last year, Eye on Housing reported on historically widespread shortages of building materials. Since then, most of the shortages have eased; the major exceptions being shortages of HVAC equipment and certain categories of ceramic materials (ceramic tiles, clay bricks and cement-based building materials), which have gotten slightly worse. NAHB has been tracking shortages of building materials and.

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Mortgage volumes collapse for Wells Fargo, JPMorgan in Q4 2022

Housing Wire

Like its nonbank competitors, Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America operated in a highly challenging mortgage market in 2022. But quarterly earnings released on Friday also revealed that the top depository lenders struggled more than the overall mortgage market in the final three months of the year, perhaps an omen of what’s to come. “The fourth quarter results were weaker than we expected,” a team of mortgage lending analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods wrote in

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U.S. Population Growth Rate Rebounds in 2022

Eyes on Housing

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates, the U.S. resident population grew by 1,256,003 to a total population of 333,287,557. After a historically low growth rate of 0.16% between 2020 and 2021, the U.S. population grew at a rate of 0.38% between 2021 and 2022. The increase in the population growth rate reversed a 6-year trend of declining population.

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Waterstone Mortgage promotes Rico Garcia to VP

Housing Wire

Wisconsin-based mortgage lender Waterstone Mortgage Corp. promoted Rico Garcia to vice president of enterprise risk from director of quality control, portfolio risk management and vendor management. In his new role, Garcia will supervise the quality control, title services, portfolio risk management and compliance teams at the company. In addition, he will work with other teams to lead cross training and improve communication with both internal and external customers.

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Construction platform Welcome Homes secures $29M Series A round

Inman

Era Ventures led the funding round for New York-based Welcome Homes, an online home construction platform that elevates the design and buy process of new property construction.

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Number of Realtors hits new record high for 4th-straight year

Inman

National Association of Realtors' membership edged ever closer to 1.6 million in 2022, but the real estate trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman.

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Mortgage pros, quit overcomplicating the task at hand

Housing Wire

“Dominate The One’s” was born out my appreciation for a tactic that was taught to me some 32 years ago and my frustration with how we in sales try to overcomplicate the simplest tasks in business. The year was 1990. And in my sixth-grade English class, I learned one of the most important business lessons I still follow and teach. This is where I was introduced to K.I.S.S.

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8 social media trends to watch for (and take advantage of) in 2023

Inman

By staying up-to-date on these trends and adapting their social media strategies accordingly, real estate professionals can position themselves for success in 2023 and beyond.

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Why Are Fannie, Freddie Peddling Exotic Junk-Rated Risk Swaps?

Appraiserblogs

Meanwhile, cratering home prices are eroding demand for the junk-rated credit transfers. As mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie bend the knee to their political overlords, they securitize ever riskier loans. It’s a sign of the times. But while no one was looking, the twins – who wield the full faith and credit of the U.S. government – began quietly offloading this surplus risk in the form of so-called “credit-risk transfers.

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Ramping up referral business is more important than ever in 2023

Inman

Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on real estate agents' databases. Hot leads have simmered, and suddenly business is harder to come by. That's why referrals are more valuable than ever.

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FAQ #2:  What’s the Difference Between Appraised Value and Market Value?

Riverfront Appraisals

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I’ve talked a lot about market value. And, the reason for this is that there is so much confusion around this term. Way too many people still think that market value is simply what a buyer is willing to pay for a property. […]. The post FAQ #2: What’s the Difference Between Appraised Value and Market Value?

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On a budget? 10 lead sources with no upfront costs

Inman

If you’re looking for a way to keep your upfront costs down but still have a steady flow of leads coming into your business, Jimmy Burgess recommends these companies.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

Appraiser Scam – Be Careful! Posted Jan 5 on National Appraisers Forum. This was also posted in the 100% Appraisers group on FaceBook as happening to others. “Last week, I received a text from “Master Chief Robert Roy” requesting an appraisal for a cash purchase. I thought it was odd that he was addressing himself by his rank as I do work for the VA and no service member has ever done that in my experience.

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Bess Freedman, Serhant butt heads (again) after bizarre pitch to BHS

Inman

In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage's training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own in-house programs.

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The Fed Has A Reason To Slow Down—But You Should Still Be Cautious

BiggerPockets

On January 12, new Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released for December, showing falling inflation rates across the board. The headline CPI, the broadest measure of inflation in the U.S., dropped […].

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City National Bank to pay at least $31M to settle redlining charges

Inman

The biggest redlining settlement in DOJ history is the fifth enforcement action since the launch of the initiative to combat redlining in 2021, with $75 million in relief to date. City National denied that it engaged in redlining.

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Rookie Reply: Tenant Not Paying Rent? Here’s What to Do

BiggerPockets

Tenant not paying rent? Debating whether a year-long, six-month, or month-to-month lease is best? Don’t know how to estimate rent for a new unit? On this week’s Rookie Reply, we’re […].

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Bernie Madoff’s penthouse pulled from market: No buyers

Inman

The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom property at 133 E. 64th St. on the Upper East Side sat on the market for 7 months without an offer, according to a report.

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Manulife VP on helping brokers shift their focus

Mortgagebroker News

Assisting brokers in meeting the needs of a changing market has been a big priority, executive says

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Mansion dubbed ‘The Invisible House’ hits market for $18M

Inman

Chris and Roberta Hanley designed a 5,500-square-foot home with mirrored glass to reflect the surrounding 70 acres of desert landscape near Joshua Tree National Park.

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NAR Comments on Proposed Changes to Appraisal Reconsideration Policy

National Association of Realtors

NAR raised concerns about not limiting the number of comparable properties offered in the appraisal reconsideration policy.

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Keller Williams to pay $40M to settle cold call class action lawsuit

Inman

As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to 'enhance compliance' with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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BC launches rental protection program

Mortgagebroker News

New $500 million fund will help non-profits get building slates for renovation or redevelopment

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2023 may turn out to be the year for loud quitting

Inman

Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Having a plan first is a good idea but not absolutely required.

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Will the Toronto housing market rebound in 2023?

Mortgagebroker News

Declines in home prices and sales could be set to level off, suggests TRREB analyst

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Engel & Völkers enters Central America with Costa Rican shops

Inman

The opening of two new shops in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo and Tamarindo marks the global luxury brokerage's first foray into Central America.

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What should mortgage agents and brokers be focusing on in 2023?

Mortgagebroker News

We preview some of the trends that are set to emerge in this year’s market

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Inman’s Top 5 stories for the week of Jan. 6-12, 2023

Inman

Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Jan. 6-12, 2023.

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Economist highlights ongoing risks for the housing market

Mortgagebroker News

BoC rate increases are playing a significant role in aggravating risks

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Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom’s data can tell us about 2023

Inman

Whether you’re a real estate agent or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country. Bernice Ross talks with Rick Sharga of Attom Data about what to expect next.

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Top LO Ben Cohen thinks first time buyers will return to the housing market this year

Housing Wire

Going from a volatile rate environment in the latter half of 2022 to a market with lower, more stabilized rates, there’s optimism spreading across the industry that buyers will come back. Just two weeks into 2023, Guaranteed Rate ‘s top LO and managing director Ben Cohen has also seen an increase in inbound calls from buyers wanting pre-approval for mortgages.

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Writer’s block? Break it, with computer-vision backed ListAssist: Tech Review

Inman

ListAssist is an ideal solution for real estate marketing teams tasked with cranking out original copy day after day, the creatively drained agent and the tech-savvy team that wants to further automate business tasks they find tedious.

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How did the BoC’s forward guidance strategy pan out? Economist issues verdict

Mortgagebroker News

Economist breaks down the hits and misses of the central bank's approach

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