Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Two days after a New York Times exposé of alleged sexual harassment and a culture of fear at the National Association of Realtors , President Kenny Parcell announced his resignation. Parcell was called out for alleged sexual harassment by 16 of the more than two dozen current and former NAR employees interviewed by the Times. “I am deeply troubled by those looking to tarnish my character and mischaracterize my well-intended actions,” Parcell wrote in a letter to NAR’s Executive Committee and Boa

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Just two days after the New York Times published claims of harassment, retaliation and intimidation at the association, Kenny Parcell has stepped down.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year. Fee pressure was followed by appraisal management company (AMC) requests for revisions (28%) and technology fees (26%), a category that was not included in 2022 survey responses.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 28, 2023

A petition calling for Kenny Parcell to step down in light of allegations of sexual harassment was inspired by “very emotional” calls from NAR employees.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with a collection of brands that offer credit repair services to American consumers, the agency announced on Monday. The settlement includes some of the largest credit repair brands in the country, including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com , following a court ruling that found the companies had collected illegal advance fees for credit repair services through telemarketing.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Debra Kamin's New York Times exposé details a culture of harassment, intimidation and denial at the National Association of Realtors. Christy Murdock digs into five key takeaways.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Top real estate professionals know that opportunity can be found anywhere. And oftentimes, that opportunity lies in finding unique ways to differentiate your business expertise.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Retail lender Guild Mortgage announced Monday the acquisition of First Centennial Mortgage, a privately-held Illinois-based lender with 15 branches predominantly in the Midwest and a presence in 17 states. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Guild has been acquiring lenders to expand in local markets in a purchase mortgage-focused environment.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Two days after The New York Times' investigative report about alleged rampant sexual misconduct at National Association of Realtors, President Kenny Parcell has resigned from his post.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Better Home & Finance Holding , the digital lender that debuted on Nasdaq last week, reported a net loss of $135.4 million in the first half of 2023, an improvement from nearly $400 million in the same period last year, according to its 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday. Better is focused on originating profitable business while pulling back from unprofitable channels, which resulted in the company shutting down its real estate arm and laying off employee

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Christy Thompson sold the Aspen mansion that she purchased last year for $51 million to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik in an off-market transaction, one of the city's biggest of the year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Anne Hodge and Debra Dobbs are joining the Chicago office of Compass , the company announced Friday. The top agents were previously at brokerage @properties. “We are thrilled to welcome Anne and Debra to our growing Chicagoland team,” Fran Broude, regional vice president at Compass, said in a statement. With her 20 years of experience, Hodge is one of the top-producing agents in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sustainable living was once a novelty for luxury homebuyers, but increasingly, it’s becoming a necessity. And while green architecture and design features, off-grid functionality, and a low carbon footprint may still be considered niche demands in the luxury market as a whole, they’re growing in popularity.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) and Black Knight announced late Friday an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the $11.7 billion merger deal to go through. The settlement comes months after the FTC sued ICE alleging antitrust concerns surrounding a buyout of Black Knight. According to the agreement, ICE is expected to complete the acquisition of Black Knight on September 5.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Inman Connect delivers industry-leading speakers, cutting-edge panels, and growth-oriented presentations to top professionals from across the industry. Our partners are a critical part of those experiences and value the opportunity to reach these power players. We asked them for their impressions and takeaways from the event.

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GoForrmz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Originally published on 10/07/2015 Streamline record-keeping and reduce administrative overhead with the GoFormz and Box integration Whether you find yourself routinely filling out digital waivers or in need of a digital sign-in sheet template , GoFormz possesses the ability to seamlessly convert your existing forms into exact digital replicas. The potential of digital forms extends far beyond the diverse data capture opportunities; in fact, it's just the beginning.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Trainer and former agent Rachael Hite uses NAR President Kenny Parcell's own words to illustrate what a toxic work environment is and suggests some solutions to help fix NAR's issues. NAR members need to stand up and get involved if they want to cleanup the brand's reputation in the coming months.

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BiggerPockets

AUGUST 28, 2023

Liquidity is drying up as massive mortgage lenders pull back on issuing new loans. What does this mean for the real estate market, and should you be concerned?

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

The power of a story is more than just the key to movie-making magic. It’s an essential tool in any marketer’s arsenal, especially in real estate.

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BiggerPockets

AUGUST 28, 2023

These three real estate investing tools can make you more money in less time and with less effort than ever.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Every week Sue "Pinky" Benson answers your most pressing Instagram questions. This week, she's helping you find content inspiration on Instagram Reels.

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Mortgagebroker News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Bank of Canada's June and July interest rate increases essentially put a stop to the housing market’s recovery, says analyst

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the days leading up to The New York Times exposé, NAR left a virtual bread-crumb trail for digital damage control around the topic of sexual harassment. Christy Murdock shares the messaging and how to avoid a PR nightmare.

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BiggerPockets

AUGUST 28, 2023

Yes, it is possible to generate infinite returns in real estate, but should you invest for that? Here's what you need to know.

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Inman

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a team leader or broker, the way you connect with others in your area matters.

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Mortgagebroker News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The bank is expected to wrestle with higher expenses and "unfavourable deposit trends"

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Mashvisor

AUGUST 28, 2023

Real estate investing involves a significant amount of number crunching and analysis. In the past, investors faced several challenges when taking on these tasks.

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Mortgagebroker News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The average yield on Canada's marketable 5-year bonds spiked to a 16-year high last week

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Eyes on Housing

AUGUST 28, 2023

Wood framing remains the most dominant construction method for single-family homes in the U.S., according to NAHB analysis of 2022 Census Bureau data. For 2022 completions, 94% of new homes were wood-framed, another 6% were concrete-framed homes, and less than half a percent was steel-framed. On a count basis, there were 956,000 wood-framed homes completed in 2022.

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Mortgagebroker News

AUGUST 28, 2023

RE/MAX exec on the listing types proving most popular at present

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

U.S. single-family rents grew by 3.3% year over year in June, the lowest gain since autumn 2020, according to a new report from property data provider CoreLogic. Meanwhile, monthly rent growth was 1.1%, nearly identical to June’s pre-pandemic average of 1%. Corelogic’s Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI) analyzes single-family rent price changes nationally and across major metropolitan areas.

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Mortgagebroker News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Is a slowdown on the way?

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