Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
A group of 11 U.S. banks has agreed to make $30 billion in deposits at First Republic Bank to avoid another regional bank failure. The rescue comes after Silvergate Bank , Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed amid a liquidity crisis caused by a deposit run. “Today, 11 banks announced $30 billion in deposits into First Republic Bank.
Real Estate News
MARCH 16, 2023
Ryan Schneider, leader of one of the largest real estate enterprises, believes the company will benefit from continued investments, even in a downturn.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency ’s (FHFA’s) decision to delay implementing the controversial upfront fee on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac borrowers with higher debt-to-income (DTI) ratios gave mortgage lenders a breather. The agency postponed the implementation of the fee to August 1, and it also said lenders will not be subject to post-purchase price adjustments on any loans acquired Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year.
Real Estate News
MARCH 16, 2023
Despite a challenging real estate market, CEO Tamir Poleg expects the company’s EBITDA to turn positive in the second half of 2023.
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
After increasing steadily for over a month, mortgage rates fell last week following a deposit run that provoked a liquidity crisis in regional U.S. financial institutions — and resulted in the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. But what is there to expect ahead for the housing market? Industry observers said that, at least in the short term, mortgage rate declines will support home prices but lead to a better outlook for the spring season.
Real Estate News
MARCH 16, 2023
In the wake of turbulence in the banking sector, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.6%, down from 6.73% a week ago.
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Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
The current real estate market separates the best from the rest. Jimmy Burgess shares how to avoid the biggest mistakes agents are making right now.
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced this week that it is launching an inquiry into the business practices of data brokerage firms to learn whether their impact on consumers can inform planned rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In its request for information (RFI), the CFPB is attempting to learn the full scope of data brokers, their business practices, the potential impacts on the daily lives of consumers and whether they are all operating on the same se
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
Coldwell Banker agents subjected prospective homebuyers of color to different requirements than white homebuyers, according to the Office of the New York State Attorney General.
National Association of Realtors
MARCH 16, 2023
The National Association of Realtors® hosted a policy forum on March 16, 2023 entitled The Current Housing Market: Implications for Home Buyers and the Economy at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
Good leadership is often the difference between a thriving business and a failing one. A great leader cares about their people and prioritizes their needs to ensure a happy and productive work environment.
BiggerPockets
MARCH 16, 2023
Managing rental properties is a complex task, especially when it comes to keeping track of which tenants are paying on time and who has outstanding balances.
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
The newest Inman Access classes are live! Watch experts discuss the latest iBuying trends, mastering branding and positioning, and tactics to secure listings in a competitive market.
Mortgagebroker News
MARCH 16, 2023
New poll also shows greater buying and selling intentions among Canadian adults
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
Redfin Premier, which matches luxury homebuyers and sellers with a Redfin Premier agent and marketing tools specific to the luxury brand, is launching in every market the brokerage operates.
Mortgagebroker News
MARCH 16, 2023
Five-year Government of Canada bond yields have plunged in recent days
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
Could a contagion hit real estate? Not now, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. But cavalier lending, greed and bad actors can all wreak havoc on the housing market.
Mortgagebroker News
MARCH 16, 2023
The central bank's rate freeze might support a market resurgence
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
Have we reached the point of no return when it comes to affordable housing? Dr. Lee Davenport and her guest, Georgia State University's Dr. Dan Immergluck, discuss the peril and possibilities.
Mortgagebroker News
MARCH 16, 2023
New poll reveals the most affordable urban markets in Canada
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
The San Francisco-based cloud banking software provider has trimmed the company's payroll by 1,100 employees and cut annual expenses by $72 million.
BiggerPockets
MARCH 16, 2023
Knowing how much to raise yearly rent can be tricky for landlords. On the one hand, you must cover your expenses like property taxes, utilities, mortgage interest, and repairs.
Inman
MARCH 16, 2023
Find out how this luxury broker made the move from banking to stay-at-home mom to real estate (Hint: It started with an open house).
Mortgagebroker News
MARCH 16, 2023
"You have to trust and let them do what they do"
BiggerPockets
MARCH 16, 2023
SVB’s (Silicon Valley Bank) collapse has more to do with the housing market than you think.
Mortgagebroker News
MARCH 16, 2023
The Canadian Mortgage Awards are back for its 17th year
BiggerPockets
MARCH 16, 2023
Both SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) and Signature Bank have crashed and burned dramatically over the past week.
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs is focused on cutting costs and courting more users to its Blend Builder platform. The goal is to bring the firm to profitability after posting a net loss of $768.6 million in 2022. Blend’s net loss last year is more than four times the $171.3 million loss it incurred in 2021. The mortgage tech company reported an $82.1 million loss in the fourth quarter of last year, an increase of 13% compared to the third quarter of 2021, when the company posted a net
BiggerPockets
MARCH 16, 2023
Both SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) and Signature Bank have crashed and burned dramatically over the past week.
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
How is today’s housing starts data , which beat expectations, good for mortgage rates ? Typically good economic data is bad for rates, especially in this environment, when a Fed member will come out and say building or buying homes is bad for fighting inflation. The answer is simple: The best way to fight inflation long-term is to add more supply. Destroying demand is a short-term fix, but longer-term supply is the natural economic way.
BiggerPockets
MARCH 16, 2023
Trulia and Zillow are two of the most popular real estate websites. Both property websites list homes to sell, buy, or rent.
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
After pulling back at the start of the year , homebuilders jumped back in during February as homebuyer demand and builder confidence trended upward. Homes were started at an estimated annual pace of 1.45 million in February, up 9.8% month over month, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Riverfront Appraisals
MARCH 16, 2023
From time to time, we get questions from Realtors, homeowners, and builders asking us why we use certain approaches, or if we can only use one of the approaches to value. In this FAQ post, we’ll look at the three commonly-used approaches to value when appraising a single family residential property. The three approaches we’ll […] The post FAQ #11: Which Appraisal Method is the Best?
Housing Wire
MARCH 16, 2023
First Republic Bank , the fourth-largest non-agency jumbo lender in America, is exploring strategic options, including a sale and a capital infusion, and is expected to attract interest from larger rivals, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter. No decision has been made, and the bank can remain independent, people who requested anonymity for discussing confidential information said.
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