Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) filed an amicus brief on Friday in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice ‘s interest in determining a liability standard that would apply to lenders in cases of alleged bias by third-party appraisers. The mortgage trade group said it was concerned that the CFPB and DOJ would hold lenders liable for the actions of an appraiser, who is neither an employee nor an agent of the lender, a reference to a ca

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2023

A new survey from the National Association of Home Builders found a significant increase in the number of adults who plan on buying a home this year.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

The federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a powerful tool to help low-income families find apartments they can afford, but the program isn’t reaching its potential because far too few landlords participate in it. Landlords who refuse to participate cite several reasons, including what they regard as undue regulatory burdens and concerns about tenant “quality.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2023

Buyers might long for pandemic-era mortgage rates, but economist Matthew Gardner cautions that the "bad & the ugly" impacts outweighed the good ones.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has moved to dismiss an amended counterclaim filed by broker shop America’s MoneyLine (AML) that accuses the lender of antitrust practices regarding the “ultimatum” it imposed two years ago. UWM’s motion to dismiss , filed on April 19 in Michigan federal court, states that the dispute is not an antitrust case, as AML claims.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2023

CEO Glenn Kelman said working from home isn’t working out for Redfin, which will require HQ employees to spend at least two days a week in the office.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

Tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E have opened the artificial intelligence floodgates and promise to permanently transform the way agents operate. But there's so much more to explore.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

Most Americans believe that homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream. Studies have shown the emotional and psychological benefits that homeownership has on a person’s health and self-esteem, and that children of homeowners do better in school and have fewer behavior problems. Home equity is also the primary source of wealth for most Americans.

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Eyes on Housing

APRIL 24, 2023

The retreat in mortgage interest rates during the first quarter of 2023 (from the 20-year peak reached in the fall of 2022) led a record share of adults in the US – 18 percent – to declare having plans to buy a home within a year – the largest share since the inception of this series in 2018. The finding.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

To combat margin compression, real estate brokers are adding affiliated services to their bucket of services. But, how you structure those agreements and the partnership you develop can make a big impact on how that service thrives. As an industry leader, maintaining relationships with mortgage and title professionals could take your business to the next level, and mortgage professional David Lykken wants to help you achieve those goals.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

A new report by RE/MAX explores what's most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 24, 2023

ATTRACT MORE BUYERS WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES With monthly utility bills being a nagging cost all year long for homeowners, home buyers are more aware than ever about energy-efficient features within prospective homes. If a home buyer is looking at your house and comparing it to others, having the edge on energy efficiency can be the difference that makes your home the better option.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

When talking about luxury vacation homes, locations such as Wyoming's Teton County and Montana’s Bitterroot Valley may not be the first markets that come to mind, but there’s great value in hidden gems.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 24, 2023

Dallas is a robust market that's been stacking up well against the national correction. Should this be the next market you invest in?

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

Orhan Tolu went from 12 affiliated agents and the potential collapse of the industry, to almost 2000 full and part-time affiliated agents and continues to expand. Here's how he did it — with help from CENTURY 21.

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Mashvisor

APRIL 24, 2023

High income properties attract more real estate investors, whether they’re new or experienced ones, because of their income-generating potential.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

As we move into a slower market, it’s critical to have the support of the best possible real estate company behind you. If you’re not sure that yours delivers and you’re exploring your options, make sure to ask these four questions of any potential new brokerage.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 24, 2023

When you think of creative finance, you think of Pace Morby. He didn’t invent creative finance, seller financing, or subject to investing.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

Remember when all we could talk about was inventory? Now AI is changing the way we work on a moment by moment basis. Interest rates are changing the way buyers approach the market. And headcounts are in flux as tech companies find a way forward. That’s why Inman Connect Las Vegas is more important than ever.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

Mortgage Automator is loan origination and servicing software that can help save you time so that you can focus on growth.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

From towering garbage to high-level stench, agents told Inman their most traumatic tales from clutter-inclined clients following the discovery of a home filled with "millions" in old comic books.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

APRIL 24, 2023

Some of our readers from areas where a residential lot can sell for $100,000 will find this question unthinkable. Even in those areas, they may know of “brownfields,” or areas that have been contaminated. Sadly, from my desk, I’m within miles of two such sites, but that isn’t the subject of our topic today. Today I want to introduce you to the historic building in Oklahoma Borough just outside of Apollo Pennsylvania, the Belvedere Hotel (on the left in the postcard above).

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

If you want to develop deeper, more meaningful connections with leads and clients, you need to focus on who they really are and what they're looking for.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

If you are a small business owner and need all-in-one management software, we have good news for you.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

As Corcoran celebrates its 50th anniversary at BeCorcoran this year, agents can expect compelling keynotes, market advice, branding and marketing tips, networking opportunities and more.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

Salesforce Sales Cloud can help your mortgage brokerage better connect with potential home buyers.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

The integration intends to enhance the accuracy of its HomeMatch algorithm, which is driven by a series of user prompts instead of the traditional "filter-and-find" methodology, the company says.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

Market deceleration was especially apparent during the second half of 2022, new report says

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

This week, tune in to hear from proptech power player Dominic Chan as he breaks down the impact of proptech on the industry and the benefits it offers in today’s economy.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

Jungo is a mortgage industry-specific CRM system that can help bring your company to the next level.

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

As the most user-friendly and visually focused social media platform, using Instagram effectively is a must for your marketing.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

Each member of an organization is a vital contributor to success, broker says

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2023

Once you've decided on the type of Instagram account you need, this video will help you make the switch from one to another.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 24, 2023

Insightly will help you track the progress of your team—and business.

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