Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

Below-median family income households are overcoming constraints related to increased borrowing costs and home prices and are finding ways to become homeowners, according to Freddie Mac ’s latest economic, housing and mortgage outlook. The below-median family income homeownership rate increased to 53% from 48% since 2016, Freddie Mac said, citing data from the Census Bureau ’s Housing Vacancy survey.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2023

As several buyer agent compensation cases work their way through the court system, it’s time for brokers and agents to come up with a plan.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is highlighting the challenges and successes that the COVID-19 pandemic created for mortgage servicers in response to a series of reports published this week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG). “[The] report from the OIG confirms what we all know – the COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to homeowners, servicers, and the federal agencies like HUD that administer loan guarant

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Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2023

Change is afoot at Anywhere brands, where 2 new presidents are filling the role vacated by Sherry Chris and regional leadership has shifted at Coldwell Banker.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

A former CrossCountry Mortgage employee accused her immediate superior at a branch in Georgia of sexual harassment and said the mortgage company retaliated against her after she lodged complaints with the human resources department and federal authorities. Christina Nielsen, a former processor, claims that during her employment at CrossCountry, Alpharetta branch manager Steven Bocca subjected her to sexual comments, touched her without consent and made inappropriate solicitations.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Anywhere's Agent Engagement team will help Anywhere affiliated broker-owners and agents supercharge their businesses with personalized coaching and mentorship, the company said.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Las Vegas resident Wayan Garvey filed a complaint calling out Keller Williams' allegedly "relentless marketing practices" and accusing the franchisor and agent Britney Gaitan of violating federal law.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals who have been previously recognized by the HW Editors’ Choice Awards. N ominations for HousingWire’s Insiders award are open now through Friday, June 23, 2023. Click here to nominate an industry insider — a client, colleague, boss or friend — it can even be you! For the last eight years, the HW Insiders award program has provided the housing industry with the opportunity to recognize the professionals who are making a major impact

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

The board is composed of 19 brokers from various firms across New York City who will meet in person once a quarter to discuss resources, products and other topics, according to StreetEasy.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

What Fannie Says Effective June 29, 2023 Say This, Not That: Words and Phrases to Replace in Your Appraisal Reports By McKissock As part of our contributor series, Julie Molendorp Floyd gives tips on how to use more objective language in your appraisal reports ahead of the new Loan Collateral Advisor (LCA) alert messages that will take effect June 29, 2023.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Your pipeline in 180 days is a reflection of the work you are doing today. Based on the work you are doing now, what do you expect your pipeline to look like in six months?

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 16, 2023

We are thrilled to be joining our friends at Boston25 for another summer of Zip Trips! The Boston25 morning anchors, Gene Lavanchy and Elizabeth Hopkins will broadcast the news at 8 different locations across Massachusetts this summer. Not only will Lamacchia Realty be at each location, but Anthony Lamacchia or Jackie Louh will also be featured in a segment to discuss the local real estate market in each town.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Study finds that homes located within historically redlined neighborhoods tend to have less living space, smaller lot sizes and more variations in quality.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 16, 2023

The company was recognized for its cutting-edge approach at the recent Canadian Mortgage Awards

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Listing Showcase from ShowingTime+ is an exclusive and elevated listing experience that gives sellers a premium online listing and highlights an agent’s brand on Zillow.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 16, 2023

One in two have lost sleep over money, and one in three have experienced mental challenges from it

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

On The Download this week, we're asking: Is low inventory having a protective effect on the housing market? How long can it last?

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 16, 2023

Activity increased again in May – but could rising rates see demand fall?

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Just in time for Father's Day, Devon Broderick brings back the Dad Joke in a big way with this real estate-related compilation.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 16, 2023

Let’s face it—property management fees aren’t cheap.

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Inman

JUNE 16, 2023

Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week of June 9-15, 2023.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 16, 2023

Economists push back expectations of easing to mid-2024

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Eppraisal

JUNE 16, 2023

Purchasing your first home is an exciting and significant milestone. However, the process can seem overwhelming if you're unfamiliar with the steps involved. In this three-part series, we'll guide you through the essential aspects of preparing yourself for buying a home. In this first post, we'll focus on understanding the basics and laying the groundwork for your home-buying journey.

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Listing Spark

JUNE 16, 2023

In this episode of Real Estate Real Fast, Aaron Jistel, the co-founder of ListingSpark and an experienced real estate broker, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Texas real estate market. Focusing on major Texas metro areas like Austin, DFW, Houston, and San Antonio, Aaron discusses important trends and developments that homeowners, investors, and anyone interested in real estate should be aware of.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 16, 2023

The woes of the beleaguered office sector look set to continue

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country. Bergen County, N.J. New Jersey’s Bergen County gives homebuyers the best of both worlds. There are over 9,000 acres of parklands and easy access to New York City. “There are excellent schools and great transportation into Manhattan, but if you go a little bit north you can go hiking.

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Eyes on Housing

JUNE 16, 2023

Over the first four months of 2023, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 268,205. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 29.0% below the April 2022 level of 377,713. Year-to-date ending in April, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The Northeast posted the lowest decline of 17.6%, while the West region reported the steepest.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2023

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee took aim at Rohit Chopra , the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in a hearing held on Wednesday that served as the House version of the CFPB’s semi-annual report. A series of contentious exchanges between lawmakers and Chopra led to the CFPB director being accused of being an “extortionist” and practicing “McCarthyism,” a reference to Sen.

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