Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has named former Fannie Mae CEO and Blend president Tim Mayopoulos as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank N.A. , an FDIC-operated “bridge bank” meant to protect all depositors of the now shut-down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). While the FDIC — an independent government agency that insures bank deposits and overseas financial institutions — declined to comment on Mayopoulos’ role, his career has been focused on financial and legal expertise.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 13, 2023

T3 Sixty’s ranking of the top brokerage companies includes Compass, Keller Williams, Anywhere and other repeat leaders — plus a few surprises.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

The rollercoaster ride the housing market has been on for the last three years has ended. Instead of twists and turns, we believe the market will surprise us this year… simply by being boring. In a boring market, it’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. We want to show you how to do just that. Follow along for our tips on how to craft your marketing strategy to set yourself up for success in 2023.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 13, 2023

CEO Jeff Detwiler left after nearly 14 years with Long & Foster, along with Boomer Foster, the founder’s nephew. Two company vets have moved into their spots.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Retail lender Guild Mortgage announced the acquisition of Cherry Creek Mortgage , a privately-held Colorado-based lender with 68 branches in 45 states. Cherry Creek will become its own division of Guild, headed by co-founder Jeff May, Guild said on Monday. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Established in 1987, Cherry Creek offers a wide range of mortgage products including conventional, FHA, VA USDA, USDA, reverse mortgages and home renovation loans.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 13, 2023

The franchise is approaching 200,000 agents worldwide and reported gains in its global markets, as U.S. and Canada numbers dipped.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Transaction sides fell 18.2 percent year over year for a total of $472.9 billion in sales in 2022, a 12.5 percent decline, according to a full-year earnings report released Monday afternoon by the Texas-based brokerage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Rate and affordability pressures continue to challenge purchase lending, driving homebuyers to alternative loan products. The number of rate locks was down in February from the previous month, but dollar volume rose due to a rate environment that favored non-conforming loans including jumbo loans and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), according to Black Knight ’s originations market report.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Engel & Völkers' luxury agents poured into Miami this week for the company's 10th annual conference, where Americas CEO Anthony Hitt revealed the brokerage's "Refined" brand refresh.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 13, 2023

Her Google & Yelp business pages have received a slew of negative reviews from people living as far away as New Zealand! As real estate appraisers, we understand the importance of accuracy and fairness in our work. We are expected to perform valuation services competently and in a manner that is independent, impartial and objective. We also know how important it is to uphold ethical standards in order to protect ourselves and our clients from potential legal action.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Luxury buyers place a high value on acquiring the world’s most iconic brands, so it’s only natural they would appreciate an acclaimed name when making their next great real estate purchase.

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Eyes on Housing

MARCH 13, 2023

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 48 states and the District of Columbia in January compared to the previous month, while Wyoming and Rhode Island lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 504,000 in January, following a gain of 260,000 jobs in December. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Our successful owners routinely gather to share winning business strategies, discuss joint business ventures, and help make each other even stronger, displaying an unbeatable combination of know-how and camaraderie.

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Valuation Review

MARCH 13, 2023

R3 AMC is focused on helping lenders navigate the appraisal process.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Is automating responses the best tactic in an industry that typically requires a deep level of personalization? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the benefits of these tools for entrepreneurs and the pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology.

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Valuation Review

MARCH 13, 2023

Cignature Realty CEO Lazer Sternhell shares multifamily housing thoughts.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

The deal marks a new record price for the market of Palm Beach where the priciest deal previously went to hedge funder Ken Griffin's purchase of four parcels for $129.6 million in 2013.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Consider using us if you need a divorce appraisal in Virginia! Dividing assets in a divorce can be complicated. Let us help! Divorce home appraisals are often necessary when separating marital assets, particularly real estate, for divorce proceedings. An appraisal for divorce is an unbiased estimate of the accurate (or fair market) value of what a home is worth.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

The eight-person team, established by agent Elaine Bannigan, will now work out of Douglas Elliman's new office in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the company exclusively told Inman.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

When it comes to separating marital assets, particularly real estate, for divorce proceedings, home appraisals are often necessary. A home appraisal is an unbiased estimate of the true (or fair market) value of what a home is worth. It ultimately helps determine how much each party will receive in the settlement and can be used when calculating alimony or child support payments.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

There are multiple paths agents pursue to grow their business, with no shortage of online resources available. Agents can also get training from their brokerages and insights from colleagues. No development opportunity should be ignored when growing a business.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 13, 2023

Commercial real estate analysis highlights the strain being put on the multifamily sector by lack of inventory

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank, which federal regulators took control of Friday following a run on the bank, understood the digital age, supported entrepreneurs and understood our needs, writes Inman founder Brad Inman.

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Valuation Review

MARCH 13, 2023

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased for the third consecutive month in January.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Signature was the largest commercial real estate lender in New York City by transaction volume and third-largest by volume since January 2020, according to PincusCo, which tracks real estate transactions.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 13, 2023

Last week, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) rapidly collapsed—going from normal operations to insolvency in a matter of days.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

Leaders and agents who took Inman's first Intel leadership survey said inventory is among their biggest challenges right now — but growing in 2023 isn't out of the question.

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Valuation Review

MARCH 13, 2023

Zillow reports the fast-approaching spring home shopping season should feel a bit calmer.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

How can you write the most effective call to action, the one that will convert more lookers into leads? Author and coach Darryl Davis offers 10 tips for writing CTAs that’ll get consumers to take action.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 13, 2023

The central bank has engaged in an unprecedented campaign of rate jumps over the past year

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the luxury market, seller's biggest regrets and the importance of technology for agents this year.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 13, 2023

The way you manage your multifamily real estate could be the defining factor when growing a bigger portfolio, reaching financial freedom, and leaving a lasting legacy.

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Real Estate 52

Inman

MARCH 13, 2023

If your website is looking more Myspace than TikTok, it's probably time for a refresh. Here's how to get it done quickly, no matter what your budget looks like.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

MARCH 13, 2023

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It is considered to be the leading cause in lung cancer deaths in non-smokers and the second cause amongst those who smoke which is why it is referred to as the silent killer. It is formed by the decay of uranium and thorium, which are present in most rocks and soils.

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