Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Dustin Gray, CEO of Milestones Labs , about the importance of the borrower relationship and how Milestones Labs helps mortgage providers build lasting relationships with their borrowers. HousingWire: How has the current market affected the way lenders approach customer relationships? Dustin Gray: You don’t have to be an economist to know it’s a challenging time to buy a home or get a loan.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 10, 2023

With inventory low and interest rates elevated, economists don’t expect to see activity pick up until later in the year.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

Rate lock volume jumped 43% in March on the back of seasonal tailwinds, falling interest rates and stronger purchase market performance. Lock volumes increased across the board, led by purchase locks jumping 44% in March — well above the 30% average February to March gain seen across the past 5 years, Black Knight ’s originations market monitor report showed.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

As iconic brokerage Engel & Völkers embarks on an identity refresh, this marketing leader shares her insights on the process, and what others can learn.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

In December, HousingWire spoke to Flueid about the concept of instant title and why it is a misnomer for mortgage lenders. As a follow-up, HousingWire sat down with Peter Richter, co-founder and president at Flueid, to discuss why mortgage lenders should be asking for a quick, data-driven title check at loan application, rather than an instant title commitment, to understand and verify what’s going on with a property and consumer from the start.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Utilizing power practices and tools derived from the realms of positive psychology, neuroscience, and holistic wellness, you can lay the foundation for a successful career as well as a joyful and meaningful life.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Tools such as ChatGPT and Bard are brand new but already revolutionizing online content and the real estate industry. Scroll through Inman's latest handbook to get the lowdown.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 10, 2023

How can it be said that valuing a property lower than its eventual sale price based on current market evidence is tantamount to BIAS? The article titled “FHFA Data Fueling Looks into Appraisal Bias” was in the Inside Mortgage Finance Publications e-newsletter on 4/06/23. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is a is a critical provider of the data necessary for oversight, enforcement and research, FHFA Director Sandra Thompson noted during a discussion in late March.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

There are many benefits and risks to consider before listing your property. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to allow pets in your rental units, here are the factors you should consider.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 10, 2023

Make your accountants’ lives easier this tax season with technology Tax season is back, and accountants are buried in paperwork once again. But fortunately, there’s a way out! Advances in technology have made it easier than ever for accountants to improve their productivity and lighten their workload. In this blog post, we’ll cover a few ways that accountants can use technology to make their lives easier this tax season.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Social media strategist Katie Lance sheds light on the power of Instagram for real estate agents and how to curate the perfect bio to showcase your business and let your profile shine.

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Valuation Review

APRIL 10, 2023

WelcomeHome Software recently announced the release of its first “Year in Review.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Toronto-based marketing executive Carolyn Merchant is eXp's newest chief marketing officer. Merchant joined the company in January 2022 as the vice president of brand and communications.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

There are endless panels and speakers at Gathering of Eagles 2023. Attendees can gain essential knowledge for their business and forge new opportunities in the heart of Texas Hill Country. But, it isn’t all lessons and analysis at Gathering of Eagles. This year we are pleased to present several networking events and receptions so attendees can work hard and play hard.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Announced on Monday, the new filter enables users to search for homes within a range of monthly mortgage payment prices that fit their budget, instead of just listing prices.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 10, 2023

9 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SELL YOUR HOME THIS SPRING Spring is a season that’s full of energy and activity, making it the perfect time to consider moving to a new location. If you’re thinking about relocating, then springtime should be at the top of your list. It’s an opportunity to embrace change and start fresh in a new home. The first step, of course, is to sell your current home!

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

ShowingTime+ has again broadened the availability of its agent-focused Listing Media Services in Austin, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Sacramento and Sarasota.

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Mashvisor

APRIL 10, 2023

Let’s see if you should turn on Airbnb Smart Pricing or if Mashvisor’s Dynamic Pricing would be a better fit for your smart pricing strategy.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Hunter is a valuable solution to stay in front of these contacts, keeping them abreast of the market inventory — agents would never have been able to manage that volume or keep in touch with all of them at once.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

APRIL 10, 2023

Fannie Mae recently announced in their recent Selling Guide (SEL-2023-02) update that “as part of the valuation modernization” they are transitioning to a “range of options to establish a property’s market value”. Click on this link to view the actual document as released by Fannie Mae on March 1, 2023 [link] They have changed the term “Appraisal Waiver” to “Value Acceptance”.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

According to broker-owner Bonneau Ansley, high-performing pros need to consistently strengthen their mindsets, because the biggest obstacle anyone will face is the one between their ears.

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Valuation Review

APRIL 10, 2023

R3 AMC CEO Brent Jones discusses appraisal program.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

The quality of listing images can have a powerful impact on the immediacy and quantity of inquiries — not to mention the value of those initial offers.

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Valuation Review

APRIL 10, 2023

Cook County (Illinois) reported thousands of homeowners received erroneous tax delinquency notices.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Fractional and its users find investment properties, create public proposals for like-minded group members and assemble a team of investors to purchase them.

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Valuation Review

APRIL 10, 2023

The Justice Department, CFPB file statement regarding Fair Housing Act.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Consumer sentiment ticked up slightly in March as confidence in selling conditions improved and fewer people worried about losing their jobs.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 10, 2023

Let’s face it, Seattle isn’t about to land itself on any hottest lists of affordable places to invest any time soon.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Move from surviving to thriving when you track these meaningful metrics and stay on top of the numbers that matter.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 10, 2023

Recent report analyzes impact of inflation, interest rates, and housing inventory on real estate

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

$300 million in seed funding for CalHFA's "Dream For All" program is gone less than two weeks after it launched. The program is expected to help 2,300 first-time homebuyers.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 10, 2023

The central bank's next rate announcement is scheduled for April 12

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Valuation Review

APRIL 10, 2023

The best state locations for businesses revealed.

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Mortgagebroker News

APRIL 10, 2023

The current lending climate is presenting its fair share of issues

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