Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2023

Rocket Mortgage expanded its special-purpose credit program that will offer a $3,000 credit for first-time homebuyers to use toward their downpayment in select cities. The Detroit-headquarterd lender will offer Freddie Mac ‘s BorrowSmart Access program for buyers who are purchasing a home in counties across 10 metropolitan areas — Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, El Paso, Houston, McAllen, Memphis, Miami, Philadelphia and St.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 7, 2023

Many agents brand themselves as experts. If you've done the work to earn that title, how do you stand out and get noticed?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2023

Cenlar FSB, the second-largest mortgage servicer and largest sub-servicer in the U.S., appointed Michelle DeHart as the vice president of loan operations, escrow, the company announced on Tuesday. “Having managed large-scale servicing operations, we will lean on Michelle’s expertise and are confident that she will deliver the best possible solutions for Cenlar, our clients and their homeowners,” Bill Moffett, Cenlar’s senior vice president of loan operations, said.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 7, 2023

As the company doubles down on the real estate portal, CEO Robert Thomson said News Corp remains “open and opportunistic.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 7, 2023

No matter what you call it – pay yourself first, save, setting money aside for a rainy day – making sure you take the.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Inman's inaugural Influencer ran from real estate as a kid because it was all her family talked about. But with four TV shows, a podcast and a team under her belt, she lives and breathes it in 2023.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

The U.S. notched 14 spots among 20 global cities in a new analysis of homeowners with a net worth of at least $30 million. New York City clinched the top spot on a list compiled by REALM and WealthX.

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Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

Vecteezy While most homebuyers know that they’ll need to meet certain requirements to get a home loan, in some cases the house must pass certain standards, too. This is definitely the case if you’re considering a USDA loan from the Department of Agriculture. USDA loans can be a boon to homebuyers due to their fairly lenient qualifications for homebuyers’ incomes and credit scores.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Mortgage veteran Kurt Johnson, who held executive roles at Indymac Bank and OneWest Bank before joining Mr. Cooper in 2015, succeeds Jaime Gow as CFO, it was announced this week.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2023

Black Knight will be selling its loan origination system Empower in a bid to save the merger deal with Intercontinental Exchange ( ICE ). “ICE and Black Knight entered into the divestiture agreement in connection with efforts to secure clearance of ICE’s proposed acquisition of Black Knight under the Hart-Scott Rodino Act,” the two companies said in a statement Tuesday morning.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Properties must be eligible for an appraisal waiver, and like Better's "One Day Mortgage," some fine print can stand in the way of getting a loan approved in 24 hours.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! February 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Jason Pincomb joined Lamacchia Realty in the Spring of 2021 and has seen tremendous success!

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann is getting into rentals and property management with his latest effort, Flow. But these renter-reward companies are already flooding the rental sector.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

5 FINANCIAL STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR FIRST HOME Purchasing your first home is an exciting time! You may have been dreaming about owning your home for years, and it is finally time to take the plunge. It can be tempting to immediately jump into the deep end and purchase the home you fell in love with. However, you must consider the necessary financial steps before buying your first home. 1.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

A great real estate brand coupled with outstanding customer service is a winning formula for attracting more clients and closing more deals. If it's time to upgrade your branding, Bernice Ross has the insights you need.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 7, 2023

Realtors Association expresses concern about low inventory levels, particularly in the affordable segment of the housing continuum

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Annual home price growth dropped to 5.5 percent in the first month of 2023, but fell just 0.2 percent month over month, according to data released Tuesday as part of the CoreLogic Home Price Index.

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National Association of Realtors

MARCH 7, 2023

The meticulous work of drafting a new ethics rule will pay off in clarity for our profession and the public.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Healthy competition should be the foundation upon which we strive to provide our clients with the highest level of customer service and care. Team leader Carl Medford outlines the difference between healthy and toxic ways of engaging.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 7, 2023

A new poll shines a light on the need for greater consumer awareness, according to Ontario authority

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

A Deal with Constellation Software Inc. hinges on ICE closing the deal to acquire Black Knight, now valued at $11.7 billion. ICE says it's prepared to fight FTC in court.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 7, 2023

Predictions may not materialize due to a continued slump in home sales activity

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Targeting the right audience is a critical factor in real estate marketing success. Here's how to crunch the numbers and make sure you're as effective as possible.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 7, 2023

Borrowers and buyers continue to grapple with the impact of higher rates

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Venture MLS announced the placement of David Anderson, previously with Lone Wolf Technologies, to which he sold his real estate CRM in 2021.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 7, 2023

Twenty-four rental units in two years! It’s possible, but only if you’re using the same principles that today’s guest has employed.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Multifamily real estate isn’t for introverts. But the right personality, one eager to connect with others, can make it a rewarding career.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 7, 2023

The figure is a significant increase from 2022

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

It's one of the most popular questions you'll hear, especially from first-time homebuyers. Find out how to answer it expertly.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 7, 2023

Mortgage industry experts gathered from Feb. 27 – March 1 for ICE Experience 2023 at The Wynn in Las Vegas. Here, we’ll boil down the key takeaways, session highlights, and share industry-shaking intel from ICE Experience 2023. Day One General Session Recap ICE Experience’s first keynote session featured Ben Jackson, president of Intercontinental Exchange; Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortage Technology; Jonas Moe, SVP, marketing & market strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology; Jamie Simi

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2023

Gerard Splendore's series on kitchen and bath design concludes with a look at smart home solutions and the future of residential spaces.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

Nobody likes surprises, especially when they involve your money. That’s why it can be difficult to stomach the notification card that can arrive in the mail around this time of year informing property owners of their 2023 tax obligations. At least owners of residential, commercial and industrial property receive a heads-up of a few months! And they can always appeal the amount.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 7, 2023

In the market for buying, selling or renting a home? Be sure you know and understand how real estate commissions work before you have a last minute surprise. In short, the commission you pay will come out of your net proceeds when you sell or rent a house. It may be added on to the money you need at closing when you purchase or lease a house. Commission Varies The first aspect of real estate commission to understand is that it varies from company to company and area to area.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 7, 2023

All forecasts are in – and grim

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