Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

The 10-year yield and mortgage rates have been rising close to the 2023 high as some labor data shows that the honey badger labor market is still growing. To make things even more complicated, the spreads between the 30-year mortgage rate and the 10-year yield keep getting wider. The question is: will the labor data push mortgage rates to 8%? In my 2023 forecast , I wrote that if the economy stays firm, the 10-year yield range should be between 3.21% and 4.25% , equating to mortgage rates betwee

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2023

Yes, there's a new social media app in town. It might be a fad — or the next big thing — but getting on board now could reap dividends for your business.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

Nationwide Property and Appraisal Services LLC (NPAS), led by Sri Velamati and one of the largest appraisal management companies in the U.S., announced that it has acquired Integrity Appraisal Management (Integrity), a regional AMC based in Houston, TX. The acquisition of Integrity will help NPAS strengthen its ability to expand market reach and enhance product and service offerings, the company said in a statement.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2023

The country’s largest independent brokerage recently pulled out of IDX in the Cleveland area, touching off widespread discussion. Will its approach catch on?

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

Consumer confidence in housing may have plateaued, according to the latest home purchase sentiment index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae. The HPSI — which tracks the housing market and consumer confidence to sell or buy a home — rose a mere 0.4 points to 66 as difficult supply and affordability conditions continue to weigh on the housing market, according to Fannie Mae.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2023

In this high-interest rate, low-inventory environment, creative financing tactics can help agents and their clients seal the deal.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2023

A lackluster June jobs report suggests the Fed’s aggressive fight against inflation may finally be working, which could influence future rate hikes.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

The fix-and-flip market has seen a boom in recent years, with more than 407,000 homes flipped in 2022, a 14% increase from 2021 and a 58% increase from 2020, according to a recent report by real estate data firm ATTOM. ATTOM reports that one in 12 home sales last year — 8.4% — involved fix-and-flip investors. But increasing costs and the banking crisis this year have meant a fall-off in return on investment for flippers, and for those still interested, it can be more difficult to finance a fix-a

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Consumer confidence in the housing market "appears to have plateaued at a relatively low level," said Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan in a new homeowner survey released on Friday.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

The labor market is moderating gracefully, but conditions remain too hot for the Fed’s liking. Job gains were relatively solid yet again in June, with total nonfarm payroll employment reaching 209,000 jobs, compared to 339,000 in May , according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This increase is slightly under the average monthly gain of 341,000 jobs over the past 12 months.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

In the face of new harassment allegations at the highest levels of leadership, where is the outrage? asks speaker and writer Valerie Garcia. Is this who we are as Realtors?

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Friday issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend its Suspended Counterparty Program (SCP) to include additional forms of misconduct as a basis for keeping regulated entities from doing business with organizations found to have committed fraud. “The SCP regulation requires any of FHFA’s regulated entities to submit a report to FHFA if the regulated entity becomes aware that an individual or institution with which it does business has been

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Despite sales falling by double-digits, agents and brokers in Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, anticipate a summer of heated bidding wars, tough negotiations and market headwinds.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

Nationwide Property and Appraisal Services LLC (NPAS), led by Sri Velamati and one of the largest appraisal management companies in the U.S., announced that it has acquired Integrity Appraisal Management (Integrity), a regional AMC based in Houston, TX. The acquisition of Integrity will help NPAS strengthen its ability to expand market reach and enhance product and service offerings, the company said in a statement.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Since Amazon announced its ambitious HQ2 plans in 2018, Arlington's lower-tier luxury market has been ravaged by homebuyers and developers alike — and the rush show no signs of slowing.

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GoForrmz

JULY 7, 2023

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Collaborative, AI-backed home search that allows buyers, agents and family members to browse and consider options in unison based on a "wishlist" is now available to enterprise accounts.

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Eyes on Housing

JULY 7, 2023

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2023. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the percent change in real GDP increased ranged from 12.4 percent in North Dakota to 0.1 percent in Alabama and Rhode Island. Nationwide, growth in real GDP, measured on a seasonally.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

With the move, Eklund also announced that he and husband Derek Kaplan will be renting out their 5,700-square-foot Beverly Hills home for $50,000 per month. He cited increased business and his children's education as key reasons for their relocation.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 7, 2023

Appraiser Countersues Black Plaintiffs Who Alleged Discrimination by Isaac Peck, Publisher WorkingRE There are now a number of lawsuits facing appraisers where the primary allegation is racial discrimination. Tate-Austin v. Janette Miller, filed in California in Dec. 2021, was one of the first (and perhaps the most publicized). But since late 2021, a number of similar lawsuits have popped up—from North Carolina to Maryland.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Builders and residential contractors added nearly 60,000 jobs in June — about 11,000 more than expected for this time of year, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2023

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for June 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! June 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Kevin Cormier decided to obtain his real estate sales license several years ago to combine his knowledge of and deep roots in the local Massachusetts area, knowledge of housing markets from years of personally

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Azibo is a browser app to help property owner-operators who manage anywhere from five to 50 units get a handle on their finances, tenants and portfolio.

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BiggerPockets

JULY 7, 2023

100% financing for ALL of your real estate deals? Without thousands of dollars saved up, many people assume there’s no way for them to invest in real estate.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Stop sending the same-old, same-old marketing collateral, writes DOORA Creative Director Janet Pozos. Use QR codes to make everything you provide more meaningful.

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BiggerPockets

JULY 7, 2023

If you’re planning on buying or selling an investment property, having a handle on market conditions is critical. Can you expect a bidding war?

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

This week: As NAR dismisses harassment claims, women in the industry speak up about what they've seen up close and personal.

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BiggerPockets

JULY 7, 2023

Have you ever given thought to possibly purchasing a vacation rental property? If so, have we got the guide for you! Read on to learn how to buy one.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Trainer Rachael Hite shares her first impressions of Meta's latest new social app. Will this kill Twitter? Do you need to add this to your business marketing strategy. We are in a new frontier of digital communication.

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Buys Brokers Only LLC

JULY 7, 2023

The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage climbed to its highest point this year, reaching levels not seen since last fall, according to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending July 6, 2023.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

The modern farmhouse, with its black and white exterior, board and batten, and classic interior is the style of the moment. Its rise coincides with a yearning for simpler times.

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Mortgagebroker News

JULY 7, 2023

A cooler housing market and high borrowing costs have had an impact

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week of June 30-July 6, 2023.

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Mortgagebroker News

JULY 7, 2023

The project promises culturally appropriate housing for Indigenous peoples

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