Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

CoreLogic is strengthening its Wildfire Mitigation Score data (WFMS). The firm announced Friday that it is incorporating Public Resource Code (PRC) 4291 inspection data into its WFMS. According to CoreLogic, it is the first firm to incorporate this data. CoreLogic said it plans on using this data to improve its prefill solution by providing insurance carriers with important wildfire mitigation information to support policyholders.

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Real Estate News

JULY 24, 2023

After heating way up over the past few years, prices and inventory in two of the most populous states are showing signs of stabilizing.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) looks poised to settle on the merger deal with Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) and Black Knight , Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) said in a note following the postponement of the preliminary injunction to August from this week. ICE and Black Knight’s agreement to sell its product and pricing engine unit Optimal Blue business leaves the FTC with a weak case as it remedies the remaining horizontal overlap cited in the FTC’s complaint with a com

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Real Estate News

JULY 24, 2023

The defendants in several major lawsuits have not gained any ground this summer as the first case moves toward trial in less than 3 months.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

By now, you’ve all heard the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential impact on the real estate industry. While it’s certainly buzzworthy technology, it’s been met with reticence in the brokerage world. In a recent RealTrends BrokerPulse , real estate brokerage leaders responded that they are embracing artificial intelligence (AI), they are doing so cautiously.

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Inman

JULY 24, 2023

Compass Head of Coaching Courtney Smith said the brokerage's new data-powered Performance Tracker tool will enable agents and team leaders to track gross commission income, sales volume and other data.

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Eyes on Housing

JULY 24, 2023

Mortgage rates’ slow –but steady– march upwards combined with the return of home price gains are doing what they are predicted to: slow housing demand. According to the latest Housing Trends Report, the share of adults with plans to purchase a home within a year dropped to 15% in the second quarter of 2023, down from a record high of.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Rithm Capital Corp., the real estate investment trust that operates NewRez , Caliber and several other businesses , entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sculptor Capital Management Inc. for $639 million, the company announced on Monday. The deal, if approved by regulators, will bring to Rithm Sculptor’s $34 billion of assets under management, including real estate, credit and multi-strategy investing spectrum.

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Inman

JULY 24, 2023

Six months after Katrina Helmkamp's retirement, Cartus has named Matthew Tebbe as its latest president and CEO. Tebbe will be responsible for "accelerating momentum" at the relocation brand.

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Appraiserblogs

JULY 24, 2023

I’m just an Average Joe, surrounded by some really smart people, and we are fighting back. I often wonder if Certified General, MAI or SRA appraisers sitting in their ivory towers often chuckle to themselves and say HA, data collectors will never impact commercial. Who cares about the residential appraiser. Well, it looks like it’s time for you all to care.

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Inman

JULY 24, 2023

Migration into flood- and wildfire-prone counties has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a Redfin analysis of domestic migration data released Monday.

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GoForrmz

JULY 24, 2023

“ We’re never days behind on any data entry and we’re more accurate in our data entry using GoFormz. ” — Andrew Dueck, Office Accountant, Circle A Ag About Circle A Ag Located 45 minutes northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Circle A Ag is a custom fertilizer application company that provides their customers with a comprehensive solution for fertilizer assessment and application.

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Inman

JULY 24, 2023

The company provides an automated solution for booking and conducting home and property inspections, using dynamic, smart interfaces that can greatly reduce time spent at homes, data integrity and improve downstream workflows.

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Mashvisor

JULY 24, 2023

Over the past few years, the Airbnb investment strategy has been a very lucrative way for investors to make money in real estate.

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Inman

JULY 24, 2023

The author of "The One Thing" offers one important question that can have a game-changing impact on your business.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JULY 24, 2023

Recently, after completing a few courses and passing the exam offered by Appraiser eLearning through the National Association of Appraisers, I received a Certificate in Appraisal Review from their Professional Certification Board. Now why would one want to have an appraisal report reviewed? Appraisal reviews play a crucial role in the real estate industry, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of an appraisal report.

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Mortgagebroker News

JULY 24, 2023

The Bank of Canada's increases in June and July are expected to have an outsized impact on economic activity

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Doug Danzey describes himself as a natural trainer and mentor. So when he found himself helping more and more new agents, he decided to fold his mentorship work into his real estate business, and thus The Cobalt Group was born. “I saw the direction things were going in and I thought that it only made sense for me to form a team and get paid for the work I was doing,” Danzey, whose team is brokered at eXp Realty , said.

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BiggerPockets

JULY 24, 2023

Foreclosure activity continues to steadily increase according ATTOM's Q2 report.

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Mortgagebroker News

JULY 24, 2023

Housing starts surged in June – but have trended unevenly throughout the year

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BiggerPockets

JULY 24, 2023

We’ve got 2024 housing market predictions coming up in this episode.

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Mortgagebroker News

JULY 24, 2023

The increase arrived amid another jump in interest rates

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

We’re going to start today looking at the pending sales. Last week the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing home sales declined in June to an annual rate of 4.2 million. It’s now obvious to everyone that home prices have held up in 2023 because demand has exceeded the very limited supply of homes to buy. The question I’ve been getting lately is whether we’ve turned the corner on home sales.

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Mortgagebroker News

JULY 24, 2023

Report lays out options on the table

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 24, 2023

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RETIRING IN FLORIDA: TIPS FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION Retiring to Florida is an increasingly popular choice for seniors over the years. Famous for its warm climate, sunny beaches, and vibrant lifestyle, the Sunshine State has long been a top destination for retirees seeking a relaxing and enjoyable retirement. With its diverse range of cities, coastal towns, and picturesque communities, Florida offers something for everyone.

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

The goal of every real estate investor is to turn a profit—but how much profit you garner per year and how much work it takes depends on your unique operational strategy. For example, many investors see an annual 8% return on investment for each of their rental properties. At the same time, other investors see a $65,000 gross profit per flip. But no matter your specialty, carving out more profitability by increasing your sales potential and streamlining your operations can only strengthen your b

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

For most states, the pipeline for construction of single-family homes specifically designed as rentals is booming. However, not all states are jumping on the trend. Market conditions in 10 states are such that this kind of construction isn’t a priority. In fact, these states are seeing no additional construction of single-family homes for rent, according to reporting at Axios.

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Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

In today’s market, most rental properties belong to individual investors rather than large investment companies—recent census numbers place the number at approximately 70% of properties —and they can achieve success through a growing set of property investment software tools. That means an extraordinary number of people who are traditional homeowners may be looking for new opportunities to take action in the real estate market by buying a new home without selling their current residence or

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