Housing Wire
JUNE 2, 2023
We’ve had some odd job reports over the years, but the key is to always follow the trend. That’s especially important with Friday’s data , which showed 339,000 jobs were created in May even while the unemployment rate increased. As someone who wrote that we should get job openings toward 10 million in this expansion, I am always mindful of my other labor talking point.
Real Estate News
JUNE 2, 2023
The PAVE task force, a joint venture of HUD and other agencies, presented an action plan to address appraisal bias and increase diversity in the industry.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 2, 2023
The Federal Reserve already had some tough decisions to make at its meeting later this month and the May jobs report is not making things any easier. Job growth surprised economists yet again in May, with total nonfarm payroll employment rising by 339,000 jobs compared to April , according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real Estate News
JUNE 2, 2023
A survey of homebuyers reveals which parts of the financing process buyers understood the least, and how agents can add value through financial education.
Housing Wire
JUNE 2, 2023
Polly , a leading provider of innovative mortgage capital markets technology , recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Cheryl Messner as chief customer officer (CCO). Messner, who has extensive experience and expertise in mortgage fintech , joins Polly as the company experiences significant growth and adoption in the industry. “Polly has revolutionized traditional pricing and loan delivery, while simultaneously establishing an unmatched reputation with their customer partner
Real Estate News
JUNE 2, 2023
The company wants consumers to think of the search portal as an all-in-one destination for not only homes, but also real estate pros.
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Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
While AI has the potential to automate and certainly enhance many aspects of the real estate industry, writes California Realtor Ken Sisson, it is unlikely to replace human agents completely anytime soon.
Eyes on Housing
JUNE 2, 2023
Job growth accelerated in May. Total payroll employment rose by 339,000 and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%. While labor demand remained strong, wage pressures eased from a year ago. In May, wage growth slowed to a 4.3% year-over-year gain, from 4.4% last month, and down 1.6 percentage points from a 5.9% gain in March 2022. Total nonfarm payroll employment.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
Machine learning has been a component of Zumper's overall solution for some time, but its ChatGPT use will enhance consumer-facing interactions primarily in terms of search, according to the company.
Lamacchia Realty
JUNE 2, 2023
Under the leadership of Anthony Lamacchia , Lamacchia Realty was named among RealTrends GameChangers for the third year in a row! These professionals are considered to be changing the game of real estate, as exhibited by high growth rates. GameChangers are chosen based on five-year transaction side percentage data from the RealTrends 500. Lamacchia Realty had the second-highest growth rate among private independent brokerages.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
The brokerage launched sales this week for its first-ever luxury condo new development project in The Big Apple. Sales agent Shane Boyle filled Inman in on all the juicy details, including the unparalleled views.
JMV Lending
JUNE 2, 2023
Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are pushing their latest attempt to bypass appraisers – with what are called “inspection-based appraisal waivers” or “Value Acceptance + Property Data Collection” findings. There are now so many different types of appraisals and property valuation options that I thought I’d list many of them here and explain them […] The post Inspection-Based Appraisal Waivers – Fannie Mae’s Latest Attempt To Eliminate Appraisers appeared first on JVM Lending.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
Reports from UD Advisor examine listings and specific situations with hyper-local market data, relevant sales and custom analytics from UrbanDigs to provide agents with actionable, data-based recommendations for their businesses, Inman has exclusively learned.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 2, 2023
“I was willing to make the short-term sacrifice of living in a van for the long-term benefit of living the way I want to.” Could you do this? Read this inspiring story of an investor who came from humble beginnings.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
The senior Reffkin's move to the social media-forward team will create a cross-generational collaboration that capitalizes on combining varied skill sets to best help clients, Inman exclusively learned.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 2, 2023
With rising mortgage rates, finding cash flow has only gotten harder. What is it about these four markets that you can cash flow?
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
In his first column for Inman, Jay Papasan, the co-author of "The One Thing," says that while Inbox Zero is held up as a productivity ideal, it's not necessary for streamlined email management.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 2, 2023
Investing in these states with no income tax may allow you to keep more money in your pocket each year.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
May was a strong hiring month for the U.S. as a whole. But in a down market, real estate didn't quite keep pace, according to new jobs data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 2, 2023
Economic uncertainty and fluctuations in prices and sales mean keeping tabs of the latest trends is essential
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
"Before coming to the market with our first lead product to connect consumers with real estate professionals, we wanted to create even more meaningful conversations for agents by enhancing our proven lead engagement technology," TopProducer's Kerm Foltz said.
National Association of Realtors
JUNE 2, 2023
Check out several important changes announced by the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) that will affect the appraisal industry.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
Friday's strong jobs report renews worries that the Federal Reserve is not done hiking rates to combat inflation as policymakers face June 14 decision to "hike, skip or pause.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 2, 2023
Stabilized interest rates fuel increased demand in city's housing market
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
Each week on The Download, Inman’s Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: We move a step closer to the courtroom as the bombshell lawsuit's judge sets a window for scheduling the upcoming trial.
Housing Wire
JUNE 2, 2023
Real estate investment management firm Pretium Partners is acquiring thousands of homes from home construction company D.R. Horton Inc. in a $1.5 billion deal, as Bloomberg first reported. The deal includes a combination of completed homes and homes that are not yet finished, according to the outlet, which cited people familiar with the transaction who asked not to be named.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
The two-bedroom apartment at 560 State St. in the Boerum Hill neighborhood is in the building eulogized by the rapper as his former "stash spot" in his 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 2, 2023
A recession may be in the cards – but a meltdown appears unlikely
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
Readers who prioritize second homes and investment properties turn to Inman’s weekly Property Portfolio email newsletter, whether they’re agents who work with this special class of clients or investors themselves.
Eppraisal
JUNE 2, 2023
Deciding to relocate to a supposedly more affordable area in the United States can be an enticing prospect, as it promises lower living costs and potentially greater financial freedom. However, before packing your bags and heading to that seemingly affordable destination, it is essential to consider the hidden costs that may arise. While the cost of housing might be lower, several factors can contribute to a higher overall cost of living.
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
SphereBuilder offers listing marketing, marketing analytics, ideas for improving your online presence and a host of features to produce and measure digital marketing.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 2, 2023
Want to pay ZERO taxes next year?
Inman
JUNE 2, 2023
Proposed standards would include random sample testing and reviews to ensure a "high level of confidence" in the estimates produced by AVMs.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 2, 2023
This Newgen software loan origination system review will help you determine whether or not it is the right LOS for your company
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