Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2023

June is National Homeownership Month. It is a month when we celebrate the American Dream of homeownership and reflect on the current challenges that homeowners are facing today. The purchase of a home is one of life’s largest and most important investments, and it is critical that homeowners remain vigilant to protect this investment. During this National Homeownership Month in particular, homeowners should be wary of a new business practice preying upon vulnerable homeowners — non-title record

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The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 20, 2023

I think I’ve talked to you about my definition of wealth before. It’s not having a sports car or a big fancy house. My definition of wealth is the ability to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want, because I want. This is all within reason, of course. I’m not going to go out and dunk a basketball tomorrow; I’m not anywhere near the condition required for that.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2023

North Carolina-based Truist Financial Corporation announced on Tuesday that seasoned mortgage executive David Smith will be the head of Truist Mortgage effective July 31. Smith will replace the soon-to-be-retired Todd Chamberlain, who will assist with the transition. Smith, whose experience includes leadership roles at companies such as Keller Williams and CitiMortgage , will oversee the strategy and execution of originations, fulfillment, servicing and warehouse lending.

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The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 20, 2023

I think I’ve talked to you about my definition of wealth before. It’s not having a sports car or a big fancy house. My definition of wealth is the ability.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2023

Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies rolled out a wholesale lending platform that will give loan originators access to the company’s home equity line of credit (HELOC) offering. New wholesale partners of Figure can leverage the company’s HELOC technology to broker loans directly, the company said announcing the launch on Tuesday. “With Figure’s built-in digital origination process, originators have a faster time to market with less upfront hassle, enabling them to ser

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2023

The latest paint color analysis from Zillow finds that buyers are willing to pay more for a home with dark gray and earth-tone walls.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Self-storage and real estate investments provide returns and benefits that traditional investments may not offer, making them an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolio and generate steady income.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 20, 2023

A house hack that covers all living expenses and allows you to travel the world!? Many people dream of making passive income from real estate, but only some take action.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Home prices stayed roughly the same, but rents climbed higher. Researchers say the Dutch experiment undercut supply, though it's unclear exactly how it would play out in the U.S.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 20, 2023

Buying tax lien properties is a great strategy for real estate investors looking to diversity. We'll explain the ins and outs of tax lien investing.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,631,000 for May — a 21.7 percent jump from April and 5.7 percent higher than the levels recorded in May 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 20, 2023

WHAT EXACTLY IS REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX? When creating a budget to buy or sell a home , there are extra fees that need to be factored into your financial plan such as closing costs, lender fees, and more. Another one of these added expenses to consider is real estate transfer tax. To put it simply, a real estate transfer tax is exactly what it sounds like: a tax on any change of ownership in real estate.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Unlock this featured Inman Access class to hear from Michelle Berman as she shares strategies to utilize Instagram to power up your engagement, create new connections and convert new leads

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 20, 2023

Brokers and agents have an essential part to play in guiding borrowers through the current climate, says CEO

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods' ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech's potential for discrimination.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 20, 2023

Commercial real estate has been teetering on the edge of crash territory for months now.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Agents who use the new system can rapidly generate social media content, marketing visuals, property descriptions and other assets to boost market attention.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 20, 2023

Policymakers can take more concrete steps to alleviate consumer worries, national housing agency head says

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Moving technology and concierge company MoveEasy has rebranded as LiveEasy to accommodate new tools, better connectivity and its introduction to the rental market.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 20, 2023

Neighbourhood Holdings executive on the pros and cons of open, closed, and partially open terms

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

David Smith will oversee Truist's direct, correspondent and warehouse mortgage channels as well as servicing for more than 1.2 million homeowners.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 20, 2023

Several vital industries have seen minuscule immigration-driven employment growth

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Retirement may seem like a distant dream, but, according to CFP Jordan Curnutt, understanding the key age milestones can make all the difference.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 20, 2023

Posted increases maintained the pace of growth seen in March, says statistics agency

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Consistently creating and posting your video content on social media helps you stand out and make an impact in your market.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 20, 2023

Ancient pine, elm, cedar and fir trees – even a stately redwood and sequoia – dot the pasture of green separated by ribbons of asphalt. The landscape is both high and hilly, discreet and decadant. Their occupants, each with their unique life stories, rest in peace at Seattle’s longest-running burial ground. Lake View Cemetery, spread atop one of the city’s highest points at 435 ft. above sea level, covers 38 acres on North Capitol Hill.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Hate in this country seems to be gaining popularity in a growing “anti-woke” movement that is pushing back against displays of support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Trainer Rachael Hite asks, "How does all this rhetoric land when upholding our Code of Ethics?

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Eppraisal

JUNE 20, 2023

In the first blog of our series, we covered the basics of preparing yourself for buying your first home. Now that you've assessed your financial readiness, obtained a pre-approval for a mortgage, and engaged a real estate agent, it's time to dive into the exciting process of researching and finding your dream home. In this second blog, we'll guide you through the essential steps to ensure a successful home search.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

The home Disney built in the early 1930s and lived in for nearly two decades, while releasing some of his company's most iconic films, is available for rent in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 20, 2023

Exec on the current landscape for borrowers

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2023

Housing starts are surging today and the builder’s confidence data is now in expansion territory. Does this mean the housing recession is over? As I have said many times over the last few months, the builders are efficient sellers and they’re taking advantage of an existing home sales market that is suffering from low inventory and higher mortgage rates.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2023

Single-family housing starts hit an annualized rate of 997,000 in May, up significantly from earlier this spring but still down year-over-year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2023

Homebuilders are responding to an increase in new home sales and an extremely low level of existing home inventory by getting a jump start on new projects. Privately-owned housing starts in May 2023 checked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.63 million, about 22% above the revised April 2023 estimate of 1.34 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

With a focus on the single-family rental (SFR) category, Picket calls itself a provider of integrated technology and services for residential real estate investing, management and resident experience.

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