Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Mortgage applications ground to a halt for the week ending Sept. 29, falling 6% from the week prior as mortgage rates jumped to a 23-year high of 7.53%, according to new weekly data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage application activity is now at its lowest level since 1996, the MBA reported. Purchase mortgage application volume, in particular, slowed considerably for the week ending Sept. 29, down 22% from a year ago, according to unadjusted data.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Ten times more housing supply!!! That’s what 2007 had compared to right now. Today I want to share a stunning supply visual for Sacramento, and talk briefly about what’s happening with sellers and prices. Enjoy if you wish. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 10/4/23 KW Sac Metro Big Market Update (register here) 10/6/23 How to Think […] The post 2007 had ten times more housing supply than today first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Fannie Mae on Wednesday released its October 2023 update to its Selling Guide, aiming to reflect changes in the mortgage industry, its surrounding regulatory environment and Fannie Mae policy positions. The first update is a change to the documentation requirements for rental income that is used in a qualifying decision. “We updated our policies for rental income to address various questions received from lenders,” the update explained.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A Homes.com exec told Real Estate News that its “playbook for growth is working,” but some competitors and outside observers see the data differently.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In an environment where 30-year fixed mortgage rates are racing towards 8%, loan officer pipelines are thinning dramatically. Originators who primarily served move-up buyers with high credit scores and strong down payments are struggling to find clients. But LOs who cater to first-time homebuyers’ needs – offering FHA loans and down payment assistance loans — are faring better, Michael Ullmann, producing branch leader at Movement Mortgage , explained.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The company says eXp Exclusives is not meant to replace MLSs, but it provides a way to work with sellers who want to keep their listings private.

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George Dell

OCTOBER 4, 2023

EBV (Evidence Based Valuation) principles continue to update from legacy “appraisal” practices. Here we hope to have a quick look at the upsides and downsides of EBV, compared to traditional, judgment-based “methods and techniques.” Editor’s Note: This is Standards, part 3.16 of George Dell’s series on How Do I Move to EBV? Links to the […] The post EBV Pro or Con?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As major home insurance carriers are increasingly pulling back their coverage options in disaster-prone areas, hundreds of thousands of people are moving to state-sponsored “last resort” insurance plans originally designed to offer a temporary fix. According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, such plans — typically used for those who have no other options in securing home insurance — are increasingly becoming the first or only choice for homeowners who have been left to pick up the piece

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A recent survey found that investor optimism increased in the past six months, though the high cost of financing is slowing investment purchases.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court in Boston granted the Department of Justice’s request to extend all settlement related deadlines in the Nosalek buyer broker compensation class action lawsuit on Tuesday. The final settlement hearing deadline is now scheduled for March 7, 2024, instead of Jan. 4, 2024. In a statement of interest filed last Thursday, the DOJ noted that it had “significant concerns” about the proposed antitrust settlement agreement between home sellers and MLS Property

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As for-sale listings have declined, more MLSs are integrating rental tools that can help members sustain their business in a slower market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A federal judge in New York has decided to dismiss the majority of accusations made by a former top executive at Better against the digital nonbank lender and other high-level executives, including claims related to labor and securities laws violations. However, Judge Analisa Torres, from the federal court of the Southern District of New York, ordered on Sept. 29 that the case will proceed with other claims, such as intimidation and retaliation, according to court filings.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Economists are scratching their heads and housing industry leaders are venting their frustrations as mortgage rates continue a relentless climb to new heights not seen in more than two decades.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal lawmakers in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives introduced new bills requiring title insurance on mortgages purchased by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., and Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, introduced House Bill 5837. The bill is also known as The Protecting America’s Property Rights Act and is the companion bill to Senate Bill 2687 , which was introduced in late July 2023.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

California-based home equity investment firm Splitero launched its own real estate brokerage , Splitero Homes, this week. It is available in four states, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington and will help homeowners “sell for a higher price,” the company said. Launched in 2021, Splitero’s main focus is on home equity investments (HEI), which differs from home equity lines of credit (HELOC).

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

"It’s been far too long since the established practices were set in place, and with the changing times, it’s not just real estate agents who need to pivot to remain successful," writes broker Mayleene DeFreece. Redfin's departure from NAR reminds us of the importance of choice and transparency.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Chris McLain, division president of Valuations for Consolidated Analytics , about the current appraisals market, AI innovation in valuations and valuation products for HELOCs and second-lien mortgages. HousingWire: How is the market for appraisals changing in 2024? Chris McLain: We all thought radical change was coming … a decade ago.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Redfin's latest survey of 5,000 buyers and renters reveals LGBTQ+ consumers disproportionately struggle with a lack of family support, saving a down payment and finding communities that protect gender, sexual and racial diversity.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Lenders that adopt artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) into the mortgage lending landscape want to see operational efficiency, Fannie Mae ’s mortgage lender sentiment survey showed. The survey found that lenders’ motivation to adopt AI and ML for operational efficiency has increased significantly (73%) compared to 2018 (42%) when Fannie Mae conducted a survey on the same topic.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CoStar CEO Andy Florance dished with Intel about the commission lawsuits, nemesis Zillow and NAR as Homes.com nabbed 100 million unique visitors for the first time ever in September.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Digital lending platform Revvin joined forces with Truework , an income and employment verification platform, to provide comprehensive income verification coverage. The new partnership will allow lenders who use the Revvin platform to automatically verify any borrower at any point of the loan application process, according to a news release. Income verification technology is typically used for the loan origination process.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Economists are scratching their heads, and housing industry leaders are venting their frustrations as mortgage rates continue a relentless climb to new heights not seen in more than two decades.

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Eyes on Housing

OCTOBER 4, 2023

NAHB Analysis of the Census Bureau’s Characteristics of Units in New Multifamily Buildings Completed finds that 93% of the 368,000 multifamily units completed in 2022 were built-for-rent while the remaining 7% were built-for-sale. The share of new multifamily units that are built-for-sale has remained below 10% since 2011 when the share was 12%. 2011 was also the same year that.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Growing your influence and getting your name "out there" in your local market means more than just creating content. It’s also about how you refine and distribute it. Broker Troy Palmquist talks with San Francisco Realtor Brooks Landry about his content strategy.

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prioritize your team’s safety with the digital lockout tagout Template Lockout Tagout (LOTO) forms are vital to job site safety procedures and help safeguard teams working with hazardous energy. Clearly communicating LOTO procedures is critical, especially when working with machines and equipment that could expose workers to hazardous energy. Without proper preventative steps or documentation in place, teams could be placed in unsafe conditions risking unnecessary injury.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

There are so many moving parts when it comes to real estate. What's the best piece of advice you ever got from a coach, trainer or mentor?

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In a historic, as well as the largest bipartisan legislative tax relief proposal in over a generation , residents of Massachusetts will benefit from credits and deductions in the coming tax season. This bill was intended to relieve financial burdens by putting money back into taxpayers’ pockets and to make Massachusetts more “affordable, equitable, and competitive” to residents as well as businesses.

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Amidst an industry in turmoil, the real estate female empowerment and advocacy organization has launched a new campaign to "spur action on behalf of women in real estate.

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Mortgagebroker News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The number of Canadians who described themselves as "financially stressed" increased by 20% over the past year alone, according to a new poll

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The mortgage lender said $100 million in retention bonuses were distributed to employees in April, as promised, including $50 million from Better co-founder and CEO Vishal Garg's personal equity.

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BiggerPockets

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This new idea from the Department of Housing and Urban Development is controversial, but it could work.maybe?

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Inman

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The spacious duplex on Manhattan's Upper West Side sold for $4.5 million under asking after listing over a year ago.

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BiggerPockets

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Mortgage rates raised the bar again last week as the market begins to seriously slow down. What comes next?

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