Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

After years of historic growth, the housing market is beginning to normalize. Home prices nationwide fell between August and September, marking the first time prices have declined for three consecutive months in nearly four years, according to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. As both the real estate industry and consumers prepare for what’s to come, it is critical that we do not take for granted the products and systems that have carried us through other cycles of economic downturn.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Have you heard of a property being overimproved, or super adequate? How about underimproved? Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. What do these things indicate? The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

Declining mortgage rates spurred the demand for home loans at the beginning of 2023, spreading optimism across the industry. But that’s not the only reason for the uptick. After months of a slowing housing market, sellers are offering more discounts to close deals and mortgage lenders are launching programs to protect their clients’ rates. “The fall in mortgage rates creates opportunities for many buyers, as a lower mortgage rate brings down the monthly payment,” Nadia E

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

Whether you’re going all in on video in 2023 or creating your first, these 23 video content ideas from Jimmy Burgess will get you in front of more potential clients, position you as the local expert and get your creative juices flowing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

When industry veteran Michael Strauss abruptly shut down Long Island-based Sprout Mortgage in early July, there was uproar. Shocked employees didn’t receive their last paychecks. There were no severance packages, and even health insurance was canceled retroactive to May 2022, leaving some on the hook for huge medical bills. The lawsuits quickly came pouring in, but Strauss never did seek bankruptcy protection for Sprout or its affiliates.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

Inman Access is dropping three new classes to help you navigate shifts in investor sentiment, expand your skills as a team leader and get the best tips on leveraging video as a marketing tool.

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Eyes on Housing

JANUARY 19, 2023

The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter of 2022 posted a reading of 66, falling 17 points from the fourth quarter of 2021. While there is a sharp decline in RMI year-over-year, it remains in positive territory as remodeling continues to outperform the rest of the residential construction sector, whether one looks at construction spending or.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

While the new year is here, the effects and fears of 2022 have yet to run their course. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that mortgage applications recently hit their lowest rate since 1996 , and Fannie Mae’s most recent estimate shows that origination volume will decline to $1.7 trillion in 2023. As financial institutions weather this shift in the market, every loan opportunity becomes more critical than the last.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

Slowing mortgage rate growth impacted homebuyers and sellers in different ways in December, according to Zillow's latest market report. The dip was enough for buyers to navigate the winter market, but wasn't enough for would-be sellers to list.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

Nonbank California lender loanDepot will start moving some of its backend operations to Black Knight ‘s cloud-based version of the Empower loan origination system this year as the firm continues its efforts to cut costs. Black Knight’s loan origination system will complement and integrate with loanDepot’s proprietary technology system, mello, which rolled out in 2017, Black Knight said on Thursday.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

Layoffs come a week after the shutdown of RealSure, Home Partners' iBuyer joint venture with real estate franchising giant Anywhere, and include Pathlight Property Management.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 19, 2023

Capture legally binding electronic signatures within your digital forms. In an all-digital world, meeting the data security and compliance requirements with your workplace documents is a minimum expectation of your clients. With GoFormz + eSign, you can now seamlessly digitize your paper documents while capturing legally binding electronic signatures - all within seconds.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

Founded in 2018, the team's career sales volume exceeds $300 million, and in 2022, the team was ranked one of the top in New York State by RealTrends.

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McKissock

JANUARY 19, 2023

On January 18, 2023, HUD issued an announcement regarding revisions made to Handbook 4000.1. According to the announcement, the revisions included “enhancements and revisions to existing guidelines and various technical edits.” The most significant of these revisions was the elimination of the requirement to include the 1004MC form as an attachment to the appraisal report.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

"The key takeaway is this," CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year's report. "Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation.

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Mashvisor

JANUARY 19, 2023

Many consider real estate investing a foolproof way to build a consistent flow of income. What can you expect in the real estate market 2023?

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

Whether it’s a brand-new listing or last year’s listing that’s still languishing on the market, these updates from Doora Designs' Antoinette Fargo will make it look like new.

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Buys Brokers Only LLC

JANUARY 19, 2023

Whether or not buying a condo is a good investment or a good idea depends on your personal circumstances and your preferences in a home. There are several factors to consider.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

This week the spotlight shines on Hilary Farnum-Fasth of Corcoran Reverie, a broker serving markets in both North Florida and Tennessee.

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Mashvisor

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Denver real estate market is one of the hottest housing markets in Colorado. What is the forecast for real estate investors in 2023?

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

The reporting tool determines a number of return-on-investment scenarios, taking into account market conditions, available financing and any need for renovations and improvements.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Current interest rates means there's a case to be made for a change, says market analyst

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

The campaign dubbed "This is a Door" pays tribute to the unexpected possibilities that go along with turning a new chapter in life, such as weddings, having babies and adopting new pets.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 19, 2023

"I think it's taking us a little longer to see the results of some of the policy changes coming through"

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck encourage brokers to look to investment and second home properties as a way for their agents to maintain income and grow their businesses – especially in a changing market.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 19, 2023

The lender has been putting brokers front and centre as it readies for another busy year

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

In real estate, time is money. Knowing a little of what to expect at the upcoming Inman Connect will help you feel right at home and make the most of your time in New York.

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 19, 2023

There are a number of potential benefits associated with exchanging into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) 1031 property.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 19, 2023

New report highlights rent rate movements in major urban markets

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 19, 2023

Margin loans could be the sneakiest way to snag a low-interest rate loan in today’s Fed-influenced environment.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Reverse mortgage provider releases latest annual results

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 19, 2023

Multifamily real estate is by no means an easy asset class to buy into.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 19, 2023

New Sotheby's report outlines market highs and lows in 2022

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Census Bureau ‘s housing starts report for December shows that housing completions are still too slow, and we are running out of time this year as housing permits are set to fall until the homebuilders get rid of their excess supply. We had some good news this week for the housing market : purchase application data is up , the builder’s confidence index rose to beat estimates, and the 10-year yield and mortgage rates have fallen.

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