Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The housing market experienced more volatility last week, with housing inventory dropping as mortgage rates moved higher. Here is a quick rundown from last week : Purchase application data had a 3% week-to-week increase. The start of 2023 has been good, considering mortgage rates have stayed above 6% most of the time. Weekly housing inventory continues to decline, as we saw a decrease of 13,238 units, double the amount we had this time last year.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Ryan Gorman leads btcRE consultancy, Ines Hegedus-Garcia chairs MIAMI board, Dave Howe now CEO at MetroList, Nicole Aissa first president at Red Oak.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Jay Farner will retire as CEO of Rocket Companies in June, ending his 27-year stint at the firm. He stepped down as member of the board of directors last week, Rocket disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On February 8, Farner notified the board of directors of Rocket of his intent to retire as CEO effective June 1 and as vice chairman and member of the board effective immediately, according to the company’s 8-K filing on Monday.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In a down market, the grass might look greener elsewhere. But if you regularly — and genuinely — connect with your agents, they'll have a reason to stay.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Non-QM lender Deephaven Mortgage, owned by alternate investment firm Pretium, has appointed Aaron Drago as its chief operating officer. “Aaron combines a depth of operational experience with a focused and disciplined approach to process optimization. This will serve Deephaven well as we scale operations to meet strong demand for our products,” said Deephaven president and CEO John Keratsis in a statement.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The team formerly known as the Southern District Properties Group at Compass will now become Sotheby's newest affiliate in Texas, Southern District Sotheby's International Realty.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Illustration by Realtor.com / Getty Images Getting a mortgage to buy a home is a process, with many hoops and hurdles to jump through and over before reaching the finish line. And this is particularly true for certain specialized loans, like those offered by the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA loans offer fantastic terms—including 0% down payments and low-interest rates—for homebuyers in rural areas, and while many assume they’re just for farmland, properties on 97% of U.S. l

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) filed a counterclaim against Jesse Iwuji Motorsports (JIM) last week for allegedly breaching a sponsorship contract. The Atlanta-based mortgage lender is accusing the stock car racing team of breaking the agreement by changing the driver of the car starting in May 2022. The counterclaim is a response to a lawsuit filed by JIM in December 2022.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I’ve been showcasing properties in front of the camera for much of my career. I’ve uncovered my own formula for what works when streaming video to a live virtual audience and what doesn’t. Here are my top tips.

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GoForrmz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Equip your finance team with the tools they need to be more efficient and productive GoFormz is the leading mobile forms and data capture platform that keeps your finance team happy. With automated data entry, real-time access to data, and much more, your teams can accomplish more in less time. Ditch the manual processes, human errors, and expected delays that come with paper forms.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On a stage at Inman Connect New York, industry insider Kendall Bonner welcomed a full house to an expert panel discussion on AI including Omer Granot, Jonathan Klein, and Ori Freiman.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What’s going on with the VA? Join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, to find out! McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Current Topics with the VA,” featuring a discussion with James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jeffrey Hogan, Vice-President at Veros Real Estate Solutions.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Sometimes, the agent on the other side of the table can't get out of their own way. The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips from Amie Quirarte to cool it down.

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

#AppraiserQualificationsBoard #FirstExposureDraft #QualificationCriteria #questions

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Real estate's top thought leaders shared their best advice for thriving in a slower market during CEO Connect in New York last month. Here's what they had to say.

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Mashvisor

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Using an Airbnb rental income calculator is now common among beginner real estate investors. That’s why it’s important to learn how to use one.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Brian Gubernick will serve as PLACE's new chief real estate officer tasked with helping teams and agents grow their businesses.

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

#Veteranappraiser #KimWood #indiana #industrychanges #feature

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Everyone has the ability to be a great leader, but not everyone has the drive. Developing leadership skill takes time, dedication and perseverance.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What’s going on with the VA? Join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, to find out! McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Current Topics with the VA,” featuring a discussion with James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jeffrey Hogan, Vice-President at Veros Real Estate Solutions.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The penthouse apartment sits at the southwest corner of Central Park and sprawls across more than 8,000 square feet.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Over the years, I have provided appraisals for properties owned by individuals going through divorce proceedings and have had the opportunity to be used in several counties as an expert witness. Whenever I am providing an appraisal for marital dissolution purposes, there are a few things I keep in mind. Most important is the possibility that my report might end up being used as part of expert witness testimony in a formal court proceeding.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Learn how proactive AI can give you an almost unfair advantage and fill your pipeline with opportunities.

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

#USDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment #CommunityCompassTAProgram #housingproblems

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Why is it that in 2023 our culture is still determined to enforce dated and ridiculous dress code stereotypes? Trainer Rachael Hite says that brokers need to focus more on providing great customer service to consumers and better training for agents and worry less about what they are wearing.

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

#Realestatetechnology #VoxturAnalyticsCorp #newhire #chiefoperatingofficer

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Inman

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team, writes broker Cara Ameer. The goal is to create a happy and inspiring place to prosper.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Americans are squeezed by inflation and rising housing prices in big cities.

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Mortgagebroker News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Economist calls into question if the central bank will maintain its "conditional pause"

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This article is presented by DoorLoop. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. Can you win in any market?

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

#Reggora #AppraisalPerformanceIndex #2022database

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Mortgagebroker News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Higher rates have created new challenges for homebuyers and owners

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Valuation Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

#Corelogic #November2022 #delinquentmortgages

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Mortgagebroker News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

CIBC Capital Markets breaks down the possibilities for 2023

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