Housing Wire
JUNE 19, 2023
If you build it, they will teach? A building in St. Petersburg, Fla. that previously served as a junior high school will be transformed into an affordable housing apartment complex. This is being done in order to attract more teachers to the Pinellas County school district to aid in recruitment and retention efforts, according to reporting by the Tampa Bay Times.
Real Estate News
JUNE 19, 2023
In light of ongoing lawsuits, brokers need to prepare their buyer agents to communicate their value and respond to objections around agreements and fees.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 19, 2023
A duo of bipartisan U.S. senators and the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have said that they intend to more closely scrutinize the business practices of “house-flipping” companies after an investigative report alleged that one such entity, HomeVestors , “trains its nearly 1,150 franchisees to zero in on homeowners’ desperation,” according to reporting by ProPublica.
Inman
JUNE 19, 2023
Today’s consumers have been trained to expect a personalized search experience that can tailor the results to their unique preferences. And as the digital native generations—Millennials and Gen-Z—continue to enter the housing market, home search technology needs to catch up to meet their expectations.
Housing Wire
JUNE 19, 2023
So you’ve been using the same outdated title production software for years and feel like you’re no longer getting the most bang for your buck. As your business grows, you need efficient software that can grow with you, but some questions hold you back. The four most common questions we hear from title professionals about their concerns with switching their software are: What are the benefits of switching?
Inman
JUNE 19, 2023
Join Lauren Muehlethaler, Vice President of Affiliate Services at Sotheby’s International Realty for this Sotheby’s International Realty Insider webinar with leading agents who outline their road to success.
Property Appraisal Zone brings together the best content for appraisal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inman
JUNE 19, 2023
The Coldwell Banker Mason Morse agent sat down with Inman to dish on a zoning proposal that threatens to reduce the size of new homes in Aspen ahead of her talk at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
Valuation Review
JUNE 19, 2023
Valuation Review virtually attended the Appraisal Subcommittee’s (ASC) second hearing on appraisal bias and the appraisal regulatory system from the Constitution Center, headquarters of the Federal Housing Finance Agency in Washington, D.C. Selected witnesses gave testimony to the ASC panel. Read on for more details in Part I of this exclusive story.
Inman
JUNE 19, 2023
This live, interactive show features a candid conversation with Nick Bailey and award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker Joan Lunden.
GoForrmz
JUNE 19, 2023
Emphasize site safety by introducing technology across your construction operations It’s no secret that prioritizing construction site safety is a crucial aspect of advancing safety programs and upholding guidelines. Thousands of construction companies have taken the leap into digital transformation, whether through digital construction forms or investing in project management tools like Procore and Acumatica.
Inman
JUNE 19, 2023
Native New Yorker and Providence, Rhode Island, agent Kira Greene offers advice and insight plus the lessons she's learned along her journey.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 19, 2023
Navigating the closing process on a house is a daunting task. Learn how long it takes to close on a house, along with the information you need for the process.
Inman
JUNE 19, 2023
Dr. Lee Davenport interviews New York Times bestselling author of "The Color of Law," Richard Rothstein, along with Leah Rothstein, his co-author on the new "Just Action.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 19, 2023
Don’t know where to find undervalued rental properties? Thankfully, we’ve got some experts who do. Finding a below-market-value property is much easier than most people think.
Valuation Review
JUNE 19, 2023
With inflation leading some families to move to cities with a low cost of living, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2023’s “Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family.” To determine the most family-friendly places in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 45 key metrics.
Lamacchia Realty
JUNE 19, 2023
After opening our Salem, New Hampshire office in May , we are so excited to be celebrating this exciting milestone with a Grand Opening celebration which happened on Saturday, June 17th! Lamacchia Realty has been serving New Hampshire since 2010. With this being our first office location in the state, we are thrilled to be to able provide even more to the clients in this area.
Valuation Review
JUNE 19, 2023
In his article, “The Next Generation of Appraisals: Revolutionizing Real Estate Valuation with Computer Vision,” Tony Pistilli, valuations general manager at Restb.ai, discusses how new technology will enable appraisers to better use their analytical skills. Valuation Review caught up with Pistilli to ask him our questions relating to this technological subject.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 19, 2023
We all hate market meltdowns, and this one was bound to happen. We just didn’t know when, exactly how, or how bad things would get.
Valuation Review
JUNE 19, 2023
Valuation Review sat down with Rachel Goldman, associate advisor for SVN Commercial Advisory Group, to get her thoughts on a career in commercial real estate and the challenges she faced as a Black woman in the industry. Goldman, who said it was “incredibly difficult” just getting her “foot in the door,” still faces challenges today. Read on to learn more.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 19, 2023
Workers were adding the finishing touches to a Ranch-style home just when an all-black Tesla Model 3 pulled up to the job site.
Valuation Review
JUNE 19, 2023
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). The PMMS showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.57 percent.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 19, 2023
Consumers have also elected to significantly extend their amortizations amid rate increases
Valuation Review
JUNE 19, 2023
LoanLogics recently announced several document processing milestones achieved in large part through an 11-year relationship with Pennymac.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 19, 2023
Interest rates and construction costs are presenting plenty of challenges for homebuilders
Mashvisor
JUNE 19, 2023
Set aside a few minutes from your schedule to read about how to start an Airbnb in Georgia in 2023 and how the strategy benefits your portfolio.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 19, 2023
The best teams provide valuable guidance and insights, Saskatoon-based broker says
Housing Wire
JUNE 19, 2023
For the first time in nearly a year, homebuilder confidence moved into positive territory thanks to strong consumer demand , limited competition from the existing home sales market , and an improving supply chain. The National Home Builders Association ‘s June survey marks the sixth straight month that builder confidence has increased and is the first time that sentiment levels have surpassed the midpoint of 50 (out of 100) since July 2022.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 19, 2023
However, further upward pressure is expected in the near future
Housing Wire
JUNE 19, 2023
For the first time in nearly a year, homebuilder confidence moved into positive territory thanks to strong consumer demand , limited competition from the existing home sales market , and an improving supply chain. The National Home Builders Association ‘s June survey marks the sixth straight month that builder confidence has increased and is the first time that sentiment levels have surpassed the midpoint of 50 (out of 100) since July 2022.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 19, 2023
The recent recovery has seen no influx of new listings
Housing Wire
JUNE 19, 2023
Owning a starter home is now $1,000+ per month more expensive than renting one. While the metric has decelerated from a $1,188 peak in October 2022, it remains far above historic levels, according to John Burns Research & Consulting. Factors such as high mortgage rates — currently hovering around the 7% mark — and elevated resale prices continue to challenge for-sale housing affordability.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 19, 2023
Is housing affordability set to deteriorate even further?
Eyes on Housing
JUNE 19, 2023
Solid demand, a lack of existing inventory and improving supply chain efficiency helped shift builder confidence into positive territory for the first time in 11 months. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in June rose five points to 55, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Town & Country Residential Appraisals
JUNE 19, 2023
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are secondary residential units on the same property as the main dwelling. They provide homeowners and potential buyers with opportunities to enhance property value, generate income, or accommodate multi-generational living. It's important to understand how ADUs can impact property value and financing options, particularly considering the restrictions set by Fannie Mae and FHA lending guidelines.
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