Will Investors With High Credit Scores Pay More Now? What The New Mortgage Rules Actually Mean
BiggerPockets
APRIL 25, 2023
New mortgage rules set by the FHFA sent the investing community into panic. But what do these new rules actually mean?
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Housing Market Tracker: Inventory finally rises
Housing Wire
APRIL 23, 2023
Can we now say that the housing market ‘s spring selling season is finally underway? Since 2020, the seasonal bottom for housing inventory has arrived several months later than normal, making it more complicated to track housing inventory data. Still, we have some promising signs that we might have finally hit the inventory bottom for 2023. We didn’t see too much volatility in mortgage rates last week, but purchase apps declined in reaction to rates rising two weeks ago.
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Opendoor lays off 22% of its workforce in latest round of cuts
Inman
APRIL 18, 2023
In total, the company cut 560 positions, according to a statement Opendoor provided to Inman. The cuts, which were announced internally Tuesday morning, primarily focused on operations roles.
States with Highest and Fastest Rising Construction Wages
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 27, 2023
Despite a housing market slowdown but reflecting persistent long-term labor challenges, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. According to the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction vary greatly across 43 states that reported these data.
Your Ohio Commercial Property Reassessment Cheat Sheet [2023 Update]
The Robert Weiler Company
APRIL 12, 2023
With recent headlines focused on politics, protests, and international disputes, Ohio commercial property owners may have overlooked or forgotten that a statewide property tax reassessment (also referred to as a reappraisal) is underway. Ohio law stipulates that a comprehensive property reassessment is completed every six years , with an update at the three-year midpoint.
FNMA Property Data Collectors Program Violates WV Law
Appraiserblogs
APRIL 19, 2023
The Fannie Mae Property Data Collectors program seems to have run afoul of West Virginia law. This program allows for the collection of data related to real estate appraisals by unlicensed third-party data collectors, which is in direct violation of article 38 of the state’s Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act. The act specifically states that only a casual or drive-by inspection can be performed when it comes to consumer loans secured by real estate, and no opinion can be rend
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Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates drop almost 1%
Housing Wire
APRIL 9, 2023
The housing market welcomed the news of lower mortgage rates last week after four reports showed that the labor market isn’t as tight as it seems and that the fear of 1970s-entrenched inflation was a lousy narrative. The 10-year yield finally broke below a critical technical level it had difficulty breaking for many months and we had a very small increase in inventory.
Here’s every AI platform real estate agents need to know about in 2023
Inman
APRIL 24, 2023
Tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E have opened the artificial intelligence floodgates and promise to permanently transform the way agents operate. But there's so much more to explore.
Affordability Pyramid Shows 64.8 Million Households Cannot Buy a $250,000 Home
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 5, 2023
As described in a previous post, NAHB’s recently released its 2023 Priced-Out Estimates, show that 96.5 million households are not able to afford a median priced new home, and that an additional 140,436 households would be priced out if the price goes up by $1,000. This post focuses on the related U.S. housing affordability pyramid, showing how many households have.
Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub
The Robert Weiler Company
APRIL 5, 2023
Warehouse space in Columbus, Ohio and throughout the United States is disappearing as it’s becoming scarcer and pricier. However, thanks to the continuing popularity of e-commerce and online sales, the demand for warehouse space for rent is rising. This is particularly the case in the major population centers. The pandemic created a spike in e-commerce sales and the need for data centers, transforming the industrial real estate market both nationally and locally, in Columbus, Ohio.
Making $1,200/Month from ONE Rental After Bouncing Back from a BAD Deal
BiggerPockets
APRIL 25, 2023
How do you bounce back after waiving inspections, finding out your $100K rehab costs are actually $360K, losing your earnest money deposit, and ultimately having to walk away from your […]
Victoria Centeno Named Lamacchia Realty’s Employee of the Month – March 2023
Lamacchia Realty
APRIL 14, 2023
Behind the incredible REALTORS® of Lamacchia Realty is a team of over 75 staff members that work tirelessly to support, propel, and operate the independently owned brokerage. Each and every staff member plays an integral role in the continued success of the quickly growing company. Lamacchia Realty views its staff members in the highest regard, fostering the values the full service, value-based brokerage prides itself on.
Housing Market Tracker: Inventory falls even lower
Housing Wire
APRIL 16, 2023
The seasonal housing inventory bottom evaded us again last week as active listings fell and new listing inventory decreased. Purchase application data rose again, with more positive than negative data in 2023. Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, but the 10-year yield rose even though inflation data was tamer than expected, and we had a weaker retail sales report number.
5 make-or-break factors consumers consider when choosing a real estate agent
Inman
APRIL 24, 2023
A new report by RE/MAX explores what's most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike.
Building Materials Prices Climb as Concrete, Transformer Shortages Persist
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 13, 2023
According to the latest Producer Price Index report, the prices of inputs to residential construction less energy (i.e., building materials) climbed 0.3% in March 2023 (not seasonally adjusted). Since declining the last four months of 2022, the index has increased three consecutive months by a total of 1.6% but has been relatively stable over the past year.
Do Solar Panels Increase Home Values?
Eppraisal
APRIL 14, 2023
More and more homeowners are installing solar panels on their homes. In fact, according to The United States Department of Energy, "Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of solar panels have popped up across the country as an increasing number of Americans choose to power their daily lives with the sun's energy." Solar energy systems save money on electric bills and improve home values.
Rookie Reply: Should I Switch Markets? (Why You’re NOT Finding Deals)
BiggerPockets
APRIL 28, 2023
How important is the real estate market you’re investing in? You could be searching for deals for months, not finding anything worth buying, and may want to call it quits.
Long List of Lamacchia Realty REALTORS® Make 2023 Boston Agent Magazine Who’s Who
Lamacchia Realty
APRIL 7, 2023
Nineteen REALTORS ® from Lamacchia Realty have been included in Boston Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who for 2023! Boston Agent Magazine states its annual list “highlights those agents, brokers, and affiliates who provide that higher level of service and offer a depth of knowledge and solutions to provide a stress-free transaction.” True to its mission statement, Lamacchia Realty prides itself on its REALTORS ®, who go above and beyond to guide their clients to their success.
Housing inventory still near record lows
Housing Wire
APRIL 20, 2023
We only have 2.6 months’ worth of housing inventory in the U.S. after coming off the single biggest home-sales crash year in history. That is where we are today in America. As expected, existing home sales fell from February to March since the previous month’s report was intense. We have a workable range for 2023 sales in the existing home sales market between 4 million and 4.6 million.
How this agent used YouTube to grow his luxury real estate career
Inman
APRIL 7, 2023
Enes Yilmazer is a content creator and real estate influencer who rose to fame through his real estate channel on YouTube. After posting his first real estate video in 2019, he quickly realized the platform's potential and prioritized it.
Lower Rates Spark Housing Demand
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 24, 2023
The retreat in mortgage interest rates during the first quarter of 2023 (from the 20-year peak reached in the fall of 2022) led a record share of adults in the US – 18 percent – to declare having plans to buy a home within a year – the largest share since the inception of this series in 2018. The finding.
Clear Capital Expands Relationship with CoreLogic in Support of Modern Appraisal Readiness
Clear Capital
APRIL 20, 2023
Clear Capital Expands Relationship with CoreLogic in Support of Modern Appraisal Readiness Clear Capital’s Universal Data Collection product available to be ordered, fulfilled through CoreLogic Valuation Workflow Solutions Reno, Nev. – April 20, 2023 – Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced an expanded relationship with CoreLogic , a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, to assist lenders in modern
$0 Down Deals, 3% Interest Rates, and Insane Property Purchases
BiggerPockets
APRIL 24, 2023
When you think of creative finance, you think of Pace Morby. He didn’t invent creative finance, seller financing, or subject to investing.
Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2023
Lamacchia Realty
APRIL 7, 2023
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! March 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Laurie Howe Bourgeois has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2000 and in the customer service industry for 34 years.
Housing Market Tracker: Spring inventory grows
Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2023
The spring housing market music is playing, and purchase application data and active listing inventory rose together last week. The fear of not having an increase in inventory this spring should be put to rest. The other focus should be where mortgage rates go; only a little happened last week. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: Active listing rose 8,260 week to week, down a bit from last week’s gain, but I’m not complaining — anything on the plus side is positive.
The call of the wild: Why agents are thriving in remote markets
Inman
APRIL 24, 2023
When talking about luxury vacation homes, locations such as Wyoming's Teton County and Montana’s Bitterroot Valley may not be the first markets that come to mind, but there’s great value in hidden gems.
Housing Affordability Expectations Improve
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 28, 2023
Relatively lower interest rates (compared to fall 2022), slowing growth in home prices, and builder incentives are making an impact on buyers’ affordability expectations. In the first quarter of 2023, 73% of buyers reported being able to afford less than half the homes for-sale in their markets, down from a record high of 87% in the final quarter of 2022. .
Jeffrey Fontana Park in San Jose’s Almaden Valley
San Jose Real Estate
APRIL 15, 2023
Jeffrey Fontana Park is an Almaden gem, set into a residential area but also adjacent to loads of other parkland. In the not too far distance is a view of the coastal hills with Mount Umunhum on top.
Dallas Real Estate Market: Prices & Trends In 2023
BiggerPockets
APRIL 24, 2023
Dallas is a robust market that's been stacking up well against the national correction. Should this be the next market you invest in?
1st Quarter of 2023: Lowest Number of Homes Listed in Recorded History
Lamacchia Realty
APRIL 11, 2023
Those following the real estate market have been witnessing historic behavior in real-time since the onset of the Pandemic in March 2020. The first quarter of 2023 was no exception. This week we ran a “Homes Listed” Report in MLSPIN which is the Multiple Listing Service in Massachusetts and what we suspected was true. There has never been a first quarter of the year (January, February, March) since at least 1995 that fewer homes have been listed for sale than this year.
Homepoint to shut down originations biz, sell assets to The Loan Store
Housing Wire
APRIL 7, 2023
Shrinking wholesale lender Homepoint is closing its mortgage origination business and will sell its origination-focused assets to competitor The Loan Store , the company announced on Friday. Michigan-based Homepoint is “winding down” its tenure as a direct participant in the mortgage origination business and becoming an investor in the market, as the company will hold an equity interest in The Loan Store.
Refining an iconic legacy brand: a Q&A with Katelyn Castellano
Inman
APRIL 10, 2023
As iconic brokerage Engel & Völkers embarks on an identity refresh, this marketing leader shares her insights on the process, and what others can learn.
Steep Year-over-Year Decline for Single-Family Permits in February 2023
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 14, 2023
Over the first two months of 2023, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 112,131. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 34.3% below the February 2022 level of 170,716. Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The Northeast posted a decline of 23.6%, while the West region reported the steepest decline.
Invest in Long-Term Rental Properties: A Secure Investment Option
Mashvisor
APRIL 20, 2023
Are you considering investing in real estate and don’t know which strategy to go with? Investing in long-term rental properties might be for you.
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