Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Networking events: Hosting events to connect new employees with colleagues and local professionals. My best suggestion is to work with professional liaisons/partners to help find or organize events.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Market players were already talking about how the Fed would dial back rate cuts in 2025, but Powell didnt sound sure of himself in that press event and left an opening to create tighter financial conditions. Everything was calm but the markets werent ready for the Fed statement or press event. So what gives? What a crazy day!

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 12, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the growing risks posed by wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, and how these extreme events are impacting property values and insurability. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

eXp Realty is also facing lawsuits from women who claim that recruiters Michael Bjorkman and David Golden drugged and raped them at company events. They allege that the brokerage repeatedly ignored complaints about the men due to their financial success.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to an amended complaint filed this week, Side alleges that Official Partners and its founders Tal and Oren Alexander committed multiple events of default on a $4.6 In addition to defaulting on loan payments, Side alleges multiple events of default, including dissociating from their real estate licenses.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This event will explore the intersection between liquidity for mortgage lenders, servicers, and mortgage-backed securities Issuers, and the preservation of borrowers’ access to affordable credit throughout the economic cycle. Click here for a complete event agenda and participant details.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

The report illustrates that homeowners insurance is becoming more costly and harder to procure for millions of Americans as the costs of climate-related events pose growing challenges to insurers and their customers alike, the department said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The events of default include dissociating from their real estate licenses, failure to maintain and protect the collateral, and refusal to pay the loan balance after Side sent them a notice of default. In October, Side sued Tal and Oren Alexander and Official Partners for defaulting on a $4.6

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ive used thank you notes in my business for over a decade and even received referrals from people Ive met at networking events because they were so impressed by my immediate follow-up notes! Organizer of an exceptional networking event Dear (Name), I attended (Event Name) and had to write you to tell you how exceptional it was!

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This staggering figure highlights the state’s vulnerability to winter weather events. Texas has also led in damage over the past decade, with winter weather events causing $416.3 Of the $61.8 million in damage reported nationwide, 77.1% occurred in Oregon, totaling $47.6 Oregon followed with $67.6

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Economic uncertainty also plays a role in sellers’ hesitation, with 29% saying they would delay selling in the event of a major downturn. And 30% of this group expressed concerns about losing their current rate if they sell their home. Confidence in the home selling process increases when certain conditions are met.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Learn more or register here: AzAppraisalClasses.com At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Plus, Joanna highlights an upcoming educational offering that you won’t want to miss!

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 8, 2025

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! The post Valuing History: How to Appraise an Irish Manor appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Start with what matters to you Giving back can go beyond hosting large events or raising thousands of dollarsthough thats certainly an incredible goal. Host charity-driven client events : Instead of a traditional happy hour or client appreciation party, turn it into a fundraiser. Ask yourself: What causes resonate with me?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

In total, the CFPB believes that over 400,000 mortgaged homes may be underinsured for flooding events in the southeast and central southwestern parts of the U.S. Additionally, the CFPB believes that homeowners who may be underinsured are least likely to be able to self-insure and successfully recover from a flooding event.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

With popular events like Formula 1, NFL, MLB, NHL, WNBA and a rumored NBA team coming to Las Vegas, this city is a playground for the high net-worth. Trends shaping our market New events like Formula 1 and the Super Bowl are reshaping the Las Vegas market.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 22, 2025

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Hes got some ideas that could transform the construction industry and help get millions of new, high-quality homes built much faster. Listen to find out how.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 13, 2025

Either theyre relocating to a different part of the country, or theyre moving due to a major life event like having a baby or taking a new job on the opposite side of the city. The people who are selling are doing so because they need to, says Marije Kruythoff, a Redfin Premier agent, in a release.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stockberger: We borrow from the Amazon model and seek sponsors for our client events. Velt: Looking for multiple revenue streams is really important for real estate leaders to do. What are some other ways that you are generating revenue through some nontraditional means? Those are profit centers for us as well.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In addition to thought leadership and connection opportunities, the event will feature micro sessions focused on performance. ‘Beyond Boundaries’ is more than an event — it’s a mindset, a movement, and an experience that will inspire participants to innovate, reach new heights, and achieve exceptional results.”

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 10, 2025

Sticker Shock: Prices Far Higher Than Expected A major driver of these shifting behaviors is continued sticker shock, with 90% of Americans reporting surprise at the cost of common expenses like dining out, event tickets, and even bottled water. Actual prices are often 55% to 200% higher than expected.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the housing market like no event since the 2008 financial crisis, but some of the trends induced by the pandemic are starting to reverse. That’s evident in the annual profile of home buyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which provides data on dozens of real estate trends.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

The downside is that many of those pared-down policies dont meet Fannie and Freddie Macs standards Insurers and regulators agree that climate risks could threaten mortgage borrowers creditworthiness and wallets, with soaring premiums and sticker shock leading to dropped deals in weather-event-stricken states.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Plus, we’ll touch on actionable insights and a forward-looking perspective on the evolution of appraisals.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The type of information affected by this event includes name and Social Security number.” AnnieMac CEO Joseph Panebianco said, “Cyber threats are an unfortunate reality in today’s digital world.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

StorageCafe’s analysis ranked the 50 most popular moving routes based on “individual move-ins,” referring to one relocation event where an individual household from California establishes a new residence in Arizona. The census report collected data from 3.5

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Todays report shows a strong labor market, but the employment picture has been a little bumpy over the past few months, as weather events and large labor strikes have complicated the outlook, Lisa Sturtevant, the chief economist at Bright MLS , said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

District Court for the District of Columbia , saying that widespread cuts to contracts amount to an event that is likely to disrupt the functioning of the bureau. A person who describes himself as a contracting officer with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed an affidavit in the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

Now, top-performing teams are investing in high-quality events that draw clients and their friends in. Rather than each agent hosting small, ineffective events on their own, teams are pooling resources to create memorable, large-scale experiences. The days of hosting a happy hour and hoping a few clients show up are fading.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Rithm chairman, CEO and president Michael Nierenberg said that turning Newrez into a public company will be “a 2025 event.” So, my guess is it will be a ‘25 event if and when we take this company public, and we’ll evaluate that.” The company’s estimated book value is $2.9

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While home equity closely depends on home price changes, equity losses are also tied to natural disaster events since households can lose a lot of their equity following a catastrophe, particularly if not property insured.” ” Three states Hawaii , Colorado and Idaho saw significant home equity declines in Q3 2024.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 1/15/25 Mike & Joel free Zoom event (REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY) 1/16/25 Sac Real Producers […] The post The 2024 housing market was better than 2023 first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Seeing more buyers and sellers able to participate is absolutely what we want to see. Let’ get into it.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“This has been a difficult time for everyone affected by this tragic event, and our hearts go out to those impacted,” Rabi Aziz, CEO of OCMBC, said in a statement. ” Founded in 2001, California-headquartered OCMBC originates in the wholesale , retail and correspondent channels.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Respondents Say Life Events Come Before Mortgage Rates Three out of ten (30.3%) homeowners in their 30s and 40s who intend to move now have a mortgage with an interest rate less than 4%, according to the poll. With 25.8% of homeowners in their 40s citing work-related reasons, this was the second most popular response.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

FORCE members will enjoy additional exclusive events throughout the conference and preferred member pricing. Also this year, Velocity 2025 will offer REO Community, an interactive game that will be played during the event that seamlessly combines networking and learning, offering participants tangible rewards, bragging rights, and fun!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The cost of fighting antitrust litigation — in addition to the $418 million in settlement money — has observers questioning whether courtroom battles are an extinction event for the trade group. Real estate agents don’t have access to a local MLS if they’re not part of the trade association.

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