Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Mortgage rates shot up last week after a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting, even though they didn’t raise rates. In addition, jobless claims data had another solid print, showing that the labor market hasn’t broken yet, which led to more selling of the 10-year yield. Mortgage rates did find some relief on Friday as bond yields headed lower. On housing inventory , new listings data saw a small decline last week, but active listings grew at a healthy clip.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Across the real estate sector, multigenerational living has emerged as a beneficial solution for many families. As the older generation ages, they’re cared for by loved ones. Younger generations are supported by their parents in sharing the costs and responsibilities of homeownership, and grandparents are available to help raise grandchildren.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Of the roughly 1,005,000 single-family and 547,000 multifamily homes started in 2022, 59,000 (28,000 single-family and 31,000 multifamily) were built in age-restricted communities, according to NAHB tabulation of data from the Survey of Construction (SOC, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and partially funded by HUD). A residential community can be legally age-restricted, provided it conforms the one of the.

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Want to know how assumable mortgages work for investors? We'll explain the benefits, steps, and legal considerations for assuming a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals is launching a new trade organization to support Latino construction businesses and workers in building capacity, access to capital and creating business opportunities for its members. The National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA) will be led by veteran construction industry executive George Carrillo as CEO.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

As a new agent, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, coach and author Darryl Davis writes. Find out what's no longer true so that you can chart a course for your career.

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

If you've built equity in your properties, you may be eligible to cash it out. We'll explain if a cash out refinance or HELOC is right for you.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance unveiled its third annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list and recognized 388 individual agents and teams for their 2022 production. This was up from last year’s 251, an increase of 51% more honorees. The ranking, which was created in partnership with RealTrends and supported by Sotheby’s International Realty , is the industry’s only list recognizing top-producing LGBTQ+ and ally members.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Feel like you have to be everywhere all the time? Studies show too much social media is bad for you. Here’s how indie broker Pam Blair keeps a healthy relationship with her feed.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s been a wild ride for Texas real estate this year! Interest rates have gone up, making many people unsure about buying or selling homes. Some areas like Austin and Dallas have seen big changes, while others like Houston and San Antonio are more stable. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or just curious about what’s going on, our guide breaks it all down.

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This type of housing has been a top performer in their markets since before the 2008 recession. They continue to surge today. Should you be investing in them?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Equifax ‘s new product integration with the United Kingdom’s IRIS Software Group aims to cut down underwriting time for mortgage borrowers at small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Equifax’s digital income and employment verification tool – The Work Number – is available to one million additional employees of U.S. SMBs who use IRIS Payroll Relief software, Equifax said in a news release.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Nora Aguirre, affiliated agent of CENTURY 21 Americana, to hear about her empathetic approach to success in Las Vegas real estate.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rising financing costs and higher mortgage stress rates seen to affect prices

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The hotel vs. Airbnb battle may have just completely flipped. Post-pandemic, it seemed as if short-term rentals were the only places worth staying when traveling.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Just weeks after New York-based digital lender Better Home & Finance Holding went public , Better issued pink slips to employees in early September in a new round of layoffs, Insider reported. Better laid off about a quarter of its U.S. mortgage sales and origination team, according to the news outlet, citing two former employees who were affected by the latest downsizing.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The 2023 real estate market has been a bit of a conundrum for agents and brokerages. Mortgage rates are high, listing prices are elevated, and housing inventory is limited. Construction of new homes is largely stalled or at least not meeting the high demand, and many homeowners who locked in record-low interest rates during the pandemic simply aren’t willing to leave their homes and sell.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Economist notes population growth plays key role in housing market

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A broker is an essential real estate partner. We'll explain what is a real estate broker and how they can help you land your next investment property.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Data provider Curinos partnered with Polly , a software-as-service mortgage technology firm, aimed to support lenders’ effective margin decisions. By integrating Curinos’ market pricing data into Polly’s cloud-native Product and Pricing Engine (PPE), the partnership will enable mortgage lenders to optimize workflows and positively impact margin management, Curinos said in a news release. “Our partnership will enable clients to seamlessly analyze their market position and

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Find out how New York City real estate broker and Inman contributor Gerard Splendore provides exceptional client service while maintaining his sunny disposition.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many of the forces impacting other markets are at play in the region

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your equity should grow the longer you own a property. We'll explain what is home equity and everything you need to know to use it to your advantage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. The story was first reported by CBS News. MV Realty currently faces lawsuits in multiple states for allegedly misleading consumers and homeowners. In addition, the Florida-based firm has been essentially banned from operating in 14 states through legislation. MV Realty operated in 33 states and has more than 500 real estate agents.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Early-stage delinquencies have increased for three months in a row, suggesting that delinquency rates may be nearing a bottom, according to first look at Black Knight Mortgage Monitor report.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Find out if the country is recovering

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Private debt funds can be a great way to diversify, reduce risk, and earn passive income, but it's critical that you ask these essential questions first.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Five days remain in the currently authorized National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If it is not reauthorized by Congress before that date, the mortgage industry could see consequences, including ceding control of certain land use policies and the cessation of some mortgage lending. This is according to government researchers, other experts and lawmakers in a U.S.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The year-long program includes one-on-one consultations with team members to assess campaign tactics, review metrics and generate ideas to increase response rates and lead generation results.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The healthy rate is 3% according to the CHMC

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s not just you. The cost of construction—be it on rehabs or new builds—has gone through the roof. What does this mean for investors long-term?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Federal student loan payments resuming on Oct. 1 will negatively affect consumer loan asset quality, including credit card, auto and, to a lesser extent, residential mortgages. However, the overall effect will be modest, according to a Moody’s Analytics report. On Oct. 1, repayments are due to restart on Department of Education (DOE) federal student loans (Direct Student Loans), which began accruing interest again on Sept. 1.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When we talk about real estate, we talk about people; when we talk about the people in real estate, we talk about collaboration.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The luxury magazine with a distribution of about 35,000 will now be accessible to ultra-high-net-worth clients flying through select private airports in the U.S., the brokerage told Inman exclusively.

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