RIS Media
JULY 12, 2023
Home prices registered a record high in May, but inventory remains low and affordability continues to be out of reach, according to a new report from Black Knight. Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor reported that the seasonally adjusted Black Knight Home Price Index (HPI) hit a new record high in May, with the pullback in… The post Home Prices Hit Record High in May appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
You know what loan officers and real estate agents love almost as much as cashing a commission check? Complaining about other loan officers and real estate agents. And they have good reasons to do so. Talk to a top producer in either field and he or she will tell you: the biggest problem their respective industry faces is that there are far too many sloppy, inexperienced, yee-haw types who, I’m sorry, just shouldn’t be in this business!
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Real Estate News
JULY 12, 2023
T3 Sixty has sent an open letter to the real estate industry, urging everyone to take action now to get ahead of potential rulings in commissions lawsuits.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
Three veteran sales executives at Movement Mortgage have parted ways with the South Carolina-based lender to join the competitor Summit Funding, sources told HousingWire. Deran Pennington, who spent the last 15 years at Movement and until June 2023 held a national sales director position, is joining Summit as a divisional leader in Charlotte. Pennington’s departure comes a few months after Brady Yeager , a mortgage executive with over 21 years in finance and mortgage lending roles, joined
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Real Estate News
JULY 12, 2023
Mark Willis, who previously served as both president and CEO at KW, is rejoining the company to assist with its market center growth.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) on Wednesday announced two new home-affordability mortgage products designed to help underserved borrowers become homeowners. UWM, America’s top mortgage lender, is offering Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCP) for Fannie Mae ‘s HomeReady and Freddie Mac ’s BorrowSmart Geo-Target programs. These offerings will be available in select metro areas including Detroit, Baltimore and Chicago for Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart and Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, Atl
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Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
The CPI data released today shows the growth rate of inflation cooling off , and that’s good for mortgage rates. If inflation were running hot like in the 1970s, mortgage rates would have easily gotten to 8%-10% last year. The fact that the growth rate of inflation has been falling over the last few months is a positive story for mortgage rates over the long run.
Real Estate News
JULY 12, 2023
The Consumer Federation of America suggests that new and less committed agents are bad for the industry and "deprive" their full-time peers of commissions.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
As mortgage rates reached their 2023 peak , mortgage applications rose slightly but remained very low last week. For the week that ended July 7, mortgage applications rose 0.9% from the prior week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Incoming economic data continue to send mixed signals about the economy, with the overall impact leaving Treasury yields higher last week as markets expect that the Federal Reserve will need to hold rates higher for longer to slow inflation.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 12, 2023
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it.
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Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
Purchase loans continue to claim a larger share of the origination pipeline as refinance opportunities dwindle, according to Black Knight ’s originations market monitor report. In June, purchase locks made up 88.4% of the month’s market mix, a record high. Purchase lock counts were down 31% year over year and 29% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
A year and a half after Keller Williams legally blocked eXp World Holdings' attempt to recruit Mark Willis, the former KW CEO has returned to his roots in a new consulting role, Inman has learned.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies announced a collaboration with CMG Financial , CrossCountry Mortgage , Fairway Independent Mortgage and The Loan Store as private-label partners. The collaboration with several of the country’s top independent mortgage banks is aimed at getting Figure’s home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) products in front of homeowners who have seen equity grow in recent years.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the U.S.
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Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
BlackFin Group announced on Wednesday the appointment of Christopher Call as the principal consultant on the BlackFin Group Professional Services team. In this new role, Call will assume leadership of the expanding team. The professional services team primarily focuses on providing assistance to lenders and mortgage technology vendors in implementing new systems, conducting quality assurance testing, facilitating requirements gathering training, managing change, configuring systems, handling sys
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
The typical home value breached $350,000 for the first time in June, a new peak in typical values according to a report by Zillow. Redfin shows nearly 92 percent of homeowners have a mortgage rate below 6 percent.
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2023
Inflation cooled significantly last month, representing arguably the most promising news for the housing industry since the Federal Reserve began instituting aggressive price control measures 16 months ago. But it’s just one report, and the Fed is likely to stay the course until signs point to a ‘break’ in the labor market, economists said.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
Find out how a well-crafted YouTube plan underscores the power of innovation in real estate marketing for both the individual agent and the service they provide.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
Bigger Pockets
JULY 12, 2023
When a viral tweet showed that Airbnb revenue was falling across top markets, investors started getting nervous. But was the data real? Or is everything is just fine? Read the learn the full story.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
Foreclosures are still affecting a tiny slice of the nation's home inventory. Here are the markets where you're most likely to find one, according to a new report from Attom.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
JULY 12, 2023
What is The Cost of Termite Inspections? When protecting your home from the destructive nature of termites, a termite inspection is a crucial step. Termite inspections help identify existing termite infestations or potential risks, allowing homeowners to take appropriate measures to safeguard their property. However, one common question is, “How much does a termite inspection […] The post Unveiling The Cost of a Termite Inspection appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
Despite inventory hitting a 23-year low, the average Realtor ended last year on a solid note, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Member Profile survey, released Tuesday.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.
Fancy Pants Homes
JULY 12, 2023
In San Diego’s North County, in the affluent community of Rancho Santa Fe — best known for its luxurious homes, breathtaking landscapes, and overall exclusivity — lies a striking 2.86-acre compound that recently hit the market. Designed by locally renowned architect, Dena Gillispie, the sprawling compound sits on an elevated ocean view lot in Stonebridge (a gated, residential, and equestrian community located in westernmost Rancho Santa Fe that was developed in the 1980s and 19
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
A number of insurance providers have left Florida over the last year, apparently driven away thanks to extreme weather and a challenging legal landscape.
Brownstoner
JULY 12, 2023
A phoenix rises at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue Extension and DeKalb Avenue: After a false start and a change of operators, the formerly magnificent but long-defunct Brooklyn Paramount Theatre in Fort Greene is being revamped by the world's largest live entertainment company and will reopen in 2024 as a… Read More > The post Brooklyn’s Once Opulent Paramount Theatre to Be Restored by Global Entertainment Giant appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
While investors expect one more Fed rate hike this month, mortgage rates are already retreating on expectations that the Federal Reserve could reverse course next year.
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Real Trends
JULY 12, 2023
After seven years away from the firm, a viral Twitter hashtag and a legal battle resulting in a temporary restraining order, former Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis is back. The Austin, Texas-based brokerage announced Willis’ return in a press release on Wednesday. Willis will serve as a strategic consultant at the company. “For over 32 years, Mark has served across all levels of leadership within KW,” Gary Keller , the co-founder and executive chairman of KW, said in a statem
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
ShowingTime+, an offshoot of Zillow, has released Listing Showcase, a new way to market listings on the popular consumer search site.
RIS Media
JULY 12, 2023
The downward trajectory of U.S. inflation has held firm as the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released this morning provided further evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to get the economy back on track are working. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the CPI hit 3% in June, down a percentage point from… The post U.S.
Inman
JULY 12, 2023
If you've got big goals for your real estate business, do these three things within your first five years to set yourself up for success.
Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty
The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.
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