Fri.May 19, 2023

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What to Watch as We Head Into the Summer Housing Market

RIS Media

Summer is typically when the housing market heats up. In a normal year, there are more homes sold in the summer, and homes tend to sell faster. Prices peak during the summer months and new listings increase. Over the last few years, however, the housing market has been anything but typical, so what will summer… The post What to Watch as We Head Into the Summer Housing Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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Judge should dismiss ICE, Black Knight’s constitutionality claims, FTC argues

Housing Wire

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked a judge to dismiss Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Black Knight ‘s claims over the agency’s constitutionality and separation of power as “impertinent” and “immaterial.” The FTC, which is trying to prevent a merger between the two mortgage tech firms, said the two companies made “bare statements of legal conclusions that fail to meet the required pleading standards,” according to a filing made this week. ̶

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Why slowing rent growth is a good sign for the economy, future buyers

Real Estate News

Rent growth was up just 0.3% YoY in April and is falling below inflation and wage growth, which "suggests better times ahead for the U.S. economy.

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Nominations for the 2023 Women of Influence award close today!

Housing Wire

Today marks the last day to submit a nomination for HousingWire’s prestigious and first-of-its kind Women of Influence award. Each year, HousingWire’s Women of Influence award spotlights women who are cultivating a new path forward for the housing economy and paving the way for the women who follow after them. These women are recognized based on achievements within their organizations, their communities and the in the industry at-large.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Homebuying trends and motivations in the LGBTQ+ community

Real Estate News

A new report helps agents better understand the preferences, drivers and challenges for LGBTQ+ buyers.

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‘Selling Sunset:’ 60+ facts as the reality show returns for Season 6

Inman

Netflix's fan favorite is back with Season 6 (and Season 7 is coming!) Here's everything you never knew you needed to know about the series, its cast and The Oppenheim Group.

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3 HR experts weigh in on the bad behavior reality TV shows overlook

Inman

When shows like "Selling Sunset" normalize workplace romances between brokers and agents, the dicey issues that arise from unequal power dynamics often go unspoken, experts told Inman.

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REITs vs. Stocks: Is There Any Diversification Benefit At All?

Bigger Pockets

If you're exploring diversification options, it's crucial to note that this investment might not be as sensible as initially thought. Here's the truth about this trendy investment.

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5 reasons top agents don’t worry about commission lawsuits

Inman

Although the bombshell commission lawsuits are scary, Inman contributor Chase Williams writes, it's time to focus on the things you can control and move forward.

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Home Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid

RIS Media

Remodeling a home isn’t easy; many things can go wrong during these projects. It is easy to make mistakes renovating a home, but there are steps and tips you can follow to reduce the potential problems. We look at some of the home renovation mistakes that people make so you can avoid them. These ten… The post Home Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on RISMedia.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Should you follow everyone who follows you on Instagram?

Inman

Sue "Pinky" Benson tells you how to tell the difference between legit Instagram followers and those who are boosting your count without adding value.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in May 2023

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Centre Island, New York | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty The Oyster Bay property boasts a bowling alley, a spa/salon, and a helipad, among other amenities across its 26 acres. Billy Joel’s Beachfront New York Estate Lists for $49 Million – Architectural Digest Why Wealthy Homebuyers Are Flocking to Puerto Rico – The Wall Street Journal A Greenhouse-Like Home Overlooking

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Virtual Staging AI ensures you’ll never market an empty room again: Tech Review

Inman

Do you hate marketing an empty house? Virtual Staging AI offers a quick and easy-to-use solution to stage the rooms of a home virtually and save you and your client hassle. Craig Rowe offers a review of the service.

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Power Broker Breakdown: Who Dominated Across the Pandemic?

RIS Media

The pandemic was not a normal market. The further we move past that time, the more obvious it becomes. One of the major challenges when trying to measure and quantify periods of time like this is comparison. How do you juxtapose your business success in 2021 to 2022 or 2023 given how much has changed?… The post Power Broker Breakdown: Who Dominated Across the Pandemic?

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Housing is outperforming, but recession may still be in the cards

Inman

Fannie Mae economists say "extraordinarily tight" inventories of existing homes driven by mortgage lock-in effect has shifted demand toward new homes.

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Amazon rides to the rescue of Seattle’s ailing downtown

Seattle Times Real Estate

With employees back in the office three days a week, Seattle's largest employer sets a template to avoid an "urban doom loop" of empty commercial space, blight and decay.

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Can NAR keep real estate agents safe and sound? The Download

Inman

Each week on The Download, Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR’s latest Realtor safety proposal and resources for taking better care of yourself IRL and online.

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MLS Cooperation Is the Foundation for Organized Real Estate

RIS Media

If there’s one thing that’s constant in real estate, it’s that change is inevitable. Much of that change is driven by technology. In my nearly four decades in the real estate industry, I’ve witnessed firsthand the effects that technology has had, and how the pace of change has accelerated over the years. In 1984, when… The post MLS Cooperation Is the Foundation for Organized Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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.

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Agents, stay off my grass and don’t knock on my door

Inman

While the conversation around door-knocking is compelling, it's not a prerequisite for success in the real estate business, writes Teresa Boardman. She offers a variety of alternatives if door-knocking just isn't your thing.

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Mortgage Mix: Challenges Persist as 30-Year Rates Climb Slightly

RIS Media

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Mortgage rates increased to 6.39%, the level at which they stood two weeks ago, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage remained unchanged, however, at 5.75%.

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Door-knocking, danger alerts, FOMO demand: Inman’s Top 5

Inman

Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.

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The Power Broker Interview: William Raveis Says These Company Changes Will Ensure Continued Success

RIS Media

Editor’s Note: In March, RISMedia released its 2023 Top 1,000 Power Brokers, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. In this special interview series, we talk to some of our top-ranking brokers to garner their insights and strategies for sustaining their firms’ success. For more information, click here. While many markets navigated a downturn in 2022, William… The post The Power Broker Interview: William Raveis Says These Company Changes Will Ensure Continued Success appeared firs

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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.

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NAR’s membership is now shrinking for the 1st time in years

Inman

The organization's membership was down 0.66 percent in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further.

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Rocket sells roughly $20B in MSRs to JPMorgan Chase

Housing Wire

Add Rocket Mortgage to the list of companies selling mortgage servicing rights (MSR) in a difficult operating environment. The Detroit, Michigan-based lender sold about $20 billion in MSRs to JPMorgan Chase in April, following a decline in its servicing book in the first quarter of 2023. The company’s unpaid principal balance reached $524.8 billion as of March 31, compared to $535 billion at the end of December, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. “In Apr

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Zillow Names Jeremy Hofmann New CFO

RIS Media

There’s a new face in Zillow’s C-Suite, as the tech giant named Jeremy Hofmann its new chief financial officer (CFO). The Seattle-based company announced Thursday that it promoted Hofmann to succeed Allen Parker, who served as Zillow’s CFO since 2018 and will be taking an advisory position at the company next year. Hofmann, who previously… The post Zillow Names Jeremy Hofmann New CFO appeared first on RISMedia.

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Pacaso Reveals Top 15 U.S. Second Home Markets for 2023

Broke Agent Media

BAM Key Details: Pacaso just shared its list of the top 15 second home markets in the U.S. for 2023, based on Optimal Blue data. Eight of the top 15 markets are located in Florida. Pacaso just released its list of the 15 hottest second home markets in the U.S. year to date, based on Optimal Blue second home transaction data from January 1st to May 3rd, 2023.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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Friday Flash: Undisrupted

1000Watt

I had a paper route as a kid. That’s right, I folded up newspapers, loaded them into a big canvas bag I slung over the handlebars of my bike, then rode around throwing the papers onto the porches of my neighbors, who then read the news of the day with quiet dignity. Now we have Twitter. Oh well. Anyway, the only part of the paper I ever read while sitting on the floor of my grandparent’s garage taking a breather from folding were the real estate ads.

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EMF Testing

BubbleInfo

After a long stretch of nothing, we’re heading into the weekend with FIVE active listings in La Costa Valley, which should make for an exciting open-house weekend!

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How to Create a Restful Bedroom

RIS Media

No matter what else is going on in your life or your home, your bedroom should be literally and figuratively a soft space to land. Creating this peaceful space means closely paying attention to the items you bring into the home and the room’s overall mood. If you’re looking to make your bedroom feel more… The post How to Create a Restful Bedroom appeared first on RISMedia.

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Asking AI to visualize if your state was a Realtor®

The American Genius for Real Estate

AI has gotten pretty sophisticated, so we asked a bot what it would look like if your state was a real estate professional.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

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.