Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Mortgage rates headed lower this week as the 10-year Treasury yield dropped below 4.3% for the first time since September, according to new data from Freddie Mac. The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.22% for the week ending Nov. 30, according to Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That’s down significantly from last week ’s 7.29% and up from 6.49% the same week a year ago.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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Inman
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Financial site LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35 percent of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. Why? They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a pulse on all of the things that could impact your decision.
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Seattle Times Real Estate
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Molbak's, the 67-year-old Woodinville garden center, says it's been suddenly cut out of a massive redevelopment project in the Seattle suburb's downtown.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Airbnb has faced a lot of criticism as of late, with many cities going as far as banning them. New findings show that the long-term effect is just as impactful to investors.
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HomeLight
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Whether they’re considering selling their property, refinancing their mortgage, or simply curious about their investment’s current market value, many people are curious to know: “What’s my home worth today?” Free online home value estimators can give you an idea of what your house might sell for or how much home equity you’ve banked so far. Many lenders and real estate companies have an automated valuation model (AVM) on their website where you can input your address to get a result.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Are you wondering about the VA loan inspection requirements? There are appraisal and inspection guidelines that VA inspectors must follow. Did you know that the homes you’re looking at might not be acceptable to some lenders? It’s true. Special loan programs like the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Veterans Administration (VA) loans are outstanding for […] The post Requirements For VA Inspectors For Inspections and Appraisals appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Expos
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The case takes aim at NAR and local as well as national brokerages, while calling out the current system as a way to protect ineffective agents.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The baseline conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024 will be $766,550, up 5.5% compared to the current limit of $726,200 , the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Tuesday. Conforming loan limits are increasing at a slower pace, mirroring home prices, overall. That’s because the FHFA’s conforming loan limit increase is based on a formula related to home-price data in the third quarter of each year.
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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Inman
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Fidelity National Financial acknowledges that a "cybersecurity incident" disrupted the provision of title and escrow services and other technology and mortgage services.
Real Estate News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Real Estate News has selected the top newsmakers in a year shaped by trials — of all kinds — and resilience in the face of epic challenges and opportunities.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Lower mortgage rates tend to take housing supply off the market and demand has been picking up lately as rates have fallen. However, the recent drop in housing inventory has more to do with seasonality factors than lower mortgage rates. Higher mortgage rates did push inventory higher during the seasonal period when it would normally be declining. However, seasonality tends to rule the day eventually.
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
If you’re worried about a coming recession, you’re not alone.
Inman
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Estate planning is of prime importance for homeowners and their heirs. Properties are among the largest and most complex assets to be distributed — particularly when they’re luxury homes worth millions of dollars.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Fidelity National Financial, the nation’s largest title company, coming back “office by office” as real estate agents and loan officers find low-tech solutions.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday published a proposal that would require public housing agencies (PHA) to provide 30 days’ notice before filing an eviction notice in court for nonpayment of rent. PHAs with tenants in public housing and owners of properties participating in HUD multifamily project-based rental assistance programs would need to provide “written notification at least 30 days” before a court filing for an eviction due to rent nonpayment.
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.
Seattle Times Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Under new the new codes adopted Tuesday, builders would need to match the energy efficiency of heat pumps in order to install gas in new buildings.
Inman
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they're beginning to see signs of a buyer's market unfold.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
A year ago, many economists forecast that rates would fall within the 5-6% range by the end of 2023, but the economy didn’t behave as expected.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Nearly three months after filing an initial complaint accusing Gary Keller and Keller Williams of inflating key profitability metrics including company sales and profits to convince individuals to purchase Keller Williams Regions and Market Centers, John Davis has made tweaks to his lawsuit. In his initial filing, in addition to Keller and Keller Williams, Davis also names former KW president Josh Team, Business MAPS Ltd. and Business MAPS Management LLC as defendants.
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.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The process of going through a divorce is undeniably challenging, with numerous emotional, legal and financial considerations. Amidst the upheaval, whether to buy a home can add another layer of complexity to an already intricate situation. You will see the factors to consider when contemplating the purchase of a home during or after a divorce.… The post Should You Buy a Home When Getting Separated?
Inman
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Rates edged closer to the 7% mark this week, improving affordability. Coupled with a small bump in listings, that could mean more year-end sales.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Pending home sales in October fell to their lowest level since 2001. As mortgage rates edged near multi-decade highs, pending home sales declined 1.5% in October on a month-over-month basis, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As a result, NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index fell to a reading of 71.4, down from 72.6 in September.
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RIS Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Buyer agents in the post-Burnett world must be more precise in their conversations with clients, while also being able to provide updated information on what’s happening in the legal realm regarding residential real estate sales. And getting contracts with new buyer clients that spell out how much they will be compensated is also crucial. Those… The post Buyer-Agent ‘Musts’ in the New Normal: Get Contracts and Get Educated appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Annual home price appreciation of 5.5 percent pushes FHA loan limits up to a minimum of $498,257 in affordable markets, and to a ceiling of up to $1.72 million in high-cost states like Alaska and Hawaii.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Forecasts from Realtor.com and Bright MLS offer varying degrees of optimism, with a split on inventory and an eye on wild cards like inflation and the election.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
U.S. house prices rallied again in the third quarter of 2023. In fact, home prices rose 2.1% quarter over quarter and 5.5% year over year in Q3, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index. Month over month, the FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index ticked up 0.6% in September. “U.S. house price growth continued to accelerate in the third quarter, appreciating more than in each of the previous four quarters,” Anju Vajja, principal associate director in FHFA ’s div
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