Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

As the July deadline for the implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement approaches, the trade organization is looking to iron out some details about buyer broker agreements. Under the terms of the settlement agreement , agents will have to have a written agreement with a client in order to work with them as a buyer’s agent.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 30, 2024

The NAR settlement does not address home search portals, but Zillow wants to make it easier for buyers to try out an agent in a way that aligns with new rules.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders Leaders award are open now through April 30th, 2024. Click here to nominate someone. In the midst of a higher-for-longer mortgage rate environment that is reshaping the landscape of the mortgage industry, the role of a chief marketing officer (CMO) becomes increasingly pivotal as mortgage compa

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Real Estate News

APRIL 30, 2024

Mark Willis returned to Keller Williams after a 7-year hiatus, and he’s ready to lead in a new way. “It’s not about proving myself. It’s about impact.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

Home prices were near an all-time high in February. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index posted a 6.4% annual gain in February, up from a 6% gain in January, according to the newest report released Tuesday. It was the largest annualized increase recorded since November 2022. On an annual basis, the 10-city composite index grew by 8%, up from 7.4% the previous month.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 30, 2024

Ben Caballero isn’t slowing down. After landing in the Guinness book three times in his 62-year real estate career, he has achieved a new record.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 30, 2024

The number of homes for sale is playing a big role in today’s housing market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

New York-based asset manager Rithm Capital delivered a profit in the first quarter of 2024, with a positive performance from multichannel lender Newrez in the servicing and origination segments. Top executives at Rithm said they continue to evaluate taking the mortgage business public. On Tuesday, Rithm announced a $261.6 million in GAAP net income from January to March, compared to $87.5 million loss in the prior quarter, per Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 30, 2024

Firms that settled in the Gibson/Umpa case in March and April will have until later this year to finalize the agreements, but more than 20 defendants remain.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

A day after announcing major changes to its executive team, eXp Realty is once again shaking up its leadership. On Tuesday, the nation’s largest brokerage by transaction side count announced that it had named Kendall Bonner as its new vice president of industry relations. According to a company news release, Bonner “will focus on guiding eXp Realty agents through the significant shifts currently shaping the real estate industry, particularly in light of the recent National Association of Realtor

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2024

Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis sat with Real Estate News to talk about his return to the Texas franchiser and how commission lawsuits could spark a new wave of brokerage and agent consolidation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week released its fair lending final rule, following up on a proposal made last year in alignment with plans first laid out in 2022 by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The rule “addresses barriers to sustainable housing opportunities for underserved communities by codifying existing FHFA practices in regulation and adding new requirements related to fair lending, fair housing, unfair or deceptive acts or practi

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2024

Expressing your value to clients begins with knowing yourself, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. You cannot articulate what you have never taken the time to determine on your own.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

After the release of proposed new rules for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) program late last year, the reverse mortgage industry expressed a lot of excitement. In the newly proposed rules handed down in October, the H4P program would, in certain circumstances, allow for inclusion of an interested party contribution of up to 6% of a home’s sale price.

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APRIL 30, 2024

San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington DC and New York posted annual price increases for the third-straight month, with each of the cities S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller tracks hitting record highs.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

Approximately 15 million Americans continue to grapple with medical debt on their credit reports, despite reforms implemented by Equifax , Experian and TransUnion in March 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) revealed in a study published Monday. As of June 2023, about 5% of Americans had unpaid medical bills on their credit reports, down from 14% in March 2022.

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2024

Seller predictive analytics company Realeflow has announced its latest product, Leadflow AI Agent, a lead-generation solution to help residential agents be the first to know when someone wants to list a home.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 30, 2024

eXp elevates seven executives to support growth and agent success; Coldwell Banker brings on luxury marketing pro.

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2024

Eighteen of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas witnessed rents rise on an annual basis in March, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where a lack of rental supply is common and owning a home is costly.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced its finalized Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans to address barriers to sustainable housing opportunities. In a release, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) praised FHFA’s efforts to codify existing practices and programs. The new plans show a sustained commitment to remove obstacles to… The post FHFA Finalizes New Fair Lending Rules appeared first on RISMedia.

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APRIL 30, 2024

The artificial intelligence-fueled tool allows leasing agents and landlords to generate new leads more efficiently, providing speed without the need for additional personnel, among other benefits.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. As the TikTok ban looms—with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act now signed into law and in motion—there’s many in the real estate industry that… The post Social Skills: How to Refocus Your Social Media Marketing if TikTok Gets Banned appeared first on RISMedia.

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APRIL 30, 2024

A year after moving from RE/MAX to eXp Realty, Kendall Bonner has been chosen to lead the brokerage's industry relations efforts. Bonner is also the leader of The Kendall Bonner Team in Tampa.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

Consumers have been feeling the waves of unrest in the economy, with mortgage rates now back up above 7% and the PCE index—the Fed’s favorite measure of inflation—up by 2.8% year-over-year. Consumer confidence fell significantly in April, dropping from 103.1 in March to 97, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. After the… The post Consumer Confidence Retreats in April appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2024

After the National Association of Realtors announced its proposed commission settlement in March, mainstream media covered the historic news with mixed results, an Inman analysis shows.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

Spotlights were shining down onstage, but it was Quintavius Burdette who lit up the arena during the opening session of the 2024 RE/MAX R4® convention, the brand’s annual global event known for its education and networking opportunities. Since the former Division I college football player began his career with RE/MAX® five years ago, he’s closed… The post The RE/MAX® Competitive Edge: An Unstoppable Network appeared first on RISMedia.

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APRIL 30, 2024

If you're having trouble conveying your value to clients, it may be because you don't believe in it yourself. Coach Darryl Davis provides the pep talk you need to take center stage as a client coach and advocate.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 6.4% annual gain for February, up from a 6.0% rise in the previous month. The data from the leading measure of U.S. home prices released April 30 shows that 18 out of the 20 major metro markets… The post Case Shiller Reports U.S.

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Inman

APRIL 30, 2024

Coldwell Banker icon Ralph Burnet died on March 19, after a lengthy battle against kidney disease. Longtime friend and colleague Matt Baker reflects on his legacy.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

The leadership shake-ups just keep coming out of eXp Realty. The company continues to lean on its cache of internal talent to carry its brand into the future. In its latest move on Tuesday, the brokerage announced that Tampa eXp Realty agent and team leader Kendall Bonner as vice president of Industry Relations. She will… The post Kendall Bonner Ready to Innovate as New VP of Industry Relations at EXP Realty appeared first on RISMedia.

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