Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

The weekly volume of new listings is now higher than at anytime last year. It’s still April, so there could be as many as eight more weeks of seller growth in the spring housing market. And seller growth is happening pretty much everywhere across the country, with Florida and Texas leading the way. There’s two ways to interpret these trends. The bearish take is that there are many more sellers than buyers and inventory is rising.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 29, 2024

The brokerage becomes the ninth real estate entity to strike a deal with home sellers, with an initial damages payment of nearly $8 million.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Small-balance commercial lender Stronghill Capital shut down its nascent consumer and correspondent lending businesses late last week. The Austin, Texas-based lender will continue offering small-balance commercial and business purpose debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans to its clients, CEO John Eisinger told HousingWire Monday morning. He cited a difficult market and elevated rates as reasons for shutting down correspondent and consumer lending businesses , which were added in 2022.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 29, 2024

As his namesake firm celebrates 50 years, Bill Raveis says the key to surviving rough cycles is to look for opportunities and “figure it out.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

California-based mortgage tech firm Blend Labs , which has pursued non-GAAP profitability since it went public in 2021 , announced a $150 million investment on Monday from private equity firm Haveli Investments. Blend will use $145 million of the proceeds to repay existing credit agreements. The remainder is for general corporate purposes, the company said in a prepared statement.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 29, 2024

Thinking about selling your house?

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Inman

APRIL 29, 2024

As the commission landscape changes, Side's Hilary Saunders writes, it's time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry's reputation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

The attorney general of Michigan has re-released a consumer alert about the reverse mortgage product category during financial literacy month. The action is designed to inform consumers about the potential pros and cons of taking out these loans, according to an announcement issued by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office on Monday. “A reverse mortgage is a type of home equity loan extended, in most cases, to those who are 62 years of age or older,” the announcement stated.

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Inman

APRIL 29, 2024

These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

A coalition of energy- and consumer-focused trade groups lauded the release of new energy-efficiency standards for the construction of new single-family and multifamily homes, which were announced last week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nine groups released a joint statement and a series of individual perspectives to voice support for the move — including the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), t

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APRIL 29, 2024

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Douglas Elliman has joined the growing list of brokerages that have settled the commission lawsuits. In an 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, the firm announced that it had reached a nationwide settlement agreement with the Gibson lawsuit plaintiffs. According to the filing and an accompanying press release, the settlement covers Douglas Elliman and all of its subsidiaries.

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Inman

APRIL 29, 2024

The same factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) introduced MSP Digital Experience (MSP DX), a conversational user interface designed to interact with the company’s leading mortgage servicing system, MSP. MSP DX provides servicing professionals with an intuitive, dynamic and conversational approach to working within MSP. The new interface is poised to streamline workflows, enhance efficiencies and simplify the training process for servicing team members.

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Inman

APRIL 29, 2024

Backflip, a company that built an application to help investors analyze and finance properties to flip, has secured a $15 million Series A round of funding.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Housing affordability dipped in March on both a monthly and yearly basis, according to a new report by First American. Affordability fell by 0.1% compared with February, according to the First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). On an annualized basis, affordability fell by approximately 5%. Meanwhile, mortgage rates also rose over the course of the month.

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RIS Media

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s eco-conscious environment, energy efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a property’s standout feature. As a real estate agent, I witness first-hand how homeowners and buyers prioritize sustainability, driving demand for green improvements. This shift isn’t just ethical; it’s economical. Investments in energy-efficient home improvements, such as window replacements, insulation upgrades, solar panels and Energy… The post Energy Efficient Home Im

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Pennsylvania-based Fulton Bank, National Association of Lancaster, has agreed to assume most of the deposits and assets of Republic First Bank , which state regulators seized on Friday to “protect depositors.” Republic collapsed after it failed to raise $75 million in capital from investors and exited the mortgage lending space.

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NAR: Economic Outlook

APRIL 29, 2024

Navigating the Housing Market: A Seasonal Perspective Seasonality refers to predictable changes in data that correlate with certain times of the year; understanding it will help us anticipate trends.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 29, 2024

With median house prices in the U.S. inching towards half a million dollars and mortgage rates back over 7%, homebuyers and investors alike are getting choked out of the market.

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Inman

APRIL 29, 2024

The proposed deal would resolve pending antitrust claims that have been brought by homesellers, but not homebuyers.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 29, 2024

A record 300,000 migrants entered the U.S. through the southern border in December. Rather than trying to sneak past border agents, many surrendered to apply for asylum.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you wondering what a buyer’s agent is and why you should have one? You are probably thinking, do I need a buyer’s agent? Many consumers wonder why they should have a representative when purchasing a home. They wonder whether there will be any value. From my years of experience as a Realtor, I know […] The post Buyer’s Agent: What Do They Do and How Much Are The Fees appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 29, 2024

This article is presented by CV3 Financial. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. The real estate market is ever-evolving, and there has been a growing trend toward ground-up construction.

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RIS Media

APRIL 29, 2024

The settlement domino effect appears to be accelerating. Only one company—Keller Williams—chose to settle commission-focused lawsuits in the three months between November 2023 and February 2024, even as hundreds of companies were named in dozens of Burnett copycat suits across the country following a $1.8 billion verdict against the industry. Now, in the last month… The post Douglas Elliman Settles Lawsuits, With Over Half of Payment ‘Contingent’ appeared first on RISMedia.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 29, 2024

A tenant not paying rent can turn your profit upside down. Should you find yourself in this situation, there are several key steps you must take.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2024

If you’re planning to sell your home in Delaware, you need to understand how transfer taxes work. Transfer taxes are fees imposed by state, county, or municipal authorities when a property changes hands. These fees will vary across state lines and will have further variations depending on the rules and regulations in your city or state. This short guide will explore how transfer taxes function in Delaware and what you, as a seller, can expect to pay when you transfer your property.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 29, 2024

Building upon our exploration of green building trends, major practices, and resilience strategies based on The Building Sustainably: Green & Resilient Single- Family Homes 2024 SmartMarket Brief, this article now shifts focus towards ways to increase green building within the housing market. Top Incentives to Build Green The survey asked all respondents to select the.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you considering selling your Alabaster, Alabama home but don’t have the time, money, or know-how to make necessary repairs? Has life thrown you a curveball, requiring you to sell in days or weeks rather than months? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, a “We Buy Houses” company in Alabaster could be your perfect solution. These companies pay cash for homes in any condition, meaning there are no repairs, cleaning, or open houses needed.

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RIS Media

APRIL 29, 2024

Lead generation platform PropStream has announced it will be attending the STR Summit, designed to educate aspiring Airbnb investors. The event occurs from June 23-25, 2024, in Denver, Colorado at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. The STR Summit is targeted at short-term rental investors. Topics of discussion include the ten steps to building… The post PropStream to Attend STR Summit appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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