Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

An effort seeking summary judgment in a case brought by Texas Capital Bank (TCB) against Ginnie Mae over reverse mortgage-related collateral has been denied by presiding Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, according to a court filing reviewed by HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD). TCB sought summary judgment in a court filing this past summer, which would have allowed the presiding judge to decide part of the case prior to a trial.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to its authority.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Since 2019, the state of Florida has built more than 77,000 new properties in areas with a high risk of flooding. This is the most among all states, according to an analysis by climate-modeling firm First Street Foundation on behalf of the The Wall Street Journal. The construction activity is likely to place the housing industry and its financing partners on a “collision course” with insurers, the outlet said.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A case filed in Pennsylvania challenges membership rules and accuses associations of discriminatory treatment of minority real estate professionals.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Another regulator has sued Rocket Mortgage for allegedly discriminating against a Black homeowner by undervaluing her home during an appraisal in Colorado three years ago. And the Detroit-based lender believes it’s a “massive overreach.” On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice —following a move made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in July—filed a lawsuit against the lender, appraiser Maksym Mykhailyna and his company, Maverick Appraisal Group ,

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The defendants cite a lack of jurisdiction in the case, which alleges that NAR “controls competition” and accuses brokers of steering buyers away from listings.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has been given more time to respond to allegations against it in a case that accuses the lender of operating manipulative websites that skew reverse mortgage reviews in its favor. The suit, brought by reverse mortgage competitor Longbridge Financial , alleges that Mutual of Omaha operates a series of websites that are both deceptive and purportedly in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) as well as guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In a housing market shaped by uncertainty, military veterans and service members are emerging as some of the most confident and prepared homebuyers, outpacing their civilian counterparts. That’s according to a recent index released by Veterans United Home Loans to measure the financial health and optimism of veterans, active-duty service members and civilians in terms of home purchase timelines and motivating factors, personal finance and their outlook for the U.S. economy.

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Maurice Muhammad alleges a "monopoly" by NAR, the state Realtor association and the local MLS limits competition, inflates prices, and disproportionately affects minority brokers and agents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The controversial Clear Cooperation Policy from the National Association of Realtors continues to spark debate — for several reasons — among real estate professionals. (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) With the Aug. 17 implementation deadline for the business practice changes outlined in National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement in the rearview mirror, the real estate industry has turned its focus to a new point of contention — NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy (

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s tough to get a great deal on a house when the trend is to pay over the asking price. A study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that 25% of all buyers paid more than 100% of the asking price for their home. With this guide, we’ll help you develop a razor-sharp bargain house-hunting strategy , featuring clever ways to save and tips for spotting an opportunity in disguise.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The legal woes continue for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On Wednesday, Maurice Muhammad — the broker of Progressive Realty — filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania claiming that NAR, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR) and the Greater Lehigh Valley MLS (GLVMLS) have violated federal civil rights statutes, engaged in unlawful discriminatory practices, breached their contracts, created a monopolistic system and broken federal antitrust laws.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Learning that a parent or spouse has dementia can leave you reeling. Even if the symptoms are mild — Mom’s been losing her purse more often and missed some appointments — you know the day is coming when she won’t be able to manage her affairs or live on her own. As you contemplate her future and the cost of care, you wonder if a person with dementia can sell their home.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In a high(er) rate environment, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) lending continues to play an increasingly pivotal role. To explore how Acra Lending has adapted to these shifts, we sat down with Ryan Barrus, a key player in the company’s non-QM division. In this conversation, Ryan shares Acra Lending’s blueprint for broker growth, including insights on how Acra Lending navigated the pandemic, built relationships with referral partners, and developed tools that help brokers streamline non-QM

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location. They had no idea it would be the first home in which Tesla's Optimus Robot would be filmed.

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BubbleInfo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It would be natural to expect the number of active listings to be declining by now, but sellers are still hopeful. Of the 470 actives, there are 113 of them that have been on the market for 90+ days too (24%). Those don’t have much chance of selling this year without a drastic price reduction, […] The post Inventory Watch first appeared on bubbleinfo.com.

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Richard Saghian, the founder of the California-based online fashion company Fashion Nova, has expanded his real estate portfolio with the purchase of two Miami Beach properties for $30 million, The Real Deal reported Wednesday. The acquisition includes a waterfront home at 5718 North Bay Road and a non-waterfront property at 5725 North Bay Road.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From the NMHC: Though the Apartment Market Continues to Loosen, Deal Flow Increases for Third Consecutive Quarter as Debt and Equity Conditions Improve Apartment market conditions showed signs of improvement in the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC’s) October 2024 Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions. All but the Market Tightness (37) index indicated more favorable conditions this quarter, with Sales Volume (67), Equity Financing (63) and Debt Financing (77) all

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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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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Another worry for bond market investors is "quantitative tightening," the Fed's program to trim its massive holdings of government debt and mortgages.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Proposition 33—a measure on this year’s California election ballot that would increase rent control laws by limiting the amount landlords can charge for rent, regardless of an apartment’s rental history, […]

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Now operating as Century 21 1st Priority Realty, Duc Lu and his team will have access to the brand’s technology, marketing, lead generation and agent coaching tools and platforms. Lu plans to initially streamline internal operations at his brokerage before focusing on external growth.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Selling your home in San Mateo County doesn’t always mean making extensive repairs or a lengthy process. We Buy Houses companies offer an alternative, making cash offers for homes, regardless of the condition, selling in a matter of days. A cash sale can be beneficial if you don’t have the time, expertise, or money to tackle renovations. In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of working with house-buying companies in San Mateo County.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Dee Evans worked for a Texas mortgage company to help put her husband through dental school. By the time he was in practice, she had decided to take the leap into sales. She was licensed as a REALTOR® in 2003. By 2005, she was a top producer for Ebby Halliday in Rockwall, Texas, and four… The post Coldwell Banker Texas Team Is All About the Client appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate has announced the launch of a new brand campaign and tagline, emphasizing their 99% client satisfaction rating and deep understanding of homes. This campaign further connects the trusted reputation and quality synonymous with the iconic Better Homes & Gardens media brand, which engages more than 42 million print and… The post Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Launches “We Know” Campaign appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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