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Double whammy: Florida condo market grapples with rising insurance costs, milestone inspections

Housing Wire

While there is no doubt that the Florida housing market has slowed since the height of the post-pandemic homebuying boom, the state’s condominium market has been especially hard hit, according to local agents. “It has definitely slowed,” said Cyndee Haydon , a Seminole-based agent for Future Home Realty. “Inventory has gone from a three-month supply a year ago to at least six months, so really we are into a buyers’ market now.

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Buyers backing out of deals in record numbers as market shifts

Real Estate News

Upward of 56,000 home purchase contracts — nearly 15% of all such contracts from June — were canceled, a new report found, largely due to affordability issues.

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Cleveland-area team brings 25 agents to fast-growing Real

Housing Wire

The Real Brokerage has poached a high-performing Realtor team in Cleveland. Kaim Team is bringing its 25-members to the company, becoming the largest team operating in Ohio that’s affiliated with Real. Real hopes the team can provide more juice to a market that’s part of a trend of booming cities in the midwest. “We’re thrilled to welcome Michael, Tina and their team to Real,” Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said in a statement.

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DANGER Report follow-up to have new focus: Opportunity

Real Estate News

A sequel to the industry-challenging assessment is expected in early 2025 and will focus on the future. “The time is now for the industry to transform itself.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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You survived 2008, you can conquer 2024: Navigating a changing real estate landscape

Housing Wire

The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. The lofty home prices we’ve seen in recent months have some comparing aspects of today with those foreshadowing the housing bubble that preceded the 2008 market crash and, ultimately, what has come to be known as the Great Recession.

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A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you.

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People on the Move: eXp taps VP for growth; OREA leader resigns

Real Estate News

Troy Palmquist will oversee a product team, commercial real estate and more for eXp; Tim Hudak is stepping down as Ontario association CEO effective August 2.

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No robots anytime soon: These brokerages don’t think AI will replace agents 

Housing Wire

Real estate companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agent productivity, which they believe will be even more necessary due to changes to their commission structure — mainly on the buyer’s side. But despite these tech advancements, they don’t see a scenario in which “robots” will soon take buyers and sellers through the homeownership journey.

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Pocket listings lawsuit gets (another) new lease on life

Real Estate News

A U.S. District Court judge has approved a motion from the plaintiffs requesting reconsideration of a case originally filed against NAR in 2020.

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Indiana markets are indicative of the Midwest regional housing boom

Housing Wire

Prospective buyers from out of state often come to Indiana for its growing job market, low taxes and relatively affordable housing. Indianapolis-area Realtor Annie Caruso, a founding member of Circle Real Estate, had a buyer coming from the Chicago area for just these reasons. But their price point was under $300,000, and they were consistently outbid despite giving their best offer.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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EXp not ‘doing broker-to-broker compensation’ — with caveats

Inman

A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents.

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The share of ‘stagnant’ listings is rising: Redfin

Housing Wire

Sales of both new homes and existing ones have declined, and it’s affecting how long homes stay on the market. A new report from Redfin shows that 64.7% of listed homes in June stayed on the market for more than 30 days, which is up from 59.6% a year ago. It’s the largest year-over-year increase for any month in the past year and the highest share for the month of June going back to 2020.

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Sequel to NAR ‘Danger Report’ set for 10-year anniversary next year

Inman

T3 Sixty plans to release "The Opportunity Report" as a follow up to its "DANGER Report" in early 2025. it says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry.

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RealReports partners with San Francisco Realtors to provide AI-based property intelligence

Housing Wire

RealReports , a proptech firm that offers an artificial intelligence-based platform for property data , announced a new partnership this week with the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) to provide access to its tool to an estimated 5,000 members in the Bay Area. RealReports said that its tool has the functionality to offer “extensive property data from over 40 top providers for every home in the U.S.,” and that the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “copilot” that it calls “Aiden” ca

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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As rules change, your best friend is an entrepreneurial mindset

Inman

Entrepreneurship isn't just good for individual real estate pros, PR and marketing expert Molly McKinley writes. It's good for organizations and for the industry as a whole.

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Reverse mortgage veteran appointed chair of MISMO working group

Housing Wire

Reverse mortgage industry veteran George Morales has been appointed as the new chairperson of the dedicated reverse mortgage development workgroup (DWG) inside the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization. MISMO is a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), which signaled its intent for more reverse mortgage involvement late last year.

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Housing inventory is roaring back to life. So why aren’t new listings?

Inman

Inventory is rising again, according to an analysis of housing data. But agents are still scrounging. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what's working in the latest polling from Inman Intel.

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CoStar Group reports another strong quarter aided by rapid growth of Homes.com

Housing Wire

CoStar Group , the parent company of Homes.com and Apartments.com , among other sites, continued its revenue growth streak in second-quarter 2024. The company reported revenue of $678 million from April through June, up 12% compared to the same period a year ago. The firm said this marks its 53rd consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth. CoStar’s residential sector was at least partially responsible for the revenue growth as it rose from $12.7 million in Q2 2023 to $26.2 million in Q2

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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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Falling mortgage rates have yet to translate into pricier home sales

Inman

Applications for purchase mortgages dropped last week for the second week in a row as rising home prices continue to shut many would-be homebuyers out of the market.

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New tech startup Finaya adds insurance quote comparison tool to offerings

Housing Wire

A freshly minted tech startup based in Palo Alto, California, and Seattle believes it has a solution for homeowners looking for insurance. Finaya is adding a marketplace for assessing and comparing home insurance offerings. The company will deliver a network of insurance providers for homeowners looking to insure a new home or sign a new policy to address shifting needs at different points in owning a home.

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Homes are sitting on the market longer amid high costs: Redfin

Inman

Almost two-thirds of homes that were for sale in June had been listed for at least 30 days without going under contract. That figure is the highest share of any June since 2020.

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Century 21 welcomes two new affiliates

Housing Wire

Century 21 is welcoming new affiliates on both coasts On Tuesday, the company announced it was welcoming Staten Island, New York -based Herman & Co. Real Estate to the brand. The firm is now doing business as Century 21 Standard Real Estate. The brokerage was founded in 2004 by broker-owner Herman Herrera, a retired U.S. Marine and former school teacher.

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Boldtrail Backoffice - Take The Quiz to See What Package Is Right For You

BoldTrail BackOffice provides a single, streamlined solution to manage agent onboarding and billing and commission tracking and disbursements, along with agent management, reporting, and accounting - so your brokerage can run smoothly & profitably. Our #1-rated back office solutions have exactly what your business needs to deliver a seamless experience for your clients and your team.

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Cornerstone staffs up to grow servicing, builder partnerships

Inman

Seven executive hires in 2024 include Dana Abernathy, who will expand the company's servicing operations, and Mike Iorio, who is tasked with growing homebuilder partnerships.

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eXp, Sanford deny charges in amended complaint of sexual assault case

Housing Wire

In a pair of court filings last week, eXp Realty, former CEO Glenn Sanford and agent Brent Gove renewed denials of their alleged roles in sexual assaults perpetrated by two former eXp agents. Responding to an amended complaint filed by plaintiff Anya Roberts in June, each party denied the charge of participating in a human trafficking enterprise that resulted in the alleged drugging and rape of Roberts by Michael Bjorkman and David Golden, who at the time were star agents at eXp. eXp and Sanford

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Local Logic and iGo strike a new integration deal

Inman

Part of the relationship involves Local Logic providing iGo with a site license for NeighborhoodIntel, a recently released property reporting product that generates insights from more can 250 data points per home.

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Employee at Center of CoStar/Realtor.com Legal Conflict Put on Paid Leave

RIS Media

In a court filing July 23, CoStar Group has asked a judge for an order for expedited discovery in its legal conflict with Move, Inc. Included in the filing is that James Kaminsky, the CoStar employee formerly employed by Move, who Move claims improperly accessed proprietary information to be used by CoStar, has been placed… The post Employee at Center of CoStar/Realtor.com Legal Conflict Put on Paid Leave appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit

Inman

Judge says Top Agent Network "adequately alleged" NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy is a "group boycott." Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule.

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Despite Drop in Rates, Mortgage Applications Decreased This Week

RIS Media

Despite the most recent drop in average mortgage rates, mortgage applications decreased this week, down 2.2% from last week’s 3.9% uptick, according to the latest Weekly Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending July 19, 2024. This week’s data: The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume,… The post Despite Drop in Rates, Mortgage Applications Decreased This Week appeared first on RISMedia.

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CoStar puts former Realtor.com editor on leave amid lawsuit

Inman

CoStar Group has put former Realtor.com News and Insights editor James Kaminsky on leave in response to Move's objections to sharing confidential information amid its trade secrets lawsuit.

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Navigating the Changing Landscape

RIS Media

Above, Dave Karoly Dave Karoly Vice President of Sales & Operations, REALTOR® Lamacchia Realty Waltham, Massachusetts [link] Region served: New England and Fort Lauderdale Years in real estate: 17 Number of offices: 17 Number of agents: 600 Best tip for getting the right listing price: Stop telling sellers the price. Instead, provide the guidance so… The post Navigating the Changing Landscape appeared first on RISMedia.

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The 4 Most Impactful Actions to Take in Real Estate in 2024

Strategic real estate professionals know that the name of the game right now is to stay informed, adaptable, and ready to make confident decisions. In this free download, Inside Real Estate CEO, Joe Skousen, shares what he believes are the top 4 most impactful actions in real estate right now. We've been actively engaging with industry experts, analyzing data, and listening intently to the experiences of our agents on the ground.