Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

There’s no higher honor than serving in the United States Military , which I deeply understand as a former Army sergeant. And, like many of my fellow service members, I’ve experienced firsthand the sense of missing out on a significant benefit we’ve rightfully earned protecting our freedoms — the VA mortgage loan — which stands as one of the most powerful tools that our nation’s veterans and active-duty military personnel can use to purchase a home and build long-term financial

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you're thinking about selling your house on your own, called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO, there are some important things to consider.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First American is the latest real estate firm to suffer a cybersecurity incident. Sources told HousingWire the incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, with First American confirming the incident Thursday morning. In a statement on the title company’s website it notes that First American has “taken certain systems offline” and that it is working to resume normal business operations as soon as possible.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First American Financial is the latest real estate service provider to be targeted by hackers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Mortgage rates stayed below 7% for the second week in a row, a welcome relief after a 17-week streak of above-7% rates. This week’s dip is the largest weekly drop since November 2022. The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.67% for the week ending Dec. 21, according to Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That’s down from last week’s 6.95% and up from 6.27% the same week a year ago.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For those who can find a home to buy, falling rates will provide significant relief.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following a review, Top Agent Network's lawsuit challenging NAR's Clear Cooperation policy — which had been dismissed in 2021 — will be able to proceed.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Dovenmuehle Mortgage , a mortgage sub-servicing company, has informed authorities in Illinois that it will impose a layoff affecting hundreds of employees next year. The company has decided to cut 212 jobs in its Lake Zurich site starting on Feb. 16, 2024, per a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filed with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. “This action is a partial reduction in the company’s workforce at the site above; the compa

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On stages large and small, NAR President Tracy Kasper is making a compelling push to retake the Realtor narrative and highlight efforts to expand homeownership.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kathryn Amor, senior vice president and head of enterprise products at Guaranteed Rate , to talk about the intersection of product and technology. Sarah Wheeler: You joined Guaranteed Rate in January of 2023. What drew you to that role? Kathryn Amor: Their amazing tech stack was a really important factor.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

The nation's second biggest title insurer issues terse statement saying it's taken some systems offline. A ransomware group known as Blackcat, ALPHV or Noberus has infiltrated the computer networks of more than 1,000 victims.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly state and local tax data shows that $129 billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the third quarter of 2023 (not seasonally adjusted).[1] In the four quarters ending Q3 2023, state and local governments collected $757 billion of property tax revenue—an 11.6% increase over Q3 2022. The year-over-year growth rate of property tax revenue.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The $10 million lawsuit alleges two former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm's commissions, clients, intellectual and other confidential property as Ryan Serhant used "unfair and deceptive trade practices" to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many people dream of investing in real estate, but most never take the first step. If you want to get started in real estate investing, there are six actionable steps you can take today.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Find out how this Miami broker-owner turned a personal connection to homeownership into a passion for brokerage leadership.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

When it comes to investment predictions, everyone has their own crystal ball about which markets are sure to win and which are sure to lose.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sotheby's agent Nikki Beauchamp offers insights gleaned from "Harvard Business Review" to help you bring out the best in your team, brokerage or professional organization.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continued its fall below 7% this week, averaging 6.67% this week, down from the previous week’s dip to 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.67% as of December 21, 2023, down from last week when… The post Mortgage Rates Continue Their Fall Below 7% appeared first on RISMedia.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

In his latest Snapshot, Brandon Doyle looks at how Rebecca Donatelli is moving the industry forward through leadership, mentoring and education.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

At twenty-nine years old, Andy Johnson had achieved lean FIRE. He had enough to survive but not enough to make his future family comfortably financially free.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

West has abandoned a remodeling job on the Tadao Ando-designed property after getting sued by a live-in contractor and caretaker in September for allegedly forcing him to work 16 hours per day and sleep on the floor near open insulation.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Pandemic and post-pandemic behaviors had a pronounced impact on commercial real estate, and that’s set up 2024 to be a year of normalization.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Marketing and PR expert Molly McKinley offers ways that you can give back to clients and colleagues this holiday season and stay connected to those who matter most in your business.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Remy was looking for rental properties in one of America’s hottest housing markets. He knew picking up one rental property, let alone a multifamily, wouldn’t be cheap.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Colleen’s suite of products address a range of communications and apartment community needs for managers in the multifamily space, including lease renewal engagement, rent submission and other lease term milestones.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The holidays are here! The egg nog is flowing along with the cash, and you’d like to keep it that way.

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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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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Find out how South Florida team leader Vincent Kessel learned to lead by example to achieve truly extraordinary results.

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Coldwell Banker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you share your home with a pet or two (or five), you know their well-being is a top priority. Along with making a move less stressful for them, learning how to pet-proof your home should be high on the list for responsible pet owners. Read on to know what to look out for and […] The post How to Pet-Proof Your Home for Furry Family Members appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

DECEMBER 21, 2023

HomeScout, a real estate technology company for agents and mortgage professionals, acquired Trinity Oak Partners, a lead generation service.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you’ve thought about allocating some money into real estate, you’ve probably come across two attractive real estate investing options: Both options are very popular, and they each have their […]

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