Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many renters think they’re saving money by renting, but long term, that might not be true. In some of the U.S.’s largest metros, a monthly mortgage payment is less expensive than the average rent. But there are many factors surrounding affordability—how do city dwellers make this decision? A new report from Zillow Home Loans outlines some key trends and factors for renters to consider when evaluating a home purchase.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The company announced a number of product updates this week, including the release of its much-anticipated Real Wallet and enhancements to its Leo AI assistant.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The strongest market agitator in the first half (H1) of 2025 is not likely to be either U.S. unemployment or inflation caused by monetary or fiscal policy. Based on the latest readings, inflation is consistently decreasing, reacting as expected to the Federal Reserve ’s interest rate hike campaign that sent mortgage rates higher than they have been since the start of the millennia.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

NAR’s latest consumer guide tells buyers exactly what to ask a prospective agent. Agents should be prepared with compelling responses that play up their value.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A future glimpse into how mortgages will be created in 2035 can be found in an woodsy office park in Athens, Georgia. FormFree , a mortgage fintech founded in the midst of the Global Financial Crisis by Brent Chandler, is putting the customer in control of their own data, a practice known as “open banking” that could transform lending. The company offers a product called Passport, which analyzes financial data provided by customers, such as banking history and recurring payments, to

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2024

There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Long & Foster exec named president of Florida's Premier Sotheby's International Realty; veteran brokerage leader now Atlanta regional VP for Coldwell Banker.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to share 3D home tours, interactive floor plans and photo listings between both platforms, the real estate portals announced this week. The new partnership will let real estate agents share immersive listings with potential clients on both platforms, boosting visibility and simplifying the home search process for buyers.

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The three-hour “Haunt the Beetlejuice House” tours will be available from Nov. 16 to 27, with booking open until Nov. 4. Each tour accommodates up to six guests, who must be 18 or older, with any accompanying guests aged 13 and up.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In prior conversations with HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD), leaders of equity sharing companies contend that their products are different from reverse mortgages largely because they are not debt-based instruments. But a court case playing out in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit features plaintiffs who argue that they are — at least under Washington state law.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

CMLS CEO Denee Evans argued against the "removal or significant weakening of a policy so critical to the integrity of our housing market" in an open letter to NAR and its members Friday afternoon.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this HousingWire Executive Conversation, Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven , discusses the opportunities in the non-QM investor loan space as we head into the new year. He emphasizes the importance of a diverse product portfolio including DSCR and business-purpose loans, to better serve clients. Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training.

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Elevating your brand and providing stellar service to high-end clients, luxury expert Kofi Nartey writes, means becoming the hub of a trusted, supportive service ecosystem.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles that will explore the effects of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett case, which was decided on Oct. 31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. As the real estate industry grappled with the fallout of the Sitzer/Burnett jury verdict and eventual settlement from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a top concern was how changes to the agent commission structure would imp

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Situated on nearly three acres, the property features 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a wine cellar, staff rooms—both added during the Elies’ renovation — and a swimming pool. Despite these extensive upgrades, the Elies ultimately found the home too large and chose not to move in.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In the latest episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins sits down for a conversation with Uplist President Jeff Bell to explore coaching, loan monitoring, recapture strategies and more. These questions and responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity. Clayton Collins: Give us a glimpse into how you’ve developed as a leader in this industry.

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It's up to you to make your own luck and find opportunities where others won't look. Jimmy Burgess offers strategies both old and new that are poised to work now.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Minneapolis -based mortgage lender Luminate Home Loans has decided to shutter its NEO Home Loans division, which transitioned to the firm two years ago, the company announced on Friday. The expectation is that NEO will close by the end of February 2025. According to Luminate, the decision reflects, among other things, its “focus on integrating mortgage lending into its core banking services to better serve clients and build long-term financial relationships.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

In the post-Sitzer-Burnett era, Cara Ameer writes, we must be better informed, better prepared and have thorough consultations with the buyers and sellers that we interact with, to provide them with the best service and advice.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Mortgage technology startup Novaprime is making its public debut with the launch of an AI-powered loan platform that it claims allows lenders to sell loans to investors in just days, instead of weeks, all with a high degree of accuracy. The platform evaluates the loan purchase eligibility and data quality while also handling document management to help lenders operate effectively and efficiently, said Linus Petrén, Novaprime’s CEO.

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

AppFolio, which states its has more than 20,000 property management customers, acquired home management and services concierge LiveEasy as part of its new approach to providing for renters.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. With hundreds of other IDX websites online, why would a buyer choose yours? And no, “Because they clicked on my ad!” is not an acceptable answer. Not in 2024. Not when the average time buyers spend on real estate websites is less than two minutes.

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The CFPB claimed statements made by hosts of Townstone Financial's AM radio call-in show and podcasts discouraged Black Chicago residents from applying for a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has elected its board officers and co-chairs for the 2024-2025 term, including a slate of new officers along with both new and returning co-chairs. Mike Kent , senior vice president of reverse asset management and industry relations at PHH Mortgage Corp. , has been reelected as co-chair. This will be his fifth consecutive term in the position, following his first election to the post alongside former co-chair and industry professional Sco

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Long-time Douglas Elliman chairman and CEO Howard Lorber is retiring. The New York-based brokerage announced Lorber’s retirement on Tuesday. Lorber has served as Douglas Elliman board chairman since 2003. In a press release, the brokerage said that it “extends its deepest appreciation to Mr. Lorber for his strategic vision and years of dedication and hard work that have made Douglas Elliman the country’s premier real estate brokerage firm, setting new standards in luxury service and innovation.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Proptech columnist Craig Rowe reviews Giraffe360, a virtual tour creation and listing marketing solution for real estate agents.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Not long after Hurricane Milton—the second-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded—as well as Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in Florida, construction resumed in flood-prone areas affected by the […]

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The residential real estate market has an inventory shortage, while commercial real estate is experiencing high vacancy rates due to shifts away from in-office mandates. The two birds with one stone solution has been to convert unused office buildings into multi-unit residential buildings. Cities such as Boston have even passed tax breaks to incentivize developers… The post Co-Living Could Be the Answer to Office Conversions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

These screamers have one thing in common — real estate.

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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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