Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Today’s jobs report showed the lowest job-growth data for the year at 12,000. You would think this would cause the 10-year yield and mortgage rates to go lower. At first, this did happen, but after more digestion of the data, not only did the bond market give up all the early morning gains, but it headed higher for the day, which confused many. So, I will give you my best explanation, but I need to show all the data that came out this week.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

10 questions every listing agent had better be able to answer, from whether to list on the MLS or offer buy-side compensation to what goes into pricing a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

HousingWire is excited to announce the honorees of this year’s Tech Trendsetters award. The Tech Trendsetters are made up of the top product and technology leaders who have been essential in bringing innovative tech solutions to market for mortgage and real estate clients. Similar to the HousingWire TECH100, which celebrates the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate tech, Tech Trendsetters highlights the individuals who are developing cutting-edge technology and leading inn

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Even if you’re not looking to move right away, you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Numbers were down, but revenue declines slowed. Leadership painted a cautiously optimistic picture — and presented its point of view on Clear Cooperation.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The allegations launched by two former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers team.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell to talk about how the company decides where to deploy generative AI and why return on investment (ROI) for customers is paramount. Before arriving at Optimal Blue this year, Tyrrell served as president at ICE Mortgage Technology and as chief operating officer at Ellie Mae. This interview has been condensed for length and clarity.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Hurricanes and strikes were expected to dent job creation, and bond market investors are looking ahead to next week's election, Fed meeting and government bond auctions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) said this week that it has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requesting that the agency, at minimum, align its cybersecurity reporting requirements with those of Ginnie Mae. Ideally, however, it wants the extension to be even longer. A draft Mortgagee Letter (ML) was posted Sept. 30 and is viewable on the Single Family Drafting Table , an online portal for proposed but not yet implemented HUD

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On top of his first MLB World Series title, Ohtani has been crowned by Inman readers as the champion of luxury real estate for his new build with ocean views on the Big Island.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Unfortunately for the Federal Reserve and voters looking for clarity ahead of next week’s presidential election , the October jobs report paints a murky picture of the nation’s economic status. Data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 12,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added in October, essentially unchanged month over month.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a "free pass," more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Deephaven Mortgage , a Charlotte-based lender focused on nonqualified mortgages (non-QM), has recently expanded its home equity offerings with a new closed-end second-lien product and the introduction of a home equity line of credit ( HELOC ). “Today’s second-lien market presents a significant opportunity,” said Tom Davis , Deephaven’s chief sales officer, in an interview during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s Annual Convention & Expo in Denver this week.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided backing for $164 billion in purchase mortgages in Q3, up 10 percent from Q2, while growing combined net worths to $147 billion.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast , host Diego Sanchez sits down with FirstTeam Real Estate CEO Michele Harrington for a provocative conversation about female empowerment, leadership in the real estate industry and recruitment strategies. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The duo start the conversation by exploring Harrington’s path into the CEO’s role at FirstTeam.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Blanket is property management software that centers on portfolio growth rather than reactive, day-to-day oversight of rental properties. It can do the latter, but the former makes it a unique entry to the market worth consideration for anyone who wants become a full-time landlord.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO), a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), has been developing a series of uniform technology standards that will ideally allow for the somewhat siloed reverse mortgage industry to more easily collaborate with others in the mortgage finance ecosystem. Jonathan Kearns, vice president of technology at MISMO, sat down with HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) at the MBA Annual Convention & Expo in Denver this

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Investing time and effort into community involvement, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, is a powerful strategy for personal branding in luxury real estate.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast , host Sarah Wheeler sits down with Freddie Mac ’s Sonu Mittal — the agency’s senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions — to explore its recently announced alternative to loan repurchases , as well as appraisal waivers and how they address lender pain points in 2024. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Real Director of Marketing Md Kamruzzaman writes that in today’s crowded marketplace, even boutique buildings need a distinct brand identity to stand out and attract buyers and tenants.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With mortgage rates moving closer to 7% once again, recent homebuyers are finding creative ways to lock in lower rates. A survey from Zillow conducted between March and September of this year found that 45% of recent buyers — half of whom bought a home in the past year and the other half in the past two years — secured rates below 5%. This comes despite rising mortgage rates and a 115% increase in the typical mortgage payment compared to pre-pandemic levels.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 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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Seattle Times Real Estate

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While real estate professionals call the rental market “cool” and “balanced,” many renters use words like “brutal” and “absolute hell” to describe their search.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, has announced eight companies selected for its 2025 REACH Canada program. These firms operate within a diverse range of market segments and specializations, offering productivity and efficiency solutions for real estate professionals while addressing some of society’s growing housing challenges.

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BubbleInfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Clear Cooperation Policy isn’t going anywhere, at least not for now: The MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board opted not to make a recommendation about CCP or take any other action. But they did turn over the feedback they received to the NAR leadership team, who said they will consider it. Any of […] The post No Change to the CCP first appeared on bubbleinfo.com.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage and two separate appraisal firms in the U.S. District Court in Colorado, alleging that the firms participated in discriminatory practices that violate… The post Mortgage Mix: DOJ Sues Rocket Mortgage; GSEs Report Q3 Earnings appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the News NYC Housing Voucher Program ‘Plagued With Problems’ [NYT] Brooklyn’s Strivers and Those a Museum Spurned [NYT] Autumn in New York Has Been One of the City’s Driest Ever [NYT] In Dyker Heights, Decorations Start With Halloween [BP] Diner Lot on Wythe Avenue Has Officially Sold [Greenpointers] Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. Closing This… Read More > The post Daily Links: Wythe Street Diner in Contract After Years in Limbo, Apartments Likely appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) has announced two significant mergers that will expand its market reach and reinforce its commitment to client service. In just two days, HHRES has welcomed two firms into Howard Hanna: Big Hill Realty in Dayton, Ohio, and The Alliance Group Realty in Hilton Head, South Carolina. HHRES stated that… The post Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Announces Two Strategic Acquisitions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Real estate investing is one of the best ways to build wealth, but there’s a hidden trap that even seasoned investors fall into—it’s called poor bookkeeping practices that quietly drain […]

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