Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

“A national secondary market for construction financing could allow lenders, like state housing finance agencies and banks, to provide the investment capital needed to get multifamily housing projects built and keys in families’ hands.” This is the conclusion of a new report published by the Center for Public Enterprise , a nonprofit organization that promotes the expansion of public sector projects.

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Real Estate News

JULY 19, 2024

The industry has weathered many storms, and through it all, has grown and thrived. So can agents. Jay Thompson shares 4 ways to leverage the changes ahead.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

They say everything is bigger in Texas — and apparently that includes housing inventory growth. While available homes for sale are growing all over the country , it’s happening at a dramatic scale in Texas. According to a second-quarter 2024 report from Texas Realtors, the number of active listings from April to June of this year were up 40.8% compared to the same period last year.

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Real Estate News

JULY 19, 2024

Buyers who sign agreements with the nation’s largest family-owned brokerage — and use its mortgage services — will get a 0.5% credit when their loan closes.

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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

JULY 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence has taken the real estate industry by storm over the past two years and Coldwell Banker is no exception. On Thursday, the Anywhere Real Estate brand announced that it had equipped its exclusive marketing platform tool Listing Concierge with generative AI capabilities. Through this update, the firm says the platform will now allow agents and concierge coordinators to automate the generation of listing descriptions, captions of images and property attributes.

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Real Estate News

JULY 19, 2024

A recent analysis found that agents in several Midwestern cities earn higher salaries and face less competition compared to their peers in other regions.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 19, 2024

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Ascent Developer Solutions , a private mortgage lending platform, announced its launch Friday in conjunction with an equity infusion from Elliott Investment Management. Headquartered in Southern California , AscentDS will focus on providing customized financing solutions to single-family and multifamily housing developers and investors across the nation.

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Real Estate News

JULY 19, 2024

Four MLSs go Coast 2 Coast in Florida; North Carolina MLS expands into Georgia, each serving about 20,000 members.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is looking to “streamline the home-buying process.” On Thursday, the family-owned real estate firm announced that it was launching its “Buy & Borrow Bundle” program, which it said offers “comprehensive support and financial incentives that cater to the unique needs of everyone in search of home.” “We are thrilled to introduce the Buy & Borrow Bundle, which reflects our ongoing dedication to providing superior value and convenience to our clients,” F.

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JULY 19, 2024

The FCC announced on Tuesday a plan to help consumers identify and block AI-generated robocalls. The plan, if passed, could impact a key part of real estate agents' lead generation methods.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

eXp Realty announced Friday that it has named Troy Palmquist as its new vice president of growth and product marketing. According to the announcement, Palmquist will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies aimed at attracting, recruiting and retaining top-tier real estate agents. He will also oversee the promotion of various eXp divisions, including commercial and land and ranch, along with leading a team of product marketers, who will be tasked with ensur

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Inman

JULY 19, 2024

Aspen Valley Ranch, previously owned by Tellurian co-founder Charif Souki, has been sold in pieces after hitting the market for $220 million, "The Wall Street Journal" reported on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Late last month, Ginnie Mae released a term sheet for one of the most anticipated new developments for the reverse mortgage industry — a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) product referred to as “ HMBS 2.0.” The new term sheet details several differences from the current HMBS program, including a reduction in the HMBS pool size to 95% of the loan’s total unpaid principal balance (UPB).

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JULY 19, 2024

Two weeks after filing a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against CoStar Group, Move now wants CoStar to hand over Move-owned files and electronic devices used by former Realtor.com News and Insights Editor James Kaminsky.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

In a competitive market full of options, banks must rely on more than their rate sheet to compete for the business of third-party originators. Established brokers and non-delegated correspondents alike continue to choose Flagstar as a preferred partner because of its reputation for not only being a reliable lender for over 35 years but also for having an extremely knowledgeable team. “We have built enduring trust with a network of over 3,5000 established brokers and non – delegated corresp

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Inman

JULY 19, 2024

These times have been hard on nearly every real estate business. But different parts of the country report unique challenges and business approaches, as illustrated by Intel’s monthly gauge of industry sentiment.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Expanding your real estate career into a new market presents significant challenges, especially when navigating unfamiliar language barriers and a new community culture. Leading Zink through our expansion into the United States has provided insight into effectively navigating unfamiliar networks and establishing a presence. When we decided to enter the Florida real estate market , we were driven by its immense growth potential and the chance to diversify our portfolio.

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JULY 19, 2024

If you've been looking to position yourself within the luxury niche, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, the journey will be both challenging and, potentially, rewarding.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday announced that its FHA Connection (FHAC) portal — which provides FHA-approved lenders and business partners with secure online access to computer systems at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — has experienced outages in certain core services, coinciding with a widely reported global technology outage stemming from issues at major U.S. tech providers.

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JULY 19, 2024

Payment processing technology developed by REPAY is now available to loan servicers through ICE Mortgage Technology's Servicing Digital solution, a customer engagement and retention tool.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

St. Louis has one of the lowest levels of single-family rents among major U.S. cities, but it might not stay that way for long. A report released this week by CoreLogic showed that the city had the highest year-over-year single-family rent growth in May among the 20 major markets analyzed. With a 6.2% annualized increase, the growth marks the second month in a row that St.

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JULY 19, 2024

Industry veteran and DOORA co-founder Troy Palmquist has been promoted from eXp's director of growth to the VP growth and product marketing. Palmquist joined eXp in 2023.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Julia Gordon , the commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and a leading voice at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be returning for the third consecutive year to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association ‘s (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo that will take place in San Diego in September. Julia Gordon The announcement was made by NRMLA in an email alert to its membership.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2024

Yvonne Mortimer has rejoined Baird & Warner after a two-year stretch at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, the company announced Wednesday.

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RIS Media

JULY 19, 2024

While the rate at which home prices are continuing to grow is slowing down in markets across the country, they’re still registering at record-high levels in many areas throughout the U.S. The last time home prices faced such pressing affordability numbers was right before the Great Recession, from 2007 to 2009, which brought an extreme… The post Report: Foreclosures Nearing Record Low Amidst Challenging Housing Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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JULY 19, 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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HomeLight

JULY 19, 2024

You’re buying a house, and this time, you’re going to be the very first household to occupy this space; it’s brand-new construction. Now you’re asking yourself: Do you really need to hire a real estate agent for a new construction home? Short answer: Yes, you do. Buy New Construction With Help From a Top Agent Even with new construction homes it’s important to do your due diligence.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2024

The three-time Tony Award winner will appear at Inman Connect Las Vegas later this month to share his expertise on branding, marketing and developing the confidence in life to be yourself.

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HomeLight

JULY 19, 2024

Mortgage interest is a common tax deduction for homeowners. But what if you don’t have a traditional mortgage? Is reverse mortgage interest tax deductible? Do reverse mortgage payments count as income? In this post, we’ve sifted through the IRS rules and jargon to find the answers to these and other reverse mortgage questions. Whether you’re planning for retirement or looking to tap into your home’s equity, our guide will help clarify what you need to know.

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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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