Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

From rising home prices to rising mortgage rates and inflation , the millennial generation hasn’t had it easy when it comes to homeownership. But new data from Realtor.com shows that millennials aren’t overly burdened in comparison to previous generations. The analysis of historic home prices, income levels and mortgage rates found that baby boomers — Americans between the ages of 60 and 78 this year — “arguably faced the toughest housing market ever for first-time buyers.“ In 1980, when boomers

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

ATTOM researchers found that counties around Chicago and NYC, as well as several in inland California, would be the most vulnerable in a housing downturn.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Wells Fargo ’s program that provides up to $5,000 in closing costs for low- and moderate-income families to purchase a home has been extended to an additional 16 metro areas, the bank announced on Monday. The credit is available for borrowers with combined incomes of up to 80% of their area’s median income who are seeking to purchase a home as a primary residence.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

The agency wants to reopen its antitrust investigation into the association, and on June 17 said NAR’s attempt to block that move is not justified.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

The importance of housing as a social driver of health cannot be overstated, yet the intricate pathways connecting housing conditions to health outcomes remain inadequately understood. This knowledge gap is particularly impactful for low-income families who face unique challenges in establishing a sense of home. My experience as a pediatrician at WakeMed has shown me firsthand how critical stable, and quality housing is to the health and well-being of children and their families.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

June 18 is the deadline for those not covered by the NAR settlement to opt in and pay damages, or risk further litigation in the commissions cases.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

Opendoor unveils industry-first partnership with My State MLS; Real Brokerage launches curated tools; SWMLS partners with RealReports; CRMLS adds Lundy.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Realtor.com is extending the reach of its buyer representation advertising campaign, according to an announcement on Monday. As part of this goal, it is launching a “new initiative promoting the benefits of buyer’s agents for individuals in historically underserved and underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, AANHPI, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, first-time, Veteran, and lower-income buyers.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 17, 2024

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday the availability of $10 million in new grants to be distributed to 23 HUD-approved counseling agencies nationwide, which will help the department boost homeownership rates within historically underserved communities. Announced Monday morning in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon , the funds “will support activities by these agencies to prepare and equip prospective

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JUNE 17, 2024

Using artificial intelligence, the latest technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to rebrand itself at a time when solutions are sorely needed, writes Inman founder Brad Inman.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Want more listings this year? Offrs is a predictive analytics tool that generates listing leads for real estate agents. For over 10 years, they’ve been leveraging big data using a patented artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that sifts through more than 250 data points to determine which homes and homeowners in your zip code are likely to sell their property in the next 12 months.

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JUNE 17, 2024

CoStar Group founder and CEO Andy Florance shares the next chapter of Homes.com's $1 billion marketing push and the fallacy of "pure buyer agency" as portals recalibrate their strategies amid a coming commission crunch.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

loanDepot has promoted Viviana Abarca, who has worked for the mortgage lender for the past 11 years, to managing director of mortgage lending operations. Abarca will report directly to president and CEO Frank Martell , the company announced on Monday. Abarca will lead loanDepot’s loan processing, underwriting and closing operations, which in the first quarter of 2024 were responsible for closing $4.6 billion in mortgages, down from $5.3 billion in the previous quarter.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

The low-fee brokerage continues to pursue antitrust claims against Zillow as it looks for a chance to start again.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Attorneys representing Ginnie Mae and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) submitted a motion to change the court venue where a case with Texas Capital Bank (TCB) is taking place, arguing that a contract clause has been violated by TCB’s choice to file the case in Amarillo, Texas, as opposed to Dallas. This is according to court filings reviewed by HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD).

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JUNE 17, 2024

If scripts feel inauthentic and too "salesy" for your communication style, coach Darryl Davis offers a shortcut to connection and understanding that you can put into practice today.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

After first entering the housing business to sell real estate , Jim Cullen transitioned into the mortgage industry in 1997. It would be a few more years before he made the jump into the reverse lending space, but once he did, he found a business that he connected with until his retirement this year. After most recently serving at University Bank from his home in Wisconsin , Cullen is on the cusp of a new transition — from reverse mortgage originator to reverse mortgage customer, having secured a

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

In an era where almost everything can be purchased online with just a few clicks, is it possible to buy high-value assets like antique cars and real estate online? The short answer is, "Yes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Plaintiffs Zillow Group and ShowingTime have reached a settlement agreement with defendants Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) and Wisconsin -based Metro MLS in Zillow’s antitrust suit against the multiple listing services. The court was notified of the settlement in a filing on Thursday, but the final terms of the settlement agreement have yet to be announced.

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

Laura Monroe, Inman’s Head of Community, sits down with Court Cunningham, CEO & Founder of Orchard, to discuss brokerage innovations in this new Inman Access class. In today’s competitive real estate landscape, brokerages play a crucial role in equipping agents with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Dozens of former employees at Guaranteed Rate say the mortgage lender has fostered a toxic work environment — including verbal abuse, misogyny and bullying — amid the laser focus of its founder and CEO, Victor Ciardelli, on making money and growing the business, according to a report published Saturday by the Chicago Tribune. According to the report, the accusations included Ciardelli, who is described as a “boss who was quick to berate, swear at and demean employees,” mainly when rising interes

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity.

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RIS Media

JUNE 17, 2024

Selling a home involves more than just listing it on the market. Strategic repairs and improvements can significantly increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers. It’s all part of preparing to sell. I will provide detailed guidance on minor cosmetic fixes, major structural repairs and insights into DIY versus professional maintenance.

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

The awards recognize over 150 individuals and their companies for their innovation and impact in the mortgage and financial services spaces.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 17, 2024

DSCR loans have moved at unprecedented rates. Real estate investors navigating the challenging market of 2024—with mortgage rates still at elevated levels—are at an advantage.

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JUNE 17, 2024

Payload's new tools give agents flexible ways to securely charge and claim funds from consumers that will emphasize flexible methods of payment, transparency, and brokerage-level oversight and reporting.

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HomeLight

JUNE 17, 2024

Selling your home in San Francisco? Understanding transfer taxes is important. Real estate transfer taxes are fees levied by the government when a property changes ownership. In this short guide, we’ll explain how transfer taxes work in San Francisco, detailing what sellers can expect to pay when selling their property. Connect with a Top Agent to Help Maximize Value Even rockstar agents can’t make your tax liability disappear, but HomeLight data shows that the top 5% of agents acros

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

A "Chicago Tribune" investigation included accounts from former employees who described accounts of sexual harassment, misogyny and bullying.

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RIS Media

JUNE 17, 2024

The home-buying process is complex, but for individuals in underrepresented communities, the hurdles can be even more daunting. To help makes things simpler for many people, Realtor.com® is extending the reach of its buyer representation campaign with the launch of a new initiative promoting the benefits of buyer’s agents for individuals in historically underserved and… The post Realtor.com Launches Buyer Agent Initiative for Underrepresented Groups appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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