Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

A Freddie Mac home equity product that was proposed this week has the potential to unlock $850 billion in origination volume. But it could face challenges due to the lack of a robust securitization market, according to strategists at Bank of America (BofA). On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a request for comment on a proposal to allow the government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) to purchase single-family, closed-end second mortgages when it owns the risk of the corresp

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Real Estate News

APRIL 19, 2024

This week, Zillow CEO Rich Barton praised Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales’ latest push to educate homebuyers about changes coming to the industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders Leaders award are open now through April 30th, 2024. Click here to nominate someone. The recent commission lawsuits have had a profound impact on real estate agents and brokerages as they face increased scrutiny and pressure to provide more transparency in their commission structures and potential co

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Real Estate News

APRIL 19, 2024

Active listings are back to pre-pandemic levels, but home prices — and home insurance costs — keep going up, creating a tough market for buyers and sellers.

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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

APRIL 19, 2024

Luxury home prices in the U.S. surged by 8.7% year over year in the first quarter of 2024, with the median price hitting a record $1.225 million, according to data from Redfin. In comparison, prices for non-luxury homes rose by 4.6% to a median of $345,000, which is also a record high. Redfin defined luxury homes as those estimated to be in the top 5% of their metro area based on market value, while non-luxury homes are those with estimated values in the 35th to 65th percentile.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 19, 2024

When it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 19, 2024

Drussy Hernandez said the move was necessary due to “external professional obligations.” CAR president-elect Erika Villegas will take over the role on May 15.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

Ginnie Mae has filed a point-by-point response to the initial complaint of the case brought against it by Texas Capital Bank (TCB), which alleges that the government-owned company “extinguished, in return for no consideration, TCB’s first priority lien on tens of millions of dollars in collateral” stemming from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program.

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Inman

APRIL 19, 2024

With a recent boost to inventory and steady demand for high-end properties, luxury homeowners are ready to cash out on existing homes and use their cash power to buy a new home, fueling price growth.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

Alicia Goncalves has joined the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as director of associate membership, the trade association announced on Friday. In this role, Goncalves will serve as the primary point of contact for MBA’s associate members, supporting their business efforts and enhancing their engagement with MBA. “Alicia is a passionate industry advocate who brings nearly two decades of expertise and success in the mortgage business,” Laura Hopkins, MBA’s vice president of membership, said in

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APRIL 19, 2024

Frustrated and anxious about economic conditions? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that, instead of waiting for change, agents can move forward with confidence by following these strategies.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

Ginnie Mae unveiled a significant revision on Wednesday to its monthly single-family reporting protocols. The government mortgage bond guarantor incorporated expanded its payment default status (PDS) reporting, including loan default information, any mitigation actions taken and the timing of these actions. The agency said that this move underscores its commitment to vigilant monitoring of delinquent loans, which can exert financial strain on nonbank entities.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 19, 2024

After encouraging reports from 2022, new data shows the appraisal gap continued to shrink throughout much of the U.S. in 2023.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

Even though the spring homebuying season got off to a slow start across much of the U.S., one of the most populous states saw increased activity. Home sales in Pennsylvania jumped 23.6% from February to March, according to a report released Friday by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR). On a year-over-year basis, sales were down 10.5%, but the 8,790 transactions that closed last month were a positive sign for real estate professionals in the Keystone State.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Kari Watkins, Chris Fleming and Donna Weaver were forever changed by the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing. Twenty-nine years later, they reflect on life since.

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Bigger Pockets

APRIL 19, 2024

New York State legislative leaders have agreed on a preliminary housing deal aimed at tackling affordability and supply problems, which are especially severe in New York City.

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APRIL 19, 2024

With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it's doing business with more 100 mortgage lenders and servicers that together process 20 percent of U.S. home loans.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in the past year, according to a new survey, FYI Guy writes.

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APRIL 19, 2024

There's been a heapin' helpin' of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here's how to pivot and be ready for whatever comes next.

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RIS Media

APRIL 19, 2024

Above, John Coake. Last fall, Compass acquired Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio—a boutique firm with four offices boasting two decades of familiarity and success in their respective Texas markets. According to John Coake, the newly acquired company’s head of sales and broker associate, the move provides a unique opportunity. “Joining Compass has elevated our… The post Setting the Stage for Smoother Real Estate Transactions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 19, 2024

The reality TV star has left the Eklund Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman to start the Erin + Alex Team at Compass with the firm's Alexandra Hedaya. The team will operate in New York, the Hamptons and Florida.

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RIS Media

APRIL 19, 2024

The Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.3% in March to 102.4, a reverse from February’s slight increase, according to the latest release from The Conference Board. March’s LEI is down 2.2% over the six-month period between September 2023 and March 2024—down from its 3.4% contraction over the previous six months. February’s 0.2% increase was the… The post Leading Economic Indicators Fall Slightly in March appeared first on RISMedia.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Once you've passed your real estate exam, broker Joseph Santini writes, your first order of business will be deciding what type of brokerage will serve you best in your new career.

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HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2024

If you’re planning to sell your home in Philadelphia, you need to have a full understanding of all of the financial implications, including real estate transfer taxes. Transfer taxes are fees imposed by local, state, or county governments when transferring property ownership between people or entities. These taxes can significantly impact the total cost of selling your property in Philadelphia.

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Inman

APRIL 19, 2024

AI, green building and energy transition, and property and transaction management solutions are still seen as stable investments by VC firms, recent reports show, despite an overall decline in investments in proptech.

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RIS Media

APRIL 19, 2024

Reliance—a leading U.S. real estate technology company—has partnered with Hegg, REALTORS® Inc. to unveil the South Dakota-based real estate brokerage’s new website, featuring Reliance’s cutting-edge hyperlocal search engine. The oldest real estate company in South Dakota, Hegg is a part of Edina Realty and a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, according to a release.

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APRIL 19, 2024

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HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2024

Selling your home in Colorado? You might be asking yourself a lot of questions about your bottom line and how it works, one of which is likely “Is there a Colorado transfer tax?” What is a real estate transfer tax? A real estate transfer tax is levied on a transaction that transfers property ownership from one person or entity to another. Our comprehensive guide will dig into the specifics of transfer taxes in Colorado, showing yiou what sellers should expect to pay when they decide to move on f

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APRIL 19, 2024

Warwick recently double-ended Colorado's first-ever, six-figure sale in the representation of an off-market property on Aspen's picturesque Willoughby Way. He shared with Inman what makes the market so hot.

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HomeLight

APRIL 19, 2024

Selling your home in Arizona? You might have some questions about the Texas transfer tax. Does Arizona have a transfer tax? Transfer taxes are fees the state, county, or city imposes when property ownership is transferred from one party to another. These taxes can vary widely depending on where you’re located and the specifics of the property sale.

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