Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

While many had hoped the Department of Justice’s interest in the real estate industry would wane with the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement , that is clearly not the case. In a message on Realtor Hub , a forum for NAR members, trade group president Kevin Sears told members that the DOJ is keeping “a close eye” on the industry, as first reported by Inman News.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 2, 2024

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Mortgage rates rose slightly over the past week, with the U.S. economy continuing to show strength even as home sales remain tepid. According to HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center , the average 30-year rate for conforming loans stood at 7.11% on Tuesday, up slightly from 7.08% one week ago. Meanwhile, the 15-year conforming rate continued its steep rise and reached 6.99% on Tuesday after having reached a recent low point of 6.56% on June 21.

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Real Estate News

JULY 2, 2024

After unveiling a scathing critique of the association’s buyer agreement last week, the CFA is back with a new report focused on C.A.R.’s listing contract.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Class Valuation , one of the largest appraisal management companies (AMCs) in the country, has tapped Andrew Bough as its new chief operating officer. Bough, who most recently served as executive vice president at Valuation Connect , a subsidiary of Class Valuation, has more than 30 years of experience in the appraisal and valuation industry. He began his career as an appraiser and has previously held leadership positions at Solidifi and Chase. “His deep industry knowledge, proven leadersh

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Real Estate News

JULY 2, 2024

A proposed mixed-use apartment community anchored by a Costco warehouse store could signal a new approach to affordable housing.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Patrice Ficklin, who has served at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) since the agency’s founding in 2011, will depart for Fannie Mae to serve as the government-sponsored enterprise’s fair lending officer. The news was first reported by American Banker. Ficklin has been a mainstay at the CFPB, overseeing the launch of the bureau’s fair lending office and leading it through more than 13 years’ worth of full-time directors and presidential administrations from both sides of political

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Keller Williams made changes to its executive team on Monday, appointing Cody Gibson as its new vice president of KW MAPS Coaching and Rachel Elder as the new vice president of KW Cares , the brokerage firm’s 501(c)(3) charity that supports KW associates and their families. Gibson has more than 20 years of experience as a real estate business leader and trainer and he serves as operating principal across six KW market centers.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what's great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

The plaintiffs in the Burton copycat commission lawsuit in South Carolina have filed an appeal that asks the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to examine Judge Stephen Bough’s final approval of the Anywhere , RE/MAX and Keller Williams commission lawsuit settlement agreements. The appeal was filed on Monday by attorneys at Knie & Shealy on behalf of Benny D.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

The second report by the Consumer Federation of America to focus on the California Association of Realtors in as many weeks examines the association's 7,000-word homeseller listing agreement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Douglas Elliman has secured a $50 million growth investment from Kennedy Lewis Investment Management , according to an announcement on Tuesday. Kennedy Lewis is a credit-focused alternative asset management firm. According to the release, this investment strengthens Douglas Elliman’s balance sheet and it will fuel its strategic growth and expansion.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

The deal will allow Matterport tours to accompany listing pages, with the dimensions and square footage of each property autofilled in a bid to reduce the risk of faulty data entry, executives say.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

A new report by IDIQ® , a financial intelligence company, details top consumer credit concerns provided by mortgage , real estate, and lending professionals as well as borrowers themselves. The research included surveys of more than 100 mortgage and real estate professionals, more than 200 prospective borrowers, and a study of proprietary data of more than 20,000 IDIQ consumers with credit scores less than 700.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

“Owning Manhattan,” focused on Ryan Serhant’s eponymous NYC brokerage, premiered on Netflix Friday. Get to know the big personalities that make up the cast.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

The Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) announced a partnership with Lone Wolf Technologies that will give ARMLS subscribers access to a tool designed to give agents information to guide their clients through an uncertain market. The tool — Cloud CMA —provides real-time reports, presentation tools, and other offerings that both companies believe will help agents show their clients that they possess the knowledge to guide them through buying and selling homes. “In any market,

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

With the investment, Kennedy Lewis co-founder and Co-Managing Partner David Chene will join Douglas Elliman's board. Douglas Elliman also released preliminary Q2 2024 financial results.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week released updated loan-level data collected through the National Survey of Mortgage Originations (NSMO), according to a joint announcement. The data provides “updated mortgage performance and credit information for a nationally representative sample of mortgage borrowers from 2013 to 2021,” the agencies explained.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

The Founders Fund partner and builder of space factories thinks in "big ideas," emulating his fund's mission to back non-traditional entreprenuers and those willing to create meaningful change. He'll share how real estate should more aggressively approach its new world at Inman Connect.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

After the reverse mortgage industry’s key performance metrics rallied in May, June fared slightly worse than previously telegraphed by case number assignments. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements fell by 14.4% in June to 2,105, while HECM case numbers for May dropped 7.9% to 3,214. This is according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI).

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

Buyers and sellers need their own agents as buffers to work through the challenges that every transaction presents, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes.

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RIS Media

JULY 2, 2024

Above, Massoud Atallah Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty has announced long-time industry vet and mergers and acquisitions expert Massoud Atallah has joined the firm as senior vice president of business development. The announcement, made June 17, stated in his new role as part of the company’s executive team, Atallah will be the most senior member of the… The post Lamacchia Brings on Mergers & Acquisition Expert as New SVP of Business Development appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business.

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RIS Media

JULY 2, 2024

Buying an as-is property can be a risky but rewarding investment. You must inspect thoroughly and prepare to make informed decisions. I will provide an education on the following: Key areas to inspect in an as-is home. Specific advice on conducting and preparing for inspections. Typical problems, potential costs, and buyer rights regarding as-is purchases.… The post Home Inspection Tips for As-Is Properties 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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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

The MLS is separating from ties with Realtor organizations by selling to a newly formed private company. Broker Larry D. McGee will serve as interim CEO.

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RIS Media

JULY 2, 2024

The sale of REcolorado, the 16th-largest MLS nationwide with 25,000 members, has become mired in controversy, as evidence suggesting conflicts of interest and self-dealing upend a transaction already wrapped in secrecy, with RISMedia confirming the previously undisclosed identity of the alleged buyer. As previously reported by RISMedia, the REALTOR® Association owners of REcolorado®—made up of… The post REcolorado Buyer Unmasked, Exposing Potential Conflicts appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

The old adage says, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” This rings especially true in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry. Amid the hustle of day-to-day operations and a year filled with unprecedented changes, it’s crucial to take a step back, recharge, and equip yourself with new tools and strategies. Here's how.

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Bigger Pockets

JULY 2, 2024

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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