Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The majority of homebuyers are still expecting sellers to cover their agent’s compensation, according to The Real Brokerage ’s August 2024 agent survey. This comes even as the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement have been implemented across the country. Real conducted its survey between Aug. 30 and Sept. 15, recording the responses of roughly 300 agents across North America.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, allows agreements to be extended — but not automatically. It was created in response to the NAR settlement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A majority of U.S. veterans are not aware of the fact they can qualify for grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow them to age in place, according to survey data from senior advocacy group AARP. Sixty percent of veterans who are 45 and older “are unaware that VA provides grant funding for home modifications , and almost a quarter of veterans say they need financial assistance to modify their homes to continue living there,” according to an article published by the VA.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

New owner aims to make Colorado’s largest MLS more subscriber-centric and simplify transactions as associations pledge “to create exciting new opportunities.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Manish Garg, senior vice president of product and technology at EarnUp , an autonomous financial wellness platform, to talk about how his company is using gen AI to deliver a personalized experience for customers at scale. Garg has a deep background in building enterprise software and has spent the last decade working with fintechs in the mortgage lending space.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

An explosive period for Denver’s multiple listing service (MLS) has come to an end, but an even more controversial one might be beginning. REcolorado announced on Friday that its sale to the Joseph Burks-owned entity MAZL has been finalized, three months after the two Realtor associations that previously owned the MLS fired the board of directors over an alleged breach of a confidentiality agreement.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Douglas Elliman real estate agent and reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has announced her return to real estate after taking a brief mental health break, "People" Magazine reported on Friday.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has released its fourth annual list of top-performing agents and teams, and it includes a highly productive bunch. The 314 agents and teams on the list produced $5.95 billion in volume across 10,776 transactions in 2023. Collectively, the list would have finished 29th among brokerages for sales volume and 36th for transactions sides on the 2024 RealTrends Verified Top 500 rankings.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

With inflation continuing to inch closer to the Fed's 2 percent goal in August, bond market investors are getting more confident that the central bank will continue to cut rates aggressively in November.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Title Resources Group (TRG) has closed its acquisition of Doma Holdings , the parent company of Doma Title , according to an announcement on Friday. The sale was first announced in late March 2024. In the all-cash transaction, Doma was valued at nearly $88 million. As a result of the sale, Doma’s underwriting division (DTI) is now a wholly owned subsidiary of TRG. “Combining DTI with TRG’s existing underwriter, we have become the fifth largest independent underwriter in the United S

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has honored more than 220 agents and teams on its annual A-List for 2023 sales volume and sides. They will be formally recognized at the AREAA National Convention, Oct. 24-26 in Las Vegas. Together, the 157 agents and 68 teams produced $9.85 billion in sales volume on 10,214 sides. The rankings were created in conjunction with RealTrends Verified.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Powerhouse luxury and celebrity real estate authority Kofi Nartey offers tips from upscale brands like Louis Vuitton and the Ritz-Carlton on how luxury real estate agents can deliver exceptional client experiences.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Hurricane season has arrived, and residents of Florida and other Southeast states are beginning to deal with the damage wrought after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday. Helene was a Category 4 storm with winds speeds of up to 140 mph when it hit the Big Bend area of Florida’s panhandle, near Tallahassee, on Thursday night. But it quickly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Joseph Burks bought the nation’s 16th-largest MLS on Friday, buying shares from Denver Metro Association of Realtors and South Metro Denver Realtors Association.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The latest release data as of August 2024 indicates a significant decline in agent mobility, with the seasonally adjusted AMI metric hitting a new record low. This trend suggests that agents are increasingly less likely to consider switching brokerages as we head into the fall season. Key observations from August 2024: Agent mobility hits record low : The seasonally adjusted AMI metric has reached its lowest point since the index was established excluding the COVID month of April 2020 , indicati

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Flika users swipe right on homes they like, and left on those they don’t. The app stands out for its consumer-heavy feel and experience, like it could be as easily helping a person find a new pair of sneakers.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Flights of fancy lurk behind the decorous brick facade of 182 Clinton Street, a landmarked four-story Greek Revival townhouse that is the site of the 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse. Benefiting the Brooklyn Heights Association, it opens to the public today and runs through November 3. The mid-19th century dwelling… Read More > The post Local Talent Dazzles With Whimsy, Bespoke Detail at Brooklyn Heights Showhouse appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Top real estate professionals who price dozens of homes a year will tell you a new fence comes with no guarantee of return on investment when the owner goes to sell. But to answer the question, “Does a fence increase home value ?” you’ll need to consider many factors that may come into play. The fence’s value boost depends on the materials you use, your neighborhood, the features local buyers look for , and the property’s condition.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Compass on Thursday reiterated its call to ditch NAR's pocket listing rule. But documents newly obtained by Inman also show that Anywhere shares some of Compass' concerns.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

REALTOR® Safety Month—observed every September—is a month-long campaign aimed at helping real estate professionals stay safe as they navigate situations on a daily basis that could ultimately put their safety at risk—from meeting prospective clients to showing properties in secluded or unfamiliar areas. Underscoring the importance of keeping the conversation front and center year-round, the… The post Shining a Light on REALTOR® Safety appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

You've narrowed down the field from the sweet 16. Now it's time to decide which vehicle reigns supreme in our agent auto showdown.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Traditional marketing methods like generic ads, open houses and run-of-the-mill online listings are effective but often not enough to set you apart in an ever-changing and competitive real estate landscape. Let’s explore three modern marketing strategies that can help you secure more listings in today’s real estate market. Live-hosted virtual tours Research shows that 97%… The post Top 3 Overlooked Marketing Tactics Every Listing Agent Should Use appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 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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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -A 2021 antitrust case against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has been dismissed by a Florida federal court, as reported by National Mortgage Professional. The case had alleged that UWM and its CEO Mat Ishbia had… The post Mortgage Mix: United Mortgage Lawsuit Dismissed as Rates Reach New Low appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The intent of Sonar is to create a vertical user experience to flatten the process for creating, working and delivering mortgage products.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

According to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index (one of the economy’s key inflation gauges), prices increased 2.2% in August compared to the prior year. Minus more volatile prices such as food and energy, prices increased 2.7%. Month-over-month, there was only a 0.1% increase in the price index during August. July saw a… The post Inflation Hits Lowest Level Since 2021 appeared first on RISMedia.

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