Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The U.S. economy appears to be on firmer footing than previously thought, mortgage rates are forecast to end 2024 at 6% and home-price growth is also on the move. These are conclusions drawn by economists at Fannie Mae ‘s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. They’re now projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth to fall from 3.2% in 2023 to 2.3% in 2024 and 2% in 2025.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The DANGER Report took a “frank and sometimes searing” look at the risks facing agents, brokers, associations, MLSs and the National Association of Realtors.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
LenderLogix , a provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for lenders, said that borrowers generated 49,392 preapproval letters through its QuickQual preapproval program in third-quarter 2024, a 15% decrease from the second quarter. The average number of preapproved borrowers per loan officer decreased slightly to 28.5 in the third quarter, down from 29 in Q2 2024, the company said in its quarterly Homebuyer Intelligence report.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Mortgage rates moved up again, but for the market as a whole, “the worst may be behind us.” Plus, improving builder optimism could mean more future supply.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
As an entrepreneur, Mauricio Umansky has displayed remarkable versatility. At just 26 years old, he launched the clothing brand 90265, which pioneered a number of fashion trends. In 2011, he founded the innovative brokerage The Agency RE, and he recently launched a real estate agent trade group that aims to serve as an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall.
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In a livestream presentation, Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone warned of misinformation around Clear Cooperation and encouraged agents to share their views.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Former Open Mortgage executive Brenda Hedeen has been hired by Utah-based Canopy Mortgage as its new chief financial officer. “I was delighted when they reached out as I’ve had my eye on this group for years … they have it all: Techcentric, innovative, cost-effective, amazing culture, truly transparent pricing, engaged leadership and outstanding retail model.
Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Fannie Mae economists say surprising strength of the U.S. economy means home prices are likely to keep rising, and mortgage rates may not come down as quickly as previously expected.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) saw significant growth in support of affordable housing and community development in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The report detailed FHLBanks’ activity across several programs that include the Affordable Housing Program (AHP), the Community Investment Program (CIP), the Community Investment Cash Advance Program (CICA) and other “voluntary targeted mission-activity programs,” according to the FH
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Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The deal, one of the city’s largest this year, involves 1,000 units and more than 60 buildings across Upper Manhattan in New York City. Part of the portfolio closed Wednesday, according to reports.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
What is one of the largest fines you think a housing provider—like landlords, condo HOAs/boards, and state and local housing authority offices—has had to pay due to turning away emotional support and service animals? $2,500 $35,000 $1 Million If you guessed one million dollars, then kudos to you, yet the real winners when it comes to fair housing laws are those who uphold them.
Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The mobile-forward fintech company that marries real estate investment search and analysis with streamlined financing has raised a $184 million through two private credit funds, one a $30M of equity, the other is asset-backed financing of $154 million.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The list of brokerages that have settled the commission lawsuits is getting longer. On Wednesday, Higher Tech Realty , dba Mark Spain Real Estate , filed a notice informing the U.S. District Court in Atlanta that it had reached a nationwide settlement of the commission lawsuits with the plaintiffs in the Phillips suit. Neither the terms of the settlement or the settlement amount have been disclosed.
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Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie's strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky doesn’t think that the game of “musical chairs” that is agent recruiting is good for the real estate industry, but this week his company can tally a win. Dallas -based luxury real estate agents Courtney Michalek and Andrea Childress have joined The Agency to bolster the brokerage’s Dallas office, which was launched by Megan and Damon Williamson in January 2023.
Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Alfonso M. Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent in Annapolis, Maryland, while he was second-in-command of the Secret Service's uniformed division. After he was promoted to chief, his subordinates who had done real estate business with him were also promoted.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service (NCRMLS) is making a move to foster connectivity between real estate agents and consumers. NCRMLS — a wholesale cooperative MLS founded in 2016 — has announced its plans to rebrand to Hive MLS in conjunction with Hive Solutions. Hive MLS will charge member associations and MLSs wholesale fees to access their data.
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Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Better Home & Finance, the parent company of digital lender Better.com , launched its voice-based artificial intelligence loan assistant on Thursday. According to the company, the assistant provides customers with “timely and accurate answers.” The AI loan assistant, dubbed Betsy, was built through Tinman, the company’s proprietary loan origination platform, where information and facts on loan applications are stored.
Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Find out how this Raleigh, North Carolina, broker leans on relationships and mentoring to differentiate her service and create genuine connections.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Guild Mortgage announced on Thursday that it has hired Nora Guerra, who worked at Freddie Mac for more than five years, as its senior vice president of community lending solutions. A mortgage industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, Guerra has recently served as senior manager of national affordable lending at Freddie Mac, joining the government-sponsored (GSE) enterprise in 2019.
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Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests that the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast, hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Pete Mills — senior vice president of residential policy and industry engagement at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) — to discuss the housing affordability crisis in today’s complex real estate market. The group also discusses factors such as fluctuating interest rates ; changes to the U.S.
Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Cooling inflation and a steady job market are giving homebuilders a sense of optimism when it comes to mortgage rates, leading to an uptick in homebuilder confidence, according to data published on Thursday. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose two points month over month to a reading of 43 in October.
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Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out from the crowd of other agents.
Calculated Risk Real Estate
OCTOBER 17, 2024
NOTE: The tables for active listings, new listings and closed sales all include a comparison to September 2019 for each local market (some 2019 data is not available). This is the third look at several early reporting local markets in September. I’m tracking over 40 local housing markets in the US. Some of the 40 markets are states, and some are metropolitan areas.
Inman
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Find out how Miami agent Karine Carvalho brings a global perspective to her work with Miami-Dade County's luxury clients and investors.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 17, 2024
As inflation eases—with the latest Consumer Price Index reporting the smallest annual increase since February 2021—builder confidence continues to steadily rise, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) data. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) registered at 43 in October, up two points from September’s reading and now four points above… The post Homebuilder Confidence Continues to Rise as Inflation Eases appeared first on RISMedia.
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