Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I recently had the privilege of attending the AMPCon event hosted by the inspirational author and speaker René Rodriguez. We frequently talk about game-changing approaches, but I must say, this event was truly a game-changer in my real estate career. Rodriguez’s event left an indelible mark on my personal and professional growth. The event wasn’t just about real estate; it was about life, relationships and self-improvement.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and December is well under way, we can start looking ahead to the 2024 housing market. New listings and home sales remain low this week while available inventory of unsold homes is finally falling across the country after rising with mortgage rates late into November. It’s looking like we’ll end 2023 with higher housing inventory than this time last year.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Coldwell Banker Danforth broker/owner says he’s not against NAR, but that he wants agents to be able to decide for themselves if they join or not.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched a lending platform for mortgage brokers built on the foundation of the Floify point-of-sale (POS) platform. Florfy Broker Edition is designed to provide an intuitive loan management portal for borrowers and make managing loans simpler at an accessible price point while boosting operational efficiency, the company said.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The National Association of Realtors is at risk of becoming irrelevant — or worse. T3 Sixty industry consultants offer their take on how it must reshape itself.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A new ranking of the top 10 cities for growth includes five Southern California metros that could see double-digit sales growth next year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Prospective homebuyers are slowly growing less sensitive to home prices and high-interest rates, and fewer of them are willing to wait for a better market to buy a home. According to Bank of America ’s 2023 Homebuyer Insights report, only 62% of prospective homebuyers are willing to wait for home prices and/or rates to fall, down from 85% in June 2023.

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Inman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When luxury real estate agents need to foster their referral networks and forge new professional relationships, industry events are fundamental. But what about when you want to connect with prospective clients?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Coldwell Banker Danforth , a Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise, won’t renew its National Association of Realtors (NAR) affiliation at the beginning of 2024, the company announced on Friday. The announcement comes amid major turmoil at the trade organization. In recent months, NAR has been embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal as well as a series of ongoing commission lawsuits.

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Inman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

After nearly a decade at Engel & Völkers, Beauchamp said that now was a good time for her to start a new chapter. She landed at Sotheby's largely because of how she believes her clients will be served by the brand's international network.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Freddie Mac rolled out standardized subordinate lien documents for subordinate mortgages offered by down payment assistance (DPA) providers to facilitate easier and greater use of DPA program. Historically, subordinate-lien documents for various DPA programs have been housing finance agency (HFA)-specific and worded differently, leaving room for confusion when interpreting terms and payment plans.

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Inman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The video of the New York City-based agent surfaced on Instagram over the weekend, showing him spouting racist terms and bragging about tearing out a Black man's dreadlocks.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit focused on homeownership and financial literacy education, has expanded its ambassador program and now has 60 mortgage and real estate professionals who donate a portion of every loan to further this mission. The nonprofit, founded by industry leaders Kristin Messerli , Dave Savage and Todd Bookspan , launched the beta version of its ambassador program in September with 28 professionals.

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Inman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The off-market sale of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture manse at 53 Prospect Park West for $13.5 million has set a new local record.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Housing Forward is leading the charge in the greater Dallas area against homelessness, a vexing problem that plagues many cities across the county, and in recent years the nonprofit has notched some significant victories in the effort. Still, the organization and the coalition of groups it leads face deep systemic challenges that continue to feed the pipeline of economic despair fueling the growth of homelessness in the Dallas area — and across the nation.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Are you wondering about the cost of a septic system? The septic system, the hidden hero beneath our yards, quietly performs the vital task of managing household wastewater. However, when the time comes for a replacement, homeowners often wonder about the financial impact. You will learn the intricacies of the septic system replacement cost. We… The post How Much Does Replacing a Septic System Cost appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In an industry as dynamic as housing, innovation is the key to staying ahead of the curve. And for the companies that are eager to showcase their technological prowess and catapult their success, the HousingWire TECH100 Awards have become the industry’s most coveted award in housing tech that will do just that. Nominations for the 2024 Tech100 awards are open now through December 15th.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As discussed in Eye on Housing last year, builders have been including decks on fewer and fewer new homes recently. According to NAHB tabulation of data from the HUD/Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC), well over 20% of all single-family homes started had decks from 2005 through 2018—as many as 27% in 2007 and 2008. After 2017, however, the share.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A dining room chandelier — the crown jewel of your home — convinced potential buyers to write an offer because they fell in love with it. Hey, wait a minute! You’re only selling the house, not the chandelier, and don’t want to leave your treasured heirloom behind. But, if it’s considered a fixture when selling a house, the buyer could be correct in thinking your gem should glisten over their future family dinners.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The rental market came back to Earth this year, with growth decelerating and prices contracting in many markets. What will happen in 2024?

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Realtor.com® has pinpointed the U.S.'s local housing markets that show growth promise in its 2024 Top Housing Markets forecast. These markets will likely experience a notable increase in home sales and listing prices in the following year. The top 10 markets , listed in order, are Toledo, Ohio, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, Calif., Rochester, N.Y., San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, Calif., Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif., Bakersfield, Calif., Springfield, Mass., Worcester, Mass.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Taking down a $6.5 million real estate deal might seem like an unlikely feat for a rookie investor, but it’s not if you use other people’s money.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Selling your old home while buying a new one in North Carolina often presents a tricky balance of timing and funds. In a market where inventory is low and prices are high, synchronizing the sale of your current home with purchasing a new one adds an extra layer of complexity. You might think your only option is to sell, move out, and temporarily live elsewhere while searching for your next house.

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Brownstoner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

L Train Vintage has added another outpost to its growing presence in Brooklyn, this time off the J train at the Gates Avenue stop on Broadway. The store, which opened in early October, has replaced the longstanding Broadway Krown Floor Covering Corp., better known as Krown Hardware, at 1325 Broadway. The… Read More > The post L Train Vintage Takes Over Hardware Store on Broadway as It Expands Presence in Bushwick appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. The last couple weeks were anything but quiet in the courtroom, with some major developments in several important cases. With 2024 fast approaching, we learned that another major commission case could be tried… The post COURT REPORT: DOJ Antitrust Appeal Moves Forward; Keller Williams Sued By Ex-CEO appeared first on RISMedia.

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Coldwell Banker

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Extra, extra! Read the Top 10 news items that ran in November about Coldwell Banker and its stellar agents. This is just a sampling of the 1,000+ mentions that occur every month. The post Top 10 Coldwell Banker Stories of the Month – November 2023 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company has announced its merger with CENTURY 21 Property Advisors in Granbury, Texas, advancing its commitment to expand within the Texas real estate market. The company stated that the merger with CENTURY 21 Property Advisors is part of their proactive strategy to strengthen their presence in new communities to reach people… The post CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company Announces Texas Merger appeared first on RISMedia.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A new report shows that builder confidence continues to drop. What does this mean for the supply gap in housing?

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As social media continues to be a go-to source for potential buyers and sellers to find the real estate agent they want to work with. It is important not just for agents but for real estate teams to master the art of social media to stay ahead in the game. Your team’s social media will… The post Team Tactics: Profile Tips to Grow Your Team’s Social Media Presence 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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