Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Homebuyers will soon have access to climate risk data on Zillow , according to an announcement on Thursday. Zillow is partnering with First Street to provide users with data on a property’s risk levels for flood , wildfire , wind, heat and air quality through risk scores, interactive maps and insights into insurance requirements. “Climate risks are now a critical factor in home-buying decisions,” Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen said in a statement. “Healthy markets are ones where

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

While touring is up, mortgage purchase applications and pending sales are subdued. Inventory shows some promise but “extra stale” listings have increased.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Multiple listing services (MLSs) have a wealth of data, and one technology company thinks it has found an innovative way to use it. Real estate data company StreetWire has partnered with Northern California MLS MetroList to produce an insurance product called Home Value Lock. It’s designed to protect homeowners from declining home values. The coverage is good for three years after the closing date on a home purchase, and the insurance covers up to 10% of the original purchase price.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Compass team in Austin is welcoming back one of its own. Luxury agent Mike Mogavero is returning to the brokerage after a stint with The Agency. Mogavero is also bringing Christen Lowe, his partner in the MOLO Group , with him. The pair topped $38.8 million in sales volume in 2023, with Mogavero accounting for $33.2 million of the total, according to RealTrends Verified.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The question from the housing industry after the Federal Reserve ’s half-point interest rate cut is simple — will this bring buyers back to the stalled housing market? A new report from Redfin suggests that it is already happening. The company analyzed mortgage rate-lock data from Optimal Blue and found that locks have risen 68% this week compared to one month earlier.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The new guide from the National Association of Realtors also explains how concessions (which can be used to pay an agent) differ from offers of compensation.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. This is according to a study published earlier this week by real estate technology firm Clever Real Estate. Clever surveyed 516 real estate agents in late August and early September, after the changes were implemented on Aug. 17.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An environment where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for the real estate industry. Now is the time for agents to become the resource for information and professionalism.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

After hitting the second-lowest level on record in July , pending home sales rose slightly in August, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The Pending Home Sales Index rose 0.6% month over month in August to a reading of 70.6. A reading of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Despite the monthly increase, last month’s reading was still down 3% year over year.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Whether you characterize them as "reasons" or "explanations," excuses undermine your credibility and weaken your intentions, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to stop making excuses so you can maximize your professional performance.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In a new filing yesterday, plaintiffs and defendants in the looming mega-buyer commission lawsuits previewed some of the disputes and potential paths forward—including damages, settlement disputes and ongoing appeals—that could put the industry back in the throes of legal uncertainty, even as seller-filed litigation has largely been resolved by settlements.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the "disastrous" experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With predictions about the impact of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Burnett settlement all over the map, ranging from higher costs for first-time buyers and job losses among REALTORS® to more transparency in transactions and lower overall commission costs and home prices in the long run, Clever Real Estate surveyed homeowners, those who plan… The post Report: How Homebuyers, Sellers and Agents Are Adjusting to Commission Changes appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When you're on the go, and using public Wi-Fi, you can open yourself up to security breaches. Security expert Robert Siciliano offers best practices for protecting yourself and your information.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Above, Lamacchia company outing Anthony Lamacchia isn’t kidding or even exaggerating when he says he knew at the age of seven that he’d build a big company someday. That prediction has since come true—and then some. Today, as he celebrates his 20th year in the residential real estate business, Lamacchia has not only created a… The post From Agent to Advocate: Anthony Lamacchia’s 20-Year Real Estate Run—and Where He’s Headed Next appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of "pushing back against the settlements," is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, following a 5.5% drop-off in July, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but the Northeast, Midwest and South declined. Year-over-year, pending transactions were down 3%.… The post Pending Home Sales Up 0.6% in August; Only Northeast Down in Transactions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Business has largely continued as usual with 63 percent of agents reporting that sellers are "frequently" covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Homeownership: The American Dream. Those buyers who make it happen for themselves and their families know there is very little that will top that feeling of accomplishment. Owning your own home almost always means building financial security. It also means there are very few rules for what you want to do with your property, inside… The post Buyer Turnoffs: How to Make Sure Seller-Client Homes Are as Appealing as Possible appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

"NAR is about to get a wake up call," the Moreland Properties agent told Inman in an interview that touched on Austin's growing pains and NAR's future ahead of his talk at Connect Austin in October.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re a homeowner in Lincoln needing to sell your house fast, you’re not alone. Whether you’re facing an unexpected life change, financial challenges, or simply want to downsize, selling your home quickly can feel overwhelming without knowing where to start. In this guide, we’ll break down your options for a fast home sale, including how a cash offer compares to working with a top Lincoln real estate agent.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Consumer goods magnate Anand Khubani has bought three parcels on La Gorce Island from the trust of the late Dr. M. Lee Pearce, marking the priciest deal in Miami-Dade County so far this year.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has released its annual A-List. 157 individual real estate agents and 68 teams were recognized for outstanding production in 2023. The A-List honorees, all AREAA members, generated $9.85 billion in sales volume on 10,214 transaction sides in 2023. The top 50 agents and 25 teams will be… The post Asian Real Estate Association of America Shares 220+ A-List Agents and Teams appeared first on RISMedia.

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Thinking about the California housing market in 2025? You're not alone! The California housing market forecast 2025 is a hot topic, and for good reason. After a wild ride these past few years, everyone wants to know what's next. Will prices keep going up? Will it be easier to buy a house? Let's dive in and see what the experts are saying. California Housing Market Forecast 2025: Will Lower Rates Fuel a Boom?

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rayse—the technology platform redefining the real estate agent-client relationship—has announced that they have begun rolling out its platform to its first 200 brokerages. The company’s platform offers a transparent, real-time solution for tracking and communicating buyer agent services, revolutionizing the home buying experience. According to research from WAV Group, 25% of home buyers believe that… The post Rayse Begins Rolling Out New Proptech Platform to Brokerages appeared first

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

One detail-filled Park Slope townhouse after another seems to be popping up on the market this fall. The lush features in this circa 1900 limestone and brick dwelling include plasterwork, wainscoting, mantels, a dumbwaiter, and a butler's pantry, along with some modern updates. At 607 6th Street, in the Park… Read More > The post Park Slope Townhouse With Mantels, Dumbwaiter, Butler’s Pantry Asks $5.25 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

While mortgage rates barely registered a dip this week, it was enough for economists to report they’ve reached their lowest point in two years, helping to keep refinance activity buzzing along in recent weeks as well. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) dipped… The post Average Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level in Two Years appeared first on RISMedia.

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