Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
We heard a lot about the need for millions of new homes during the run-up to the election, so I can imagine how shocked some people are to see today’s report on housing starts and permits at recession levels. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari recently stated that housing demand is high so the clearance rate (mortgage rates) should be higher.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The new, lower-cost program also includes access to legal forms and training, and is being rolled out as NAR’s three-way agreement faces greater scrutiny.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus is calling on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to cease its pilot program for title insurance waivers until the program is vetted and the agency seeks public input on it. The caucus expressed this view in a letter written by Reps. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Mark Alford (R-Mo.), Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and sent to FHFA Director Sandra Thompson on Monday.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The passage of the mortgage trigger lead bill as proposed in the U.S. Congress will face a challenge from a new plan expected to be released this week by representatives of the consumer reporting industry, HousingWire has learned. In September, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-R.I.) included U.S. Senate Amendment 2358 — known as the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2024 — in the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
John Rogers is a well-known name in the world of mortgage and real estate data analysis. The globe-trotting CoreLogic executive recently earned a larger role at the California-based company and is now serving as its chief data and analytics officer. Rogers met with HousingWire to discuss his new role and cover a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), climate risk and land development.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The credit-scoring company's near-monopoly has allowed it to set prices relatively unchecked, leaving mortgage lenders and borrowers at its mercy.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Corcoran Group is making moves in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. On Tuesday, the Anywhere brand announced the launch of Corcoran McEnearney , marking the entrance of the Corcoran Affiliates network into the nation’s capital. “We are thrilled to welcome Corcoran McEnearney, an impressive and well-respected company with a well-earned reputation for excellence and integrity,” Stephanie Anton , the president of Corcoran Affiliates, said in a statement.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Buffini & Company has announced the company will host a live, virtual event, Kickstart 2025 on Jan. 16 at 9 a.m., featuring real estate coaching legend Brian Buffini and special guest Chris Voss,a former FBI hostage negotiator and world-class negotiation expert. In an industry where statistics show half of all agents struggle to close even… The post Buffini & Company’s Kickstart 2025 Virtual Summit Will Be Held January 16 appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Lamacchia Realty is continuing its acquisition spree. On Tuesday, the New England-based firm announced its acquisition of Massachusetts -based Stone Ridge Properties. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1990, Stone Ridge Properties has offices in Amesbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts. It is owned by Cathy Toomey, Celine Muldowney, Erica Puorro, Marc Ouellet, Nick Motsis and Sandy Berkenbush.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Judge holds firm on rules for objectors to NAR settlement; Homie says defendants created a "weapon"; another broker challenges association membership.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Homeowners are sitting on a record level of about $35 trillion in home equity — more than double the equity levels recorded prior to the financial crisis and housing market collapse of the late 2000s. But as the share of first-time homebuyers gets smaller — and older — it’s not a given that homeowners will be able to tap that resource, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal.
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Housing starts edged lower last month as average monthly mortgage rates increased a quarter-point from 6.18% to 6.43% between September and October, according to Freddie Mac. Overall housing starts decreased 3.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.31 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In the newest episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Kamini Lane, CEO and president of Coldwell Banker Realty. In this fireside chat, Velt and Lane explore her approach to leadership, Coldwell Banker’s unique focus on agent development and its training program that is designed to teach effective communication. Lane also shares key takeaways from her first year of leading Coldwell Banker following her previous role as president of Sotheby’s International Realty.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The National Association of REALTORS®’ REACH technology growth program has been awarded PropTech Outlook’s 2024 Accelerator of the Year. REACH was created by Second Century Ventures, NAR’s strategic investment arm, a release noted. As the most active venture fund in global real estate technology, NAR stated that REACH leverages an unparalleled network of 1.5 million… The post NAR’s REACH Program Named Top Accelerator by PropTech Outlook appeared first on RISMedia.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Fort Greene, Carroll Gardens, and Boerum Hill. How did they fare? At 11 South Oxford Street, this grandly scaled brownstone still has some impressive period details like marble mantels, pier mirrors, and… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold, One off the Market appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Recruiting top talent in real estate can be challenging. For brokerages, staying ahead means placing a consistent focus on recruiting high-potential, high-performing agents. However, in recent times, competition for productive agents has increased, leaving brokerages in a position to either evolve with the changing trends or risk significant losses to their business.
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Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Zillow releases a new “BuyAbility” tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
With over 84,000 subscribers throughout Florida and Puerto Rico, understanding the MLS landscape is increasingly essential as the industry adapts to the new way of conducting business in today’s post-settlement environment. Committed to driving progress and innovation in the real estate industry, Stellar MLS continues to stand by its motto as the organization adjusts to… The post Adapting to Today’s Post-Settlement Environment appeared first on RISMedia.
Redfin
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
When you decide to sell your home and sign an agreement with an agent , one of the first things your agent will do is list your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS is the database of homes for sale where agents share listings with one another. These listings are then shared broadly to real estate search sites, including Redfin.com , where buyers can see available homes for sale.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
From left, Shant Banosian and John Featherston. Photo by AJ Canaria. Few residential real estate professionals have their pulse on the mortgage industry more than Shant Banosian, EVP of sales at Rate (formerly Guaranteed Rate), in Waltham, Massachusetts. He’s been their top loan officer for nine consecutive years, and top officer nationwide for six years… The post Home-Financing Solutions From America’s Leading Loan Officer appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The deal will refund buyers and sellers after the brokerage allegedly failed to disclose to its clients that it had received payments from Home Security of America to advertise HSA's home warranties.
HomeLight
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
If you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll likely come across the term “title company” during the process. In your search for title services, you could just Google “house title company near me,” but you want a trusted company with a solid track record so you can avoid detours and dead ends on your real estate journey. So how can you find a reliable title company near you?
Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes.
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Year-over-year gains for townhouse construction continued during the third quarter of 2024 as demand for medium-density housing continues to be solid despite slowing for other sectors of the building industry. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the third quarter of 2024, single-family attached starts.
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