Housing Wire
AUGUST 6, 2024
The downward movement in mortgage rates over the past few months accelerated last week as a cooler-than-expected jobs report and indications of a Federal Reserve rate cut led to a steep drop in loan pricing. At HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, the 30-year conventional loan rate averaged 6.8% — a new low point for 2024 that was just below the 6.83% figure to start the year.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 7, 2024
Barton and Jeremy Wacksman speak exclusively with Real Estate News about the leadership transition at the top of the influential home-search site.
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Inman
AUGUST 6, 2024
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than two weeks.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 7, 2024
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.
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.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 4, 2024
Mortgage rates moved massively lower last week without any Federal Reserve rate cuts, primarily because the labor market is getting softer. Can mortgage rates go even lower? As we can see below, when the market priced economic weakness earlier in 2024, it took the 10-year yield down toward 3.80% but didn’t break that level. So, after a softer jobs report, the question is: Can this level break and head back down to the key line in the sand I call the Gandalf line at 3.37%?
Real Estate News
AUGUST 5, 2024
A Redfin survey found that younger buyers are more willing to sacrifice safety, and overall, proximity to amenities was lower on the list of must-haves.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 9, 2024
If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2024
Fears of a recession in the U.S. sent shockwaves through financial markets around the world on Monday. The Dow-Jones dropped 1,000 points by 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, the NASDAQ lost up to 6% of its value and Japanese stocks suffered their biggest crash since 1987, with the Nikkei 225 stock index dropping 12.4%. The turbulence should benefit the U.S. mortgage market , which has already seen big interest rate declines in the past week following a Fed meeting that teased forthcoming cuts to benchma
Real Estate News
AUGUST 8, 2024
The 30-year mortgage fell to its lowest level since May 2023, which “should begin to pique their interest in making a move” — but buyers might not be ready.
Inman
AUGUST 9, 2024
Cloud banking software provider maintains steady growth in consumer banking revenue, while reversing the decline in its main line of business of providing services to mortgage lenders.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 8, 2024
If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 6, 2024
Mortgage rates are dropping fast. Will potential homebuyers jump at newly cheaper payments? Or, will they wait to see if rates drop further before taking action? Mortgage rates are now the lowest they’ve been in over a year. Last year at this time, mortgage rates were rising, eventually peaking at 8% in October 2023. That late year rise in costs really slowed the housing market.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 7, 2024
The company reported strong Q2 numbers, noting that its rev share model and tech will continue to give it an edge, while “traditional models may struggle.
Inman
AUGUST 7, 2024
After five years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past what Barton calls the "Portal 1.0" experience.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 6, 2024
If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Real Brokerage isn’t tapping the brakes on its rapid expansion. During its second-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday, the company said it added almost 3,000 agents from April through June, a 70% year-over-year rise and a 250% increase compared to Q2 2022. The ballooning agent count pushed brokerage revenue to $340 million, an 84% year-over-year improvement.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Consumer Federation of America has rolled out new guidance and is discouraging the practice of paying agents based on a percentage of a home’s sale price.
Inman
AUGUST 5, 2024
The MLS has been a leader in real estate innovation for over 30 years. Its brand, VestaPlus, is renowned for user-friendliness, customer service, and design in the MLS industry.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 5, 2024
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 6, 2024
UWM Holdings Corp. , the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage , has adopted a strategy that differs from its peers to take advantage of a business landscape that is expected to include lower mortgage rates and more refinance activity. The Pontiac, Michigan-based company has opportunistically sold mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) with higher coupons to deleverage its balance sheet and invest in the origination business — for example, by offering incentives on some refi loans.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 6, 2024
CEO Glenn Kelman says the company's lower-fee model will attract consumers who are now more aware of commissions: "We can use price as a weapon to gain share.
Inman
AUGUST 7, 2024
Fannie Mae survey shows would-be homebuyers grew even more frustrated with elevated home prices and mortgage rates in July, but 7 in 10 didn't think mortgage rates would come down.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 8, 2024
Selling a home can be challenging, but with the right seasonal strategies, you can make your property stand out. Whether it’s fall, winter, or the holiday season, tailoring your home to the time of year can attract more buyers and potentially speed up the sale. I have put effort into giving you the best advice… The post Seasonal Home Selling Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Sale in Any Season appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 4, 2024
The Federal Reserve won’t pivot on rates until the labor market breaks and it will keep financial conditions as tight as possible until that happens — this has been my theme since 2022. Friday’s jobs report had one number which got people talking about a possible recession: the 4.3% unemployment rate. Now, historically speaking, that is a low unemployment rate, but it has moved up from the recent lows of 3.5%.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Watch the conversation with industry icon Stefan Swanepoel on the “self-centered, arrogant” leaders in real estate, NAR’s missteps and opportunities ahead.
Inman
AUGUST 9, 2024
A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 5, 2024
The holiday season is a unique time for the real estate market. Understanding how holidays affect home sales now can guide buyers and sellers in making informed decisions if they decide to enter the market at that time of year. I have provided detailed information to help potential home sellers whether it makes sense to… The post The Impact of Holidays on Home Sales appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2024
The global stock selloff that began overnight in Asia rolled through U.S. markets on Monday as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 3% and 2.6%, respectively. While technology-sector darlings such as Nvidia and Apple got thumped the hardest, the real estate industry also took its fair share of lumps. But analysts believe that the sell-off, paired with a drop in interest rates, could produce mixed results for real estate.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 3, 2024
The jobs report was the biggest surprise, and it had an immediate impact on mortgage rates. Meanwhile, inventory continues to build.
Inman
AUGUST 3, 2024
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
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