Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More choices and lower mortgage rates may bring out late-season buyers, and they could have an advantage over those who wait until spring.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Have we seen the peak in housing inventory for 2024? The best part about 2024 has been that higher mortgage rates have created an inventory buffer, so if the economy gets softer and rates fall, we have many more homes to work with than we had in 2020-2023. I have consistently written that with mortgage rates above 7%, inventory should grow between 11,000-17,000 and this year it has happened six times perfectly in the channel.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed).

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Buyers failed to bite this summer despite falling mortgage rates. It has agents about as down on their business prospects as they've been all year heading into the NAR settlement era, according to Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

With new industry rules now in effect, the association has released additional resources for buyers and sellers that focus on ethics and steering.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In 2022, I argued that the Federal Reserve won’t pivot until the labor market breaks. This means that the Fed will need to create such a slowdown in the labor market that nobody will question their action when they pivot. This is what I call the “cover cuts” policy. After today’s jobs report and the negative revision to this report and the previous ones, it is safe to say nobody outside of crazy people who want to see America go into a recession will question the Fed rate cut that will happen th

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

At Compass, Thor Brown will serve as director of luxury sales, while Sam Fingold will take on the role of luxury real estate advisor, according to South Florida Agent Magazine. Both will operate out of Compass’ Palm Beach Island office at 150 Worth Avenue.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

NAR’s latest confidence survey also suggests that buyers gained some leverage this summer, but overall sales were down.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With the calendar shifting to September and the next meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers only two weeks out, mortgage rates continue to recede and evidence suggests that borrowers are reacting to more favorable housing market conditions. At HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, the 30-year rate for conforming loans averaged 6.60%, down from 6.64% one week ago.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Are you on the fence about whether to sell your house now or hold off?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem share strategies for writing a compelling offer on behalf of buyers, closing more deals and building lifelong client relationships.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A mixed August jobs report has economists speculating about how deep of an interest rate cut the Federal Reserve might make on Sept. 18.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Declining mortgage rates have yet to break the dam on the stalled housing market, but the sweet spot on rates that would get the market moving again is about 5%. That’s according to a new survey from Mphasis Digital Risk, which revealed that 42% of prospective buyers said a 5% rate would get them back in the market. An additional 27% said they’re targeting a 4% rate, while 20% say it’s 6%.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Luxury living is about more than just stunning views and cutting-edge smart home technology—it's about elevating your lifestyle.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Keyes Company has reached an agreement in the Gibson lawsuit as the settlement fund nears $1 billion.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out a new 75 basis-point incentive program for conforming conventional and government-backed rate-and-term refinances. The program, dubbed “Refi75,” effectively replaces and expands on “Govy 125,” a 125-bps incentive that ended Tuesday for Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRLs) through the U.S.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

If you’re thinking about downsizing, you may be hearing about 55+ communities and wondering if they’d be a good fit for you.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Getting ready to be coached isn't just about wanting to change, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write. It's about being prepared to do the work it will take to change.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 31, 2024

Corcoran Icon adds Silicon Valley office; @properties IND grows; E&V expands in Costa Rica; CB nabs $1B team; C21 adds two firms; Realty ONE hits milestone.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Mortgage rates remained flat following a jobs report on Friday that continued to show a cooling labor market. Mortgage rate pricing for homebuyers hasn’t changed significantly as lenders have already priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) that is expected later this month, loan originators told HousingWire. Kevin Leibowitz, president of Grayton Mortgage , said he was quoting 6.125% for a 30-year conventional mortgage of $400,000 on Friday with no discount points.

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We know evictions can be costly for both landlords and tenants (both financially and sometimes emotionally). But recently, I heard two investors discussing who actually loses more during the process.

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AUGUST 31, 2024

Do we still want to work like it's 1999? No, that's why agents need to ask themselves what they really want their work, life and compensation to look like moving forward, Rachael Hite writes.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A new report from ATTOM indicates that select counties in California, New Jersey and Illinois are most at risk of a housing market downturn.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In this executive conversation, Steven Katz, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Residential Financing at Arbor Realty Trust, shares his thoughts on the burgeoning build-to-rent (BTR) market. Katz discusses the contributing factors leading to higher occupancy rates in BTR properties, the advantages of BTR financing solutions for investors, and their long-term growth potential.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Top Agent Network, Inc. vs. the National Association of REALTORS® has officially set a trial schedule and date for 2025. TAN vs. NAR is a little different from the many other antitrust cases currently circling the real estate sphere. The non-commission based case alleges that defendants NAR and San Francisco Association of REALTORS® specifically blacklisted… The post Pocket Listing Lawsuit Sets Trial Date, with Clear Cooperation in the Spotlight appeared first on RISMedia.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10,000 homeowners in 16 states.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The “free” ride may not last as officials seek solutions for a deflationary economy and a glut of homes — the mirror image of what the U.S. is dealing with.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The reverse mortgage industry is pressing ahead with a chance at lower interest rates later this month. While there were signs of weakness in performance metrics in August, there are also commensurate signs of encouragement, according to industry experts. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements fell by 3.3% from July to August, with the total of 2,200 falling reasonably in line with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) HECM case numbers that posted their own gains in July.

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Recession fears are increasing. The stock market has taken substantial hits, housing inventory is climbing, and bank account balances are starting to fall.

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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