Real Estate News
JULY 24, 2024
Upward of 56,000 home purchase contracts — nearly 15% of all such contracts from June — were canceled, a new report found, largely due to affordability issues.
Housing Wire
JULY 20, 2024
We finally have six weeks of numbers that hit my housing inventory growth model perfectly in 2024. Last year, with higher mortgage rates , we had zero weeks at this level so I am now giving 2024 inventory growth a grade of A. Low inventory has plagued the housing market since the pandemic, plummeting to all-time lows in March of 2022 when we only had 240,000 single-family homes available for sale.
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Keeping Current Matters
JULY 25, 2024
As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead.
Inman
JULY 23, 2024
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins shares his thoughts on agents who use websites designed to advertise offers of compensation from listings after the NAR settlement takes effect next month.
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Real Estate News
JULY 24, 2024
A sequel to the industry-challenging assessment is expected in early 2025 and will focus on the future. “The time is now for the industry to transform itself.
Housing Wire
JULY 23, 2024
Mortgage rates continue to move lower this week even as higher borrowing costs have kept activity subdued across many areas of the housing market. According to data at HousingWire ’s Mortgage Rates Center , the average rate for 30-year conforming loans was at 7.01% on Tuesday, down 5 basis points from one week ago and 10 basis points lower than two weeks ago.
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Inman
JULY 22, 2024
After four years at eXp Realty, Michael Valdes is moving to LPT Realty. After surpassing 10,000 agents in the U.S., the Florida-based brokerage is ready to expand internationally, executives told Inman.
Real Estate News
JULY 22, 2024
A letter to the state’s Realtor association also calls out consumer complaints about being “ensnared in contracts with brokers” they don’t want to work with.
Housing Wire
JULY 25, 2024
Mr. Cooper Group has struck a deal to acquire a third-party origination (TPO) platform and $356 billion in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), advances and subservicing contracts from Flagstar Bank , owned by New York Community Bancorp (NYCB). As part of the deal, the Dallas-based servicer and lender will pay $1.4 billion in cash, funded via available cash and drawdowns of existing MSR lines.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 23, 2024
Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets.
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Inman
JULY 23, 2024
Rising home prices and mortgage rates, and sticker shock from surprise housing costs, pushed buyers to cancel 56,000 home-purchase agreements in June, according to Redfin.
Real Estate News
JULY 22, 2024
Former eXp Chief Growth Officer Michael Valdes will spearhead the international expansion of LPT Realty, which he says is perfecting the model eXp pioneered.
Housing Wire
JULY 23, 2024
Sinking sales, rapidly rising inventory and prices at all-time highs — this is the state of the market for existing homes. That’s according to June’s existing-home sales data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which reflect the problems that have hampered housing markets since mortgage rates began to rise in 2022. Sales of existing homes in June fell 5.4% year over year and month over month to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.89 million.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 24, 2024
If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you.
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Inman
JULY 24, 2024
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents.
Real Estate News
JULY 23, 2024
There’s “going to be a point at which it doesn't make sense to belong” to small, local MLSs, one broker-owner — and member of 7 MLSs — told Real Estate News.
Housing Wire
JULY 24, 2024
While there is no doubt that the Florida housing market has slowed since the height of the post-pandemic homebuying boom, the state’s condominium market has been especially hard hit, according to local agents. “It has definitely slowed,” said Cyndee Haydon , a Seminole-based agent for Future Home Realty. “Inventory has gone from a three-month supply a year ago to at least six months, so really we are into a buyers’ market now.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 22, 2024
There’s an interesting trend happening in the housing market.
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Inman
JULY 24, 2024
T3 Sixty plans to release "The Opportunity Report" as a follow up to its "DANGER Report" in early 2025. it says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry.
Real Estate News
JULY 23, 2024
At $426,900, the median sale price for existing homes set another record in June, but inventory also rose, suggesting a “slow shift” to a buyer’s market.
Housing Wire
JULY 23, 2024
Today’s existing home sales report shows that the existing home market is now almost balanced. That might sound strange, but like most things I do, I have a model for it. We are very close to getting this balance nationally and in some markets we’re already there. I have often discussed four months of supply and active inventory between 1.52 and 1.93 million as a balanced market, but this equation has a second variable tied to today’s housing economics: affordability.
RIS Media
JULY 23, 2024
Interest rates may be seeing their first cut this fall, possibly even as soon as September, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun shared this prediction and more during NAR’s recent Residential Real Estate Forecast Summit for 2024. The biggest question looming on many in the industry’s minds is,… The post NAR’s Yun Predicts Interest Rate Cuts, With More to Come in 2025 appeared first on RISMedia.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
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Inman
JULY 22, 2024
Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll.
Real Estate News
JULY 25, 2024
Mortgage rates remained nearly flat as the market awaits the Fed’s next move. Meanwhile, inventory is still growing — but “sellers are pulling back.
Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2024
Secure payment provider Payload is launching a new payment and billing tool specifically geared to buyer agents , according to an announcement on Thursday. In a release, Payload said it created the solution in response to the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsu it settlement agreement , and the potential changes to buyer agent compensation.
RIS Media
JULY 22, 2024
Negotiating offers on your home can be challenging yet rewarding. My guide will help you navigate this crucial phase, ensuring you get the best deal possible. I have put significant effort into explaining the following points in detail: Step-by-step negotiation tactics for homeowners How market conditions impact your negotiation strategy Effective methods for handling multiple… The post How to Negotiate Offers on Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
JULY 24, 2024
Entrepreneurship isn't just good for individual real estate pros, PR and marketing expert Molly McKinley writes. It's good for organizations and for the industry as a whole.
Real Estate News
JULY 22, 2024
The profit-share program, which made headlines last year after the company proposed changes, hit a new milestone with the multibillion-dollar figure.
Housing Wire
JULY 25, 2024
If closed as expected, the acquisition of Flagstar Bank ‘s servicing businesses has the potential to make the mortgage servicing rights (MSR) portfolios of Mr. Cooper Group reach the $1.56 trillion mark in unpaid principal balance (UPB), consolidating the company into the top mortgage servicer in the country. Mr. Cooper executives are deploying the strategy of increasing their servicing book to take advantage of an extensive customer base that is likely to refinance their mortgages when i
RIS Media
JULY 25, 2024
Evaluating multiple offers on your house can be overwhelming. While the price is crucial, other factors significantly impact the final decision. I have put significant effort into providing the best guidance on how to evaluate an offer to purchase in real estate sales: Key considerations beyond the offer price How financing terms affect the sale… The post How to Evaluate Multiple Offers on a House: What to Look for Beyond the Price appeared first on RISMedia.
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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