Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Whether you’re looking for inspiration to get out there and conquer your day or looking to improve your real estate content on TikTok, here are some of the best real estate-related follows on the platform.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As a real estate agent or broker, you know what it’s like on the backend of things. It’s not all glitz and glamour and while you and your team are out showing potential buyers houses on your books, there’s a pile of admin work not being done back in the office. This is where Virtual Assistants who specialize in admin and support work tailored specifically to your industry come into play.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Wednesday morning announced a 30 basis point reduction in the annual premium charged to mortgage borrowers. The cut, widely anticipated by the industry, will result in mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) of 55 bps for most borrowers, down from 85. In a statement released Wednesday, the White House said the MIP cut will reduce housing costs by an average of $800 for roughly 850,000 homebuyers and homeowners in 2023.

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Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An expected impact of the pandemic was a need for more residential space, as people use homes for more purposes including work. During the housing boom after covid, this led to a rise for new single-family home size. However, as the housing market weakens on lower affordability conditions, this trend has reversed. According to fourth quarter 2022 data from the.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most agents are hardworking and professional, says broker Phil Faranda. But those who aren't can damage your brand and the industry — and should be terminated.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Choosing the right hard money lender for your investment project can be tricky. In my 28-year career in real estate and investing, I have had to source hard money financing for everything from simple fix-and-flip properties to multi-million-dollar apartment building rehabs. In this article, I’ll cover the basics of hard money loans, how to choose the hard money lender that’s right for you, how to get approved for financing, and much more.

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Propmodo

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The fight for talent at the top of the commercial real estate industry is a fierce and sometimes litigious battle. Turnover can be high among brokers as they switch from firm to firm in a game of musical chairs. One broker once told me that all the top commercial real estate firms are pretty much the same, which gave me the impression that most brokers think of themselves as essentially free agents that use the company brand while continuing to climb higher.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Unemployment is at its lowest point in decades, but according to this recent study, folks are unsurprisingly anxious about layoffs anyway.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Wells Fargo , the largest depository mortgage lender in America, issued pink slips to employees in its home lending business on Tuesday following its decision to exit the correspondent channel. “I can’t provide any specifics but we announced in January strategic plans to create a more focused Home Lending business,” Tom Goyda, senior vice president of consumer lending communications at Wells Fargo, said in an e-mailed response.

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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.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

You can fix up a house — but you can't fix the neighbors. Despite the horror stories, there are a few ways to prevent neighbor woes from ruining a sale.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Even though the extreme seller's market is in the rearview mirror, disgruntled clients have been filing more lawsuits against their agents, according to an analysis by Victor Insurance Managers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the homebuilders weren’t surprised by the better-than-estimated new home sales report released Friday, some people were a bit shocked. But the forward-looking purchase application data was getting better from Nov. 9 up until the early part of February as mortgage rates fell from 7.37% to 5.99%. Now, of course, that has all changed quickly. On CNBC Friday morning , I highlighted that whatever data stabilization we had at 5.99%, it’s now gone in the blink of an eye.

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Florance, founder and CEO, made the announcement during a Q4 earnings conference call Tuesday, which also highlighted the company's revenue gains.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Watch this week's three new expert-led classes featuring top tips for agents, and what you should know about the latest tech trends

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When people think about the title insurance industry , what comes to mind is often its core products – title insurance policies that protect property rights of homeowners and lenders. But many may be surprised to learn that title and settlement professionals do so much more than conduct title searches, issue policies and process claims. As an industry, our commitment to protection goes beyond title insurance policies.

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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The rental market is massive. Between investor purchases and property management, it can be a lucrative business for brokerages — and a source of buyer leads.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

ChatGPT is poised to become a truly disruptive technology — if you know how to use it. As she wraps up this three-part series, Bernice Ross talks with Jeff Lobb about specific content marketing use cases for ChatGPT.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

New home sales started off 2023 on a positive note, rising 7.2% from December to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 670,000 homes, according to data published by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday. This marks the second consecutive month of increases and the strongest sales pace since March 2022.

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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Led by co-presidents OB Jacobi, Jill Jacobi Wood and Geoff Wood, the company continues to grow but strives to retain its family-oriented culture.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Aria House offers arguably one of London’s finest views. Hot property: five riverside homes for sale in London – Financial Times Once Asking $120 Million, Los Angeles Estate Sells for $52 Million – The Wall Street Journal These 7 Epic Home Spas Let You Relax in Your Own Private Sanctuary – Robb Report This Utah Fam

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Inman

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The company attributes the success to "consistent coaching and humanizing of the chatbot," which in the past year increased daily messages by 322 percent and daily lead responses by over 108 percent.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The mortgage process involves many moving pieces and relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The relationship between a loan officer and a real estate agent is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, as the two must combine forces to help borrowers achieve their goal of buying a home. Ideally, a strong relationship between an LO and a real estate professional leads to symbiosis and benefits for both sides, as well as for the homebuyer.

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

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Agents worry about homes showing well or deals falling through — should they also worry about getting sued? Unfortunately, it happens more than you may think.

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NAR: Economic Outlook

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Office Vacancy Rates in 2022 Overall, the office vacancy rate has risen by 3% since 2019.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The bank says it has racked up $353 million in severance expenses as it closes branches and pursues a "more focused home lending business.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Last June, the Federal Reserve said it wanted a housing reset , which meant it wanted higher mortgage rates to destroy the housing market. This facilitated the biggest decline in existing home sales for a single year that we will ever see in modern-day history due to the high level of sales in January of 2022. Today, the Federal Reserve achieved its primary goal; the days on the market are now above 30 days, which was the most important data line to get housing back to somewhat normal.

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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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