Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The housing market experienced more volatility last week, with housing inventory dropping as mortgage rates moved higher. Here is a quick rundown from last week : Purchase application data had a 3% week-to-week increase. The start of 2023 has been good, considering mortgage rates have stayed above 6% most of the time. Weekly housing inventory continues to decline, as we saw a decrease of 13,238 units, double the amount we had this time last year.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives and is proving to be a valuable tool for businesses to reach their target audience. To achieve that goal, a real estate agent must have a solid online presence and social media. Nowadays, real estate agents can easily get a lot of Instagram followers if they know how to use Instagram right and take advantage of platform features, such as instagram follower trial , to showcase their listings, engage with potential clients, and build thei

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The price and availability of building materials again topped the list of problems builders faced last year, while interest rates (along with general inflation and negative media reports) moved considerably up the list. According to special questions on the January 2023 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, building material prices were a significant issue for 96% of builders.

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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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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The portal giant brought in $435 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of last year and lost $72 million, according to 4Q22 earnings released Wednesday afternoon.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills" centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on learning the tough lessons while being filmed for reality TV.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Following a tumultuous few years in the housing market, families across multiple demographics are sticking together in multi-generational housing.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

BAM Key Details: Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey shows homeowners are increasingly worried about the ability to save money and afford necessities, including mortgage payments. With inflation outpacing wage growth, many have had to resort to using their previously built-up savings while also taking on more consumer debt to cover expenses. Results from the Fannie Mae National Housing Survey show an escalation in homeowners’ financial concerns—which include their ability to save money and af

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

RateMyAgent, a platform that allows users to share agent reviews and provides digital marketing tools, has integrated its platform with real estate listings website Realtor.com to allow agents to share their client reviews from RateMyAgent directly to the Realtor.com platform. “We’re thrilled to announce this relationship with RateMyAgent. We pride ourselves on ensuring home buyers and sellers have a positive experience throughout their real estate journey – and this new integration with RateMyA

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Looking at the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo homebuilder confidence data and builder stock prices, I can say the homebuilders got very lucky this time around in the middle of a housing recession. There is one simple reason for this: it’s not 2008. They have less competition as they are working from low sales levels in today’s housing market. The truth is that if mortgage rates fell below 5.875% and kept going lower, everyone’s housing predictions would need to be revised this year because the b

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Some Highlights The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still in a sellers’ market.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Hall, whose organization serves 41,000 members in South Florida, believes a willingness to explore new ideas is key to thriving in a changing industry.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The seven-bedroom Beverly Hills home was also occupied by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25 million, the current owner is attempting to offload it at a loss.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Given the hotter inflation reported in Tuesday’s CPI data , can mortgage rates go above the 2022 peak of 7.37%? Initially the 10-year yield fell after the report, then rose higher, only to fall back down again. For all the hype around today’s stock market close, it was a dud of a Valentine’s date if you ask me. A lot of times, on days when big economic reports are released, you can get wild intraday action but not have much happening by the end of the day.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in the Pacific Northwest, said the market is poised to enter a new period of growth.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The agents who utilize this technology will become more efficient and productive, freeing up time for building the relationships needed to grow their businesses.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Economic data indicating that the U.S. economy has remained resilient despite the Federal Reserve ‘s tightening monetary policy led to a substantial increase in mortgage rates last week. Does this mean mortgage rates are close to reaching the 7% level again? “Mortgage rates have been rising after the jobs report was solid, retail sales beat expectations, and the homebuilder’s confidence is rising,” Logan Mohtashami , lead analyst for HousingWire , said. “We have an

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

During Liebman’s two decades of leadership, Corcoran has grown from a boutique firm to a national franchise with plans to expand into Europe.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A rainbow escape awaits the buyer of a psychedelic home in Colorado Springs where the house's interior is a colorful array of faux fur, murals, funky light fixtures, art installations and more.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The overall national mortgage delinquency rate rose in the fourth quarter of 2022, due in part to a weaker economy and ongoing inflationary pressures. The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one- to four-unit residential properties rose 51 basis points from the previous quarter to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.96% of all loans outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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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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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Anyone can benefit from coaching — even experienced pros — if you find the right fit. Veteran agent Jay Thompson offers tips on how to choose a great coach.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Keller Williams has opened its first master franchise in Germany, according to an announcement early Thursday. KW Germany will operate out of Berlin and serve Germany's top seven real estate markets, Keller Williams Worldwide President Bill Soteroff explained.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Temperatures are slowly starting to rise in many parts of the country as we head into spring — and so is homebuilder sentiment, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report, released Wednesday. In February, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose seven points from January’s reading, to an index value of 42.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Two consecutive solid monthly gains for builder confidence, spurred in part by easing mortgage rates, signal that the housing market may be turning a corner even as builders continue to contend with high construction costs and building material supply chain logjams. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in February rose seven points to 42, according to.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

To find the right match, you need to know yourself first. Assess your strengths, determine what kind of agent you need, and always keep your eyes open.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In Inman's latest Access class, watch Clelia Peters and Liza Benson discuss the new opportunities artificial intelligence technologies will bring to the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Jay Farner will retire as CEO of Rocket Companies in June, ending his 27-year stint at the firm. He stepped down as member of the board of directors last week, Rocket disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On February 8, Farner notified the board of directors of Rocket of his intent to retire as CEO effective June 1 and as vice chairman and member of the board effective immediately, according to the company’s 8-K filing on Monday.

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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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