Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership dangerously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer.
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Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Breaking into the real estate field as a marketing professional requires specific skills. But don't let that intimidate you. With perseverance, passion, and a little insider knowledge, it's not a Herculean task to plant your feet in this stimulating world. Today, we’ll uncover the first steps you should take to ensure your success when applying for real estate marketing jobs.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Real estate giant Anywhere has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the housing industry. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, Anywhere Real Estate and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits.
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.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Mortgage rates The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.12% this week, down slightly from last week’s 7.18%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
You can imagine that buyers’ agents don’t love a good old-fashioned bidding war on a house their buyer wants. But you might be surprised to learn that even listing agents don’t love dealing with them either. Well, to be fair, it’s more of a love / hate kind of thing. They love generating multiple offers for their sellers to choose from, and ultimately getting them the highest price and best terms possible.
Residential Realty Today brings together the best content for real estate professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Fewer purchases are being made by real estate investors this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the sky is falling. Or does it?
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
An elaborate row house and one-time wreck before it was restored and updated by Australian real estate investment firm Dixon is back on the market. Located at 259 Decatur Street in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, the pale stone Renaissance Revival house was built in 1895 and designed by noted… Read More > The post Dixon Puts Ornate Bed Stuy House With Luxe Reno on Market for $2.995 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
An article published yesterday included some guesses about the future of the real estate market over the next five years.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Thursday announced that it has issued a waiver to a requirement that FHA-approved lenders flag rejected loans in the FHA Connection (FHAC) system, an effort the agency says will improve access to government-insured mortgage financing for qualified borrowers. “FHA has determined that this flag does not improve risk management and is often why other lenders will reject an applicant even when that applicant might otherwise qualify for a loan,” the agency
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The company and plaintiffs informed the judges that a preliminary settlement has been reached, ending two potentially damaging trials for Anywhere.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A July letter from Polsinelli, the outside counsel tapped to investigate misconduct at NAR's behest, found evidence of "creepy" and "disrespectful" behavior that, until now, had not been made public.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
United Wholesale Mortgage (UMW) has enhanced its Safe Check program , which provides credit reports without initiating unwanted trigger lead solicitations to brokers’ competitors. In some cases, the lender will provide a hard credit report at no additional cost to borrowers. The program was launched in October 2022 to provide brokers $10 single-bureau soft credit checks for conventional loans.
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A new survey from Zillow found that more than 80% of homebuyers evaluate climate and environmental risks when considering where to live.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Exact terms will be revealed when the plaintiffs ask the court to approve the deal, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the franchisor is the first of the defendants to agree to "change its practices.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
We had a crazy jobs week last week, with tons of data that the Federal Reserve was happy to see, but did those labor reports mean we’ve hit peak mortgage rates for 2023? Mortgage rates did fall, purchase application data rose and new listings data came back to trend. Weekly active listings rose by only 5,654 Mortgage rates went from 7.37% and ended the week at 7.08% Purchase apps rose 2 % week to week Mortgage rates and the bond market The 10-year yield and mortgage rates were wild last we
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options?
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
“A lot of agents are going to make more money,” says CEO Tamir Poleg as Real reduces the threshold to move up in its rev share structure.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Mortgage rates peaked at 7.5% a couple weeks ago and are staying stubbornly high. Rising mortgage rates mean rising inventory as home buyer demand slows quickly. But home prices are staying pretty stable even though we can measure a slowdown in the number of homes getting offers. Most years, available inventory of unsold homes on the market peaks in August.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Most clients want to work with their agents again, but few do. Why? Because agents don't take full advantage of their CRM and stay in touch with past clients.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone writes that this is the time for leaders to find and use their voices so that the industry reflects the values it promotes.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Despite a slight drop in mortgage rates last week, mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since December 1996. For the week that ended Sept. 1, mortgage applications dropped 2.9% from the prior week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low, as prospective buyers remain on the sidelines due to low housing inventory and elevated mortgage rates,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice pres
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Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
When you are preparing to sell your home, there are many improvements you can make. While you’ll get many suggestions for things you can do to make your home easier to sell, people rarely suggest things you don’t need to fix. Fixing up your home can be costly, and you might not get the return… The post Home Enhancements Owners Should Avoid Before Selling appeared first on RISMedia.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
NWMLS CEO Tom Hurdelbrink says brokerage expansion is changing how MLSs operate, and lawsuits could spur an industry-wide “generational and tectonic shift.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
For real estate professionals specializing in the luxury segment, working with buyers overseas is an important part of our business — but it can also be challenging. Real estate practices can vary vastly between countries, and differences in customs, culture, language, and law can complicate the process even more. However, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, as long as you focus on these 10 fundamentals.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Anywhere Real Estate ’s settlement agreement in two class action antitrust lawsuits dealing with buyer broker compensation raises important questions about the future of buyer’s agency and how other defendants are viewing the fast approaching trials. Top of mind, of course, is what exactly the settlement agreements include, besides an agreement by Anywhere to pay a total of $83.5 million in damages for both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett suits.
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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