Inman

APRIL 13, 2023

How the real estate agents in your brokerage respond to change is key. Don’t let it run you over. Make it work for you.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 13, 2023

A survey by Bright MLS found that investor properties accounted for more listings this spring, possibly due to fears of a looming recession.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s market , relationships matter more than ever. Strong partnerships with real estate professionals is a start, but mortgage professionals should also invest time and energy in connecting with their community at large. After all, the wider your sphere of influence , the more opportunities you have for business. But how do you embed yourself in your local community and start building authentic relationships?

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

Thinking about selling your house?

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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

APRIL 13, 2023

The brokerage's real estate support division was the hardest hit in this third round of layoffs since June.

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RIS Media

APRIL 13, 2023

Mortgage rates continue their downward trend this week as the spring market gets underway, the fifth straight weekly decrease. While other market challenges such as high home prices and low inventory persist, lowering mortgage rates are a strong sign for buyers to make their way back into the market. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged… The post Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly appeared first on RISMedia.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

The inspection is a major part of the home selling process. Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 13, 2023

The outcome of the Moehrl suit could affect countless buyer agents. Might Zillow and other portals become an Uber-style marketplace for those agents?

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

As iconic brokerage Engel & Völkers embarks on an identity refresh, this marketing leader shares her insights on the process, and what others can learn.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2023

This article is part of our 2023 Housing Market Forecast series. After the series wraps, join us on May 30th for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 10, 2023

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 9, 2023

Transforming underutilized office space to living space can create needed housing inventory, but it's not always easy. Some cities are trying to change that.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Utilizing power practices and tools derived from the realms of positive psychology, neuroscience, and holistic wellness, you can lay the foundation for a successful career as well as a joyful and meaningful life.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2023

Wells Fargo has finalized the sale of a $50 billion block of mortgage-servicing rights (MSR), a deal that is expected to close later this year, according to bank officials. One expert in the MSR sector, who asked not to be named, said the bidding for the offering appears to have closed in late February or early March. “They [Wells Fargo] may have other deals in the market too,” the expert added, “but I’m not as familiar with that since they have been very selective about who these deals ge

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 14, 2023

A new report identified areas with the biggest increases and decreases in days on market. Agents in Erie, Charleston and Chico share their insights.

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Inman

APRIL 13, 2023

Jerry Grantham, co-founder of the investment firm GMO, said this week he fears another bubble is about to burst, with the crisis that gripped the banking system in March just the beginning.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

Top wholesale lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is yet again ramping up efforts to gain more market share at the cost of potential profits. On Wednesday, the Detroit-based lender announced that it is reviving the conventional 1% down loan option, which allows homebuyers to purchase a home with a 1% down payment. Known as the “Conventional 1% Down,” the product is essentially a 3% down mortgage in which UWM pays an additional 2% — up to $4,000 — on top of the borrower’s 1%

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 12, 2023

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year?

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Real Estate News

APRIL 12, 2023

Real estate consultant Rob Hahn is introducing a marketplace auction website that allows homeowners to sell without paying commissions.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2023

Led by Rusty and Rachel Underwood, the new affiliate known as Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass will service parts of the state known for bourbon distilleries and thoroughbred racetracks, the company exclusively told Inman.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Dustin Gray, CEO of Milestones Labs , about the importance of the borrower relationship and how Milestones Labs helps mortgage providers build lasting relationships with their borrowers. HousingWire: How has the current market affected the way lenders approach customer relationships? Dustin Gray: You don’t have to be an economist to know it’s a challenging time to buy a home or get a loan.

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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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The Close

APRIL 11, 2023

Is the market roller coaster of 2023 getting to you? Need a little pick-me-up? Perhaps a healthy dose of real estate jokes, puns, and pick-up lines is just what the doctor ordered to get you back on track. We hope you memorize a few of these cheesy, hilarious, oh-so-true, and groan-worthy real estate jokes to tell at tomorrow’s team or client meeting.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 8, 2023

Even as falling interest rates have opened the door for more buyers, not enough sellers are listing, keeping inventory stubbornly low.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Joe Gaeta, formerly of Zillow Group, and Kiki Wanshura, formerly of Pacaso, have joined the lake markets-focused brokerage. Heather Glass, who joined the company in 2020 has also been promoted.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a new front in the fight against Intercontinental Exchange ‘s (ICE’s) planned acquisition of Black Knight. The agency petitioned a California federal court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction (PI) that prevents ICE from going forward with the deal to buy Black Knight.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

APRIL 8, 2023

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Real Estate News

APRIL 13, 2023

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 6.27%. Rates in the 6% range may no longer be phasing buyers — particularly repeat buyers.

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Inman

APRIL 10, 2023

Tools such as ChatGPT and Bard are brand new but already revolutionizing online content and the real estate industry. Scroll through Inman's latest handbook to get the lowdown.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

The Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday showed again that the breakaway 1970s-style inflation is not happening, even with an expanding economy and an unemployment rate under 4%. The headline inflation data came in lower than anticipated. While we have made progress in cooling down the inflation data, which is running into tough year-over-year comps (and will for the rest of the year) don’t expect the Fed to pivot anytime soon.

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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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