Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

ATTOM researchers found that counties around Chicago and NYC, as well as several in inland California, would be the most vulnerable in a housing downturn.

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RIS Media

JUNE 19, 2024

Accessing affluent buyers in the luxury real estate market requires a strategic approach that takes into account their preferences, behaviors and expectations. By implementing a combination of the strategies outlined below you can effectively access this desirable market segment in the luxury real estate industry. Here are some top ways to access the affluent: Establish… The post Top Strategies to Access the Affluent appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2024

Both existing housing inventory and home prices have been rising together year over year, which might seem odd at first glance since existing home sales are trending near all-time lows. However, I can clear up any confusion on this topic. Let’s keep it simple: total active listings are still below 2019 levels nationally, and the days on market are under 30 days today.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2024

Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, bought the home in 1990 for $2 million and gradually expanded the estate over about 20 years, adding neighboring parcels, a guest house and a green house.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 21, 2024

The California Association of Realtors informed members that the DOJ expressed concern over new forms related to the NAR settlement and MLS practices.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2024

Maintaining a condo involves regular care and timely repairs. This ensures a comfortable, safe living environment and preserves property value. I will provide the following guidance: Practical tips for regular condo maintenance Solutions for common condo maintenance issues A seasonal checklist to keep your condo in top shape From being a condo owner in multiple… The post Condo Maintenance and Upkeep: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday argued NAR "does not identify any errors of law or fact meriting panel rehearing" over whether the antitrust enforcer can reopen its probe into NAR rules.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2024

There could be a window of opportunity for would-be buyers as mortgage rates continue to ease and homes sit on the market longer, prompting price cuts.

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RIS Media

JUNE 17, 2024

Selling a home involves more than just listing it on the market. Strategic repairs and improvements can significantly increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers. It’s all part of preparing to sell. I will provide detailed guidance on minor cosmetic fixes, major structural repairs and insights into DIY versus professional maintenance.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

The importance of housing as a social driver of health cannot be overstated, yet the intricate pathways connecting housing conditions to health outcomes remain inadequately understood. This knowledge gap is particularly impactful for low-income families who face unique challenges in establishing a sense of home. My experience as a pediatrician at WakeMed has shown me firsthand how critical stable, and quality housing is to the health and well-being of children and their families.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2024

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 21, 2024

The median sale price for existing homes hit a record $419,300 in May, NAR reported, but home sales were lackluster and new construction has cooled.

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RIS Media

JUNE 21, 2024

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. -Guaranteed Rate is pushing back strongly against an expose published in the Chicago Tribune that claims the company cultivated a toxic workplace culture rife with sexual harassment and retaliation, calling the article “a hit piece.”… The post Mortgage Mix: Legal Troubles Batter Mega-Lenders; CoStar Nabs Freddie Mac Exec appeared first on RIS

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

From rising home prices to rising mortgage rates and inflation , the millennial generation hasn’t had it easy when it comes to homeownership. But new data from Realtor.com shows that millennials aren’t overly burdened in comparison to previous generations. The analysis of historic home prices, income levels and mortgage rates found that baby boomers — Americans between the ages of 60 and 78 this year — “arguably faced the toughest housing market ever for first-time buyers.“ In 1980, when boomers

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2024

Purchase loan applications have surged for two weeks in a row, but rates for conforming mortgages are inching back up toward 7 percent this week as investors weigh the odds of Fed rate cuts.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 19, 2024

The companies have hired veteran financial executives to support growth efforts, with Chris Lown joining CoStar and Chris Black joining the proptech leader.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2024

Listing properties is often seen as a real estate agent’s most glamorous work, but buyers also need expert agents. If helping buyers find their perfect home is your specialty, use localized demographic data as your secret weapon to enhance your business. Let’s explore four ways to utilize it. What is demographic data? Demographic data encompasses… The post 4 Ways to Use Localized Demographic Data to Impress Buyers appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

Mortgage rates continued to inch toward the 7% mark following last week’s meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers and new inflation data that showed further cooling of consumer prices. On Tuesday, HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center showed that the average 30-year rate for conforming loans was 7.08%. That was down 11 basis points from the same time last week and exactly 50 basis points below this year’s peak rate that was recorded in early May.

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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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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

Using artificial intelligence, the latest technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to rebrand itself at a time when solutions are sorely needed, writes Inman founder Brad Inman.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 18, 2024

The company, which has been dubbed a “repeat offender” by regulators, faces another penalty for submitting inaccurate loan data.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 21, 2024

Ten years ago, the median home price in downtown Seattle was higher than the citywide median. Now downtown is cheaper than the city as a whole, writes FYI Guy.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed that lender and servicer Freedom Mortgage Corp. pay $3.95 million for alleged violations of a 2019 consent order and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) when it submitted incorrect mortgage data. The proposed order was filed on Tuesday in a U.S. district court in West Palm Beach, Florida, following setbacks in recent months for both parties in an ongoing lawsuit.

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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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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

CoStar Group founder and CEO Andy Florance shares the next chapter of Homes.com's $1 billion marketing push and the fallacy of "pure buyer agency" as portals recalibrate their strategies amid a coming commission crunch.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s all about housing, which has an outsized effect on the Consumer Price Index — and is contributing to the Fed’s lack of action on interest rates.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 21, 2024

As more older Washingtonians hope to age in place, the costs of getting their homes ready can be an obstacle. Some programs help with repairs and modifications.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

Wells Fargo ’s program that provides up to $5,000 in closing costs for low- and moderate-income families to purchase a home has been extended to an additional 16 metro areas, the bank announced on Monday. The credit is available for borrowers with combined incomes of up to 80% of their area’s median income who are seeking to purchase a home as a primary residence.

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Inman

JUNE 15, 2024

From bad "dad jokes" to checking our tire pressure, dads have many unique ways to show love. Trainer Rachael Hite writes that real estate dads have mastered the Acts of Service love language.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped again for the third-straight week, averaging 6.87%, down from last week’s average of 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.87% as of June 20, 2024, down from last week when it averaged 6.95%. A… The post Mortgage Rates Move Down for Third Straight Week appeared first on RISMedia.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 20, 2024

Last week's sale of the downtown Seattle Hilton for 25% below its appraised value partly reflects the halting recovery of the pandemic-battered hotel sector.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

Michael Saleh, a former senior vice president of Rocket Mortgage who spent about two decades at the company, has transitioned from the retail lending channel to wholesale by launching independent brokerage firm Zoom Home Lending. Saleh opened the Livonia, Michigan-based firm alongside Henri Houmani and Issa Al-Sheleh, who previously worked for Rocket and migrated to the wholesale channel two years ago.

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