RIS Media
MARCH 14, 2024
It can be frustrating and concerning when your house has been on the market longer than expected. You’ve made memories in this home and are likely looking forward to starting a new chapter elsewhere. However, when the sale stalls, it’s crucial to reassess your strategy. We will explore five actionable steps to boost your home’s… The post What to Do When a House Isn’t Selling appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MARCH 14, 2024
AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone, and put his recommendations to work for you.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is being sued in federal court over accusations that it failed to refund nearly $385 million in mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to borrowers over a period of more than two decades. The lawsuit was previously reported by National Mortgage News and Law360. The proposed class-action lawsuit brought by Florida resident Tricia Sarmiento claims that HUD has failed to issue refunds tied to MIP payments on mortgages backed by the Federal Housi
Real Estate News
MARCH 15, 2024
As a part of its proposed settlement, NAR agreed to significant policy changes that will impact how all agents do business — and how buyer agents get paid.
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Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 11, 2024
If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper.
Inman
MARCH 15, 2024
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, Strategic Officer Keith Robinson and Ed Zorn, the California Regional MLS general counsel, tackle NAR's big settlement. Stream it live, exclusively at Inman.
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Real Estate News
MARCH 15, 2024
Top companies and MLSs outside the settlement can take part in a streamlined process to pay into a fund — but it could cost millions.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 14, 2024
Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it?
Inman
MARCH 12, 2024
The acquisition will help OJO launch Lever by Movoto, which the company describes as an all-in-one technology platform for individual agents.
Housing Wire
MARCH 11, 2024
Last fall when people were still expecting mortgage rates to be falling this year, it was common to assume rates would be in the low 6s or 5s this year and people asked me if lower rates would bring a flood of inventory. The suspicion was that there were a bunch of sellers who were waiting to sell: Once rates fell these sellers would come rushing back to this real estate market and we’d finally see inventory grow.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Real Estate News
MARCH 15, 2024
The settlement, which still requires court approval, adds a new rule prohibiting offers of broker compensation on the MLS.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 13, 2024
Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash.
Inman
MARCH 14, 2024
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns.
Housing Wire
MARCH 15, 2024
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement of commission lawsuits nationwide is expected to force mortgage lenders and loan officers to find new ways of approaching listing agents and borrowers, give LOs a more significant role in the home-buying process, and encourage housing professionals to pursue dual-licensing, industry experts told HousingWire.
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Real Estate News
MARCH 15, 2024
Opinions on the settlement range from concern that it will “spell disaster” for buyers to optimism that the quality of agent services will improve.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 15, 2024
With the number of new listings going up and average days on market going down, buyers may have more options, but will still want to move fast.
Inman
MARCH 12, 2024
Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years.
Housing Wire
MARCH 12, 2024
The CPI report came out Tuesday, and the headline number showed a 12-month inflation of 3.2%. The running average of CPI going back to 1914 has been 3.3%. So, what should we take away from this number, seeing that market participants are still worried about 1970s inflation and some don’t want to see any rate cuts this year? Fed presidents and others have cited the fear of 1970s-style entrenched inflation as a reason they hiked rates so fast and are being careful as they consider rate cuts.
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Real Estate News
MARCH 14, 2024
Rates eased this week, but they will likely remain elevated throughout the spring months as the Fed waits to take action on interest rates.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 12, 2024
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you.
Inman
MARCH 11, 2024
After three years as president, Marc King has stepped down from his post at Keller Williams Realty. CEO Mark Willis will take over King's responsibilities.
Housing Wire
MARCH 9, 2024
We survived jobs week and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talking to Congress, with mortgage rates ending the week below 7%. But will mortgage rates keep heading lower? If so, what will this do to inventory levels? Let’s look at this week’s tracker data to get clues for the future. Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for all my housing work, so I focus on it religiously.
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Real Estate News
MARCH 12, 2024
Along with the acquisition, the companies unveiled a new solo agent suite called Lever by Movoto and said OJO products will now use the Movoto brand.
Bigger Pockets
MARCH 13, 2024
U.S. News released its annual list of the hottest real estate markets for the year. Here's a look at what's included and our take on the rankings.
Inman
MARCH 11, 2024
Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps.
Housing Wire
MARCH 15, 2024
Prospective homebuyers have more options to choose from in the housing market, which could help spur sales this spring. Mortgage demand has been on the rise for two weeks in a row. Inventory has been trending upward for the last two years despite persistently high mortgage rates, Mike Simonsen, president and founder of Altos Research , wrote on Monday.
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.
Real Estate News
MARCH 12, 2024
The association reported a fourth month of membership declines, with membership falling below 1.5 million for the first time in nearly three years.
Bigger Pockets
MARCH 15, 2024
The NAR will pay $418 million in damages and remove its 6% commission standard, which is major news for investors.
Inman
MARCH 13, 2024
Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm's most rock-solid agents. She said her family's connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career.
Housing Wire
MARCH 14, 2024
The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for many Americans as both home prices and insurance premiums are on the rise. Over the past decade, home prices have nearly doubled, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national index. Homeowners insurance premiums are climbing too. The average cost of insuring a $300,000 property surged by 12% in 2023, reaching $1,770 per year, according to a recent Insurify report.
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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