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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Between 2002-2005 in many markets, the real estate market was scorching, much like it is today. We are seeing that as a profession again.

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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

Housing Wire

Co-owners Gloria Grimshaw and David Callahan acquired the brokerage from founder Lucille Jordan in 2007. Several JRE agents serve on local boards and nonprofits across the island. The brokerage opened a full-time office known as William Raveis Nantucket on the island’s historic Main Street in 2007.

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Amid housing challenges, LA residents voice concerns about foreign-owned vacant homes

Housing Wire

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal , certain community members are calling foul on the high-priced homes sitting empty in the areas in which residents are desperately seeking housing, and real estate agents are some of the loudest people bringing attention to the issue. Buyers from China often led the way.

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Homebuilders prepare to restart delayed projects

Housing Wire

The total number of homes under construction increased 1.2% — the 12th consecutive monthly increase and its highest level since 2007. How real estate agents can alleviate consumer pain points in a tight market. How real estate agents can alleviate consumer pain points in a tight market.

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Homepie CEO Brad Rice on making FSBO easier

Housing Wire

Ironically, the technology he’s developed can be a benefit to real estate agents as well. When I originated loans, there were a certain number of people that just didn’t need an agent — because the buyers and sellers knew each other in some fashion. SW: Why did you want to develop this platform?

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How JVM Lending plans to expand without any loan originators

Housing Wire

Back in the 2007-2009 meltdown, we had loan officers with us at that time. Under the revamped mode, business development officers build relationships with real estate agents to get leads and client advisors take incoming leads from borrowers.

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Top of the list: An interview with Ben Caballero

Housing Wire

Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. And are these numbers for real? So that those agents will bring their buyer to the builder. I never talk to a buyer.

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