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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. As appraisers, we faced tremendous pressure from buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and loan officers during the previous run-up.

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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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Productivity report: The data on real estate agents vs. teams

Housing Wire

Production of teams vs. individual agents RealTrends has provided verified ranking information since 2007 for individual agents and teams in the United States. This report can serve as guidance when choosing teams for your brokerage.

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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. Why are there vacant houses here?

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Steve Harney, founder of Keeping Current Matters, has died

Housing Wire

He became a top-producing real estate agent in the area and in 1991 became the manager of the largest office for Prudential Long Island Realty , training agents throughout the East Coast markets. He sold the brokerage in 2005. Harney was known for his philanthropy as well as his business acumen.

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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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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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