Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Mortgage rates are back up over 7% this morning on the back of strong economic growth data. The 10-year bond yield jumped back over 4% and that pushes mortgage rates higher too. Mortgage rates are 40 basis points higher than a month ago, and 100 basis points higher than a year ago. There are more buyers than sellers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Predictive analytics in real estate combines the use of historical data and algorithms to anticipate future market trends and identify potential sellers sometimes even buyers, too. Real estate agents can use this data to identify motivated sellers and people who are likely to buy a home. What does this mean for you?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2024

At HousingWire , we have a debate about whether home sellers will freeze up again this year as mortgage rates stay stubbornly high. We’ve had seller growth for 18 weeks in a row. More sellers means more sales. Will sellers retreat entirely, like they did last year? But will rates deter sellers also?

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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 only way inventory would grow in 2024 is if mortgage rates climbed. But the evidence is the opposite.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In times as tough as these, mortgage lenders must be proactive in borrower outreach and find consumers’ home finance needs if they’re going to close a deal, a new report by mortgage relationship data company Sales Boomerang concludes. Download this white paper for a roadmap to deploying new technologies.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

After nearly two years of trudging through a frozen housing market , the consensus among mortgage professionals is that the worst of it is over. The spread between the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and the 10-year Treasury yield has narrowed after sitting at over 300 basis points, compared to the historic norm of 150 bps.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 started with recovery, but slowed down in Q3 as mortgage rates hit 8%. Sellers are coming back There are 499,000 single-family homes unsold on the market now. There are slightly more sellers each week. Last year, was marked by how few sellers there were. We can expect to have more sellers all year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Home sellers are starting to ease back into the market, new listings are finally exceeding the levels of a year ago. The longer we stay with mortgage rates higher, the more inventory will build closer to where it used to be. Mortgage rates are higher than they were a year ago. Higher mortgage rates means more inventory.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

This implies that there are more than enough buyers at these prices and these mortgage rates to keep activity happening in housing. Maybe we get cheaper mortgage rates and that will help payment affordability, but remember that cheaper rates means more buyer competition. The defining characteristic of 2023 was how few sellers we had.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last year at this time, sellers and homebuyers hit the brakes hard. Watch the weekly housing market recap video above to get the latest housing market data download from Altos Research. As long as mortgage rates don’t spike again, 2024 is set up for slight home-sales gains over 2023.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

New listings and home sales remain low this week while available inventory of unsold homes is finally falling across the country after rising with mortgage rates late into November. More sellers equals more home sales in 2024. Download the free Altos eBook: “How to Use Market Data to Build Your Real Estate Business”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The second takeaway is the lesson I’ve been sharing lately: Consumers are more sensitive to changes in mortgage rates than to the absolute levels of rates. Last year mortgage interest rates rose by 450 basis points from 3% to 7.5%. It’s a reflection of very high mortgage rates and how quickly rates rose in September and October.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

They obviously picked up in December when mortgage rates did a recent dip. However, December’s momentum slowed very quickly in January as mortgage rates jumped back up and as a deep freeze gripped the country. If mortgage rates are in the 7s this year, this growth will not hold. Assuming mortgage rates stay in the 6s.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

It will help you identify sellers very early, giving you access to them before they’re talking to other agents. After you choose your neighborhood or zip code, Offrs activates your area, enabling you to get contact info for leads, sorted by category (FSBO, predictive sellers, expired listings, and exclusive leads).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2020

Over the following weeks, Todd Duncan, sales entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, will showcase principles for mortgage and real estate professionals to embrace for success. What most consumers don’t realize is the lowest rate with the wrong mortgage strategy could cost more than a slightly higher rate with the right strategy.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Students chose the school for its offering of live instruction classes for salespersons, brokers, appraisers, mortgage, and home inspection courses at various locations and convenient times, including weekend classes. After the class, you will receive the certificate for each state to renew both states’ licenses. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Mortgage rates have been declining since spring, and in August dropped to the lowest level in over a year. Michael Cendejas , a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Sacramento, CA , said some potential homebuyers also just haven’t realized mortgage rates are dropping. ppts Average 30-year fixed mortgage rate 6.50% -0.35

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Here’s how it works: local mortgage brokers pay Curb Hero to display their name and contact information on your sign-in sheets as a “paired lender.” Unlike competing apps that charge $20+ per month, Curb Hero offers agents touchless QR code sign-in, customizable questions, marketing tools, lead verification, and more for free.

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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There are many factors to consider when selling a home, and you may be wondering what happens to your mortgage when you move. After all, the 2018 American Community Survey found that the median length of time homeowners stayed in their homes was 13 years, a shorter length of time than most mortgage terms.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Mortgage Lending Terminology . If you plan to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, you’ll likely encounter mortgage loan terms and definitions that may be unfamiliar — especially if you’re buying a house for the first time. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM). Amortization. Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

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Movoto

OCTOBER 25, 2024

We’ll dive into the impact of rising mortgage rates, discuss how first-time homebuyers are navigating the market, and explore what Gen Z’s entrance means for the future of home buying. For more updates follow Movoto on Instagram @movotorealestate or download the Movoto app. link] Full Transcript: 0:12 Sophie: All right.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

You’ll get 20+ “how to” videos to help you understand the fundamentals of the job, buyer and seller checklists, action plans and other helpful resources. Course Options See Details – Use promo code HW30 to save 30% Pricing Courses Only Standard Package Value Package Premium Package $629 $725 $789 $995 Coursework Only.

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Cornerstone

APRIL 30, 2021

Download the infographic here. It’s an ideal time for sellers to take advantage. Sellers who may have been reluctant to list in the past few years are now considering it. Increasing prices also indicate increasing home values, allowing a seller to tap into thousands of dollars in equity gains. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Assurance Financial

JULY 23, 2021

How to Get a Mortgage Loan. If you’re going to finance your home purchase, one of the first things to do is figure out how to get a mortgage. You might have heard that getting a mortgage is a long and complicated process, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. 10 Steps to Get a Mortgage Loan.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

You may already be aware of iBuyers and what they have to offer prospective home buyers and sellers. But for those who want to understand what all the hoopla is about and what it entails for buyers, sellers and agents alike, here’s what you should know. Offerpad will even pay for professional movers when sellers relocate locally.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 10, 2022

During home shopping, most homebuyers want to know whether the current housing market is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, along with how to get a good deal in a seller’s market. Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market. Seller’s Market. What Is a Seller’s Market?

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

Unparalleled 3-Mansion Compound on Miamis Exclusive Palm Island Splashes Onto the Market for $150 Million DEI and Appraisers Fannie and Freddie Forecasts Fannie, Freddie: New Market Analysis Requirements February 4th Mortgage applications decreased 2.0 We now project the 30-year mortgage rate to end 2025 and 2026 near 6.5 Asian 1.8%

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Cornerstone

JULY 1, 2021

Download the infographic here. Sellers who list may find a golden opportunity: Right now, you’re likely to sell your house quicker and at a better price. Sellers who list may find a golden opportunity: Right now, you’re likely to sell your house quicker and at a better price. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Assurance Financial

JULY 27, 2021

Mortgage Loan for You. When shopping for a home, it’s just as important to make a list of things you’d like from your mortgage — including the length of the loan, the interest rate and the repayment terms. You have lots of options when choosing a mortgage. What Is a Mortgage? What Mortgage Do I Need?

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The home itself of course is the biggest and, fortunately, mortgage lenders can help you with financing options. Services can be charged by a range of experts – mortgage lender, home inspector, pest consultant, mold inspector, appraiser, real estate attorney and others. Here is a more complete list (downloadable PDF).

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

Dale Schaechterle, the founding partner and CEO at Realty Executives Integrity , shares with Forbes that the services of a good real estate agent are essential for a first-time home buyer given the complicated network of mortgage rates and tax laws that they will have to navigate. Download for free here. Answer Questions.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Download the infographic here. Because of the competitive market conditions mentioned above, homebuyers have to do whatever they can to stand out — including getting prequalified for a mortgage before they start shopping. Many sellers are seeing homes “fly off the shelves.”

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McKissock

AUGUST 20, 2021

Homebuying demand begins to ease up a bit, with 5% of home sellers dropping their price in recent weeks. 5% of home sellers dropped their price in recent weeks. 5% of home sellers dropped their price in recent weeks. Download this free ebook to learn the ins and outs of green home appraising.

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Cornerstone

MAY 21, 2021

Download the infographic here. Our free LoanFly app lets you search houses, connect with a local loan officer, prequalify for a mortgage, and manage your loan docs, all in one place. What else to know: Mortgage rates are still low — but rising. We estimate the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will average 3.4

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 14, 2024

For example, GSEs will not purchase or securitize a mortgage on a mobile home manufactured before June 15, 1976. Likewise, HUD will not issue FHA mortgage insurance on a pre-1976 mobile home. They also conducted an experimental survey asking homeowners to consider competing offers from all-cash and mortgage buyers.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 18, 2022

When you’re shopping for a home, you want to do as much as possible to show sellers you’re serious and make yourself stand out in a crowded field. That’s particularly true when you’re looking to buy in a seller’s market. A mortgage pre-approval is essentially a stamp of approval from a lender.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 18, 2022

If you’re considering buying a home and don’t think you’ll qualify for a conventional mortgage, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan or a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan might be right for you. Like conventional mortgages, FHA loans are available with a 15- or 30-year term.

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