Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

If real estate brokerages fail to make changes to their operations, 79% of them will be unprofitable if the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement lead to typical agent commissions dropping to 2%. This is according to a study published Tuesday by AccountTECH. The study analyzed the operations of 100 randomly selected brokerages with agent counts ranging between five and 5,000.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2024

Affordability struggles continue for many nationwide, with mortgage rates reported still in the 7% range and the average U.S. home value at $360,681 , up 4.3% year-over-year according to Zillow, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey found that the total number of loans now in forbearance declined slightly to 0.21% as of May 31, 2024.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

The primary shareholders of REcolorado — the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) — have agreed to sell the company to a private equity investor outside the industry, despite ongoing negotiations with REcolorado’s management and board members to buy back their shares, the vice chair of REcolorado has told HousingWire.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 25, 2024

Association owners of REcolorado say now is “the right time to sell” and that decoupling MLSs and associations can provide protections and improve operations.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

A month after reaching an all-time high , the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index did it again in April, according to a release on Tuesday. Despite the index reaching another record high, the report found that home price appreciation is decelerating. The national index posted a 6.3% annual gain in April, down from the 8.3% jump in March, bringing it to a record-high reading of 320.42.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2024

The Carrington Companies CIO Brett Wilbur After 17 years of service to The Carrington Companies in various information technology (IT) and data management roles, Brett Wilbur has been promoted to EVP, Chief Information Officer, reporting directly to Andrew Taffet , CEO of The Carrington Companies. In his new role, Wilbur assumes the diverse responsibilities of overseeing all aspects of the IT organization and providing leadership as Carrington continues to optimize its existing infrastructure an

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2024

When asked to rank-order the most critically important issues facing mortgage lenders today, respondents to The Mortgage Collaborative ’s 2024 Pulse of the Network survey identified business development as their top concern. And while 36.7% of respondents have their sights set on expansion, three in five respondents said they were more worried about attaining or retaining profitability than growing market share.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

A report released Tuesday by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) found that the California Association of Realtors’ (CAR) buyer representation and broker compensation agreement is “virtually unreadable.” The release notes that the CFA sent this analysis to the Department of Justice (DOJ) two weeks ago. Additionally, the CFA stated that California Realtors have obtained a copy of the analysis.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2024

Paul Nicholson has joined The Amherst Group , a real estate investment, development and operating platform specializing in residential assets, as deputy chief investment officer. Nicholson joins from Santander, where he was the chief risk officer of Santander US Capital Markets, a role he has held since Santander’s acquisition of Amherst Pierpont. He first joined Amherst Securities Group in 2004 as co-head of the MBS trading desk and was instrumental in the merger of Amherst Securities Group and

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

Austin-based independent brokerage TJ Lewis Real Estate is affiliating with Keller Williams , according to an announcement on Tuesday. According to the news release, TJ Lewis will affiliate directly with Keller Williams’ Austin Southwest market center. The firm is led by broker Topher Rogers, who is making the move to Keller Williams along with 31 agents.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2024

Optimal Blue has introduced Competitive Data License, a collection of key national mortgage pricing data that enables lenders to price products competitively, operate more profitably, and react swiftly to changing market conditions. Competitive Data License draws upon direct-source loan data from the Optimal Blue PPE, which is used to price and lock over 35% of loans in the U.S., the company says in a release The data solution provides lenders with extensive insight into markups, loan-level pric

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

REcolorado was surprised to learn this week that its primary shareholders — the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) — have agreed to sell the company to a private equity firm. REcolorado — which is the 16th-largest MLS in the country with 25,000 members — said it had reached a deal to buy the shares of the company from the associations earlier this year before DMAR and SMDRA broke off communication.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2024

Driven by lack of inventory, U.S. home prices continued to soar in April, rising 0.3% on an adjusted basis compared with March, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. The index’s 10-city and 20-city composites increased 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively, compared with March. Year-over-year, home prices were up 6.3%.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

Home appraisals are critical to the home buying and selling process. While they’re one of the best opportunities for an objective party outside the deal to assess a home’s true value, they can also torpedo an asking price or cause a lender to rescind its financing offer. But that’s not all a home appraisal can do. Let’s take a closer look at appraisals, what they mean for a sale, and how to leverage the results to get your clients the best price possible.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 25, 2024

When asked to evaluate NAR’s overall performance, 62% of respondents in a T3 Sixty survey said they disapproved of the organization.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

The year was 2019. I was working hard to make my mark as the Midwest Regional Director for Franchise Sales for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC, the national franchisor. It wasn’t a job I was overly excited about, but I knew the training and field work would help round out my resume. It was the most stressful job I had ever had but I was starting to find my groove.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 25, 2024

The five defendants in Batton 2 — Compass, eXp, Redfin, Weichert and United — filed a joint motion, arguing that the claims are untimely and lack merit.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

Anaheim, California -based nonbank Change Lending on Tuesday announced the hiring of Madison Simm as its new chief financial officer. Simm has more than 25 years of experience in financial services and has held multiple executive roles at banks and mortgage companies. He comes to Change Lending after a stint as president of real estate at Texas Capital Bank.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

NAR's landmark settlement bars sellers' agents from offering commissions to buyers' agents in the MLS. A batch of new companies are stepping in to fill the void.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

Xactus , a Pennsylvania -based mortgage technology firm that specializes in borrower verifications, announced Tuesday that it has hired Joseph Peterson as chief financial officer. Peterson will be responsible for the company’s overall financial operations. He will manage the strategic direction of the firm’s accounting and finance departments by developing policies, procedures and financial controls; ensure the accuracy of internal and external reporting; identify investment opportunities; and s

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week announced the approval of a new rule that aims to govern “current and future applications of complex algorithms and artificial intelligence used to estimate the value of a home.” The rule specifically targets automated valuation models (AVMs), according to an announcement from CFPB Director Rohit Chopra and deputy director Zixta Martinez.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

The multiple listing service is one of the largest in the US. One board member who was part of a team trying to buy the MLS described being blindsided by the private equity deal.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

Stamford, Connecticut -based independent brokerage NewBridge International Realty Group is affiliating with Coldwell Banker Realty , according to an announcement on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to welcome branch NewBridge International Realty Group to Coldwell Banker Realty,” Jennifer McCoy, vice president of Coldwell Banker Realty in Stamford, said in a statement.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers five tips to succeed as as an investor.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2024

The number of homebuyers who enjoy the process of getting a mortgage might be able to be counted on one hand. And while taking out a six- or seven-figure loan is probably never going to be fun, Rocket Mortgage has a plan to at least make it easier. The country’s largest mortgage lender announced a partnership on Tuesday with Instabase , an artificial intelligence (AI) company that specializes in unstructured data.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a strong market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose 6.3 percent on an annual basis.

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 25, 2024

The post Get a Prelisting Appraisal appeared first on Boston Appraisal Services.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers or helping seniors stay in their homes, the way that you support homeownership matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman.

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Eyes on Housing

JUNE 25, 2024

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia in May compared to the previous month, while nine states saw a decrease. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 272,000 in May, following a gain of 165,000 jobs in April. On a month-over-month basis, employment.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

The Sonoma County-based Prosper Team brings five agents to Coldwell Banker — and joins the brand just days after another high-performing industry pro made a similar move.

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Eyes on Housing

JUNE 25, 2024

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index (HPI) increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.18% for April. This was following a revised rate of 3.69% in March. On a year-over-year basis, the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) index posted a 6.29% annual gain in April, following a 6.52% increase in March. As shown in.

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Inman

JUNE 25, 2024

Software company RentSpree closed on its sixth Lone Star State MLS partnership by inking a deal with SABOR, the San Antonio Board of Realtors.

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GoForrmz

JUNE 25, 2024

Become a safety-first culture by digitizing your safety documentation Maintaining and improving safety standards is paramount. GoFormz, the leading digital forms platform, revolutionizes how businesses manage safety protocols by enabling you to convert a PDF to a fillable form. This transformation streamlines data capture and communication, allowing field and office personnel to complete and submit forms using mobile devices effortlessly.

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