Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

More than three out of four (74.5%) home sales with Veterans Affairs (VA) loans over the past year had a 0% down payment, and nearly eight out of ten (83.5% of) VA home loan sales had a down payment below 10%, according to new information released by Realtor.com celebrating the recent holiday of Veterans Day. According to recent Realtor.com research , VA borrowers are more than twice as likely as conforming borrowers to have made a small down payment, which lowers the upfront costs of homeowners

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Zillow is moving full speed ahead with an ambitious expansion of its mortgage business, leveraging its housing tech innovations to potentially reshape how modern homebuyers finance homes. In its third-quarter earnings report, Zillow Home Loans revealed an impressive data point: mortgage revenue increased 63% year over year in the third quarter to $39 million, which is primarily due to an 80% year-over-year increase in purchase loan origination volume to $812 million.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Join us for a free webinar on Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Road to Modernization this Thursday, November 14th at 1PM Central Time. Discover the cutting-edge tools and strategies driving the future of real estate appraisals. This webinar will delve into the latest technology trends, from advanced data integration to automated workflows, designed to streamline your processes and improve accuracy.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

New York-based digital mortgage lender Better.com launched a streamline refinance loan product on Monday that aims to help military veterans and service members save money on long-term interest expenses and closing costs. Better is now offering the well-known Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

CEO Nykia Wright said she is also engaging a chief human resources officer, as well as a special advisor to help re-establish broker relationships.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The national housing shortage, the benefits of increased density, an ongoing shift in consumer tastes toward smaller homes closer to where the urban action is, and other factors have pushed state legislators to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units. In 2024 alone, Colorado, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Hawaii passed major ADU legislation, and California added several laws to open the doors wider for ADU s.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As a panel of real estate leaders gathered to discuss the future of the MLS at the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference in Boston, Errol Samuelson , Zillow ‘s chief industry development officer, found himself and his company in a bit different standing than usual with the audience of several hundred agents and brokers. “The MLS is so incredibly pro-consumer.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Five Star’s Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE) will present its annual Velocity 2025 conference , set for February 24-25 at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, Tailored for professionals in REO and the adjacent markets, including agents and brokers, asset managers, property management, attorneys, and servicers, Velocity 2025 will be sure to deliver lasting value to professionals seeking to excel in the industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Inventory, new listings, sales, and prices all dipped this week. The autumn seasonal decline is upon us. The election took up a lot of peoples’ lives last week, and that obviously delayed some listing and sales activity, plus we’ve had spiking mortgage rates. It’s actually not uncommon for housing activity to dip for the first week of November and rebound a bit in the following week.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

More U.S. homeowners tapped into their equity more during the third quarter, a report from ICE Mortgage Technology shows. The firm’s latest Mortgage Monitor report reveals that in total, U.S. mortgage holders withdrew $48 billion of home equity in the third quarter – the largest such equity withdrawal volume in the two years since the Federal reserve first initiated its latest tightening cycle.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a "Future of the MLS" session Friday.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Erin Wester has been promoted to chief product officer while Mike Vough has been promoted to head of corporate strategy at secondary marketing software firm Optimal Blue. Wester was formerly focused on the company’s product and pricing solutions. She will now oversee product strategy for the entire Optimal Blue capital markets platform, which includes product and pricing, broker pricing solutions, hedging and trading platforms, investor services solutions, Comergence compliance solutions, user e

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Potential real estate clients are growing less responsive to mortgage-rate dips, one of several key takeaways from the results of the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey.

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Eyes on Housing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The production index for sawmills and wood preservation industries rose marginally by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2024. After falling for the previous two quarters, this was the first rise in real output since the third quarter of 2023 according to the G.17 data. The index was 2.2% lower than one year ago, the.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Serving seniors starts with understanding their needs, desires and wants in real estate, and in terms of their lifestyle and goals, Engel & Völkers Americas' Stuart Siegel writes.

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BiggerPockets

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

According to government-backed housing lender Freddie Mac, there are currently 30 renter households for each house for sale.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The California Association of Realtors has installed its 2025 team, including a new president, president-elect and treasurer. The leaders will work alongside CAR CEO Phil Hawkins for the next year.

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Mortgagebroker News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Changing demand drives trend toward bigger, more functional spaces

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

What’s in a brand? In real estate, a brand is essentially how someone feels about you or your product based on their feelings, associations and experiences.

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Mortgagebroker News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Startup aims to make additional home spaces accessible and sustainable

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Data is the key to staying ahead in today's competitive real estate market. The ability to gather, organize and interpret information efficiently can make or break a brokerage's profitability.

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Mortgagebroker News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic financing and green bond issuance fuel major expansion for Canadian real estate fund

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes.

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Mortgagebroker News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Parties unveil plans to address housing and affordability in response to voter concerns

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ye's new mansion spans about 20,000 square feet and sits on about seven acres. The property last sold for $24.5 million in 2022.

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Mortgagebroker News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Senior mortgage manager reveals his company's tactics

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Described by Compass agent Josh Flagg as “one of the finest residences in the United States” in a statement obtained by the New York Post, the home certainly lives up to its reputation. It spans 40,000 square feet across 60 rooms, including 7 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms, and sits on an 8.4-acre lot at 10644 Bellagio Road.

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As prices rise on everything from groceries to gas, it’s easy to feel like your money doesn’t go as far as it used to. Inflation can chip away at the value of your hard-earned dollars. But here’s some good news: commercial real estate can act as a powerful “shield” against inflation, helping your investments stay strong and grow. Let’s dive into why owning commercial real estate is a smart way to protect—and sometimes increase—the value of your wealth, no matter what the economy throws your way.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As the new year approaches, bringing fresh resolutions, it also ushers in innovations poised to shape modern homes. In a recent report, Zillow shared data-driven predictions for trends that will blend technology with comfort, sustainability and climate resilience in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lamacchia Realty's Top Producing REALTORS® for October 2024! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for October 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® company-wide and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! October 2024 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Shauna Fanning  has a passion and a drive for customer service and customer relations and has over 17 years in the field.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At the National Association of Realtors' annual conference, CEO Nykia Wright emphasized the need to rebuild its relationships with large brokerages and doubled down on NAR's governance.

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BiggerPockets

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The American Dream was once an everyday reality for most Americans. Now, it’s seemingly impossible for even high-income-earning households to achieve.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Fifth Wall led Fractional's funding, which brings its total funding to date to $20.55 million. The funds will be used to expand the product, hire and broaden its education initiatives.

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BiggerPockets

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

You signed up for short-term rentals (STRs) to make extra cash and get a little passive income.

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