Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
For years, the U.S. housing market boomed. Economic growth, cash flowing through the economy, and cheap mortgages all drove massive homebuyer demand for more than a decade. People have told me, “ Home prices have raced higher, it’s unsustainable, homes are unaffordable; therefore, home prices must fall. Things have to get back in line. Don’t they?” Prices went up a ton, they’ve got to correct back down, right?
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that it will revisit its proposal to amend the Suspended Counterparty Program (SCP). The SCP regulation requires a regulated entity to report to FHFA if an individual or institution that it does business with has committed certain types of misconduct within the prior three years. It also authorizes FHFA to order its regulated entities to cease doing business or refrain from entering into new business with certain counterparties.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Applicants hoping to get a mortgage job in 2024. (Image created by AI in Midjourney.) After cutting to the bone over the past three years, several large mortgage lenders are beginning to ramp up hiring. These companies are adding sales and operational staff, preparing for the expected drop in rates and subsequent increases in volumes. However, the industry is approaching this cycle with caution.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
BLOG VIEW: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Sept. 18 announced its decision to cut the Fed Funds rate by half a percentage point. It was the first rate cut since the early days of the pandemic. In fact, the last time the FOMC cut rates by half a point was during the 2008 global financial crisis. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell finally provided the housing industry much needed relief by slashing rates for the first time in more than four years.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Mortgage applications are now at their highest level in more than two years after an 11% jump during the week ending Sept. 20, according to the newest weekly applications survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The 11% increase in the MBA’s overall applications index — boosting the index to its highest point since July 2022 — was fueled primarily by refinances , which rose 20% from the prior week and are now 175% higher compared to the same week in 2023.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It’s a mess out there right now since the NAR lawsuit went into effect. Well, sort of. It feels messy that concessions information is no longer in MLS, there’s some confusion about how appraisers are handling some of this, and we have a new question to ask. Let’s talk about it. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 10/18/24 […] The post The hot mess of concessions in real estate first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Alabama Association of Realtors is calling out for change in national membership models. (Image created by AI in Midjourney.) The Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) turned heads last week when it sent a letter to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and asked for greater flexibility in allowing members to decide which levels of Realtor associations they would like to join.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
In this episode, we welcome Patrick Brown, Chief Appraiser at Valutrust, to dive deep into the evolving appraisal process. With major industry changes on the horizon, Hal and Patrick explore what appraisers can do to streamline their processes and stay ahead of upcoming shifts in how appraisals are submitted. Get ready for a discussion packed with tips to help you stay efficient and effective!
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Wednesday it has changed its proposal to amend the Suspended Counterparty Program (SCP), offering a less severe version after several trade groups raised concerns about its impacts on the mortgage market. The SCP, established in June 2012 during the Obama administration, requires that entities report to FHFA if an individual or institution they do business with has committed certain types of misconduct within the prior three years.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Florida, North Carolina and Texas dominate a new report sizing up the top 10 markets for real estate investment.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A judge in Arizona granted Mat Grella, the former president of NEXA Mortgage , a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the company. NEXA has accused Grella of causing the failure of a $24 million hangar-office property purchase and the brokerage firm is preparing to file an amended complaint. The saga began in March when Grella was terminated from NEXA amid buyout negotiations.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
August numbers were down nearly 5% from July, but came in better than a year ago and are still expected to outperform existing home sales in the coming months.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The first day of this year’s National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego wound down with an announcement that marks the end of an era. The association honored two of its most prominent past and present members with distinguished service awards. These were given to Peter Bell, NRMLA’s current CEO and former president, and Scott Norman, its former co-chair and current CEO of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA).
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission said the Dallas-based single-family home rental company “preyed on tenants through a variety of unfair and deceptive tactics.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
After blasting off in July , new-home sales returned to earth in August. Sales dropped by 4.7% month over month, according to data published Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). In August, new-home sales posted a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 716,000. This was down from the rate of 751,000 in July, which was revised upward.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This piece originally appeared in the September 2024 edition of MortgagePoint magazine, online now. TD Bank National Sales Director of Mortgage Lending Scott Lindner Scott Lindner serves as National Sales Director of Mortgage Lending for TD Bank , one of the 10 largest banks in the nation. TD Bank provides more than nine million clients with a full range of retail, small-business, and commercial banking products.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Negative depictions of Americans ages 50 and older have lessened over a five-year period, with negative sentiment in online media and marketing images dropping from 28% in 2018 to 10% in 2023, according to research published this week by senior advocacy organization AARP. “The 50-plus population is pictured as more active and independent, less fearful, and more likely to use technology, reflecting a growing recognition of older adults’ active lifestyles and valuable engagement in society,”
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Education continued Wednesday for attendees of the 2024 Five Star Conference at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, as investors, service providers, and subject-matter experts took part in the Single-Family Rental Roundtable discussion. After Monday’s Broker Master Class and REO Certification session , and Tuesday’s FORCE Rally and Property Preservation Forum , the Single-Family Rental Roundtable explored how volatile factors such as inflation, escalating interest rates, and affordability concerns are imp
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Michigan -based ERA Prime Real Estate Group is continuing its acquisition spree. On Tuesday, the firm announced its acquisition of Southgate, Michigan-based GAP Realty Group. ERA Prime Real Estate Group, which also has offices in Farmington and Grand Blanc, said that the acquisition would increase the firm’s services area and market share in Southeast Michigan.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This piece, co-authored by Kathy Shakibi Esq. , originally appeared in the September 2024 edition of MortgagePoint magazine, online now. On May 30, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its opinion on a matter of far-reaching consequence—whether the National Bank Act preempts a New York State consumer financial law requiring payment of interest on mortgage escrow accounts in the case of Cantero v.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Real Brokerage has scored a 13-for-1 deal. With the affiliation of the RealD2D Team, Real is adding 40 agents to its footprint in 13 different states, providing the company with the relatively rare opportunity to expand in more than one metropolitan area. RealD2D is led by agent and coach Duane Richins, who brought a unique background to his real estate career that began in 2016.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
David Wharton, Editor-in-Chief at Five Star, gave the opening remarks in the ever-educational MTech Forum at this year’s Five Star Conference & Expo. Numerous technology and subject-matter experts go deeply into how technology is advancing the industry while also posing risks that need to be recognized and taken into consideration going forward.
George Dell
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Appraisers are taught that there are three “approaches” to value. Follow the path, and you are safe. Standards, regulations, users, and peers all expect the “process” to be followed. Follow it, and you are safe. Appraisers are also harangued to be ethical and unbiased. Just be “impartial, independent, and objective.” No problem. Problem. Appraisers are […] The post Is Thinking Necessary?
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Mortgage application volume surged 11% during the week ended September 20, driven by a decrease in mortgage rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey. Most of the increase was due to a major jump in refinance activity: Applications for refinances increased 20% compared with the previous week and were up 175% compared with the same week one year ago.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
In August, nearly half of all U.S. homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Forecasting and advisory services firm iEmergent has downwardly revised its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast and now expects lower-than-anticipated growth for the next two years, particularly in the purchase market. While refinance volumes are projected to rise due to a gradual decline in mortgage rates, purchase volume has fallen short of early-year estimates due to persistently high interest rates and continued housing affordability challenges.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer selling season, today's lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Josh Balson has joined mortgage servicer Fay Servicing as senior vice president of data science. Balson has more than 15 years of experience in analytics within the mortgage industry, specializing in servicing, originations, and asset management. His expertise spans database architecture, operational reporting, and predictive analytics. As Fay Servicing’s mortgage analytics expert, he will lead data science initiatives to enhance the borrower experience and improve operational efficiency.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week's Fed rate cut.
Eyes on Housing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Expectations of the Federal Reserve beginning the first in a series of rate reductions kept potential home buyers in a holding pattern in August. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in August fell 4.7% after an unusually strong July, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business.
Eyes on Housing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The homeownership rate for multigenerational households increased by 4.9 percentage points (pp) over the last decade, but there’s another household type that experienced an even larger increase in the homeownership rate over the same period—single parent households. In further analysis of the Census’s American Community Survey (ACS) data, NAHB dives deeper into the homeownership rate.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Forget trying to compete with the big national names. Focus on local, community-specific SEO to stand out in online searches, David Marden writes.
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