Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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Real estate teams get most deals from their ‘sphere of influence’

Housing Wire

Brokerages are scrambling to adapt to the post-settlement landscape of real estate, and more of them are turning to the same method for growing their headcount — acquiring new teams. The addition of teams is an efficient way for major brokerages to bolster agent counts and boost sales volumes on their income statements. But a new survey reveals diversity in the ways that teams are structured and how they produce different outcomes.

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The Week Ahead: Ginnie Mae and HUD to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Resilience

Appraisal Buzz

Ginnie Mae and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) will co-host the “Mortgage Market Resilience and Access to Credit Summit” on Tuesday, October 15 at HUD’s headquarters. This event will explore the intersection between liquidity for mortgage lenders, servicers, and mortgage-backed securities Issuers, and the preservation of borrowers’ access to affordable credit throughout the economic cycle.

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SERHANT. expands in South Carolina with addition of Charleston team

Housing Wire

SERHANT. has added a high-performing team to its presence in Charleston, South Carolina. Key Avenue Group is leaving Keller Williams for SERHANT., bringing a team with more than $300 million in career sales. Key Avenue is led by Christopher Smith and Patrick Ryan. SERHANT. first entered South Carolina in 2023. “We chose SERHANT. because we feel the real estate industry is in need of change,” Smith said in a statement.

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Housing Market ‘Flirts With Recession’

Appraisal Buzz

Do rising mortgage rates necessarily trigger an economic recession or vice versa? With six of 10 distinct housing recessions since the 1970s preceding an economic recession (as determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research Business), it is tempting to answer, “yes.” But real estate economists say it’s not so simple. “Let’s not mistake correlation for causation,” said researcher and Deputy Chief Economist for First American Financial Corporation Odeta Kushi , who publishes quarterly anal

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Home sales are tepid, but mortgage fraud is becoming more common

Housing Wire

CoreLogic’s risk index rose 8.3% in the past year, driven by more cases of identity and transaction fraud New data shows that cases of fraud among mortgage applicants is on the rise — an eye-raising trend as demand from borrowers remains relatively quiet. The CoreLogic Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index jumped by 8.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2024.

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Utah-based Realtor association no longer enforcing NAR’s Clear Cooperation

Housing Wire

The real estate industry is currently divided over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, but one local Realtor association and MLS has decided to move beyond just voicing an opinion. In an email sent to members on Oct. 3, Utah-based Park City Board of Realtors (PCBR) announced that it would no longer be enforcing the clear cooperation rule, as first reported by Inman News.

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FHFA Adds New Manufactured Home Price Index to its HPI Report

Appraisal Buzz

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has launched a new index measuring price trends for manufactured homes using national datasets. The new index provides quarterly data on the movement and level of manufactured home prices nationally. It will be included with FHFA’s quarterly home price index. “FHFA’s new data resource on manufactured homes provides relevant, up-to-date information on an important but less-understood segment of the housing market,” says Sandra L.

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Citadel agrees to pay $6.5M to settle DOJ’s redlining claims

Housing Wire

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday a $6.5 million agreement with Citadel Federal Credit Union to settle allegations of lending discrimination in certain neighborhoods of Philadelphia with majority Black and Hispanic populations. This is the DOJ’s first redlining settlement involving a credit union. The sector includes 4,600 financial institutions across America, which are subject to federal laws, including those pertaining to redlining and other forms of discrimination.

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What is the value of MLSs and associations post-settlement?

Real Estate News

A recent survey found that many agents are not satisfied with local association services and find MLSs less relevant in light of new industry rules.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Fed rate cut brings more mortgage biz to JPMorgan, Wells Fargo. But is it sustainable?

Housing Wire

Mortgage business has increased recently for Wells Fargo head Charlie Scharf, left, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, but will it last? JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are starting to feel the effects of the Federal Reserve ’s 50-basis-point rate cut in September on their mortgage businesses. On Friday, both banks reported an uptick in home lending during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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Local association pauses Clear Cooperation — will others follow?

Real Estate News

A decision by Park City Realtors could signal a shift in local associations’ willingness to abide by NAR policies, and comes as the CCP debate intensifies.

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Mayor who recommended reverse mortgages calls comments ‘regrettable’

Housing Wire

As those on a fixed income continue to wrestle with rising property taxes , the mayor of South Portland, Maine , recently recommended that area seniors explore reverse mortgages as a potential option to add financial flexibility. After enduring backlash, Mayor Misha Pride has walked back his comments. “Contemplating the recent rise in property values, I suggested some seniors might consider a reverse mortgage,” Pride wrote in a letter to t he editor of the Portland Press Herald on Thursday.

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Tech Bytes: AI powers new tools from Zillow, CubiCasa, CoreLogic

Real Estate News

Zillow acquires virtual staging app; CubiCasa now turning floor plans into virtual tours; new CoreLogic platform integrates data; Propy and Inspectify team up.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Coldwell Banker Realty establishes a presence in Dutchess County

Housing Wire

Coldwell Banker Realty is welcoming even more agents to the firm. On Friday, the Anywhere firm announced the affiliation of Beacon, NY-based Daniel Aubry Realty. The affiliation marks the opening of the first Coldwell Banker Realty office in Dutchess County, New York. The firm was founded in 2009 by broker-owner Daniel Aubry. He and six real estate sales professionals, including associate broker Ron Donofrio, Julian Park, Veshtrim Osmani, Danielle Velez, Matan Broshi and James Murphy are making

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Courts this week: Motions filed in Gibson, Homie; eXp update

Real Estate News

Defendants seek dismissals in the Missouri case; leading Utah MLS dropped from lawsuit involving flat-fee brokerage; eXp files settlement.

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Candor Technology Automates FHA Loan Underwriting, Offers Buyback Warranty

Appraisal Buzz

Candor Technology has expanded its Loan Engineering System (LES) to include Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. In an industry first, Candor’s LES not only automates underwriting decisions for FHA loans but also offers a warranty on income calculations and cleared conditions for funded FHA loans. “There is no other automated underwriting technology that helps lenders make decisions on FHA loans like ours,” says Mark Hinshaw, CEO of Candor Technology, in a release.

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LoanSnap’s business dried up. Now regulators are after its licenses

Inman

Connecticut has entered into a consent decree revoking the fintech mortgage lender's license, and LoanSnap has been put on notice by California regulators that they intend to do the same.

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Homeownership Expenses Spike Across U.S.

Appraisal Buzz

The driving costs associated with owning a home account for 34% of the average national salary; according to Redfin , this percentage decreases when mortgage rates decline and the surge in housing prices subsides; historically, affordability also increases slightly but remains inadequate. After 60 Days On The Market, Half Of All Home Listings Have Become Stale And Unsold August experienced a further slowdown in the lackluster summer market, with home sales reaching a record low since the epidemi

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Coldwell Banker expands to Dutchess County with Daniel Aubry

Inman

Led by broker-owner Daniel Aubry, Daniel Aubry Realty comprises a team of six agents who bring a wealth of experience in both commercial and residential real estate, backed by Aubry’s extensive background in the industry.

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Nearly All of U.S. Homes Sitting For at Least a Month 

Appraisal Buzz

Sales of existing homes fell 1% month over month and 3.1% year-over-year in August—to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4,042,369. That’s the lowest level in records dating back to 2012, with the exception of May 2020, when the pandemic brought the housing market to a standstill. Pending sales—a more current gauge of housing market activity that includes both existing and newly constructed homes—fell to the lowest level on record aside from April 2020.

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Podcasts, social media, more: 4 ways to add leverage with content

Inman

Rick Guerrero and social media star Jenny Lynn Tran discuss how you can use content to add value, educate, and connect with clients and colleagues.

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Colorado Lender Financial Dwellings Offering Calque’s Trade-In Mortgage

Appraisal Buzz

Financial Dwellings , a mortgage firm serving Colorado, has partnered with Calque to provide “buy-before-you-sell” loan programs including the Trade-In Mortgage and Contingency Buster. This strategic partnership harnesses the strengths of both companies to deliver innovative and reliable mortgage products designed to simplify the home-buying and selling process for borrowers, Calque says in a release.

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Yannaccone: Reform, not repeal, is the wise path for Clear Cooperation

Inman

Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers a measured, thoughtful assessment of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate.

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4 Ways Digital Transformation Can Strengthen Cybersecurity Processes

GoForrmz

How digital transformation is key to defending against the growing costs of cybercrime Cybercrime costs were estimated to hit USD 8 trillion in 2023, a figure expected to grow in the coming years as digital threats become more sophisticated. As businesses increasingly adopt digital tools, securing sensitive data and protecting against cyberattacks have become paramount.

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Mike DelPrete: Is Pacaso duping retail investors?

Inman

Industry analyst Mike DelPrete writes that manipulating the display of data has the potential to mislead individual retail investors, eroding long-term trust.

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Energy Price Declines Lead the Way in September

Eyes on Housing

Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—decreased 0.6% in September according to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Compared to a year ago, this index was down 0.1% in September after an increase of 1.0% in August. The inputs to.

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Clear Cooperation (and eXp settles commission suit): Inman’s Top 5

Inman

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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BiggerNews: “Boomtowns” Are Declining…It’s Time to Take Advantage

BiggerPockets

Real estate “boomtowns” present a massive opportunity to investors in 2024.

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DOJ’s 14th redlining settlement is its first with a credit union

Inman

Citadel Federal Credit Union "respectfully disagrees" with allegations, agrees to invest $6.5 million and open three new branches in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

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The Problem With Cash for Retirement Planning—And How Real Estate Solves It

BiggerPockets

the traditional retirement model just doesn’t work well. To put it bluntly, the math sucks. I can do better—and so can you.

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2023 Home Improvement Loan Applications: A State- and County-Level Analysis

Eyes on Housing

Residential improvement spending softened in 2023 due to elevated interest rates, high inflation, and sluggish home sales. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA), expenditures for residential home improvements rose 2% to $363 billion in 2023, from $356 billion in 2022. The 2% year-over-year (YOY) gain in 2023 marks.