Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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Real estate investors purchased 16% of homes in Q3 2024

Housing Wire

As the U.S. housing market slowed down in the third quarter due to rising home prices and higher mortgage rates , investor purchases also ramped down, according to a new report by Redfin. The Seattle-based brokerage found that real estate investor purchases dropped by 2.3% year over year in Q3 2024, representing a small change after four years of fluctuations.

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Luxury Market Heats Up as Affluent Buyers Seek ‘Forever Homes’

Appraisal Buzz

Demand for “have-it-all” properties and the “forever dream home” will shape this spring’s luxury housing market, according to the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2024 Mid-Year Trend Report , which forecasts growing optimism among affluent consumers and an influx of desirable inventory. The bi-annual report reveals a resilient luxury real estate market in the first six months of 2024 that is slightly outpacing performance from the equivalent period in 2023.

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Digital open house sign-in solutions agents swear by for lead generation

Housing Wire

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The real estate market is constantly shifting, and today’s market calls for agents to return to the more tried-and-true marketing strategies. While the post-COVID market saw homes selling at record speeds, recent changes have shown us the importance of foundational tactics for success.

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Home Repair, Remodeling Costs on the Rise

Appraisal Buzz

According to the Q3 2024 Verisk Remodel Index , the cost of home repairs and remodeling in the third quarter of 2024 continued to increase, rising by 1.08% quarter-over-quarter, and just over 3.35% from the third quarter of. Costs set new highs for the past decade, rising over 69.5% from Q1 of 2013. “Repair and remodeling costs continue to increase across the country, but the rate of increase is returning to pre-pandemic levels,” said Greg Pyne, VP, Pricing for Verisk Property Estimating Solutio

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Fix-and-flip investors say they’re discouraged by higher mortgage rates, home prices

Housing Wire

As low inventory levels, elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices keep the housing industry stagnant, short-term real estate investors — aka fix-and-flippers — faced market turmoil during the third quarter of 2024. Fix-and-flip lender Kiavi , in partnership with John Burns Research and Consulting , released its Q3 2024 fix-and-flip market report this week.

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The US needs more housing — and agents are key advocates

Real Estate News

Chronic undersupply has led to an affordability crisis, but real estate professionals can help by supporting new development in their communities, experts say.

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Industry Decoded: NAR must be held accountable for its spending

Real Estate News

“Volunteers” and execs enjoy large salaries and perks, while hard-working members are the ones who bear the burden.

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This doctor says homes must accommodate aging in place

Housing Wire

Treating older patients with chronic health conditions can already be a challenge for medical professionals, but some of these challenges can bite harder if a patient endures preventable trauma, including a fall. That’s why it’s so important to ensure a living space is appropriately fashioned for aging in place. This is according to James Taylor, a physician and founder of DwellSafe , a company that assesses homes for risks of falling.

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‘Forced membership’ case now alleges deceptive practices

Real Estate News

Agents suing NAR over membership requirements say associations no longer offer any benefit, while eight defendants were dropped from a Georgia commissions case.

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Michigan suit claims Realtor memberships have no value after compensation banned on MLS

Housing Wire

Plaintiffs Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent on Thursday filed an amended complaint in their antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The plaintiffs take issue with what they claim is a requirement for agents and brokers — in Michigan and nationally — to be members of NAR, their state Realtor association and a local Realtor association in order to gain access to the MLS.

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People on the Move: KW appoints growth leader; NTREIS CEO to retire

Real Estate News

Team and franchise leader Shanan Steere named director of growth operations for KW; John Holley, CEO of Texas' largest MLS, retiring after 20 years.

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ICE: Mortgage Delinquencies Down Slightly in October 

Appraisal Buzz

The U.S. mortgage delinquency rate dropped slightly in October compared with September to reach 3.45% of all loans, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s First Look report. Still, the delinquency rate was up 6% compared with October 2023. As of the end of the month there were about 1,869,000 properties in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due but not in foreclosure), down about 11,000 compared with September but up by about 135,000 compared with October 2023.

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What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin

Inman

Redfin report finds 22 percent of U.S. renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They're borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost.

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University Bank Using Ardley Technologies as Part of its Portfolio Retention Strategy

Appraisal Buzz

University Bank , which lends nationwide through conventional, faith-based, first mortgage, HELOC and reverse channels, has selected Ardley Technologies to drive its portfolio retention strategy. Specifically, University Bank is using Ardley’s Actionable Data Intelligence (ADI) platform to identify borrowers who represent new opportunities. Portfolio retention is a major concern for mortgage servicers in any market, but as rates fall, servicers’ attrition risk increases, and their retention effo

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Ben Carson reportedly in the running to lead HUD again

Inman

As a Project 2025 author, Carson called for raising FHA premiums and a “reset” of HUD to reverse "corrosive progressive ideologies across the department’s programs.

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ATTOM: Mortgage Originations Increased 1.9 Percent in Q3

Appraisal Buzz

Mortgage origination volume increased 1.9% during the third quarter, according to ATTOM’s U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report. About 1.67 million residential mortgages were issued during the quarter, according to the firm’s data. Driving the increase was a drop in mortgage rates that came in September. Still, volume is down by nearly two-thirds compared with the high point hit in 2021.

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EXp is scooping up teams and top-tier agents: CMO Wendy Forsythe

Inman

EXp Realty's chief marketing officer also told Inman that the company's revenue share can be life changing for some agents, and expressed cautious optimism for the housing market in 2025.

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ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction”

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Mark Calabria’s discussion with ARCC revealed the GSEs’ agenda to reduce “appraisal friction” by eliminating the role of professional appraisers and the appraisal process altogether. The recent discussion hosted by the Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council (ARCC) with Mark Calabria, the former Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), offered a rare and illuminating glimpse into the inner workings and mindset of the nation’s housing finance regulators

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Get no respect? Here’s how to elevate our profession

Inman

Broker-owner Butch Leiber offers tips for providing a higher level of service to clients and conveying a higher level of professionalism to the public.

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Backlog in Ontario's landlord and tenant board needs fixing, says TRREB

Mortgagebroker News

Proposed changes aim to streamline hearings, improve technology, and reduce delays that hurt landlords and tenants

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Elon Musk’s former Bel-Air home’s price cut by $3M, faces foreclosure

Inman

The Bel-Air home, built by Los Angeles architect Robert Byrd, saw a price reduction from $12.95 million to $9.5 million, and is set to go to auction next month if it remains unsold.

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Surprising Housing Markets Where Investors Are Seeing the Most Price Growth

BiggerPockets

Much of the pandemic-era hotspots have cooled down, namely in Florida.

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Bored? Distracted? Here’s the real reason you don’t meditate

Inman

You know that mindful practices can change how you feel and how you work, but the truth is they're often boring and hard to implement. That's actually the whole point, Aaron Hendon writes.

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KingSett Mortgage alleges Vancouver developer misappropriated $305m

Mortgagebroker News

Lender alleges millions in unpaid GST and withheld payments as it seeks receivership

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Cultivate enduring relationships from first contact to lifelong client

Inman

Leverage past clients, drum up new business and show your value with these relationship-building strategies from luxury real estate agent Evan Roth.

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Is multigenerational living the future for Vancouver's housing market?

Mortgagebroker News

Homebuying activity picked up in October, but affordability and supply challenges are leading a growing number of Vancouver residents to consider the growing trend

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How to build a reputation that speaks for you and tells your story

Inman

Think of branding as a cumulative effort, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, where each post, interaction and marketing campaign adds another layer to the image you’re building.

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DLCG announces leadership changes

Mortgagebroker News

Broker network names new CIO, parts ways with CTO

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NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: 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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Ontario proposes pro-housing solutions in 2024 red tape plan

Mortgagebroker News

New initiatives focus on unlocking housing options, improving LTB operations, and more

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This is what buyer consultations should look like now

Inman

Tune in to Inman Access, and learn the new rules of the road when it comes to creating winning buyer consultations.

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How Much of Your Net Worth Should Each Real Estate Investment Make Up?

BiggerPockets

If you invest right, real estate can offer asymmetric returns: high potential returns with relatively low risk.

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Move renews legal battle against CoStar in amended complaint

Inman

The amended complaint reiterates the allegation that Move "incurred costs exceeding $5,000 as a result of Mr. Kaminsky's unauthorized access to Move's protected computer systems" and adds details regarding those damages.

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Calculating NOI for Real Estate and How to Start Investing with $70K (Rookie Reply)

BiggerPockets

Want to estimate your NOI (net operating income) BEFORE you buy a rental property?