Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Consumer sentiment toward housing reached its highest level since March 2022, fueled by increased confidence in job security and a higher share of people who expect mortgage rates to decrease. Fannie Mae ’s home purchase sentiment index ( HPSI ) — which tracks the U.S. housing market and consumer confidence to sell or buy a home — rose 3.5 points in January to 70.7.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
U.S. home prices posted their highest yearly rate of appreciation since January 2023, reaching 5.5% year over year in December, according to CoreLogic ’s Home Price Index. Home prices declined by 0.1% compared to November 2023. Price appreciation slowed greatly over the past year to 3.9%, down from 14.5% in 2022, but is in line with the pre-pandemic rate of 3.9% in 2019.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
After six years on the island, broker Chris Speicher says the real estate business remains paralyzed, prompting his “heart-wrenching” decision to leave.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Mortgage demand picked up last week as lower interest rates steered homebuyers back into the market, but activity remains weaker than a year ago because of limited inventory. Mortgage applications increased by 3.7% during the week ending Feb. 2 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
RealReports, which provides property information for all U.S. homes, says it can give agents a competitive edge.
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George Dell
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
MPI© (Market Price Indexing) is a holistic approach to market analysis and “time adjustments.” Here we look at the process, the theory, the judgment, and the benefits of this model. MPI – The process involves simple mechanics: Download the relevant competitive market data. Create a scatterplot with sale prices over time. Clean the data of […] The post Why MPI(c)?
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Less than a year after coming to the rescue of Signature Bank during the market turmoil of March 2023, New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) faces a confidence crisis due to its exposure to commercial real estate loans. The stress is leading to the bank to seek the sale of some of its assets to improve its capital position, executives said during a conference call on Wednesday morning.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The FAB Property Group founder has been operating in the Austin luxury market for over 20 years and is in the top 0.25 percent of agents in the city.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition (UMMC), a coalition of 32 housing groups initially convened by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy , published a report on Wednesday that recommended actions for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Described as a “blueprint” for the GSEs’ 2025–2027 “Duty to Serve” plans, the publication aims to highlight a more important role that Fannie and Freddie are set to play in facilitating access to the U.S. mortgage finance
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending February 2nd, total mortgage activity increased 3.7% from the previous week, and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate rose two basis points to 6.80%. The 30-year FRM has floated around 6.8% for much of the start of the year, only moving one basis point from January.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
It’s no secret that 2023 was a difficult year to buy a home. With mortgage rates briefly topping 8% and home prices breaking records throughout the year, many would-be sellers simply decided not to bother listing their homes, exacerbating already tight inventories. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau published last week shows how drastically housing inventory has changed since 2020, while weekly data from Altos Research offers some insights on where it goes from here.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The senator said the bill, if passed, would be an important to improving affordability for residents.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The late January auction of iconic Hamptons estate ‘La Dune’ marked the first time a property was included in an art auction at Sotheby’s. The $88.48 million winning bid on ‘La Dune’ also made the estate the most valuable property ever auctioned live at Sotheby’s. ‘La Dune’ was included in Sotheby’s weeklong ‘Visions of America’ auction, which included art and luxury items that showcased “the heights of American craftsmanship in the finest art and objects.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
After picking up during the first three weeks of January, applications for purchase loans are contracting, with mortgage rates no longer in free fall from 2023 highs.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
After closing out 2023 with its first annual membership decline since 2012, the National Association of Realtors is still struggling with its membership count. In January, NAR membership dropped 2.5% from the month prior to 1,515,837 members, according to the trade group’s monthly report released on Monday. This is down 2.1% compared to a year prior.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
New York-based Rithm Capital posted a profit in 2023, a year marked by several acquisitions that turned the company into a leading global asset manager. In the mortgage space, the parent of multichannel lender Newrez earned most of its profits from the servicing business. Lower interest rates, however, reduced the value of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) in the final three quarters of the year and affected the company’s overall performance during the period.
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Longtime reverse mortgage industry professional Bruce Simmons of American Liberty Mortgage in the Denver area has long used radio as both an educational and marketing tool for prospective reverse mortgage clients. Having endured many of the same business challenges in 2023 as other industry participants, Simmons recently sat down with RMD and described how a recent shift in his focus on radio has been beneficial.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Watch the latest Inman Access class to hear what industry experts are prioritizing in 2024 and how the current market will impact or change the way they are approaching their business plans.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Independent mortgage lender Embrace Home Loans has promoted Ryan “Buddy” Hardiman to the position of president, the company announced on Wednesday. Before the promotion, Hardiman served as the company’s senior vice president of retail and direct sales for more than four years. In his new role, Hardiman will lead its lending and fulfillment operations.
Appraiserblogs
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Appraisers who do not agree to their hidden billing methods are excluded from the majority of the GSE lending marketplace for appraisal orders. Appraisal Management Companies (AMC’s) do not pass on cost savings for reduced appraisal services to consumers. Instead, they keep the savings for themselves without disclosing the amount to the consumer or the appraiser.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
California-based lender Summit Funding has appointed Thomas Yoon as the head of subsidiary Lead+ Wholesale Lending, the company announced on Wednesday. In his new position, EQA Mortgage ’s former president will strive to bring unmatched support to mortgage brokers who sell non-QM products. “It’s not just about offering non-QM loans; it’s about providing a foundation for brokers to confidently navigate this complex market,” Yoon said in a statement.
BiggerPockets
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
As of the end of 2022, 100% bonus depreciation was set to be phased out by the end of the decade. Now, with the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, it looks like we could see bonus depreciation and other benefits stick around. Here's what you need to know about the bill.
Mortgagebroker News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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BiggerPockets
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The biggest real estate tax deduction is coming back.
GoForrmz
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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BiggerPockets
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Baby boomers hold the vast majority of wealth in the U.S.—many estimates suggest over $17 trillion. Much of that wealth has come from their homes, many of which have been underinvested in over the last few decades. This means the next generation could be facing an avalanche of renovation costs.
Mortgagebroker News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
National housing agency could address associated risks through insurance program, suggests executive
BiggerPockets
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A free lease template on a subreddit somewhere sounds like an appealing, low-cost option. But going the cheap route on your lease documents might actually cost you more than getting it right from the start. Here's how to do that.
Mortgagebroker News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Rising rents and failing mortgage rates are shifting market dynamics
BiggerPockets
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
You could spend HOURS breaking down deals for cash flow, cash-on-cash return, return on investment, price-to-rent ratio, and countless other metrics.
Mortgagebroker News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The move signals confidence in the province's real estate market potential
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