Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Where is the best place to spend your golden years? According to U.S. News & World Report’s new study, 2025’s Best Places to Retire in the U.S. , Naples, Florida takes the top spot. Florida’s Paradise Coast beat out 149 other top U.S. cities, with Virginia Beach, New York City, Sarasota, and Boise rounding out the top five best retirement locales.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
With technology rapidly advancing, Zumper is the latest company in the real estate industry to dive into artificial intelligence (AI) assistants. The rental portal this week launched an AI assistant named Zoe, which according to the company can answer “virtually any renter question about a property or its neighborhood.” Zoe can also help manage the process of renting an apartment by requesting tours and submitting leads.
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Condos are struggling, and they’re really having a moment in today’s housing market. Let’s talk about what’s going on with volume, supply, and prices. Be sure to read my closing thoughts about housing doom and hot pockets too. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 12/5/24 Made 4 More Team (Exporting Data from MLS) 12/11/24 Gateway: Think Like an […] The post Condos are having a moment first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Prospective homeowners enter the housing market with two questions: Where do I begin? How much home can I afford? Once the process starts, nearly half of home buyers report shedding tears at some point. Potential homeowners should be able to handle this confusion in a world where technology and digital tools rule customer service. Fortunately, home buying doesn’t have to remain confusing for new buyers.
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Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Real Estate News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
So far, the pace of home sales has been slower this year, but the fall bump in pending sales could translate to a December rally — if mortgage rates drop.
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Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it's more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers' concerns and questions.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Influential advocacy group AARP has highlighted several of its current lobbying priorities, which include a focus on making it easier for retirees to age in place in their current homes across various states. In Indiana , for instance, aging in place is a central pillar of a recently published advocacy update. The post said that “improving access to home- and community-based services, such as transportation and adult day services” ranks highly on the organization’s advocacy priorities in the Hoo
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Global analytics software leader FICO on Tuesday announced the launch of the first-ever government-issued mortgage-backed security (MBS) with loans originated using FICO Score 10 T. The MBS pool was issued by Cardinal Financial and included loans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). FICO Score 10 T utilizes trended data for lender use in understanding credit behavior over time, which enables more accurate risk assessments.
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Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Worried about the election's impact on interest rates and the housing market? Don't be. According to Lindsey Harn, the same fundamentals that drive the market at other times are in operation during election years.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Pretium Partners , a New York City-headquartered investment firm, announced Tuesday that its adding a new senior managing director to lead its business optimization efforts. Sebastiano “Sid” Visentini will join Pretium following a 16-year career at New York City-based Morgan Stanley. Visentini recently served as the investment bank’s head of firm strategy for execution and innovation.
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
James Mullis has appealed the final approval of settlements totaling $110 million — a move that suggests the battle over how agents practice and get paid is far from over.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
One week after it was granted final approval , the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement is facing more challenges. On Monday, settlement objector and University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier filed a motion to intervene in the Sitzer/Burnett suit. And Monty March, the lead plaintiff in a now-dismissed copycat suit in New York, filed an appeal of Judge Stephen R.
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
First Multiple Listing Service, Georgia's largest MLS, has partnered with the maker of a voice-enabled home search platform to offer rapid, accurate assistance for everyday business tasks.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2025 Tech100 Award are open now through December 16, 2024. Click here to nominate a tech organization. As the mortgage world continues to see rapid tech advancements, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just keeping up — it demands leading the way.
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The company is reshuffling its product line in a bid to distinguish between tools that can assist with research on listings and larger-scale efforts that depend on Land id's mapping technology.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week published a final Mortgagee Letter (ML), 2024-23, that requires lenders to report a cybersecurity breach within 36 hours of being detected. While the FHA posted a draft version of the ML online in September to seek feedback, the agency stated that the draft is being issued as final without any changes.
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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Eyes on Housing
DECEMBER 3, 2024
After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of the residential construction industry, the count of open construction sector jobs trended lower in the October data, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The data indicates the demand for construction labor market remains weaker than a year.
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
For years, homeowners have hesitated to list their homes at the end of the year, believing that it's an inconvenient time. "Confessions" aims to reassure sellers that Opendoor's platform provides a reliable solution year-round, ensuring that sellers can operate on the timeline that works best for them.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Saving for a downpayment is a huge hurdle for renters in Toronto. Could a much-publicized condo crisis in the city bring rents lower?
Inman
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Inventory growth tempers price hikes as sales activity holds steady year over year
Eyes on Housing
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Residential construction has remained in low density suburbs and outlying areas, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ latest release of the Home Building Geography Index (HBGI). This trend is driven by persistent factors that continue to affect housing affordability including a limited supply of buildable lots, rising construction costs, and a shortage of.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CMHC financing powers sales despite slowing rent growth
Hank Miller Team
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The bite is severe and it’s going to get worse. HOA issues are on the rise, but the vitriol directed at them is not always justified. Homeowner associations exist to maintain property and community standards; to ensure that owners, their properties, and community property, meet agreed upon standards. Over the last several years, many HOAs have been financially stressed and that stress is being passed to residents.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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Clear Capital
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The November 2024 Home Data Index (HDI®) Market Report shows national quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) home price growth is at 0.2 percent. Download the report , or read it below. About the Clear Capital Home Data Index (HDI®) Market Report and Forecast The Clear Capital HDI Market Report and Forecast provides insights into market trends and other leading indices for the real estate market at the national and local levels.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Banking giant kicks off Big Six earnings season
Eppraisal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In recent years, cash buyers have played a significant role in the housing market, particularly during times of rising interest rates and fluctuating property values. As the market landscape evolves in 2024, it's essential to analyze the current state of cash buyers and their impact on home sales. This article explores whether cash buyers are still dominating the market, the reasons behind their purchasing power, and the implications for traditional buyers.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Converting vacant office spaces into homes may not be worth the cost or effort
BiggerPockets
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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