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Housing Market Tracker: Inventory shocks lower

Housing Wire

The slow zombie crawl of housing inventory went lower last week as inventory was negative week to week. In addition, mortgage rates rose to a yearly high as labor data stayed firm and purchase apps had their first negative week after three straight weeks of positive growth. Weekly Active listings fell by 866 homes Mortgage rates rose to a year-to-date high of 7.22% Purchase apps were down 5% week to week Weekly housing inventory We had a hat trick in housing last week: weekly active listings wer

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Did the housing market peak for the year?

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

The housing market has likely peaked for the year. Today I’d like to show some ways I’m seeing this in the stats. I’m focused on Sacramento, but this is likely showing up in many markets. Skim by topic or digest slowly. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 7/20/23 SAR Market Update (in-person & livestream) 7/26/23 Fair Mortgage (details TBD) […] The post Did the housing market peak for the year?

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Homes selling above ask, but will reluctant sellers list?

Real Estate News

It's been nearly a year since the average home sold for more than its list price, but it may not be enough to spark a wave of inventory.

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Workfile or Integration? Move to EBV: Pt 3.7

George Dell

Workfile is required, (or not?). This part 7 of a multipart look at issues in valuation standards. Editor’s Note: This is Standards, part 3.7 of George Dell’s series on How Do I Move to EBV? Links to the earlier posts are here. USPAP WORKFILE The “workfile” concept works well as an effort at documenting an […] The post Workfile or Integration?

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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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Only in Austin, Texas are home prices sinking

Housing Wire

As the spring homebuying season comes to an end, there are distinct signs of the housing market reheating from a home price perspective. The lack of inventory drove home prices up, challenging potential buyers, Black Knight pointed out in its monthly mortgage monitor report. The reheating is widespread with more than half of the 50 largest U.S. markets seeing prices at or above 2022 peaks.

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Could manufactured homes be the next big thing in housing?

Real Estate News

Prefab homes don't have the sexiest reputation, but modern styles mimic traditional homes — and could make homeownership more attainable.

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Share of Two or More Stories New Homes Maintains Lead in 2022

Eyes on Housing

Data obtained from the US Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC) and tabulated by NAHB, show that the rising trend of two or more stories homes continued in 2022. Although the overall share remained virtually unchanged, the share of two or more stories homes started construction was greater than one story homes in 2022. Nationwide, the share of new homes.

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Seattle-area residents lost tens of billions in wealth due to racist housing policies: report

Housing Wire

Households led by people of color residing in King County, Washington — the area that Seattle sits in — lost an estimated $12 billion to $34 billion in wealth since 1950 due to racist housing policies. This is according to a report commissioned by King County , which was first reported on this week in the Seattle Times. The report, conducted by consulting firm ECONorthwest , found that the sizable totals of lost wealth were not only attributable to racially discriminatory policies and practices

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Remote Monitoring and Time Tracking

The Appraiser Coach

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot about our lives and the way we conduct our businesses. Some things may never again be the same again. As.

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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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A rallying cry as lawsuits over agent pay 'hit a critical point'

Real Estate News

T3 Sixty has sent an open letter to the real estate industry, urging everyone to take action now to get ahead of potential rulings in commissions lawsuits.

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Back At You’s Design Studio aims to become ‘Canva of real estate’

Inman

Marketing software company Back At You is getting into the DIY content production game, releasing a new browser application to help the industry promote its brands, agents and properties, according to a company announcement.

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Non-QM lender NewFi launches correspondent lending channel

Housing Wire

Non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lender NewFi Lending has launched a correspondent lending channel at a time when originators are fighting to grab production volume. “Non-QM product offerings are critical to any mortgage bankers’ offerings in today’s market. Newfi is leading the way in terms of innovation and service for these originations,” Dan Bayer, SVP of non-QM development and strategy, said in a statement.

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Residential Building Workers’ Wage Growth Trending Down

Eyes on Housing

Average hourly earnings for residential building workers* rose at a slower pace in May, after more than a year of strong gains. Wage growth has retreated below or close to 3%, from the peak rate of 2021. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, average hourly earnings (AHE) for residential building workers were $29.87 in May 2023, increasing.

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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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Former Keller Williams CEO returns in consulting capacity

Real Estate News

Mark Willis, who previously served as both president and CEO at KW, is rejoining the company to assist with its market center growth.

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Sherry Chris inspires with lessons learned and triumphs earned

Inman

Tune in to Inman Access and discover the untold experiences and lessons that have shaped the remarkable career of real estate icon Sherry Chris in an exclusive interview with Andrew Flachner.

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Mortgage rates are close to 7%, and may remain so for several weeks longer

Housing Wire

Mortgage rates continued rising for the third consecutive week, increasing to 6.96%, the highest level since November 2022. The uptick in mortgage rates came amid positive inflation news – the consumer price index rate showed cooling prices in June, rising just 3.0% from a year ago, the smallest annual increase since March 2021. However, it is unlikely to be enough to prevent an additional rate hike at the next Federal Open Markets Committee meeting on July 25-26.

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CPI Eases Further as Housing Inflation Slows

Eyes on Housing

Consumer prices in June saw a continued deceleration, with the smallest year-over-year gain since March 2021. Over the past twelve months, inflation has been consistently decelerating. Despite a slowdown compared to the previous month, the shelter index (housing inflation) continued to be the largest contributor to both headline and core inflation, accounting for over 70% of the increase in headline.

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Could home prices and interest rates both fall?

Real Estate News

Morningstar has made a bold prediction about where mortgage rates and home prices are headed, but for now, prices are still rising.

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Broker Spotlight: Michelle Richardson, LoKation Real Estate

Inman

Find out how this Florida broker learned that getting your license is the easiest part of the real estate business.

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CoreLogic rolls out upgrade to its Discovery Platform

Housing Wire

CoreLogic , a provider of real estate data, analytics, and solutions, unveiled this week an upgrade to its CoreLogic Discovery Platform, offering users streamlined access to data-driven business analysis. The recent enhancement introduces pre-designed solutions tailored to assist mortgage lenders in transforming data into valuable insights. With this update, users can make faster decisions and achieve improved business outcomes, gaining immediate access to actionable insights. “Discovery P

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Slowing Building Material Price Growth Another Signal Inflation Is Cooling

Eyes on Housing

According to the latest Producer Price Index report, the price level of inputs to residential construction less energy (i.e., building materials) was unchanged in June 2023 (not seasonally adjusted). March 2023 was the last month prices increased. The index has gained 0.5%, year-to-date, and has not increased 1% or greater in any month since March 2022.

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Mortgage rates surge even as inflation falls

Real Estate News

Mortgage rates jumped for the third week in a row and are hovering near 7%, but lower-than-expected inflation could mean the economy is normalizing.

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‘TenDashFive’ Instagram account declares war on agent hate speech

Inman

The real estate broker behind the provocative new account spoke to Inman on the condition of anonymity about his campaign to pressure NAR to enforce its own anti-hate speech policies.

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Kensington Land Services to pay $1M fine over alleged no-poaching agreements

Housing Wire

New York City-based title insurance agency Kensington Vanguard National Land Services, LLC. is the latest title firm to come under fire from New York Attorney General Letitia James for business practices that “reduce competition and negatively impact wages and opportunities for workers,” according to an announcement on Wednesday. An investigation by James’ office found that Kensington had entered into illegal no-poach agreements with several of its title underwriters, who also independently sell

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ProTip: Setting a CheckBox Field to Default as "Checked"

GoForrmz

Originally published on 08/03/2015 Did you know you can easily set your Checkboxes to be automatically ‘checked’ when you generate a new form? Configuring Checkbox fields to be automatically ‘checked’ when a new form is generated is a simple, yet powerful functionality that saves users time, enforces data capture rules, streamlines data entry, and eliminates the need for teams to repeatedly ‘check’ items in their everyday mobile forms.

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3 things to know about IDX and listings access

Real Estate News

After Howard Hanna announced it was dropping IDX, the listings feed service has been a hot topic. But how does it work, and why does it matter?

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Former KW CEO Mark Willis ‘home’ 18 months after eXp recruit drama

Inman

A year and a half after Keller Williams legally blocked eXp World Holdings' attempt to recruit Mark Willis, the former KW CEO has returned to his roots in a new consulting role, Inman has learned.

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Anaid Chacón joins Argyle as SVP of product

Housing Wire

Argyle , a rising player in the digital income and employment verification industry, announced the appointment of Anaid Chacón as its new senior vice president of product. Chacón brings with her over a decade of leadership experience in product management and technology to her new role. At her new company, her primary goal will be to optimize the utilization and adoption of Argyle’s products across various sectors, including mortgage, lending, banking, and background checks.

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Demystifying the Pronunciation of Tsiaousis: A Guide for Chicago Homeowners

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Welcome to our blog post dedicated to unraveling the pronunciation of a name that has left many puzzled: Tsiaousis. As a home appraiser serving the vibrant city of Chicago, Mr. Tsiaousis is well-known for his expertise, but the pronunciation of his name often leaves clients scratching their heads. Fear not, for we are here to guide you through the phonetic spelling and help you confidently say Tsiaousis.

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Brokers in Focus: Leading with positivity, accepting change

Real Estate News

Shawna Alt, CEO of First Weber Realtors, believes that in hard times, agents should focus on what they can control, and leaders should celebrate small wins.

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Lone Star lawmakers pass ‘largest property tax cut in Texas history’

Inman

The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the U.S.