Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Summary What is a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Real estate referrals are the lifeblood of most top producers’ businesses. In this article, you’ll find nine tried-and-true ways to start and grow your real estate referral business. Summary What is a real estate referral? Sometimes, a real estate agent may choose not to work with a specific buyer or seller.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

system for the transfer of real estate is unique in the world. system of property rights is unique For over 250 years, our system favoring the free transfer of real estate between private parties without prior government approval has built wealth and fostered economic growth. Among the many benefits of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

As wildfires continue to ravage the LA area a week after starting, the impact on insurance premiums and costs to rebuild are still very uncertain. SW: Insurance costs are expected to rise in the aftermath of these fires. What are you predicting in terms of insurance pricing in the area?

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

real estate market. trillion reduction in unadjusted real estate value over the next 30 years due to climate-related risks. According to the study, residential real estate is the bedrock of the U.S. Key Findings Climate risk reshaping real estate fundamentals: Climate change is transforming the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 12, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the growing risks posed by wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, and how these extreme events are impacting property values and insurability. Shell break down which regions are most at risk, how insurers and lenders are responding, and what the future holds for disaster-prone areas.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Obtain a real estate broker license Your new chapter begins with ensuring you meet all legal requirements to operate as a broker. Educational prerequisites Most states mandate completing 60 to 150 hours of real estate coursework to become a broker. Related articles Real estate broker vs. an agent?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter. So, where do you start?

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 3, 2025

Property insurance costs for mortgaged single-family homes rose by a record $276 (+14%) to $2,290 in 2024 with average premiums now up 61% over the past five years. of borrowers switched insurance providers in 2024, up from 9.4% of borrowers switched insurance providers in 2024, up from 9.4%

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

According to study data published by RentRedi , most American real estate investors intend to increase their portfolios and make large investments in renovating their existing properties in 2025, exhibiting a strong growth mindset. RentRedi landlords intend to purchase real estate in 2025.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For the past 14 years, HousingWire’s Tech100 award has been celebrating the most innovative and impactful tech organizations in real estate and housing. Additionally, title is typically verified days into the mortgage origination or servicing process, leaving room for unforeseen surprises, complications, and further delays.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The construction activity is likely to place the housing industry and its financing partners on a “collision course” with insurers, the outlet said. Big payouts from natural disasters are driving insurers to raise rates and pull back on coverage,” the report stated. They sell for just under $3 million.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 29, 2025

and Anthony Carolei, Director of Risk Management for Professional Liability at Hanover, host Hal Humphreys explores the critical intersection of real estate appraisal and E&O insurance. The post Ensuring Accuracy and Protection: Real Estate Appraisal and E&O Insurance appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Supreme Court of Hawaii this week decided that insurance companies seeking to file their own suits against those deemed responsible for 2023s devastating wildfires on the island of Maui cannot proceed, paving the way for a $4 billion settlement to continue, according to reporting from the Associated Press (AP). Supreme Court.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Rocket Companies will soon shut down Rocket Pro Originate , a mortgage origination platform for real estate agents, insurance agents, tax professionals and other financial professionals who are also licensed to originate mortgages.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. Another 33% prioritize long-term investments, while 19% see real estate as a path to financial freedom. A majority of U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

Thats when I came across a real estate investment series on VHS by Carlton Sheets (remember VHS?). It inspired me to get my real estate license and pursue a career in real estate. citizen The Colorado Division of Real Estate (part of the state Dept. I opted for the latter. hours to complete it.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

As recently as five years ago, homeowners insurance was certainly not top of mind for most homebuyers and their real estate agents , but the rapidly rising cost of insurance premiums is changing that. Before, insurance was kind of an afterthought. nationwide in 2023, with Farmers Insurance Group of Cos.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With the uptick in the severity and frequency of these natural disasters , as well as the rising costs to rebuild and reinsure, more real estate professionals and consumers are finding homeowners insurance to be a far greater concern than ever before. That has changed.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

According to new research from Clever Real Estate , a St. Louis-based real estate company, homebuyers spend an average of $31,975 in homebuying expenses, such as closing costs, repairs, and moving, in addition to their down payment. home ($501,500) adding $75,255, the upfront cost totals a staggering $107,230.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With home sale prices continuing to rise, wire fraud prevention firm CertifID announced Thursday that it is increasing its direct, first-party insurance coverage maximum to $2 million. This means that up to $2 million of a wire transfer verified by CertifID can receive direct, first-party insurance coverage.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus is calling on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to cease its pilot program for title insurance waivers until the program is vetted and the agency seeks public input on it. The caucus expressed this view in a letter written by Reps. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Mark Alford (R-Mo.),

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

While the slowdown has resulted in a return to pre-pandemic levels of market activity, real estate agents across the state believe that an issue far greater than 7% mortgage rates may cause the housing market to slow further. “We We have an insurance problem,” said Charlotte Johnson , a Keller Williams agent based in Mandeville.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

Real estate closing platform and software provider Qualia is acquiring RamQuest and E-Closing from Old Republic National Title Holding Company. Throughout Old Republic Titles 117-year history in serving the American homeowner, we have embraced opportunities to improve the method of transferring real estate.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

Real estate investor sentiment rose 16% from the prior quarter and 60% of surveyed investors view the current housing market more favorably than a year ago. Despite being more optimistic about the real estate market, 75% of fix-and-flippers think the U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Tech100 Real Estate award celebrates the most innovative and impactful organizations in housing. More than just an acknowledgment; the Tech100 award is a testament to the transformative impact these companies have made, propelling the real estate sector into new realms of efficiency, transparency and accessibility.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused. Here are the five real estate contradictions we’re seeing as we close out 2024 and prepare for the new year. Housing demand is high in some areas while others struggle to sell Real estate markets across the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

The firm attributed its stronger results to better performance from both its F&G segment and its title insurance segment. In addition to sharing his thoughts on the housing market and macroeconomic landscape, Nolan also had some things to say about the recent title insurance proposals announced by the federal government.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Wednesday updated its capital requirements for private mortgage insurers and allowed rules established during the COVID-19 pandemic to sunset. They establish limits for assets backed by residential or commercial real estate and mitigate the impact if the assets lose value.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

According to a report published Thursday by wire fraud prevention firm CertifID , real estate agents , brokers and title companies are increasingly being held accountable if a consumer loses money.

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Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2024

Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium is expanding its operation to Brussels, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Christie’s International Real Estate Belgium is a fast-growing company with incredible expertise that has made them a market leader in luxury real estate in Flanders,” Delcroix said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Real estate data company StreetWire has partnered with Northern California MLS MetroList to produce an insurance product called Home Value Lock. The coverage is good for three years after the closing date on a home purchase, and the insurance covers up to 10% of the original purchase price.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Technological Advancements in Real Estate: A look at emerging technologies with the potential to reshape real estate transactions and property management. Big changes are fun for economists but challenging for people trying to understand real estate,” Dr. Conerly said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

As the mortgage and real estate markets continue to face challenges, nearly 800,000 low down payment home purchases in 2023 leveraged private mortgage insurance (PMI), with first-time homebuyers accounting for 64% of the total. Mortgage Insurers (USMI). In terms of outstanding debt, the industry insures approximately $1.6

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Homeowners in California now have even fewer choices in homeowners insurance carriers. The Hartford Financial Services Group , better known as The Hartford, announced Wednesday that it would no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies in California starting in February 2024. Unitrin Auto and Home Insurance Co.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. Survey respondents cited high holding costs as another key stressor.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Clever Real Estate also partners with Valon to match buyers and sellers with local real estate agents who offer cash rebates, commission discounts and other products. Valon’s platform offers traditional purchase and refinance products, alongside alternative products like home equity lines of credit ( HELOCs ).

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