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Real estate

OWN Real Estate has joined Keller Williams.

OWN Real Estate sold 80 homes worth over $107.1 million in 2022. [ more ]

Tucson is known for its natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

The city has a diverse array of neighborhoods, each with its own unique character. [ more ]

New bills introduced in Congress would require title insurance on mortgages purchased by government-sponsored enterprises.

The Protecting America's Property Rights Act was introduced in the House of Representatives as a companion bill to Senate Bill 2687.

The bills would amend the charters of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prohibit the purchase of loans without primary-lien title insurance. [ more ]

Loan officers who primarily serve first-time homebuyers are faring better in the current market.

FHA loans have become a strong option for borrowers with lower FICO scores or higher debt-to-income ratios. [ more ]

Austin has a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, with unique neighborhoods that offer a one-of-a-kind experience.

Popular Austin neighborhoods include Bouldin Creek, Downtown Austin, and Crestview, each with its own distinct charm and attractions. [ more ]

Cannonborough-Elliotborough has a median sale price of $1,187,500

Daniel Island has a median sale price of $1,375,000

Downtown Charleston is the historic and cultural heart of the city [ more ]

Revvin and Truework have partnered to provide comprehensive income verification coverage for lenders using the Revvin platform.

Income verification technology is typically used in the loan origination process, but bringing it to the point-of-sale stage improves screening effectiveness.

Truework also partnered with TransUnion in June 2023 to enhance their income verification processes. [ more ]

Mortgage applications fell 6% due to high mortgage rates

Purchase mortgage applications are at their lowest level since 1995 [ more ]

Integrating tech into real estate can help build and curate portfolios

Digital tools are available for investing in real estate [ more ]

U.S. home prices had their biggest annual increase since 2023.

Some housing markets are likely to see price drops.

Miami has the biggest home price growth in the country. [ more ]

Utilize baskets for organizing and hiding clutter.

Use peel-and-stick molding and paint to divert attention from undesirable features.

Use furniture and color strategically to hide eyesores. [ more ]

Potential scrapping of guaranteed shared compensation could disrupt the real estate industry.

Elimination of tying agreements and membership in NAR could have practical impacts on real estate practitioners. [ more ]

CoStar Group has successfully transformed Homes.com into the second most visited residential real estate platform, surpassing Realtor.com and Redfin.

CoStar Group's overall residential traffic across all its sites is now at 160 million unique visitors per month. [ more ]

Redfin has compiled a list of must-try restaurants in Sedona, AZ.

There is a restaurant on the list for every taste and occasion. [ more ]

Newrez has launched a joint venture mortgage company with Keller Williams Georgia Legacy Group.

Onward Home Mortgage will target borrowers in the Southeast United States.

The joint venture allows for faster growth compared to a traditional mortgage company. [ more ]

The U.S. Supreme Court showed reluctance to dismantle the funding structure of the CFPB during oral arguments.

Justices expressed doubts about the premise of the payday lending groups' argument. [ more ]

FresYes Realty, a top real estate agent team, has joined The Real Brokerage.

FresYes Realty recorded 539 transactions worth $203.7 million in volume in 2021. [ more ]

Before investing, focus on building a solid financial foundation.

Follow a checklist to ensure you're prepared to invest. [ more ]

CoStar is suing former employees for allegedly using confidential information to start a competitive company.

The former employees started a new company called Happening Technology and allegedly repurposed CoStar's proprietary information.

CoStar claims that the defendants breached agreements not to disclose confidential information or recruit CoStar employees. [ more ]

Kathy Kraninger, former CFPB director, has been named as the new CEO of the Florida Bankers Association.

Kraninger resigned from her position at the CFPB at Biden's request in January 2021. [ more ]

Redfin will require agents to cancel their NAR membership.

Redfin is ending its support of NAR due to buyer's agent fees and allegations of sexual harassment. [ more ]

Investors continue to buy properties despite rising prices.

Cash flow ability has decreased as prices have gone up. [ more ]

Religion is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act.

HUD is committed to combating discrimination based on religion and ethnicity. [ more ]

Curb appeal is important for rental properties

Cleanliness and neutral colors are key in apartment staging [ more ]

David Childers appointed CEO of Keeping Current Matters.

Childers to further KCM's mission of providing real estate professionals with market insights and educational resources. [ more ]