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Tim Hur Named AREAA 2022 National President
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has installed its next president. Tim Hur, 37, who is the managing broker and president of Point Honors and Associates, REALTORS®, a boutique real estate firm located in Metro Atlanta, becomes the...
Real Estate Webmasters Wins Gold at Muse Creative Awards
Enjoying explosive growth following the launch of its Renaissance website platform earlier this year, Real Estate Webmasters celebrated another victory last month—winning the 2021 Muse Creative Design gold award for its submission, www.carlycarey.com, the website of luxury real estate professional...
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Industry Forecasts Purchase Originations to Increase 9% to Record $1.73 Trillion in 2022
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced that purchase mortgage originations are expected to grow 9% to a new record of $1.73 trillion in 2022. After an anticipated 14% decline in 2021 to $2.26 trillion, MBA expects refinance originations will...
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Builder Confidence High Despite Continued Supply and Affordability Challenges
Builder confidence grew in October despite market challenges such as dwindling affordability due to increasing supply pricing and ongoing shortages. For single-family homes, builder sentiment increased four points to 80, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo...
Zavvie Provides iBuyer and Power Buyer Programs to JBGoodwin
JBGoodwin REALTORS® is introducing “EasyMove by JBGoodwin,” powered by zavvie. Sellers can now choose an instant cash offer from an iBuyer, a buy-before-you-sell option from a Power Buyer or take the traditional route by listing their home on the open...
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RE/MAX Offices Partner in Northern Arizona
Two of Northern Arizona’s real estate offices, RE/MAX Fine Properties and RE/MAX Peak Properties, have merged. According to the company, RE/MAX Fine Properties has the highest sales volume per agent in the United States for RE/MAX. Last year the brokerage...
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Van Zyl Team Brings Investment Expertise to Florida Coast
Marcia and Albert van Zyl—whose husband-and-wife team, Team van Zyl, works under the banner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Florida Realty—serve buyers and investors along the Fort Lauderdale coastline. It took them a few twists of fate for the magic...
Year-End Outlook: A ‘Tick to Torrent’ of Foreclosures Expected in 2022
Editor’s Note: RISMedia’s Year-End Outlook series provides an in-depth analysis of the housing market’s leading indicators for economic health, and showcases expert insights on what’s to come in 2022. Despite having a banner year of feverish market activity, the real...
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MBA Pledges to Promote Equitable Homeownership With New Campaign
Home for all Pledge is a new commitment to promoting minority homeownership; affordable rental housing; and company diversity, equity and inclusion, from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The pledge was recently announced by Kristy Fercho, MBA chairman and executive vice...
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New FHFA Program Revisions to Promote Housing Sustainability
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently stated it is expanding eligibility for Fannie and Freddie’s Refinance programs for low- and moderate-income borrowers, as well as restoring the desktop appraisal flexibility. “Expanding eligibility for low- and moderate-income families to refinance...
