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December 17, 2023 by Brett Tams

Let’s talk Texas.

Texas stands out for its singular identity, storied history and cowboy culture. From its dynamic job market to its iconic food, this state offers a blend of traditional charm and modern innovation. Here’s a closer look at what makes Texas such a remarkable place to call home, far beyond the stereotypes.

Jobs and economy

Texas is a powerhouse in various industries, including technology, energy, agriculture and manufacturing. It’s a hub for innovation, particularly in cities like Austin and Dallas. The energy industry, especially oil and gas, has long been a cornerstone of the state’s economy. Agriculture also plays a significant role, with Texas leading the nation in cattle, sheep and goat farming.

Texas’ top five employers

Tourist attractions

Texas is filled with must-visit destinations. The Alamo in San Antonio is a historic landmark, symbolizing Texas’ struggle for independence. Big Bend National Park and the Texas Hill Country provide awe-inspiring natural beauty. Houston’s Space Center is a top attraction for a taste of space exploration.

Food

Texas is synonymous with barbecue, known for its slow-cooked brisket and savory ribs. Tex-Mex cuisine is another highlight for foodies looking to further refine their palettes.

Five of the best restaurants in Texas

Culture and entertainment

Texas has a rich culture, with influences from its Mexican heritage, cowboy roots and old school country charm. Cities like Austin, known for its live music scene, and Fort Worth, with its rodeo events, reflect the state’s diverse entertainment options.

Five great places to see a show in Texas

Education

The state is home to renowned educational institutions like the University of Texas and Texas A&M University, offering top-notch academic and research opportunities. Public education also receives significant attention, with a smattering of forward-thinking initiatives being pursued to enhance learning experiences.

Natural resources

Texas’ landscape is as varied as its economy and its people, ranging from deserts and beaches to forests and plains. It’s a leader in wind energy and has significant oil and natural gas reserves. The state’s natural resources contribute significantly to its economy and way of life.

Five great state parks in Texas

Additional highlights

Sports: Texas is passionate about sports, with major teams in football, basketball, baseball and more at the professional and collegiate levels throughout the state.
Arts: The state’s art scene includes world-class museums, galleries and theater productions.
Healthcare: Texas is at the forefront of medical research and healthcare services, with acclaimed facilities like the Texas Medical Center.

Texas takes the cake

Asking the question, “what is Texas known for?” opens a window into a state rich in history, diversity and innovation. Whether it’s the job opportunities in Austin, the award-winning food in Houston, the natural beauty of the Hill Country or the palpable Texas pride that pours out of every corner of the state, Texas offers something for everyone, making it a distinctive and highly coveted spot in the country to call home.

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Apache is functioning normally

December 14, 2023 by Brett Tams

After two years of sharp declines, existing-home sales are poised for improvement in 2024. But first, this slice of the housing market must weather the rest of a rocky year in 2023, with existing-home sales expected to end up 18% lower than those of 2022, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That puts these transactions on track for their worst year in more than a decade.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun joined other leading housing analysts Tuesday at NAR’s virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit to discuss sales projections heading into 2024—and the experts agreed that better days are ahead for the real estate market.

Mortgage rates likely have peaked and are now falling from their recent high of nearly 8%. NAR predicts the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to average 6.3% in 2024; realtor.com® projects 6.5%. This likely will improve housing affordability and entice more home buyers to return to the market, Yun says. NAR’s data shows that rates near 6.6% enable the average American family to afford a median-priced home without devoting more than 30% of their income to housing, the threshold commonly used to measure affordability.

NAR is projecting that existing-home sales will rise 13.5% and new-home sales—which are up about 5% this year, defying market trends—could increase another 19% by the end of next year.

Markets to Watch in 2024

Some housing markets likely will experience higher sales upticks in 2024 than others. “Job growth will be a determinant for long-term housing demand,” Yun said.

NAR evaluated 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas to identify the markets with the largest pool of potential home buyers, the greatest likelihood for home price appreciation and more. The following markets have the most pent-up housing demand for 2024, according to NAR:

Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas
Dayton-Kettering, Ohio
Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C.
Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pa.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, Tenn.
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa.-N.J.-Del.-Md.
Portland-South Portland, Maine
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Va.-Md.-W.V.

Inflation Remains a Wild Card

Danielle Hale, chief economist at realtor.com®, said at Tuesday’s summit that while she’s optimistic the housing market will improve in 2024, inflation is the issue that could derail optimistic real estate forecasts. If inflation doesn’t continue to improve, she said, it could raise long-term interest rates, which then could discourage more homeowners from selling and prolong the inventory bottlenecks in the market. Younger generations of home buyers may continue to be sidelined by higher housing costs and remain as renters. “That could have huge ramifications for the housing market,” Hale said. “The inflation data is very important to watch.”

Overall inflation has been easing, although “shelter inflation” continues to rise. The latest reading of the Consumer Price Index showed that inflation decreased to 3.1% in November. (The Federal Reserve’s target for the inflation rate is 2%.) Yun said an “oversupply” of new apartment units will hit many housing markets in the coming months, which could bring rental rates down and help better control inflation. Hopefully, he added, that will disincentivize the Fed to continue raising its short-term rates.

Regardless of inflation and mortgage rates, the 2024 housing market likely will remain challenging, particularly for first-time buyers who are unable to leverage the proceeds from a previous home sale, summit panelists noted. Plus, amid record low inventory, finding a home to buy will be a top hurdle. Homeowners remain reluctant to sell and give up the low mortgage rates they locked in two years ago. Further, homebuilders have underproduced for decades, leading to a shortage of 5 million housing units nationwide, according to NAR research.

However, current homeowners are in an envious position: With rapid home appreciation in recent years, owners will grow their nest egg in 2024. Even those in markets that are expecting slight dips next year will be able to weather the drop. Home price appreciation has jumped by about 5% over the past year alone. The typical homeowner has accumulated more than $100,000 in housing wealth over the past three years, NAR’s data shows. Plus, the wealth comparison between homeowners and renters continues to be significant: The typical homeowner has $396,200 in wealth versus $10,400 for renters, according to Federal Reserve data. “Over the long term, homeowners build wealth over time,” Yun said.

Source: nar.realtor

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December 10, 2023 by Brett Tams

Bulk Sales, Best-Ex, Accounting Outsourcing, Verification Tools; FHA and Ginnie News; STRATMOR Tech Survey

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Bulk Sales, Best-Ex, Accounting Outsourcing, Verification Tools; FHA and Ginnie News; STRATMOR Tech Survey

By:
Rob Chrisman

Thu, Dec 7 2023, 10:58 AM

Time flies (see joke at bottom), and here we are at Pearl Harbor Day already. “I’m a multitasker. I can listen, ignore, and forget all at the same time!” Occasionally someone will accuse me of having a sense of humor. If true, it can be traced back to my parents, but a portion of it came from watching Norman Lear’s shows like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Maude, The Jeffersons, and movies like The Princess Bride (“as you wish”). Mr. Lear died yesterday, but his impact will be long felt. Audiences loved his shows. Does your customer love you, no matter the price? That’s the case with Coke. The average price of a 12-ounce can of Diet Coke in a package of 12 was 34 cents in 2018 but hit 56 cents per can in October 2023, a 65 percent increase. In general, Diet or regular, prices have shot up: The average price of a Diet Coke at a restaurant hopped up from $2.05 to $2.77. Inflation at many levels is impacting rates, including Treasury and mortgage-backed securities: STRATMOR’s current blog is titled, “How Treasury Auctions Influence Mortgage Rates”. (Today’s podcast can be found here, and this week’s is sponsored by nCino, makers of the nCino Mortgage Suite for the modern mortgage lender. nCino Mortgage Suite’s three core products, nCino Mortgage, nCino Incentive Compensation, and nCino Mortgage Analytics, unite the people, systems, and stages of the mortgage process. Hear an interview with United One’s Sean Higgins on the vendor status of full-service mortgage, credit reporting, fraud solutions, appraisals, title insurance, and loan closing support.)

Lender and Broker Products, and Services

Revolution Mortgage estimates that they can save up to $20,000 in cost on verifications with TRUV over competitors. Femi Ayi, EVP Operations shares how he estimates he is saving 80 percent on his verification costs with Truv in this recorded event. Let’s talk about our documentation costs and those giant monopolies that are out there laughing at customers and increasing prices because they have a particular monopoly. You want to lower your manufacturing costs. Contact TRUV today to discuss how we can help you with your income, employment, insurance, and asset verifications.

“Are you struggling with declining production volumes and increasing costs per loan? Look no further. Outsourcing accounting is the elegant answer to this common challenge faced by independent mortgage banks. Whether you lack accounting expertise in-house or have a new team with no mortgage experience, the Richey May Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) team is here to provide the support you need. Our team consists of industry experts who can customize a solution to meet your specific needs in this volatile time, without requiring any additional training. Whether you need help transitioning to loan level accounting, a fully outsourced function, or industry training for your controller, we’ve got you covered. Contact Richey May today!”

Missed the chance to meet with Planet at IMN’s SFR Forum West? Connect with Planet’s commercial team to explore how our expertise enhances Single-Family Rental investments. Managing $100B+ in assets, we offer top-tier service, savings-focused strategies, and complimentary access to proprietary tools. Unlock the full potential of your investments: schedule your meeting now or call (585) 512-1030. Discover the Planet difference today!

Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven Tom Davis will join Rob Chrisman on a webinar you won’t want to miss. In today’s market, originators need Non-QM to fully serve borrowers and to stay competitive. Learning how to utilize and market Non-QM isn’t difficult when you partner with the right lender. Please find out how easy it is by attending the webinar on December 12th! Register now.

Nobody wants to be sold, they want to be served. Serve every homeowner in your database and get busy investing in relationships. Eric Spottswood, Regional Market Manager at Prosperity Home Mortgage did. Here’s what he had to say: “Recognizing that staying top of mind is crucial for securing repeat business, Milestones provides an excellent opportunity to consistently engage with our clients and reinforce those valuable connections with a one-stop home management platform. The bonus of having my team and our partners prominently featured in the portals is the icing on the cake. It’s not just a product I endorse – I actively use my own hub, and I’m thoroughly impressed with it! Milestones delivers the client engagement tools you need to retain every client you have. Book a demo today.

STRAMOR Tech Survey

Lenders, there’s still time to participate in the Digital Innovations Survey of STRATMOR Group’s Technology Insight® Study. Whether you are well on your way with your digital plans or are thinking through what to do in 2024, you’ll want the data that is only available from this study. This survey takes less than 10 minutes and participating lenders receive the survey report for free. Don’t miss your chance to have data on the key digital capabilities and the benefits and barriers to the digital technology available in the mortgage market today: take the Digital Innovations Survey now!

FHA and Ginnie Mae News

FHA announced new loan limits for calendar year 2024 its Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) insurance programs. FHA published Mortgagee Letter 2023-21, 2024 Nationwide Forward Mortgage Limits, which provides the maximum mortgage limits for FHA-insured Title II forward mortgages. These new loan limits are effective for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2024. Mortgagees may view the list of areas at the “ceiling” and areas with limits between the “floor” and “ceiling” along with lists that can be sorted by state, county, or Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) or by calendar year on the Maximum Mortgage Limits web page.

Mortgagee Letter 2023-22, 2024 Nationwide Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Limits, which provides the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 maximum claim amount for FHA-insured traditional HECM, HECM for purchase, and HECM-to-HECM refinances. The maximum claim amount for FHA-insured HECMs for all areas, including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, in CY 2024 will be $1,149,825; 150 percent of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation’s (Freddie Mac) national conforming limit of $766,550. This new maximum claim amount applies to case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2024.

FHA published Mortgage Letter (ML) 2023-23, Updates to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program. This ML updates and streamlines Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) servicing policy to enhance the program’s financial stability and improve overall performance. These changes reinforce FHA’s commitment to serving seniors choosing to age in place in their own homes through the HECM program. Loan officers and down payment assistance program providers can visit the DPA One website for more information and to request a demo.

In Multiclass Participants Memorandum (MPM) 23-03, Ginnie Mae announced an optional early closing date for multiclass transactions beginning in December 2023. This option will allow sponsors to close transactions either on the Closing Date specified on the Ginnie Mae REMIC monthly calendar available on Ginnie Mae’s website or on the Business Day immediately preceding such specified Closing Date (an “early Closing Date”). Those sponsors choosing an early Closing Date must notify Ginnie Mae no later than the Final Structure Date and be aware that document delivery requirements outlined in the Ginnie Mae Multiclass Securities Guide (the “Guide”) will apply equally to the early Closing Date. All other transaction dates on the REMIC calendar will remain the same, regardless of the type of Closing Date chosen. For information on capitalized terms used herein, but not defined, refer to the Guide currently in effect, found on the Ginnie Mae website.

In All Participants Memorandum (APM) 23-13, Ginnie Mae announced revisions to its definition of High Balance Loans. These revisions align with the increased conforming loan limits recently announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

PRMG TPO Resource Center Updates 23-12 includes updates to Training/Instructional Material, VA Forms, Appraisal Forms, Second Mortgage Product Forms and Information, Non-QM Product Forms and Information, Updates on Bond/Housing Authority/DPA Products, Compliance and Quality Control Information.

Capital Markets

In any market scenario, it is crucial for lenders to analyze the best execution options to maximize profitability when selling loans in the secondary market. Determining what execution is most efficient and profitable will have a big impact on the bottom line. In MCT’s latest whitepaper, Optimizing your Best Execution Loan Sale Analysis, they provide insight into determining your company strategy, delivery options, retain release decisions, and more. Download the whitepaper or join MCT’s newsletter to stay up to date on the latest educational content.

MAXEX is now offering daily mandatory bids on bulk pools of Agency-eligible NOO and second home loans. Like our industry leading MAXEX Conforming flow program, get competitive pricing from five leading institutional buyers and avoid costly Agency LLPAs, all through a single contract and a single, standardized clearinghouse. MAXEX buys to agency guidelines via your existing bulk trading process. Visit here to learn more.

Taking a look at rates, which have improved, as the debate rages over when next year the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates we learned yesterday that American employers unexpectedly cut back hiring in November, according to data from ADP. It’s yet another sign of the labor market softening, but don’t read too much into it before tomorrow’s payrolls number, history shows it’s a very bad guide. Despite pullbacks in hiring and spending, the service sector expanded at a faster pace last month on improved business activity.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. tells us that U.S.-based employers announced 45,510 cuts in November, a 24 percent increase from the 36,836 cuts announced one month prior but 41 percent lower than the 76,835 cuts announced in the same month in 2022 and marks the first time cuts were lower than the corresponding month a year ago since July. So far this year, companies have announced plans to cut 687k jobs, a 115 percent increase from the 320k cuts announced in the same period last year. The job market is loosening, and employers are not as quick to hire. The labor market appears to be stabilizing with a more normal “churn.”

Today’s economic calendar also includes weekly jobless claims (220k; continuing claims 1.86 million), and wholesale inventories and sales for October. The U.S. Treasury will then announce the details of next week’s mini-Refunding package, estimated to be consisting of $50 billion 3-years, $37 billion reopened 10-years, and $21 billion reopened 30-years. And Freddie Mac will release its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. We begin the day with Agency MBS prices worse than Wednesday night by .125-.250 and the 10-year yielding 4.17 after closing yesterday at 4.12 percent; the 2-year is at 4.61.

Employment

Did you know that Houston, TX is the top area for TSAHC down payment assistance loans? Also, did you know that Mortgage Financial Services TPO (MFStpo) is the only wholesaler both TSAHC and TDHCA down payment and closing cost assistance programs to the mortgage broker community. MFStpo pioneered TSAHC for brokers and until recently, TDHCA was only available to retail LO’s. Brokers are growing with MFStpo by serving more families and referral partners and adding LO’s by recruiting with these programs. MFStpo is actively seeking to enhance support for brokers in the Houston market by hiring an experienced Account Executive. By making TSAHC and TDHCA DPA easy for brokers, MFStpo presents a compelling opportunity for AEs today. Notably, MFStpo also excels in non-DPA loans with great rates and a strong support team. Reach out to EVP John Hudson at 817.247.4766 for more info on this exciting opportunity in Houston!

“PrimeLending LOs have an exciting new mortgage solution to offer their customers looking to save money, increase home value and protect the planet: Green Home Loans from PrimeLending. It’s clear that energy efficiency is not just a trend; it’s a priority for the modern homeowner. According to a 2023 study by Thumbtack, 71 percent of homeowners consider sustainability a top priority, yet only one-third can afford the upgrades. Green Home Loans from PrimeLending is here to bridge the gap by helping borrowers finance green improvements immediately. With more than 400 mortgage solutions in our arsenal, including eco-friendly programs, we’re committed to helping our LOs not only beat the competition, but lead the way in offering the latest mortgage alternatives. If you’re looking for a sustainable career, your future may be at PrimeLending. Contact Nic Hartke for more information.”

“If you ask 50 people for their outlook on the Mortgage and Housing market in 2024, you’ll get 50 different responses (and we can attest to that!). Regardless of market conditions, our team at Pezian Search Group wants to make sure that YOUR organization is properly prepared for what’s next. Since 2010, we’ve spent much of December consulting and partnering with new and existing clients to discuss their outlook, upcoming needs, and to strategize ways to ensure ongoing success. We also take the time to uncover our candidates career goals and prepare them for growth, and we’d love to do the same for you. Reach out to us directly and let us show you how we can be a value add for your organization and in your career search. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn, and view all of our current openings here.”

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December 3, 2023 by Brett Tams

San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas by population and the seventh-largest city in the United States. The city has been a popular living option because of its abundant activities, rich history, green spaces and trails and affordability. If you’re planning on moving into the Military city, here are we found the best apartments in San Antonio for you.

Photo source: Tara Apartments / Rent.

This newly-renovated Alamo Heights community contains one- to three-bedroom units starting in the low $800s. Apartments are sleek and modern, featuring quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

Residents enjoy a plethora of community amenities, including basketball and tennis courts, a children’s playground, a swimming pool and on-site laundry facilities. These amenities make it one of best apartments in San Antonio.

Photo source: Pure View at TPC / Rent.

An excellent location and modern style collide at Pure View at TPC. In addition to being minutes from the famous JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, Pure View at TPC offers luxury amenities such as in-unit garden tubs and a resort-style on-site pool.

Residents can enjoy a tanning area, a Starbucks Wi-Fi lounge, game rooms and a fitness center. If you’re concerned about security, you’ll be relieved to know that this complex is also a limited-access gated community.

Photo source: Alamo Park / Rent.

With its convenient proximity to the lively Alamo Heights area of the city, Alamo Park offers a stellar location with the living space you need to live comfortably.

At this apartment, you’ll also find two swimming pools, a dog park, a sand volleyball court and pavilion and barbecue picnic areas for when you want to enjoy the many days of San Antonio sunshine.

Photo source: The Valencia on Four 10 / Rent.

In addition to its stellar location near Loop 410 and Lackland Air Force Base, Valencia on Four 10 provides everything you could need on-site, including a spa, fitness center, hot tub, two swimming pools, tennis court and laundry facilities.

The units range from a 722-square-foot one-bedroom to 1,454-square-foot two-bedroom apartments, so whichever option you choose, you’ll have plenty of space to relax.

Photo source: Vineyard Springs / Rent.

Vineyard Springs offers resident amenities such as valet trash, poolside Wi-Fi, a theatre and putting green, just to mention a few. If you find your wardrobe overflowing these days, the Vineyard also boasts oversized closets.

Even with these amenities, rent prices are very affordable, starting in the low $800s, making it an excellent value.

Photo source: Villa de Valencia / Rent.

Villa de Valencia is conveniently off Interstate 35, which can take you anywhere in the city. This is a bonus and why it makes our best apartments in San Antonio list.

In addition to the on-site children’s playscape, the community is pet-friendly and offers some paid utilities included in the rent total. The community is also currently under renovations, so future residents can look forward to newly-upgraded units.

Photo source: Apartments at Westover Hills / Rent.

With rents starting at $712 a month, the Apartments at Westover Hills offer excellent amenities at a great value. This pet-friendly community boasts a jogging trail, pet park, fitness center and an outdoor cooking area.

Lastly, units range from one to three bedrooms, so there are plenty of options depending on the amount of living space you need.

Photo source: The Place at Houston Street Townhomes / Rent.

The Place at Houston Street is a townhome community with five different floor plans and a long list of community amenities. The community is pet-friendly and close to public parks, giving you plenty to do in the area with your furry friends. There is a playscape for the kids, full-size garages for your vehicle and guest parking for your visitors.

If you enjoy apartment living but crave a little more space, this is a great option.

Photo source: Broad Viewe / Rent.

Starting in the mid-$600s, Broad Viewe is a pet-friendly community featuring in-unit amenities such as built-in bookshelves and butcher-block countertops. Within this community, you’ll also find newly renovated laundry facilities, an inline skating track and a large playground for the kids.

When you’re ready to soak up some sunshine, enjoy one of the two pools or barbecue at one of the picnic areas. The amenities combined with the modest rent prices make it a truly excellent value.

Photo source: Apartments at the Medical Center / Rent.

If you’re looking for an apartment in the heart of the Medical Center, look no further.

The Apartments at the Medical Center range from one- to three-bedroom units with amenities such as granite countertops, a resort-style pool, a clubhouse and tennis courts. Residents also enjoy gated access in this pet-friendly community.

Photo source: Costa Dorada / Rent.

Relax in the hot tub or venture out to the clubhouse as a resident at Costa Dorada. The community is on SE Military Drive, a major roadway close to shopping, food and the historic San Antonio Missions Park.

Plus, the community also features limited-access gates, providing extra security for residents.

Photo source: Stone Oak / Rent.

Luckily, the Stone Oak area is known for its abundant shopping and new development, and the location of the Apartments at Stone Oak allows you to stay right in the middle of all of the action. This luxury complex offers in-unit garden tubs, oversized closets and vaulted ceilings.

Residents can also enjoy on-site tennis courts, a recreation room, a fitness center and a media center, too.

Photo source: Apartments at University Heights / Rent.

Located minutes from Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Apartments at University Heights are in an excellent location for theme-park enthusiasts.

Even if you don’t feel like venturing out, the community offers resident amenities such as basketball courts, a fitness center, a playground and a swimming pool. In addition to the on-site offerings, the units also feature garden tubs, oversized closets and hardwood floors.

Photo source: The Place at Castle Hills / Rent.

If high ceilings are on your wish list, the Place at Castle Hills features 9-foot ceilings and crown molding. The community offers a greenbelt and walking trail in conjunction with a swimming pool, fitness center and business center for resident use.

Additionally, it’s also close to I-10 and I-410, making the daily commute easier.

Photo source: Ventura Ridge / Rent.

Work-from-home employees will love Ventura Ridge, which features AT&T fiber internet. If you find yourself getting stir crazy during the workday, Ventura Ridge also offers an expansive outdoor area with amenities such as a resort-style pool, a fitness center and a clubhouse with multi-screen televisions for residents to enjoy. All in all, that’s a deal when working remote these days.

In fact, Tthe location provides easy access to I-10 and Loop 1604, so even commuters will find their niche in this modern community. Rents start at a little over $1,000, making luxury affordable.

Photo source: Oak Valley Apartments / Rent.

If you’re looking for a pet-friendly affordable housing option, Oak Valley Apartment Homes are income-restricted units close to I-35.

There is no shortage of amenities. This gated community offers a fitness center, a swimming pool, a business center, a community clubhouse, on-site laundry facilities and a children’s playground.

Photo source: Gateway Residents / Rent.

The Gateway Residences at Port San Antonio is a townhome community with unit options ranging from two to four bedrooms. The community displays large greenspace areas, which pair nicely with pet-friendly policies.

Located just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Antonio, the location of this community is excellent for those wanting to explore the city with easy access to the amenities that downtown has to offer.

Photo source: Alamo Heights / Rent.

Affordable luxury starts at $833 a month at the Apartments at Alamo Heights. This gated community’s amenities include a hot tub, running and biking trails, a pet park and a fitness center.

Not to mention, the location of this community puts you in the middle of the desirable Alamo Heights neighborhood, which is close to downtown and landmarks like the San Antonio Zoo.

Photo source: The Meadows at Bentley Drive / Rent.

If you’re looking for something on the east side of San Antonio, The Meadows at Bentley Drive is an excellent choice.

Located in the middle of east San Antonio near Randolph Air Force Base, the complex offers a barbecue pit, on-site laundry, a community clubhouse with a full kitchen and a children’s playground.

Photo source: Woodlake Trails / Rent.

The large three- and four-bedroom units at Woodlake Trails balance extra space with an excellent location.

Located 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, this community offers spacious three- and four-bedroom homes surrounded by trees and greenspace. It also features a pool, a clubhouse and a children’s playscape.

Photo source: Woodlake Villas / Rent.

If cathedral ceilings appeal to you, take a look at Woodlake Villas. This East San Antonio community is newly renovated, with one- and two-bedroom units within driving distance of everything the city offers.

On the other hand, if you prefer to take the bus, the community is close to public transportation options too.

Photo source: The Enclave at Buckhorn Crossing / Rent.

Starting at just $720 a month, The Enclave at Buckhorn Crossing balances value with amenities. One- to three-bedroom units feature built-ins such as book shelving, computer desks and entertainment centers.

The community amenities are great, too. They include a heated spa, a sand volleyball court and a swimming pool with a wading area. This pet-friendly place even has a dog ranch.

Photo source: Village at Roosevelt Apartments / Rent.

In all honesty, if you find yourself wanting to live within a stone’s throw of Downtown, the Village at Roosevelt Apartments is ideal.

This gated community has a playground, a laundry facility and a business center available for residents. It also features bike storage, which is perfect if you intend to hit the various nearby bike trails.

Photo source: Military Village Apartments / Rent.

For those who commute to Lackland Air Force Base, the Military Village Apartments provide an excellent location. This pet-friendly community features upgraded fixtures, wood plank flooring and open kitchens with plenty of counter space.

This community is also close to shopping at Ingram Park Mall and has easy access to Loop 410.

Photo source: Culebra Creek Apartments / Rent.

Located on the west side of the city, Culebra Creek Apartment Homes offer units with one to four bedrooms featuring oversized closets and fully-appointed kitchens. Since this is a modern community, expect bike racks, a covered picnic pavilion, a children’s playground and a swimming pool.

Starting in the mid-$700s, it offers great value combined with spacious units.

The Best Apartments in San Antonio

Finding a great place to live in San Antonio doesn’t need to get complicated. If you’re ready to move, get started and find apartments for rent in San Antonio.

Furthermore, we looked at all available multifamily rental property inventory from January to June 2021 on Rent. to determine which properties with a San Antonio mailing address are most viewed by organic internet searches. The information included in this article is used for illustrative purposes only. The data contained herein does not constitute financial advice, availability, or a pricing guarantee for any apartment.

Source: rent.com

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November 28, 2023 by Brett Tams

CubiCasa, a Finland-based proptech company, partnered with OneKey MLS – a major mortgage licensing system (MLS) serving the New York Metropolitan area – to provide user-friendly floor plan creation tools.

Under the motto “scan a floor plan in five minutes” CubiCasa focuses on providing value for real estate professionals through the digitization of properties. The company delivered more than one million floor plans for 50,000 companies since its inception in 2018.

“Equipping our members with easy-to-use floor plan creation tools will enhance the services they offer to both homebuyers and sellers. It’s another step forward in ensuring our agents have access to industry-best resources,” said Richard Haggerty, CEO of OneKey MLS.

According to the firm, CubiCasa’s technology reduces the subjectivity and inconsistency of the traditional “hand-drawn sketch” method of determining a home’s size, still used by appraisers today, and empowers even untrained homeowners to produce accurate results.

The calculations reached by CubiCasa technology are aligned with American National Standards Institute standards and the technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone.

CubiCasa added more than 30 MLS organizations in 2023 – including the California Regional MLS (CRMLS), the largest MLS in the United States.

Other notable MLSs in the program include Bright MLS, the Houston Association of Realtors and Georgia MLS.

Members of those MLSs receive special access to free floor plans, discounts on add-on features, as well as access to a network of real estate photographers who use CubiCasa in their shoots.

Cubicasa was acquired by appraisal management company Clear Capital in 2021.

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November 28, 2023 by Brett Tams

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is bursting with culinary delights, and we’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants in town for you to try. From Caribbean and Italian to sushi and steakhouse, there’s something for every palate. Whether you’re a local looking for a new favorite spot or just passing through, these restaurants are sure to impress. So, if you’re ready to embark on a delicious culinary journey, here’s a list of must-try Tulsa restaurants that will leave you craving more.

1. Sisserou’s

Cuisine Type: Caribbean Restaurant
Location: 107 N Boulder Ave Ste C, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: Sisserou’s

Sisserou’s is known for its flavorful Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken, curry goat, and plantains. The restaurant also offers a variety of tropical cocktails to complement the vibrant flavors of the food.

2. Yokozuna

Cuisine Type: Sushi Restaurant
Location: 309 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74120
Website: Yokozuna

Yokozuna is a popular spot for sushi lovers, offering a wide range of traditional and creative sushi rolls. In addition to sushi, the restaurant also serves Japanese-inspired cocktails and other Asian fusion dishes.

3. Ti Amo

Cuisine Type: Italian Restaurant
Location: 219 S Cheyenne Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: Ti Amo

Ti Amo is known for its classic Italian dishes, such as pasta, risotto, and wood-fired pizzas. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with delicious Italian cuisine.

4. PRHYME

Cuisine Type: Steakhouse
Location: 111 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: PRHYME

PRHYME is a premier destination for steak enthusiasts, offering a selection of high-quality cuts and a sophisticated dining experience. The restaurant also features an extensive wine and cocktail menu to complement the steakhouse fare.

5. Antoinette Baking Co.

Cuisine Type: Bakery
Location: 207 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: Antoinette Baking Co.

Antoinette Baking Co. is a charming bakery known for its delectable pastries, cakes, and artisan bread. In addition to sweet treats, the bakery also offers a variety of savory items, making it a perfect stop for breakfast or lunch.

6. Dilly Diner

Cuisine Type: American Restaurant
Location: 402 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74120
Website: Dilly Diner

Dilly Diner is a classic American diner serving comfort food favorites like burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast. The restaurant features a nostalgic ambiance with retro decor and a welcoming atmosphere.

7. STG Gelateria

Cuisine Type: Gelato Restaurant
Location: 114 S Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120
Website: STG Gelateria

STG Gelateria is a delightful gelato shop offering a variety of artisanal gelato flavors, sorbet, and other frozen treats. The gelateria prides itself on using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious desserts.

8. Lone Wolf Banh Mi

Cuisine Type: Vietnamese Restaurant
Location: 203 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: Lone Wolf Banh Mi

Lone Wolf Banh Mi specializes in Vietnamese street food, focusing on banh mi sandwiches, pho, and other traditional Vietnamese dishes. The restaurant offers a modern twist on classic flavors, creating a unique dining experience.

9. Chimera

Cuisine Type: Cafe
Location: 212 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: Chimera

Chimera is a cozy neighborhood cafe known for its artisanal coffee, freshly baked pastries, and a diverse menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The restaurant also showcases local artwork and provides a welcoming community space for patrons.

10. The Vault

Cuisine Type: American Restaurant
Location: 620 S Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119
Website: The Vault

The Vault offers a modern twist on American classics, with a menu featuring dishes like gourmet burgers, seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. The restaurant is housed in a historic bank building, adding a unique ambiance to the dining experience.

11. Bull In The Alley

Cuisine Type: American Restaurant
Location: 11 E Mathew Brady St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: Bull In The Alley

Bull In The Alley is a hidden gem known for its upscale dining experience and a menu featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine selection. The restaurant is located in a historic alleyway, offering diners a secluded and intimate atmosphere.

12. The Local Bison

Cuisine Type: American Restaurant
Location: 522 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: The Local Bison

The Local Bison is a farm-to-table restaurant that prides itself on using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients to create seasonal menus featuring a variety of American cuisine. The restaurant also offers a selection of craft beers and cocktails.

13. East Village Bohemian Pizzeria

Cuisine Type: Pizzeria
Location: 818 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74120
Website: East Village Bohemian Pizzeria

East Village Bohemian Pizzeria is a cozy pizzeria known for its wood-fired pizzas, creative toppings, and a laid-back, bohemian atmosphere. The pizzeria also offers a selection of craft beers and wines to accompany the delicious pizzas.

14. The Chowhouse

Cuisine Type: American Restaurant
Location: 18 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103
Website: The Chowhouse

The Chowhouse is a casual American eatery offering a menu of comfort food favorites, including burgers, sandwiches, and hearty entrees. The restaurant has a spacious outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying a meal in the open air.

15. Baxter’s Interurban Grill

Cuisine Type: New American Restaurant
Location: 717 S Houston Ave Ste 100, Tulsa, OK 74127
Website: Baxter’s Interurban Grill

Baxter’s Interurban Grill is a modern American restaurant known for its diverse menu featuring a range of dishes, from gourmet burgers to seafood and pasta. The restaurant also offers a selection of craft cocktails and an inviting, contemporary ambiance for diners.

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November 28, 2023 by Brett Tams

Redfin has decided to end its support of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for two primary reasons. Firstly, Redfin disagrees with NAR policies that require a fee for the buyer’s agent on every listing. Secondly, Redfin is concerned about a pattern of alleged sexual harassment within the organization.

Redfin has engaged in numerous discussions with NAR executives to find compromises on these policies. Since joining NAR in 2017, Redfin has paid over $13 million in dues to influence NAR to advocate for a technology-driven marketplace that benefits consumers. However, Redfin will now explore alternative ways to advance these goals.

Besides disagreement over commissions, Redfin became increasingly uncomfortable with NAR after learning about reports of sexist behavior and sexual harassment involving NAR’s president. These allegations came to light through interviews with 29 former NAR employees. Redfin is concerned that NAR was aware of these allegations for an extended period but only took action after they became public.

Redfin had already resigned its national board seat in June before the allegations of sexual harassment became public. NAR’s policies continue to restrict sellers from listing homes that do not pay a commission to the buyer’s agent, and they also prevent websites like Redfin.com from displaying for-sale-by-owner listings alongside agent-listed homes. Redfin believes that removing these restrictions would make the industry more consumer-friendly and competitive.

After careful consideration, Redfin has decided to go beyond resigning from the NAR board. Redfin will require its brokers and agents to leave NAR wherever possible. While most brokerages operate as loose affiliations of independent agents, Redfin wishes to refrain from imposing a policy that could alienate its revenue-generating individuals.

However, Redfin’s decision to leave NAR is only partially voluntary. NAR rules mandate that Redfin must leave local and state associations, even if its grievances are solely with the national association. These rules stipulate that a broker must pay dues for each agent under their supervision, regardless of whether the agent wants to be a member. No agent under their leadership can be a member if a broker is not a member. Given this all-or-nothing approach, Redfin has decided to choose the latter.

Unfortunately, in many markets, Redfin does not even have the option to make this choice. Approximately half of the U.S., including Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Long Island, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City, requires NAR membership for agents to access listing databases, lockboxes, and industry-standard contracts. It is impossible to be an agent without the ability to view available homes, unlock their doors, or write offers.

Redfin urges NAR to separate local access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) from support for the national lobbying organization. Agents should not be required to support policies and legal efforts that harm consumers, especially when they intend to help consumers.

Despite the disagreement with NAR, Redfin remains committed to the real estate industry. The company will continue to fully support the MLSs that brokers use to share listing data, and it will maintain positive relationships with the many dedicated individuals working at NAR and its local affiliates on matters such as economics, diversity, and pro-housing policies.

Victoria Udrea, a talented author who specializes in real estate and technology, is a valued contributor to Realty Biz News. With her keen eye for detail and passion for keeping readers informed, she diligently covers the latest developments in the industry, focusing particularly on the exciting realm of smart home technology.

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November 25, 2023 by Brett Tams

Here’s your guide to Houston home buying and renting.

The Houston housing market in 2023 is marked by a mix of rising rental costs and a somewhat competitive market for home sales, with significant variances across different neighborhoods.

To get to know the situation better, let’s dive into the details of the Houston housing market and the rental market that underscores it.

The Houston rental market

In terms of rentals, there’s been a notable increase in average prices. Apartments in Houston range between $1,208 for a one-bedroom and $1,520 for a two-bedroom. Compared to 2021, these rates reflect a substantial increase, with a two-bedroom apartment averaging $1,637, indicating a 23.08% rise. This increase is even more pronounced when considering the rent for a studio apartment, which is around $1,242, and a one-bedroom, which is $1,208, both showing significant increases from the previous year.

Home sales in Houston

On the home sales front, the overall market in Houston is moderately competitive. Homes in Houston generally receive around three offers and sell in about 29 days. The median sale price in Houston was $325,000 last month, showing a modest increase of 1.3% since the previous year.

The median sale price per square foot also saw a rise to $176, up 3.5% from last year. This overall trend of moderate competitiveness and slight price increases is a consistent theme across the city.

Home prices by neighborhood

Diving deeper into specific neighborhoods, the differences become more pronounced. Downtown Houston, for instance, saw a significant jump in home prices, with a 37.1% increase compared to last year, bringing the median price to $405,000. Midtown Houston experienced a 40.7% bump, with an average house price of $390,000.

The Inner Loop West area also increased significantly, with the median sale price rising 12.0% to $560,000. In contrast, some areas like Cypress and Kingwood witnessed a decline in median sale prices. Cypress saw a 1.4% decrease, while Kingwood experienced a similar decline, with its median sale price dropping by 1.4%.

Other areas within Houston show further diversity in trends. The Greater Third Ward’s median sale price increased by 1.1%, while Greater Heights reported a 6.7% increase. Fourth Ward’s average house price saw a significant hike of 23.7%. However, some regions like University Place and Memorial experienced slight decreases in average house prices, with University Place seeing a 0.26% drop and Memorial a 4.2% decrease. Conversely, areas like Northeast Houston witnessed a 6.3% increase in their average house.

Settle down in a Houston home

The Houston housing market in 2023 is characterized by a general trend of rising rental prices and a housing market that is moderately competitive. The trends in home sale prices and competitiveness vary widely across different neighborhoods, with some areas experiencing significant increases in median sale prices, while others see modest decreases or stabilization. This variability reflects the diverse and dynamic nature of finding a home in a hot city like Houston.

Source: rent.com

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November 9, 2023 by Brett Tams

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) today released its annual A-List which honors 162 individual real estate agents and 83 teams for outstanding production in 2022, along with 36 mortgage professionals. The A-List honorees, all AREAA members, generated more $15.4 billion in sales volume from 20,472 transaction sides in 2022. A-List honorees will be recognized at AREAA’s National Convention on October 12-14 in Chicago.

The list of real estate agents and teams on the A-List was produced again by leading-industry observer RealTrends in partnership with Bank of America. AREAA honored 167 individual agents and teams a year ago.

Shirley Gary of Ansley Christie’s Real Estate generated 263 transaction sides in 2022 to lead all individual sales professionals on the A-List. She was listed 22^nd in the nation on RealTrends’ “The Thousand.” Danielle Moy (204 sides) with @Properties in Orland Park, Ill., Eric Delgado (201) with Keller Williams Encino Sherman Oaks in Encino, Calif., Meghan Clarkson (140) with Long & Foster Real Estate in Chincoteague Island, Va., and Stephanie Vitacco (137.5) with Equity Union in Encino, Calif. followed on the sides list.

Tracy Allen of Coldwell Banker Realty in Honolulu, Hawaii, generated $200.92 million in 2022 volume to lead the A-List. She was 77th in RealTrends’ “The Thousand.”, Gary ($191.42 million) was second followed by Vitacco ($180.47 million), Delgado ($147.64 million), and Zar Zanganeh with The Agency Las Vegas ($112.28 million).

Long Doan’s Realty Group in Minneapolis, Minn., repeated as the top team on the A-List team transaction sides list with 4,412 in 2022. The Advanced Super Team (2,893 sides) led by Calvin Gong in Arcadia, Calif., was second followed by Kenny Truong’s Fast Real Estate (977) with eXp in Oakland, Calif., Kyle Yeatman’s Yeatman Group (919.23) with Long & Foster Real Estate in Midlothian, Va., and Momentum Realty (482), led by Michael Ramos, in San Jose, Calif.

The Advanced Super Team earned top honors in sales volume, generating $2.69 billion in 2022, followed by the Realty Group with $1.5 billion. The next three highest-earners in sales volume were Fast Real Estate ($755.9 million), Andy Tse’s Intero Real Estate Services in Saratoga, Calif. ($712.3 million), and the Yeatman Group ($413.1 million).

For the second straight year, Shashank Shekhar, the founder and CEO of InstaMortgage in San Jose, Calif., was the top loan originator by mortgage units with 400 closed mortgages in 2022. Leading the A-List in mortgage volume was Joanna Yu of US Bank in Los Altos Hills, Calif., with 244.3 million in volume, marking her second straight year leading in her respective category.

“AREAA’s A-List is eagerly anticipated each year,” said AREAA President Kurt Nishimura. “This list not only gives us insight into the growth and success of our members, but it also shows the full impact that AANHPI real estate professionals have on the industry. This professionalism within our AREAA membership is widely known within the real estate industry. This group is a major reason why. Their production is awe-inspiring.”

The A-List was developed using these criteria:

RealTrends identified honorees by cross-tabulating AREAA membership with those on its RealTrends + Tom Ferry America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.
AREAA allowed for individual submissions allowing individual agents who generated at least 15 transaction sides or $6 million in sales volume in 2022 to be recognized.
Teams needed at least 25 transaction sides and $9 million in sales volume. The team lead must be an AREAA member.
The list of loan officers was generated through self-submissions directly to AREAA.

The top 50 in each real estate category and top 30 in the mortgage categories follow. Click here for the full list of the 2023 A-List:

Individual Real Estate Agents Sides

Rank	Name	Company	City, State	Sides
1	Shirley Gary	Ansley Christie’s Real Estate	Atlanta, GA	263
2	Danielle Moy	@properties	Orland Park , IL	204
3	Eric Delgado	Keller Williams Encino Sherman Oaks	Encino, CA	201
4	Meghan O Clarkson	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Chincoteague Island, VA	140
5	Stephanie Vitacco	Equity Union	Encino, CA	137.5
6	Soomin Kim	eXp Realty	Liberty Hill, TX	114
7	Anthony Domathoti	EXIT Realty Premium	Bronx, NY	88
8	Oscar Garcia	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties	Wilmington, NC	83
9	Sairavi Suribhotla	Real People Realty	Bolingbrook, IL	81
10	Karen Sorenson	RE/MAX Newport Elite	Racine, WI	79
11	Randy Hatada	XPand Realty & Property Management	Las Vegas, NV	78
12	Christine Do	Keller Williams Realty Easton	Easton, MA	76.8
13	Ruth Manzano Javier	Five Star Realty, Inc.	Ewa Beach, HI	72.9
14	Peter Luu	eXp Realty	Orlando, FL	68.5
15	Dane Gates	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties	The Woodlands, TX	62
T16	Zar Zanganeh	The Agency Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	61
T16	Blair Myers	Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers	Mcdonough, GA	61
18	Leslie Webb	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Winchester, VA	60.9
T19	Kat Massetti	RLAH @properties	Clifton, VA	60
T19	Magda Esola	DRB Homes	Charlotte , NC	60
21	Julie Gritton	Coldwell Banker Premier	Lewes, DE	58.2
22	Trang Dunlap	Intero Real Estate Services	Fremont, CA	57.5
23	Cynthia Li	Keller Williams Allen	Allen, TX	56.3
24	Fion Yau	Coldwell Banker Realty	San Francisco, CA	54.5
25	Sacha Blanchet	Coldwell Banker Realty	Phoenix, AZ	52.1
T26	Randy Char	Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty	Las Vegas, NV	52
T26	Soo Yu	Eastern Realty Inc	Fort Lee, NJ	52
T26	Susan Kliesen	RE/MAX Center	Duluth, GA	52
T29	Samantha Huang	Corcoran Icon Properties	San Francisco, CA	51
T29	Kyle Guinto	Redfin	Cleveland, OH	51
31	Laura Miller	Keller Williams Realty Sacramento Metro	Sacramento, CA	49
32	Stephanie Young	Coldwell Banker Realty	Newport Beach, CA	48
33	LuAnn Shikasho	eXp Realty	Elk Grove, CA	47
T34	Ellie Yung	Coldwell Banker Realty	Irvine, CA	43
T34	Lina Shah	Coldwell Banker Realty	Oakbrook Terr, IL	43
36	Lilian Jorgenson	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Mclean, VA	42
T37	Jen Gong	Keller Williams Realty	Irvine, CA	41
T37	Christie Xie	Nuage Real Estate Group	Newton, MA	41
T37	Lina Lee	@properties	Chicago, IL	41
T37	Raquel Lavender	Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners	Stockbridge, GA	41
T37	Anita Vining	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty	Jacksonville, FL	41
T42	Rebecca Chen	Realty Executives	Scottsdale, AZ	40
T42	Job Hammond	Dash Realty	Austin, TX	40
T42	Michael Jones	Coldwell Banker Realty	Columbus, OH	40
45	Alexander Phan	Keller Williams Realty Professionals	Portland, OR	39.5
46	Erin Stumpf	Coldwell Banker Realty	Sacramento, CA	39.2
47	Gregory Tran	Keller Williams Realty Southwest Market Center	Austin, TX	39
48	Tracy Allen	Coldwell Banker Realty	Honolulu, HI	38.1
49	Bonnie Lai	RE/MAX Unlimited	Brookline, MA	38
50	Judy Cuong	Portfolio Real Estate	Elk Grove, CA	37.5

Individual Real Estate Agents Volume

Rank	Full Name	Company	City, State	Volume
1	Tracy Allen	Coldwell Banker Realty	Honolulu, HI	$200,915,000
2	Shirley Gary	Ansley Christie’s Real Estate	Atlanta, GA	$191,421,755
3	Stephanie Vitacco	Equity Union	Encino, CA	$180,470,891
4	Eric Delgado	Keller Williams Encino Sherman Oaks	Encino, CA	$147,640,279
5	Zar Zanganeh	The Agency Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	$112,277,811
6	Trang Dunlap	Intero Real Estate Services	Fremont, CA	$87,627,477
7	Soomin Kim	eXp Realty	Liberty Hill, TX	$86,260,453
8	Dano Sayles	Coldwell Banker Island Properties	Wailea, HI	$78,372,030
9	Samantha Huang	Corcoran Icon Properties	San Francisco, CA	$75,895,586
10	Jen Gong	Keller Williams Realty	Irvine, CA	$72,447,525
11	Randy Char	Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty	Las Vegas, NV	$64,100,900
12	Ellie Yung	Coldwell Banker Realty	Irvine, CA	$63,543,878
13	Danielle Moy	@properties	Orland Park , IL	$60,219,349
14	Herman Chan	Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty	Berkeley, CA	$59,777,024
15	Ruth Manzano Javier	Five Star Realty, Inc.	Ewa Beach, HI	$57,401,605
16	Roxann Taylor	Engel & Völkers Dallas Southlake	Southlake, TX	$57,272,004
17	Stephanie Young	Coldwell Banker Realty	Newport Beach, CA	$55,972,176
18	Lilian Jorgenson	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Mclean, VA	$52,549,152
19	Janice Lee	Coldwell Banker Realty	San Francisco, CA	$51,452,900
20	Peter Luu	eXp Realty	Orlando, FL	$51,337,904
21	Christine Do	Keller Williams Realty Easton	Easton, MA	$51,298,499
22	Fion Yau	Coldwell Banker Realty	San Francisco, CA	$48,735,750
23	Lina Shah	Coldwell Banker Realty	Oakbrook Terr, IL	$46,633,500
24	Henry Liu	Coldwell Banker Dynasty	Arcadia, CA	$45,288,800
25	Beth Chang	Coldwell Banker Realty	Honolulu, HI	$41,380,250
26	Carlos Alleyne	RE/MAX Select Group	Delray Beach, FL	$40,664,665
27	Amanda Lee	The Avenue Home Collective	San Diego, CA	$38,781,800
28	Meghan O Clarkson	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Chincoteague Island, VA	$38,322,224
29	Linda Lee	Keller Williams Realty	San Diego, CA	$38,305,020
30	Anita Vining	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty	Jacksonville, FL	$38,234,500
31	Sairavi Suribhotla	Real People Realty	Bolingbrook, IL	$36,444,648
32	Jenny Law	Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty	Austin, TX	$36,171,749
33	Kat Massetti	RLAH @properties	Clifton, VA	$35,370,639
34	Laura Miller	Keller Williams Realty Sacramento Metro	Sacramento, CA	$35,319,340
35	Adam Rodell	RE/MAX Select One	Huntington Beach, CA	$34,758,500
36	Reid Sanborn	Engel & Völkers Sun Valley	Ketchum, ID	$31,457,759
37	Dane Gates	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties	The Woodlands, TX	$31,283,375
38	Rachel Turner	Coldwell Banker Realty	Yorba Linda, CA	$31,228,213
39	Magda Esola	DRB Homes	Charlotte, NC	$30,965,899
40	LuAnn Shikasho	eXp Realty	Elk Grove, CA	$30,704,228
41	Randy Hatada	XPand Realty & Property Management	Las Vegas, NV	$30,680,559
42	Joseph Chow	Redfin	Irvine, CA	$30,210,717
43	Thomas Tran	Advance Estate Realty	Westminster, CA	$29,602,806
44	Gregory Tran	Keller Williams Realty Southwest Market Center	Austin, TX	$29,143,935
45	Julie Gritton	Coldwell Banker Premier	Lewes, DE	$28,395,910
46	Sacha Blanchet	Coldwell Banker Realty	Phoenix, AZ	$28,141,469
47	Jennifer Ouk	eXp Realty	Alameda, CA	$27,703,831
48	Eric Yamamoto	Refined Real Estate Hawaii LLC	Ewa Beach, HI	$27,435,409
49	John Messina	Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty	Cold Spring Harbor, NY	$27,333,250
50	Theresa Valencic	Long & Foster Real Estate	McLean, VA	$26,497,093

Real Estate Team Sides

Rank	Team Lead(s)	Company	City, State	Sides
1	Long Doan	Realty Group LLC	Minneapolis, MN	4412
2	Calvin Gong	Advanced Super Team	Arcadia, CA	2893
3	Kenny Truong	Fast Real Estate – eXp	Oakland, CA	977
4	Kyle Yeatman	The Yeatman Group, Long & Foster Real Estate	Midlothian, VA	919.23
5	Michael Ramos	Momentum Realty – SIDE	San Jose, CA	482
6	Johnny Rojas	The Rojas Team Group – Century 21	Garfield, NJ	425
7	Kevin Cruz	Kinetic Real Estate – SIDE	Daly City, CA	353.7
8	Samantha Tov	Portfolio Real Estate – SIDE	Elk Grove, CA	350
9	Andy Tse	Intero Real Estate Services	Saratoga, CA	296
10	Anna Chi Yan Huang	THE SUPERIOR REALTY GROUP – eXp	Elk Grove, CA	294
11	Melissa Sofia	The Avenue Home Collective – SIDE	San Diego, CA	218
12	Mindy Luong	HPT REALTY & FINANCE	Westminster, CA	184
13	Nancy Li	Li Team – Keller Williams	Henderson/Las Vegas, NV	170
14	Dave & Liz Goodchild	The Goodchild Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Realty	Palatine, IL	167
15	Tommy Choi & Josh Weinberg	Weinberg Choi – Keller Williams	Chicago, IL	163.9
16	Darlene Streit	Darlene Streit – Sotheby’s International Realty	Santa Fe, NM	142
17	Tim Hur/Helen Nguyen	Point Honors and Associates, Realtors®	Atlanta, GA	141
18	Andrew Peters	The Peters Team – Keller Williams	Peachtree Corners, GA	128
19	Phat Nguyen/Julie Phan	Team Affinity	Orlando, FL	125
20	Mei Ling	8 Blocks Real Estate – SIDE	Santa Clara, CA	117
21	Michael Saladino	The Saladino Sells Team – Keller Williams	Chicago, IL	105
22	Marcus Lee	The Condo Advisory – Compass	San Francisco, CA	97
23	Charan Bajwa	Team Charan Bajwa – RE/MAX	Monmouth Junction, NJ	94
24	Steven Huang	Ascend Real Estate – SIDE	San Francisco, CA	93
25	Connie Van	Connie Van Real Estate Group – Keller Williams	Elk Grove, CA	91.5
26	Janet Moore	Tampa Lux Group – Premier Sotheby’s International Realty	Tampa, FL	89
27	Clay Byrne	Byrne Real Estate Group – Keller Williams	Austin, TX	87.7
T28	Andrew Chong	Esther Chong Realty Group – Keller Williams	Duluth, GA	86
T28	Michelle Kauffman	Kauffman and Co.Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties	Lubbock, TX	86
30	Meshell Perry/Elaine Samaan	Dogwood Realty – SIDE	Jacksonville, FL	84
31	Laura Soride	The Laura Soride Team – RE/MAX	Coralville, IA	83
32	Hoang “Alex” Dong	Texas Ace Team – eXp	Garland, TX	82
33	Jamie Younger	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Richmond, VA	74.8
34	Lisa Nguyen	The International Group at RE/MAX Professionals –	Lakewood, CO	74
35	Tere Foster/Moya Skillman	Team Foster Skillman – Compass	Seattle, WA	69
T36	Phil Chen	Sybarite Realty – LeadingRE	Burlingame, CA	67
T36	Crystal Florida	Crystal Florida and Associates – Compass	Oakland, CA	67
38	Lisa Larkin, Esq.	The Valley Team – RE/MAX	Tucson, AZ	65
39	Amy Duong Kim	Duong Kim Global – Compass	Chicago, IL	64
40	Smitha Ramchandani	SR Real Estate Group – LeadingRE	Summit, NJ	62
41	Amin Delawalla	The Delawalla Group – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida	Watersound, FL	61
42	Scottee Downing	Downing + Ivicic Group – Compass	Austin, TX	60.2
43	Peter Au/Alice Schroeder	Avant Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties	Irvine, CA	60
44	Tiffany Curry	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tiffany Curry & Co., REALTORS®	Houston, TX	59
45	Shirley Qing	QQ Realty – Keller Williams	Houston, TX	57
T46	Kenneth Er	The Er Group – Compass	Oakland, CA	55
T46	Ivona Kutermankiewicz	IKGroup – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago	Chicago, IL	55
T46	Sujatha Bhaskara	SB Group – Keller Williams	Morganville, NJ	55
49	Brandy Nelson	Windermere Desert Properties	Palm Desert, CA	53.7
50	Amy Kong	Trust Real Estate – SIDE	San Bruno, CA	52

Real Estate Team Volume

Rank	Team Lead(s)	Company	City, State	Volume
1	Calvin Gong	Advanced Super Team	Arcadia, CA	$2,687,975,024
2	Long Doan	Realty Group LLC	Minneapolis, MN	$1,498,998,311
3	Kenny Truong	Fast Real Estate – eXp	Oakland, CA	$755,895,809
4	Andy Tse	Intero Real Estate Services	Saratoga, CA	$712,326,908
5	Kyle Yeatman	The Yeatman Group, Long & Foster Real Estate	Midlothian, VA	$413,051,704
6	Kevin Cruz	Kinetic Real Estate – SIDE	Daly City, CA	$324,703,957
7	Michael Ramos	Momentum Realty – SIDE	San Jose, CA	$315,405,620
8	Tere Foster/Moya Skillman	Compass – Compass	Seattle, WA	$299,653,909
9	Phil Chen	Sybarite Realty – LeadingRE	Burlingame, CA	$232,233,580
10	Samantha Tov	Portfolio Real Estate – SIDE	Elk Grove, CA	$204,611,502
11	Melissa Sofia	The Avenue Home Collective – SIDE	San Diego, CA	$198,657,990
12	Darlene Streit	Darlene Streit – Sotheby’s International Realty	Santa Fe, NM	$198,076,149
13	Mei Ling	8 Blocks Real Estate – SIDE	Santa Clara, CA	$192,440,560
14	Anna Chi Yan Huang	The Superior Realty Group – eXp	Elk Grove, CA	$172,527,046
15	Mindy Luong	HPT Realty & Finance	Westminster, CA	$162,668,000
16	Marcus Lee	The Condo Advisory – Compass	San Francisco, CA	$158,419,452
17	Johnny Rojas	The Rojas Team Group – Century 21	Garfield, NJ	$157,196,846
18	Steven Huang	Ascend Real Estate – SIDE	San Francisco, CA	$140,758,571
19	Eddy Chen	Vertex Diamond – RE/MAX	Alhambra, CA	$131,607,042
20	Beth Billington	The Beth Billington Team – Coldwell Banker	Bellevue, WA	$121,869,950
21	Tommy Choi & Josh Weinberg	Weinberg Choi – Keller Williams	Chicago, IL	$94,235,997
22	Andrew Chong	Esther Chong Realty Group – Keller Williams	Duluth, GA	$89,270,462
23	Nancy Li	Li Team – Keller Williams	Henderson/Las Vegas, NV	$86,597,825
24	Amin Delawalla	The Delawalla Group – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida	Watersound, FL	$71,962,318
25	Tadashi Kondo	The Kondo Group – Compass	Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	$63,790,989
26	Peter Au/Alice Schroeder	Avant Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties	Irvine, CA	$62,433,779
27	Tim Hur/Helen Nguyen	Point Honors and Associates, Realtors®	Atlanta, GA	$62,332,861
28	Clay Byrne	Byrne Real Estate Group – Keller Williams	Austin, TX	$61,542,826
29	Kayla Lee	Kayla Lee Team	New York, NY	$61,008,822
30	Lily Do	Lily Cai Do – Compass	Contra Costa, CA	$60,744,200
31	Kenneth Er	The Er Group – Compass	Oakland, CA	$60,075,330
32	Crystal Florida	Crystal Florida and Associates – Compass	Oakland, CA	$58,906,773
33	Andrew Peters	The Peters Team – Keller Williams	Peachtree Corners, GA	$57,871,883
34	Amy Kong	Trust Real Estate – SIDE	San Bruno, CA	$55,428,400
35	Connie Van	Connie Van Real Estate Group – Keller Williams	Elk Grove, CA	$54,863,093
36	Dave + Amy Chung	The Dave + Amy Chung Team – Compass	Chicago, IL	$54,105,965
37	Phat Nguyen/Julie Phan	Team Affinity	Orlando, FL	$51,309,695
38	Dave & Liz Goodchild	The Goodchild Team – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Realty	Palatine, IL	$51,058,667
39	Wailani O’Herlihy	The O’Herlihy Group – Sotheby’s International Realty	Malibu, CA	$46,935,962
40	Charan Bajwa	Team Charan Bajwa – RE/MAX	Monmouth Junction, NJ	$45,093,166
41	Scottee Downing	Downing + Ivicic Group – Compass	Austin, TX	$44,578,171
42	Ivona Kutermankiewicz	IKGroup – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago	Chicago, IL	$44,548,542
43	Garrick Yan	Garrick Yan Group – eXp	San Leandro, CA	$42,474,639
44	Smitha Ramchandani	SR Real Estate Group – LeadingRE	Summit, NJ	$41,150,687
45	Michael Saladino	The Saladino Sells Team – Keller Williams	Chicago, IL	$41,106,129
46	Amy Duong Kim	Duong Kim Global – Compass	Chicago, IL	$38,797,886
47	Lisa Nguyen	The International Group at RE/MAX Professionals – RE/MAX	Lakewood, CO	$38,592,985
48	Janet Moore	Tampa Lux Group – Premier Sotheby’s International Realty	Tampa, FL	$35,988,627
49	Yassi Jazayeri	Yassi & Associates – Keller Williams	Bellevue, WA	$35,341,644
50	Jamie Younger	Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	Richmond, VA	$34,789,290

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Rank	Full Name	Company	City, State	# Closed Mortgages
1	Shashank Shekhar	InstaMortgage Inc	San Jose, CA	400
2	Karen Chiu	New American Funding	San Marino, CA	297
3	James Chen	Citizens Bank	Roslyn, NY	261
4	Nathan Sibbet	loanDepot	Sacramento, CA	256
5	Viral Vora	PNC Bank	Cupertino, CA	211
6	Tyler (Tu Ba) Nguyen	Bluegrey Mortgage	Tampa, FL	206
7	Judy Sakata	Sakata Mortgage dba of 247 Mortgage Loan LLC	Houston, TX	198
8	Joanna Yu	US bank	Los Altos Hills, CA	190
9	Choe Hung	US bank	Pasadena, CA	188
10	Kevin Oto	Green Haven Capital Inc.	Sacramento, CA	177
11	Ha Le Dao	DHI Mortgage	Sacramento, CA	146
12	An Le	Lifestyle Home Lending	Southlake, TX	141
13	Sunny (Meixu) Duan	Citi	Rockville, MD	118
14	Jasmine Cheng	US bank	Union City, CA	110
15	Michelle Kim	HSBC	Los Angeles, CA	102
16	Caroline Ke Liu	US bank	San Francisco, CA	101
17	Patrick Ly	Union Home Mortgage	Leesburg, VA	82
18	Daniel Dai	Lemonbrew Lending	Edison, NJ	81
19	Nick Chee Seng Leong	HSBC	Whitestone, NY	79
20	Anne Wiker	US bank	San Diego, CA	78
21	Jennifer Yang	Wells Fargo Home Mortgage	Torrance, CA	76
22	Meinoh Kim	BluPrint Home Loans	Fairfield, CA	75
23	Hai David Le	US bank	Fairfax, VA	72
24	Greg Louie	GFL Capital Mortgage, Inc	Henderson, NV	71
25	Sunny Kumar	US bank	San Diego, CA	70
26	Ray Zeng	HSBC	New York, NY	69
T27	Gennaro Bizzarro	HSBC	Yonkers, NY	68
T27	Aileen Hom	Wells Fargo Private Bank	San Mateo, CA	68
29	Kamal Sohal	Chase bank	Sacramento, CA	67
30	Bopha Phang	loanDepot	Stockton, CA	65

Top Loan Originators by Mortgage Volume

Rank	Full Name	Company	City, State	Volume Closed Mortgages
1	Joanna Yu	US bank	Los Altos Hills, CA	$244,307,535
2	Viral Vora	PNC Bank	Cupertino, CA	$221,839,038
3	Shashank Shekhar	InstaMortgage Inc	San Jose, CA	$187,048,281
4	James Chen	Citizens Bank	Roslyn, NY	$178,391,673
5	Gennaro Bizzarro	HSBC	Yonkers, NY	$175,517,864
6	Karen Chiu	New American Funding	San Marino, CA	$165,711,007
7	Choe Hung	US bank	Pasadena, CA	$163,943,064
8	Nathan Sibbet	loanDepot	Sacramento, CA	$124,232,591
9	Caroline Ke Liu	US bank	San Francisco, CA	$118,631,590
10	Michelle Kim	HSBC	Los Angeles, CA	$115,654,558
11	Sunny (Meixu) Duan	Citi	Rockville, MD	$106,094,000
12	Jasmine Cheng	US bank	Union City, CA	$101,242,343
13	Aileen Hom	Wells Fargo Private Bank	San Mateo, CA	$96,474,112
14	Kevin Oto	Green Haven Capital Inc.	Sacramento, CA	$82,155,712
15	Tyler (Tu Ba) Nguyen	Bluegrey Mortgage	Tampa, FL	$75,702,929
16	Jennifer Yang	Wells Fargo Home Mortgage	Torrance, CA	$71,624,460
17	Hai David Le	US bank	Fairfax, VA	$70,711,136
18	Ha Le Dao	DHI Mortgage	Sacramento, CA	$70,124,004
19	Sunny Kumar	US bank	San Diego, CA	$66,618,844
20	Ryan Dang	Wells Fargo Home Mortgage	San Mateo, CA	$65,306,558
21	Roger Pei	HSBC	San Francisco, CA	$58,714,459
22	Vanessa Liu	HSBC	San Francisco, CA	$57,556,052
23	An Le	Lifestyle Home Lending	Southlake, TX	$54,609,986
24	Judy Sakata	Sakata Mortgage dba of 247 Mortgage Loan LLC	Houston, TX	$49,708,616
25	Dan Anacker	US bank	Bonney Lake, WA	$49,432,542
26	Leena Sankary	US bank	Monrovia, CA	$49,367,062
27	Ray Zeng	HSBC	New York, NY	$45,997,014
28	Meinoh Kim	BluPrint Home Loans	Fairfield, CA	$43,294,216
29	Bobby Saadieh	loanDepot	Morgan Hill, CA	$43,236,251
30	Nick Chee Seng Leong	HSBC	Whitestone, NY	$40,491,013

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