Building and nurturing your contact list is essential for long-term success in the mortgage industry. According to a study by STRATMOR, 89% of borrowers made their decision to choose a lender based on relationships. A well-maintained list allows you to stay connected with potential borrowers and offer solutions tailored to their evolving needs. Whether people are actively shopping for homes, considering a refinance, or looking at home equity products, by regularly engaging with your contacts, you build trust and increase the likelihood of keeping the business of past and current clients. Learn how to increase your network, grow your business, and retain your customer base in a competitive market. It only takes four simple steps. 1. Make Sure Your Current and Past Customers Like You Referrals are one of the most trusted and cost-effective ways to build your contact list. Leveraging your existing network of former clients and other trustworthy …

Typical Raw Flipping Profit Drops to $70,000; Flipping Rate Also Decreases to Low Point Over Past Year  IRVINE, Calif. – Dec. 12, 2024 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing that 74,618 single-family homes and condominiums in the United States were flipped in the third quarter. Those transactions represented 7.2 percent, or one of every 14 home sales, nationwide during the months running from July through September of 2024. The latest portion of flipped properties was down from 7.6 percent of all sales in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2024, extending a common pattern seen during annual Spring and Summer buying seasons when other types of home sales spike. The flipping rate returned to the 7.2 percent level recorded in the third quarter of last year. However, while the flipping rate followed historical trends, …

Foreclosure Starts Decrease 3 Percent from Last Month; Completed Foreclosures Increase 5 Percent from Last Month  IRVINE, Calif. — Dec. 10, 2024 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its November 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 29,390 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions – down 9 percent from a year ago, and down 5 percent from the prior month. “The slight decline in U.S. foreclosure activity during November most likely reflects the seasonal ebb we often see this time of year,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. “While foreclosure filings are down both month-over-month and year-over-year, the data highlights areas of the country, such as Nevada, Florida, and Connecticut, where foreclosure rates remain relatively high. As we move into 2025, we’ll be closely monitoring how economic pressures and market dynamics …

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