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Mortgage rates may be headed for record low The industry has been concerned about higher mortgage rates in 2016, but so far, rates have been low. And they may even head into record-low territory soon, according to analysts. About two months ago, the Federal Reserve raised its funds rate for the first time in years. Since then, however, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been dropping. “Mortgage rates are going down again, and it's good for borrowers, but is it really good for the housing market and the broader economy? The answer is no,” said Guy Cecala, CEO and publisher of Inside Mortgage Finance. Some analysts say rates could even fall into the 2 percent range. “It would help those on the low end but could hurt jumbo loan borrowers,” CNBC reports. “Banks, which generally hold these larger loans on their books, would not want to lend in that environment.” Banks would retreat back to where conforming government mortgages would be cheaper than private jumbo loans, Cecala says. What’s behind the drop in rates? Investors are flooding into the U.S. bond market, which is leading to the drop in mortgage rates, CNBC reports.
HBA hosts Breakfast with the Builders Bringing local builders and Realtors together at its annual event The Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs held its annual Breakfast with the Builders on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center. For more than two decades the event has served as a platform for HBA builder members and licensed Realtors to come together to share new inventory and locations. An industry favorite, the event offers agents a wealth of information in one location, often enough to carry them through the year. The HBA believes this event is key to developing and growing builder-Realtor relationships, which is critical for maintaining a highfunctioning housing and building industry in Colorado Springs. As Grace Covington of Covington Homes explained, "Our relationship with the Realtor community is an integral part of our success as builders. We value the experience, expertise and knowledge that our local Realtors and the PPAR bring to our industry. The Breakfast with the Builders event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen these partnerships and we look forward to it every year." One of the HBA’s success factors as an Association is to encourage a positive environment for the local industry and community. With more than 400 people in attendance and 30 builders represented, this year’s event undoubtedly accomplished that goal.
(Mortgage rates follow loosely the 10-year Treasury bond yields.) “Investors are buying bonds as a safety play in a highly volatile and largely negative stock market,” CNBC reports. “Signs of weakness in the U.S. economy, in addition to trouble in overseas markets, pushed the yield on the 10-year Treasury to its lowest level since 2012, and mortgage rates followed south.” The lower mortgage rates do help home buyers lessen their monthly payments and also to qualify for larger loans – which could help provide a boost to the spring home-buying market. But a weaker economy, on the other hand, mixed with stock market losses and sluggish wage growth can also hurt the housing market. “Frankly, a healthier economy would be mortgage rates in the 5 percent range, but that's also assuming you could get 2 percent in your checking account,” Cecala told CNBC. © National Association of Realtors. Reprinted with permission.
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National News Where to find the most new construction For buyers on the hunt for something “new,” where will they likely have the best luck in finding it? Forbes.com used Dodge Data to evaluate building data of major cities and surrounding suburbs across the country to find the areas where the most money was spent on new-home construction in 2015. The list includes constructions starts for single-family and multifamily homes, office, retail, warehouse, and other commercial projects as well. Here are the metros that topped its list: 1. New York, N.Y. 2015 construction starts: $46.6 billion Year-over-year change: 44%
3. Houston, Texas 2015 construction starts: $16.7 billion Year-over-year change: -49% 4. Los Angeles, Calif. 2015 construction starts: $11.7 billion Year-over-year change: 4% 5. Chicago, Ill. 2015 construction starts: $11.5 billion Year-over-year change: 4% 6. Washington, D.C. 2015 construction starts: $11.3 billion Year-over-year change:-7%
8. Boston, Mass. 2015 construction starts: $9.4 billion Year-over-year change: 9% 9. Atlanta, Ga. 2015 construction starts: $9.4 billion Year-over-year change: flat
The report also broke down average close times by type of loan: Purchase loans: 51 days (up from 50 days) Refinance loans: 48 days (up from 47 days) FHA loans: 51 days (up from 49 days) Conventional loans: 49 days (same) VA loans: 53 days (up from 52 days)
Ellie Mae’s report also showed that despite closing times climbing, conventional purchase
closing rates reached a new high in January. Conventional purchase closing rates increased above 73 percent for the first time since Ellie Mae began its tracking in August 2011. Also, Ellie Mae’s report showed the average FICO score was down last month, averaging 719 on closed loans (down from 722 in December). That is also the largest monthto-month drop in FICO scores since mid2015, Ellie Mae notes. © Copyright NAR. Reprinted with permission.
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HBA members honored at Annual Awards Dinner for service to the Association The Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs recognized several of its members during its Annual Awards Dinner Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Pinery at the Hill. The categories of honor were Associate Member of the Year, Remodeler Member of the Year, Builder Member of the Year, Industry Person of the Year, and the Founders Award. The reception was presided over by HBA President Tim Seibert and included Mayor John Suthers, City Council members, local officials, and more than 170 HBA Members. These awards recognize members for their distinguished service to the Association, the building industry, and the community. Those honored were as follows: Associate Member of the Year Tim McConnell, Senior Civil Engineer at Drexell, Barrell & Co. McConnell has 23 years of experience in
Colorado Springs and El Paso County as a civil engineer and has been a member of the HBA for six years. Remodeler Member of the Year Johnny Garcia, owner of B & J Construction Corp. Garcia has given countless hours of community service to KPC Kids Place and the Shriners Club, and was a founding member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs. This is his second time being recognized as Remodeler of the Year. Builder Member of the Year John Bissett, owner of JM Weston Homes. In addition to serving on several internal committees, Bissett also served as a Director for the Colorado Association of Home Builders and was instrumental in bringing financial and budget change at the state level.
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WCR presents $500 donation check to CRF By Bella McClellan, Freelance Photographer & Journalist
House. Jan Reinhardt (CRF Chair), Brandi Moore (CRF Staff Liaison), and Barb Asbury (CRF Treasurer) accepted the check on behalf of the foundation. It was an exciting moment for everyone as WCR was able to demonstrate their standard of excellence and community support with the donation that was raised
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Shelley La Judice, 2014 Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association Associate Member Of The Year and a wellrespected Colorado Springs new home professional has been named Director of Corporate Marketing for Desert View Homes. “Having worked with Shelley for several years on projects from websites to public relations, she was a natural fit to take on the newly created role of Corporate Marketing Director and oversee our marketing and PR efforts in all of our divisions. Her industry and community knowledge are second to none,” said Desert View Homes President, Randy O’Leary. “As one of the nation’s leading home builders for affordable, first time housing, we recognize that having the best team in place is crucial to our growth and success. We’re thrilled to have Shelley’s passion and expertise working on our brand and setting our marketing direction!” O’Leary continued. A thirty-year marketing professional, La Judice is an active member of the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs, chairing the Parade of Homes from 2014 – 2016. La Judice is also active in the Dayton Home Builders Association, chairing the 2015 Dayton Homearama. A two-time recipient of the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association’s SMC Person of the Year Award and two-time recipient of the Association’s Marketing Director of the Year Award, La Judice will be based out of the Desert View Homes Corporate Offices located in El Paso, Texas and oversee marketing efforts in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado.
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Campbell Homes, a Colorado Springs award-winning home builder since 1965, announced today that Patricia Fleming has joined the company as Marketing Director. Fleming’s role at Campbell Homes will focus on brand management, sales and marketing, and customer experience strategies. “We were attracted to Patty’s extensive background in sales, marketing and business growth management” commented Ed Gonzalez, Vice President at Campbell Homes. “She is clearly results-oriented and brings a fresh and collaborative approach to enhancing the customer experience and building brand awareness. We are looking forward to her contributions to our team.” Fleming added “I am extremely fortunate to be working with Campbell Homes – their stellar reputation and intense passion for building quality homes and exceeding customer expectations is very impressive.” Fleming’s 25-year professional background has focused on brand development, go-to-market strategies, customer experience management, creative direction and business development in a variety of industries including professional services and hospitality. Most recently, she was the Marketing Director and member of the Executive Leadership team for a regional professional services firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In her new role with Campbell Homes, Fleming said she is “looking forward to building relationships within the community and furthering the brand value that Campbell Homes delivers to their customers – an exceptional building experience.”
DeGrant appointed to Executive Committee Mike DeGrant, Director of Development for Aspen View Homes, has been appointed to the 2016 Board of Directors and Executive Board for the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association. Serving as a member-at-large, Mike is slated to fill the role of the Association’s President in 2018. “We’re so proud of Mike’s accomplishments at Aspen View Homes and equally proud of his accomplishments within the industry and the community,” said Randy O’Leary, President of Desert View Homes, the parent company of Aspen View Homes. “The success of any home builder depends on guys like Mike who give tirelessly of their time and expertise to create a better building environment and a better community.” DeGrant who was named the 2014 Builder Member of the Year for the Housing and Building Association, oversees all Colorado land development including divisions in the Pikes Peak Region and north of Denver in Northern Colorado. Active within the community, DeGrant serves on the Colorado Springs HBA Land Use Committee, CDPHE sub-committee, Utilities Committee and HBA Cares. Mike also serves on the board at Life of Faith Church, the City’s Initiative to end Homelessness, City/County Continuum of Care Governance Board, the Partnership for Community Design, and the Development Review Enterprise. He is a volunteer at the Space Foundation and Habitat for Humanity, through HBA Cares.
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On the Move Cassidy Jones RE/MAX Properties Martinez, Ottinger Keller Williams Partners Help us welcome Slyvester Martinez to our Keller Williams family! Slyvester has lived in Colorado Springs for 31 years and has 2 amazing boys, Isaiah and Noah. His younger son has special needs, and he is very active in his son’s Special Needs Therapy and Special Needs Advocate Groups. Slyvester is also an avid hiker and nature lover! He is looking forward to meeting new people and making their dreams come true! Help us welcome Heather Ottinger to our Keller Williams family! Heather has a passion in Hospitality and serving her community with several years of experience in the field she hopes to use that experience in her Real Estate Career. She wants to pursue this career path because enjoys helping others help find homes to house their memories. She admits she’s not super outgoing, but she’s eager to hear your stories and learn about you!
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We are pleased to announce that Cassidy Jones has joined RE/MAX Properties, Inc. Cassidy Jones was a teacher at Doherty High School for seven years and has recently joined RE/ MAX Properties, Inc. as a real estate agent. She loves real estate and the process of helping people find their forever home. She chose RE/MAX Properties, Inc. because of the great reputation and supportive team environment. RE/MAX Properties, Inc. is excited to see what the future has in store for Cassidy Jones and warmly welcomes her to the team! Cassidy will be working as a member of the Tony Deppe Team at our North Office, located at 1740 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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This leads us to two things: 1) Wanting to again watch the movie “Twins”; and, 2) Considering our area’s sales as a percentage of those active listings. When averaged over a 12-month period, 40.31% of the active listings were sold – the highest percentage ever seen since at least 2003 and maybe ever. So, if you are working with potential sellers, they’d have to be high not to take advantage of this ideal real estate market. Present the facts and encourage them to move forward, literally. Otherwise, they could eventually find themselves feeling very low.
Woodland Park Lori Wollaston 719-686-9888
Marketing Manager Michael Podoyak Cell: 719-360-7290
We value your trust and loyalty! Please contact any one of us to assist you with your Title, Escrow, Short Sale or Marketing needs. WE DON’T SUCCEED UNLESS YOU DO!
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Around the Corner Wednesday, March 2
Thursday, March 10
Annual Commission Update 1pm-5pm @ Empire Title Woodland Park lori@empirewp.com 719-686-9888
Farm and Land 8:30am @ The Egg and I - Chapel Hills Charlie Triplett: 719-896-1777
Thursday, March 3 B.L.E.E.P. (Black Forest & Eastern Marketing Group) 8:30am-10am @ The Grill at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center. Roxene, 495-6213 Tax Strategies for Real Estate Professionals 9am-11am @ Legacy Title asalladay@legacytitle-llc.com
Wednesday, March 9 Successfully Selling HUD Homes 9am-11am @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
Women’s Council of Realtors Luncheon 11am-1pm @ Hotel Eleganté 719-633-7718 Ext. 110 llittlefield@ppar.org YPN (Young Professionals Network of REALTORS) 3pm-4pm meeting @ PPAR (board room) 4pm-6pm social @ Red Martini (downtown) Michele VanMetre: 633-7718 mvanmetre@ppar.org
TRID Update 2pm-4pm @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
Deodorization of Malodors 1pm-3pm @ Legacy Title asalladay@legacytitle-llc.com
10th Annual Landlord Symposium 8am-5pm @ Hotel Eleganté Rob@MileStoneRES.com
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, March 17 2016 Real Estate Contract 9am-1pm @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
Friday, March 18
Annual Commission Update 9am-11am @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
Independent Brokers Forum 9am-10:30am @ PPAR Michele: 719-633-7718 mvanmetre@ppar.org
Friday, March 11
Tuesday, March 22
2016 Real Estate Contract 1pm-5pm @ Empire Title Woodland Park lori@empirewp.com 719-686-9888
Understanding Mold in the Restoration 9am-12pm @ Legacy Title asalladay@legacytitle-llc.com
CTM eContracts for Beginners 2pm-4pm @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
Wednesday, March 16 Extreme Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents 9am-11am @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
Advanced CTM eContracts 10am-12pm @ Legacy Title asalladay@legacytitle-llc.com Events subject to change. Due to space, please check with event/class holders early for more detailed information on cost, CE credits, sponsors and registration dates.
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Things to Know: Property & Casualty / Flood Insurance 9am-12pm @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
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Extreme Lead Generation for Loan Officers 10am-12pm @ Empire Title rsvp@etcos.com 719-884-5300
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