Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2025

Pending home sales declined 0.8% in June from the previous month and 2.8% compared to June 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Data comes from the Pending Home Sales Index , a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings. Month-over-month and year-over-year declines were recorded in the Midwest, South and West. The Northeast saw a 2.1% gain from May but remained unchanged from a year earlier. “The data shows a continuation of small declines in contract si

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Inman

JULY 31, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles Michala Costello and the Curated Living Team to find out how they stay connected and consistent.

Brokerage

Real Estate News

JULY 26, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Brokerages Century 21 gains 2 affiliates; eXp lands in Japan Kansas and Maryland indies align with C21; eXp enters its fourth global market this year; Douglas Elliman launches mortgage division; more. Real Estate News Staff July 26, 2025 5 mins Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 28, 2025

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Marketing

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Technology

Redfin

JULY 28, 2025

Buyer fatigue is a common yet overlooked challenge in today’s fast-paced real estate market. The feeling can build up over time as you are touring homes, applying for loans, and not finding luck as quickly as you hoped. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Denver , or touring houses in Portland , an elongated home-buying process can be exhausting.

Pre-approval

The Living Room

AUGUST 1, 2025

Are you diving into the world of real estate investment? If so, understanding the crucial difference between capital expenditures (CapEx) and maintenance is key to your success. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down these terms, show you how to calculate them, and teach you how to forecast them when analyzing potential deals. Let’s get started!

Renovation

Lab Coat Agents

JULY 31, 2025

Real estate agents operate in a highly competitive and fast-paced industry. Managing client relationships, property listings, paperwork, and constant client inquiries can become overwhelming—especially without efficient systems in place. That’s why more and more real estate professionals are turning to virtual assistants (VAs) to help streamline their business operations and day-to-day workflows.

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Real Estate News

JULY 30, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Tech AI that replaces ‘human hires’; another brokerage deal for Canva Luxury Presence unveils “autonomous AI marketing team” for agents. Plus, Anywhere adopts Canva, York Baur joins Lone Wolf and more tech news. Real Estate News Staff July 30, 2025 6 mins Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate.

Brokerage

Redfin

JULY 31, 2025

Key takeaways You don’t need to fix everything—focus on safety, function, and what buyers care about. Cosmetic flaws like chipped paint and outdated fixtures are usually safe to leave as-is. Always fix or disclose major issues like roof leaks, mold, or foundation damage. Not every repair is worth your time, money, or sanity when selling a house. From scuffed floors to outdated tile, some flaws are fine to leave as-is – especially in the right market.

Inspection

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

Redfin has partnered with CubiCasa to integrate interactive floor plans and virtual tours into its real estate listings. Redfin is the first major home search platform to adopt CubiCasa ’s interactive media directly into listings, supporting a growing demand among buyers for visual tools that help to assess a home’s suitability. “A home’s layout can make or break whether it’s the right fit, and buyers want to have that information up front,” said Ariel Dos Santos, Redfin’s senior vice president

Technology

Eye on Housing

JULY 30, 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the median price for a new single-family home was $410,800, which was $18,600 lower than the median price of existing homes, which stood at $429,400. This marks the largest historical gap where existing home prices exceeded those of new homes, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of.

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The Close

JULY 31, 2025

If you’re a REALTOR ® , you’ve probably heard about the real estate Code of Ethics more times than you can count. But beyond the classroom, what does it actually look like in your day-to-day? Here’s a breakdown of what the code of ethics covers, why it matters, and how to make it work in real life. The REALTOR ® Code of Ethics at a glance First adopted in 1913 and refreshed regularly, most recently effective June 5, 2025 , the REALTOR ® Code of Ethics is the rulebook every member of the Nationa

Agents

Inman

JULY 31, 2025

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful.

Agents

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Industrial

Redfin

JULY 31, 2025

Selling a house with a mortgage isn’t unusual. In fact, most homeowners still have a mortgage when they sell. The key is knowing how to navigate the process so you walk away with money in hand – without being blindsided by fees, delays, or worst-case scenarios where you owe money just to close. Whether you’re selling a home in Charlotte or a condo in Columbus , this isn’t the time for guesswork.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2025

Down Payment Resource (DPR) on Tuesday released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index report. It found that 45 new down payment assistance programs launched in the second quarter, bringing the total number of available programs in the U.S. to 2,554 and the number of program providers to 1,340. The number of programs is a new record, DPR confirmed in a press release.

Loans

BAM Media

JULY 29, 2025

BAM Key Details: Updated forecasts from Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) show modest improvements ahead for housing, with Fannie projecting 4.85 million home sales in 2025 and MBA forecasting 4.3% average mortgage rates through 2027. Fannie Mae also revised its 2025 home price growth estimate down to 2.8% and expects mortgage originations to hit $1.92 trillion.

Mortgages

The Close

JULY 28, 2025

If you’re investing in a rental property, knowing how to calculate NOI (net operating income) is one of the most important skills you can pick up. NOI tells you how much revenue a property generates after covering operating expenses, but before paying the mortgage, taxes, or big-ticket upgrades. Lenders use it. Buyers rely on it. And if you’re trying to grow your portfolio, you should be using it too!

Finance

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

Agents

Inman

JULY 31, 2025

Find out how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps his agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable professionals with their fingers on the pulse of every market.

Industrial

Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

Scrolling through home listings, you might come across some that are tagged as “Active offer no bump.” If you’re caught wondering, “What does active offer no bump mean? Can I still make an offer on this home?” The short answer is, yes. However, there are some serious considerations to take into account before you do. So whether you’re searching for a home in Raleigh, NC , or a summer house in Miami, FL , take a look below where we break it down for easy comprehension.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

Premier Property Partners founders Rich Johnson and Shirin Alipanah are joining LPT Realty — expanding its operations in San Diego and Palm Desert. Johnson, former owner and broker of San Diego Homes and Estates , and Alipanah, a former tech executive at Meta , bring decades of experience and a combined sales history exceeding $10 billion. LPT Realty now operates in all 50 U.S. states and Canada.

Brokerage

BAM Media

JULY 29, 2025

When it came to adding the very first outside board member to BAM, we knew we had to get this right. This wasn’t about a title. It was about vision. BAM was built to challenge the status quo in real estate media. To give agents more: More clarity. More support. More strategies. More information. All without the paywalls and pontificators. Sharran Srivatsaa doesn’t just get that.

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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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RIS Media

JULY 29, 2025

RealPage®, a provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry, has announced the acquisition of Rexera, a pioneer in agentic AI for real estate operations. By combining Rexera’s agentic AI workforce with HomeWiseDocs’ HOA platform, RealPage is creating a nationwide platform capable of delivering real estate transactions and operations services at scale with… The post RealPage Acquires Rexera to Accelerate AI Innovation appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 30, 2025

Revenue was up 21.1 percent year over year to $2.06 billion, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9 percent year over year, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9 percent.

Brokerage

Redfin

JULY 29, 2025

An open house can tell you a lot about a home—but only if you know what to look for. To get the full picture, it’s important to ask questions beyond what you can see on the surface. While the home might appear move-in ready, asking thoughtful questions can help reveal the condition of the property, maintenance history, and any potential future costs.

Agents

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

First American Title Insurance Co. has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to streamline how title agents access underwriting and compliance information. The new feature — called AgentNet Assist — integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to First American ’s policy-issuing title agents nationwide.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

Agents

The Close

JULY 29, 2025

Are you looking to buy a home without spending your life’s savings? Housing news in 2025 alludes to expensive and outpriced markets — but some of America’s lowest-cost cities are located in value hotspots with low-cost housing fees, ample supply, and modest price-income ratios. From Midwestern towns to Southern cities, they’re among the cheapest states to buy a house in America.

Investor

RIS Media

JULY 29, 2025

Stellar MLS has announced the launch of IO Reports by Local Logic, a customer benefit designed to give real estate professionals exclusive access to comprehensive market insights nationwide. According to Stellar MLS, this agreement with Local Logic is part of its strategy to help its customers deliver good service and data accuracy in today’s fast-moving… The post Stellar MLS Launches Location Intelligence Tool for Real Estate Professionals appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 30, 2025

Costar, parent company of Homes.com, says Zillow is displaying thousands of images that are CoStar property — an act described in the complaint as "willful, mass infringement.

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