Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Today, the Census Bureau reported the homeownership rate at 65.7%. Are we becoming a renter nation like many people are saying? Lets look at the data. Household formation Let’s first talk about household formation. I have a simple model (even more appropriate before Valentines Day). My American housing demographic model shows that Americans: Rent Date Mate Get married 3.5 years after marriage, we have kids and dual-income households buy bigger homes to live in.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Mortgage applications increased 2.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending January 31, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index measuring applications increased 19% compared with the previous week. The refinance index increased 12% from the previous week and was 17% higher compared to the same week one year ago.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may seem like a complex, futuristic concept to some real estate professionals, but it is rapidly becoming a transformative tool in the industry. Just as technology revolutionized marketing through email and social media, AI is now reshaping how agents generate leads, create content and streamline their daily tasks. By embracing these advancements,… The post WATCH: Harnessing AI to Boost Productivity and Lead Generation in Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For the first time, the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) is opening up access to its Unlock MLS platform to non-Realtors. Starting June 1, real estate agents who are not certified Realtors will be able to subscribe to Unlock MLS without joining the 20,000-member ABoR. Non-Realtor members will pay the same MLS access fee as Realtors of $47.97 a month, or $575.64 a year.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Two recent studies found that real estate agent commission rates fell after industry practice changes took effect, but they have largely recovered.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

"Better Forever" incentive is not offered on HELOCs, nor to borrowers who apply through third-party platforms like LendingTree, CreditKarma, Bankrate or Nerdwallet.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The formula for success in real estate couldnt be more straightforward. Do simple things every day and do them 10% better than the average agent. Fancy fails. Simple scales. Why only 10% better and not 60% better? Let’s not sugarcoat reality. Seventy percent of Realtors in your market are terrible at their jobs. They get shiny object syndrome and burn time, money and precious energy chasing glamorous marketing strategies that dont increase their income.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Requests to refinance were up 12 percent week over week and 17 percent from a year ago last week after rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans pulled back to the lowest level in six weeks.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Here’s a hypothetical scenario: Let’s say the staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) remain forbidden to work until Jan. 21, 2029. What would the mortgage servicing regulation landscape look like? At the Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s Servicing 2025 Expo in Dallas on Wednesday, top servicing executives said that even in a friendlier regulatory environment, it would not be wise to ignore long-established servicing policies like loss mitigation and wantonly

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

While mortgage rates are still hovering just under 7%, the average fixed rate hit a six-week low this past week, leading the path to a bump in mortgage applications as February gets underway. In the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA), mortgage applications increased 2.2% from the previous weeks 2.0%… The post Mortgage Applications Increase This Week Following 6-Week Low in Rates appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Digital mortgage lender Better on Wednesday announced the launch of a loyalty program dubbed “Better Forever.” The program is designed to reward customers by waiving origination fees on future refinance or purchase loans. Customers who previously funded a loan through Better on or after Jan. 1, 2019, are automatically enrolled in the program.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An ongoing shakeup at Douglas Elliman may have swept up another long-time company executive. Stephen Kotler, who serves as CEO of Elliman’s western region, is facing a possible ouster, according to Bloomberg News. Citing unnamed sources, the outlet said Kotler could remain with Elliman in some capacity. Representatives for Douglas Elliman did not immediately respond… The post Another Elliman CEO Could Leave Company as Shakeup Continues appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As a homeowner in Gainesville, Georgia, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to sell your house faster than anticipated. Whether due to a job transfer, unexpected financial circumstances, or simply the desire for a lifestyle change, navigating the local real estate market for a quick and efficient sale can often seem like an impossible task.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Above, Alicia Cervera Lamadrid Alicia Cervera Lamadrid Managing Partner Cervera Real Estate, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Miami, Florida [link] Region served: Southeastern Florida Years in real estate: 45 Number of offices: 10 Number of agents: 350 Favorite part of your job: Working with the people, both agents and clients.… The post Broker Spotlight: LeadingRE Affiliate Managing Partner Alicia Cervera Lamadrid appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Luxury real estate powerhouse Holly Parker is making a big move after 25 years with Douglas Elliman, she's taking her team to Compass in New York, the brokerage announced Wednesday.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The National Association of REALTORS has announced the evolution of its Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) initiative, shifting from an annual summit into a continuous engagement platform designed to empower real estate professionals with tools, insights and networking opportunities. Instead of a once-a-year event, iOi is now a year-round collective for real estate technology and… The post NARs iOi Evolves Into a Year-Round Collective for Real Estate Innovation appeared first o

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly survey, increased by 3.1% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis, primarily driven by purchasing activity. Compared to January last year, the index is higher by 3.4%. The Market Composite Index which includes the Purchase and Refinance.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Century 21 Real Estate LLC. has announced it is continuing to expand its presence along the Wasatch Range with its latest affiliation with Lifestyle Real Estate, based in Orem, Utah. The firm, now doing business as CENTURY 21 Lifestyle Real Estate, is owned and operated by the wife and husband duo of Tawnya and Tony… The post CENTURY 21 Expands Presence in Utah appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The brokerage denied using a reverse auction strategy to reach its $34 million settlement, arguing that the amount is comparable to what other firms paid.

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BAM Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When the NAR settlement dropped, panic spread across the industry. Would commissions plummet overnight? Would buyers suddenly refuse to pay agents? Now, five months in, the data tells a different story: commissions are shifting, but not in the way many expected. According to new reports from AccountTECH and Redfin , buyer and seller commission rates have barely budged overall.

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Fancy Pants Homes

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In New York City, incredible dining experiences are everywhere from iconic, decades-old institutions to buzzworthy new spots that seem to pop up overnight. No matter where you turn, the city serves up a constantly evolving mix of flavors, innovation, and culinary creativity. According to data collected by restaurant technology provider Snappy , New York has 17,219 restaurants in Manhattan alone.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

RE/MAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson to lead the region until a replacement for Christopher Alexander is found; Spencer Rascoff trades real estate for dating apps.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you haven’t had your fix of luxe living yet, we have a special treat in store today: a sophisticated oceanfront mansion (that’s just steps from the beach) with lush surroundings and truly palatial interiors. Recently brought to market for $25,000,000 (Douglas Elliman’s Gar Finnvold holds the listing), the stately property is just minutes from downtown Delray and Boca Raton and hasn’t traded owners in almost two decades, public records show.

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Hank Miller Team

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A January toe stub for the greater Atlanta housing market. We usually get out of the gate early around Atlanta but not so much this January. We in the field felt it, I was curious so took a look at the dataand it confirms what we thought. This is a stumble; this market will snap back, but we see a few reasons for this lackluster start. Im confident that a combination of factors impacted the January 25 activity: Cold snap Sounds (and is dramatic) but the area had a couple of weeks of very cold w

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BAM Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your audience doesnt want a sales pitch. They want a storyone that makes them feel something, see themselves in it, and ultimately, trust you more. Thats exactly what Marie Lee pulled off in her recent Life Lately Instagram carousel post. Marie didnt just list her winsshe made them mean something. She crafted a post that was: Authentic (candid photos > overly polished branding) Engaging (a mix of images, video, and real moments) Packed with Social Proof (but never braggy) Scroll through for

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you’re a Seattle homeowner looking to sell quickly and bypass the potential hurdles of the traditional listing process, selling to a cash buyer may be your best option. Investors from both local and out-of-state markets are actively pursuing opportunities in the Emerald City, drawn by its flourishing technology, health services, and life sciences sectors.

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Louisville Homes

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Many of today’s house hunters don’t understand how a mortgage pre-approval actually works. In this piece, we’ll help you better understand why a mortgage pre-approval helps you when you’re searching for a new home. It’s actually an essential first step in the home-buying journey. That’s what this article is all about.

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