Housing Wire
JULY 9, 2025
Mortgage applications increased 9.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 4, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 13% compared with the previous week. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Independence Day holiday.
Real Estate News
JULY 7, 2025
Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock; Shutterstock MLS/Assn Another leading MLS says no to NAR’s delayed marketing option NorthstarMLS says the add-on to the controversial Clear Cooperation Policy “risks creating information silos and reducing listing accessibility.
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Housing Wire
JULY 8, 2025
Headlines that call Cape Coral, Florida , the “worst housing market in America” and liken it to precursors of the 2008 financial crisis have garnered discussions across the real estate industry. But local experts and data suggest the reality is far more nuanced. While a recent article from The Wall Street Journal highlighted falling home prices, empty open houses and investor pullbacks, agents who spoke with HousingWire think that the southwest Florida city is experiencing a natural market corre
Real Estate News
JULY 2, 2025
In an email to MLS and NAR leaders, CEO Robert Reffkin says the brokerage is not bound by the CCP and will not ask its agents to comply with the policy.
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
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 3, 2025
Start a Free Trial Login Real Estate Blog Membership Overview KCM Local RealTalk by KCM™ Daily Blog Posts Social Graphics Email & Newsletter Builder Videos Buyer & Seller Guides Market Reports & Visuals Pricing Must-Share Content Real Estate Blog Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?
Residential Realty Today brings together the best content for real estate professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BAM Media
JULY 3, 2025
Five years in real estate doesn’t make me a veteran. But it gives me just enough distance from the starting line to ask better questions and recognize what actually matters. Five years in isn’t a victory lap. It’s a gut check. Because the further I get, the more I realize how easy it is to confuse motion with progress. There’s always another transaction.
Housing Wire
JULY 8, 2025
The Real Brokerage has not been shy when it comes to its technological ambitions. From launching its agent-focused Fintech product Real Wallet to Tamir Poleg ’s AI likeness delivering his Q1 2025 earnings prepared remarks , the company is pushing the envelope when it comes to tech in the real estate space. Last week, The Real Brokerage took another step toward its goal of providing agents an AI concierge service available to consumers via text message with its acquisition of Flyhomes ’ AI-powere
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 7, 2025
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.
Inman
JULY 5, 2025
Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes.
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RIS Media
JULY 8, 2025
Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service in Florida and Puerto Rico, announced today that it is collaborating with California Regional MLS (CRMLS) and Bright MLS to expand their customers’ listing access through the California and Mid-Atlantic regions. Through a program called Reciprocal MLS Access—a collaborative agreement between multiple MLS organizations—customers can search and view… The post MLS Giants Announce Major Cross-Continental Data Collaboration appeared first on RI
Housing Wire
JULY 6, 2025
One of the most surprising pieces of housing economic data for 2025 is that purchase apps for the existing home sales market have shown 22 weeks of year-over-year growth. And that includes nine consecutive weeks of double-digit year-over-year growth in recent weeks. Normally, this would be a significant news story, but the confusion surrounding this data has led most people to overlook it, so I am going to dive in today.
Real Estate News
JULY 5, 2025
A longtime franchisee, the family-run LA brokerage decided it was time to go it alone, investing in its 450 agents and its community instead of franchise fees.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 9, 2025
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.
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.
Inman
JULY 8, 2025
Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event.
Bigger Pockets
JULY 3, 2025
2025 isn’t just another year in the housing cycle, it’s a new landscape altogether. High interest rates are lingering, affordability is stretched, and competition is evolving.
Housing Wire
JULY 3, 2025
Despite strong interest in home-buying, affordability challenges and misconceptions about down payments are deterring many potential buyers, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America. The nonprofit organization reports that 27% of U.S. adults say they plan to buy a home within the next year. However, among those who are postponing or not planning to purchase, one-third cite insufficient income relative to home prices as the primary obstacle.
Real Estate News
JULY 2, 2025
The changes, which include an overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act, target affordability and the housing shortage, the governor’s office said.
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 8, 2025
Start a Free Trial Login Real Estate Blog Membership Overview KCM Local RealTalk by KCM™ Daily Blog Posts Social Graphics Email & Newsletter Builder Videos Buyer & Seller Guides Market Reports & Visuals Pricing Must-Share Content Real Estate Blog Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?
Inman
JULY 3, 2025
Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention.
RIS Media
JULY 2, 2025
Although a senior homeowner may not have taken the steps yet to downsize or move, the signs are often there for eagle-eyed agents. Recognizing these life changes can help you offer timely, relevant solutions while securing your next listing. Here are five signs a senior homeowner may be ready to downsize: Loss of a partner… The post 5 Signs a Senior Homeowner May Be Ready to Downsize appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
JULY 7, 2025
U.S. residential real estate is drawing increasing interest from international investors —particularly in Latin and South America — according to Miami -based Waltz , a digital mortgage platform that caters to foreign buyers. The firm announced it has reached $50 million in total funding to date — including a newly secured $25 million line of credit from affiliates of Setpoint Capital — that’s aimed to expand mortgage origination capabilities for non-U.S. citizens.
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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.
Real Estate News
JULY 3, 2025
Despite falling mortgage rates and low unemployment, the combination of economic uncertainty and high home prices indicates the market slowdown will continue.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 2, 2025
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.
Inman
JULY 2, 2025
CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider 'any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,' but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules
Lighter Side of Real Estate
JULY 7, 2025
Real estate listings take a lot of heat for using certain “code words.” Words like cozy, charming, and potential are no longer seen as simple descriptors; they’re seen as warnings. As if every agent is slyly slipping in a translation: Cozy = cramped, Charming = slanted floors, Potential = run. Yes, some words are tired. Some are clearly doing damage control.
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.
Housing Wire
JULY 8, 2025
The Bruen Team — a small but rapidly growing real estate agency based in Morristown, New Jersey — recorded its best year ever in 2024 by closing nearly $40 million in sales volume and earning a spot in the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings for small teams. The multigenerational, family-run team is led by Ryan Bruen and his mother Deborah, with behind-the-scenes support from Ryan’s father, Scott.
Real Estate News
JULY 8, 2025
Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Is the surge in delistings good news for buyers? Homes are spending more time on the market and about 20% of listings are getting price cuts, according to Realtor.com’s latest market trends report. Dave Gallagher July 8, 2025 3 mins A power struggle is emerging between buyers and sellers — and it's not yet clear who will gain the upper hand.
RIS Media
JULY 7, 2025
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NWMLS Responds to Compass’ April lawsuit In a court document filed last Monday, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) urged a judge to dismiss Compass’ lawsuit, filed in April, accusing the MLS of breaking the law… The post Court Report: New Buyer Litigation; NWMLS Responds to Compass appeared first on RISMedia.
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