Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For homebuyers, the good news is that the median sale price continues to fall, with Novembers figure landing at $406,100. million sales in 2025, a number that is close to the current rate of 4.15 The growth also bucks the historic trend of sales dropping between October and November. While thats a 4.7% million reported by NAR.

Sales

Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

No one else came close to Keller Williams when we assessed the top brands in real estate for culture, training, and technology. Keller Williams is the best place for our agents to continue to grow their business, and it is supported by the best-rated training , systems, and models, Callan said in a statement.

Land

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

If a consumer is in the homebuying process, the fraudster will send false wiring instructions to the homebuyer ahead of closing—often appearing as if they are from a trusted representative in the transaction. The title industry works closely with financial institutions and the FBI to help recover incorrectly transferred funds.

Title

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Why listing scams are on the rise Unlike home sales, land transactions often skip in-person meetings or property access, which makes it easier for scammers to impersonate legitimate owners without detection. Watch for these red flags Repeated use of the same property Scammers often recycle the same land listings. Use a service.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

. “Many property owners assume that title insurance fully protects their title, but unfortunately, it may not always safeguard against post-closing fraud,” Jon Dovidio, chief strategy officer at EquityProtect, said in a statement. But these protections are limited by eligibility rules and property type, Dovidio added.

Title

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This sector is closely tied to the overall economic cycle and tends to show patterns before every recession observed in recent modern history. As 2024 comes to a close, the Fed has managed to overlook these issues for another year due to the factors mentioned above. We will soon find out.

Construction

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Since mid-February, over 80 listings for burned lots in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have appeared on the market following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that took place in January, with land parcels fetching prices exceeding initial expectations. Two hours ago, a second property just closed in the Palisades.

Land

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For instance, at Lone Star Landing in Montgomery, Texas, M/I Homes is offering discounts ranging from $7,500 to $20,000 on specific properties. Chicago’s offerings include doorbuster deals on Quick Move-In homes, which reduce pricing up to $93,850 if the home closes this year. The home builder’s holiday incentives range by location.

Fixed-rate mortgage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 1925, the state Legislature passed the New Hampshire Zoning Enabling Act , which gave municipalities the right to zone their own land. That is a lot of land, and it is a significant contributor to the cost of building new housing, said Bob Quinn, CEO of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR).

Construction

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Since a Fed president makes this claim, it’s worth examining the data closely as he and his staff should be able to see the same housing data we are all looking at. A lower Fed funds rate can assist with land purchases and apartment construction, but that process would take considerable time before we see any development.

Construction

Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

According to Daza, it’s the best (and only) way to land your crucial first client. Next steps: Start with expat Facebook Groups, but in-person networking produces better results. Head to a local coffee shop, restaurant or community center and start meeting people. How can you make their trip and transaction easier and more personalized?

Closing

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The company closed multiple RTL securitizations last year, including a $350 million transaction in the first quarter. Kiavi also said it boosted its active customer base to more than 5,500, up 30% from 2023. It also launched a new construction financing product for builders. Kiavi has funded more than $23 billion in loans since its inception.

Land

Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

Conventional marketing is on life support; bloated email blasts, generic landing pages, lead forms no one fills out. Conversational marketing solves this by doing what your best recruiter or ISA would do if they had unlimited bandwidth: ask smart questions, listen closely, and act fast. They’re not just outdated.

Marketing

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

We’re fortunate enough to serve a very close-knit community where local values dictate all, and the brand perfectly understands that. The firm works with residential , commercial and land transactions including ranch properties and vacation homes.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Texas insurance commissioner Cassie Browns office laid out what led to the move in a written order containing provisions analyzed by the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) and the Texas Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC). Every time a Texan buys a home, they will spend less on closing costs.

Title

Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2025

Michael Rubin, president of Shaddock National Holdings , said he and other title industry members will be watching developments closely. ” Last week, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. “I implore them to stand strong. Do not degrade our product or our value.

Title

Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2025

The regulation takes effect for home sales that close after Oct. The state also finalized the sale of 450 acres of surplus land to support development of up to 3,500 new homes. It also prevents sellers from accepting offers if they are informed in advance that the buyer intends to forgo an inspection.

Inspection

Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

That performance ranked them second in closed units and third in gross commission income across all Keller Williams teams nationwide. The Neal & Neal Team handles a wide range of residential real estate, from rural land to high-end homes. The team includes roughly 80 agents and nearly 20 support staff.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These companies bring in transplants who move for work, and homebuilders have flocked to the area to provide additional housing on more available land. Sandi Wethington, an eXp Realty agent, said she recently participated in a transaction where the seller installed a new septic tank and a new roof to get the deal closed.

Marketing

Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Every single buyer I ask, ‘Would you buy a home today if you could get a 5% rate with no points, streamline underwriting, closing fast?’ Seller financing spans residential, commercial and land transactions, with residential making up 63% of all deals over the past three years, Note Investor reported. on its own.

Finance

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These rankings are designed to help top-performing agents and teams highlight their accomplishments within their specific local markets, enhancing their credibility where it matters most — close to home. RealTrends excludes transactions such as commercial, rentals, lease, land, empty lots, and outside referred business from published totals.

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Buyer after closing Dear (Buyer Name), It was a pleasure working with you! Co-broke agent after closing Dear (Agent Name), It was a pleasure working with you on the sale of (Address)! Lender/attorney after a tough closing Dear (Vendor), I know this wasnt an easy one, but thank you for all your help getting us to the closing table.

Agents

The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Buying vacant land can be a wise investment with great returns if you plan carefully and understand what’s involved. While land can be a relatively cheap and low-effort investment compared to a house, making money from it might be trickier. Check access: Make sure you have legal access to the land. Let’s get into it!

Land

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. An agent may also be present at closings to review closing documents and help guide their client through the final steps. Buyer’s agent : The buyer’s agent represents the buyer.

Agents

Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2025

Since 2018, Showcase has closed more than 2,170 transactions totaling $826 million in sales volume, including $115 million across 267 deals in the past year alone. Led by broker-owner Donna Phelan, Showcase Real Estate brings 45 agents to Real, expanding the firm’s presence across a seven-county region in Northern California.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Remote online notarization (RON) continues to stake its claim as a critical innovation for real estate professionals and homebuyers, opening the door for faster closings and largely eliminating the need for in-person meetings.

Title

RIS Media

JULY 31, 2025

But what if you could generate quality leads with less competition—and possibly even close deals faster? That’s where vacant land comes in. Vacant… The post Is It Worth It to Pursue Vacant Land Leads? After all, homes have curb appeal, buyers are everywhere and it’s easy to visualize the transaction.

Land

Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2025

Chris Morton has taken the helm at the American Land Title Association (ALTA) as the title insurance industry faces challenges on multiple fronts — from regulatory pressure and a slow housing market to increased cybersecurity threats. It is due to our leadership that now almost all states in the U.S. have adopted RON.

Title

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

Roughly six months after leaving Side , Steve Capezza has landed at Anywhere Real Estate. “We have helped our franchisees close some M&A deals in the first quarter, but there’s some real opportunity. Capezza will serve as Anywhere’s senior vice president of growth and M&A.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

We also asked the legislature to expand and extend the Act 250 exemptions that are expiring soon, to give rural communities opportunities to thrive and grow, the governor said, referring to exemptions on a land-use development law that he said could add to the states supply.

Development

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

The calm player has the advantage If you get the “yips,” acting out of frustration over missed attempts, you’ll never land that big prize. Refine what didn’t work to improve your odds next time. Similarly, panic, frustration and chasing shiny objects can lead to career-ending burnout and financial instability that tanks your business.

Marketing

Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

The plan is designed to help agents close more business. At the end of 2024, the brokerages agent count had increased by 21% compared to one year earlier, landing at about 14,300. On Fathom Holdings ‘ fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Marco Fregenal mentioned a new revenue-sharing model that will launch soon.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

reported its Q1 2025 earnings Thursday, touting a turnaround as its financial losses narrowed, deal pipeline strengthened and it landed major clients while sharpening its focus to become “software-first.” Blend Labs, Inc. ” SEC filings show that Blend’s platform revenue for the first quarter came in at $26.8

Title

Propmodo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Washington, the founder and CEO, said the decision to close was not made lightly. The company also faced other hurdles, from prolonged delays in securing city approvals for new projects to a cooling local real estate market and fierce competition for every scrap of available land. By 2024, NDC faced mounting financial difficulties.

Finance

Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2025

Florance added that Homes.coms demo-to-close rate topped 50% in April, the highest ever for any CoStar sales team. Adjusted full-year EBITDA is expected to land between $355 million and $385 million. Homes.com puts agents front and center with their names, their branding, their listings. We dont commingle data.

Agents

Keeping Current Matters

JULY 14, 2025

They’ll connect you with local pros, make sure it’s booked, and help you understand the results so you can negotiate repairs or ask for money off at closing, if needed. But remember, you don’t have to land your dream home right out of the gate.

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