Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

The companys free title monitoring service alerts homeowners of any changes to their propertys title after a sale, allowing them to respond quickly to potential threats. Dovidio noted that standard title insurance policies typically only cover issues that arise before a sale is finalized.

Title

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. We should note that existing home sales are in the third consecutive year of the lowest sales on record when you adjust to the workforce size.

Construction

Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

According to a news release, PRG Group sold 277 units in 2024, generating $130 million in sales volume. No one else came close to Keller Williams when we assessed the top brands in real estate for culture, training, and technology.

Land

Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2025

The regulation takes effect for home sales that close after Oct. To support housing development, the rule exempts certain pre-sales of new construction, provided contracts are signed before substantial completion and the seller offers at least a one-year express warranty.

Inspection

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

That’s right, there are Black Friday home sales! 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.

Fixed-rate mortgage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The turbulence in rates has trickled down to individual markets like Cincinnati, where real estate agents say they dont know what to expect from sale to sale. These companies bring in transplants who move for work, and homebuilders have flocked to the area to provide additional housing on more available land.

Marketing

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

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

MAY 15, 2025

In an era of high mortgage rates and stagnant home sales , a real estate transaction model is making waves by reintroducing and standardizing a once-popular financing method. 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?’ on its own.

Finance

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. She is known for maintaining an active sales presence while also managing her company’s day-to-day operations.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I think there would be even stronger growth and more stability in the market if we had more houses for sale, he added. In 1925, the state Legislature passed the New Hampshire Zoning Enabling Act , which gave municipalities the right to zone their own land. They want to attract younger employees, including recent college graduates.

Construction

Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

Probate, divorce leads, short sales — everything is on the table when you have a mortgage to pay. Efrain Daza: By the numbers Market: Miami Niche: Pre-construction luxury condos, plastic surgeons from Colombia 2024 sales volume + sides: $25.7 According to Daza, it’s the best (and only) way to land your crucial first client.

Closing

Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

Based in San Antonio , the Neal & Neal Team finished 2024 with $338 million in sales volume and 914 homes sold. That performance ranked them second in closed units and third in gross commission income across all Keller Williams teams nationwide. The team includes roughly 80 agents and nearly 20 support staff.

Brokerage

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. However, Leading RE agents and team bested the sales volume. Production data represents residential transactions only.

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)! So, I sent a note just like this after closing. Thank you for your professionalism; I can tell you truly care about your clients.

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

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. How do real estate agents get paid?

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

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

Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Dunmor CEO Franck Ruimy spoke with HousingWire ‘s Sarah Wolak on why he anticipates 2025 will be a strong sales year, and he highlighted the recent growth for the business-purpose lending (BPL) sector. So, it’s been an interesting time where I see now in 2025 that sales volumes are picking up for ground-up construction.

Residential

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. The platforms dedicated residential sales force has grown to 370 and is expected to hit 500 by the end of June. Adjusted full-year EBITDA is expected to land between $355 million and $385 million.

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You can also use the previous listing to glean information the seller may not know or remember, such as the age of the roof, appliances or anything that was updated by the previous owner the last time the home was for sale. Example: Fenced-in backyard, abutting conservation land Neighborhood/area amenities. Example: 0.25

Renovation

Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2025

Real estate agents will often rely on their network or sphere of influence (SOI) to land their next deal. The key is to start a conversation, not throw out a sales pitch. You’re not trying to close a deal, you’re planting seeds. Try a more conversational approach to asking for referrals, rather than a sales-based approach.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Not even close. When he first landed in New York City from Alabama, he could only find work as a waiter and handing out flyers in Times Square. Heres Tyler: “Last year, my team had seven sales north of $10 million, and everything else was almost exclusively first-time buyers. But Tyler Whitman wasnt born lucky.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

Some estimates show that the number of active LOs (those who closed at least one mortgage in the past year) dropped to 217,000 in 2024 from 288,000 in 2022. Some lenders are now offering as much as 70 basis points to land $25 million producersan aggressive tactic that echoes what McNaught is seeing in the field.

Mortgages

Real Estate News

JULY 5, 2025

Real picks up 30-agent team in Texas The Legacy Collective, a Houston-based team that closes over $100 million in sales and averages more than 500 transactions annually, has joined The Real Brokerage in Texas. Here we highlight some of the latest activity among brokerages across the U.S.

Agents

Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

This story brings us back to last summer when a client of mine purchased a small west-side home and, upon closing, the listing agent had some very interesting ideas about how to go about making up his financial loss on the property. ’ We can spend a week going back-and-forth, and maybe we land at $850,000, or maybe we don’t.”

Closing

Redfin

JULY 18, 2025

A common real estate term you’ve probably seen, whether you’re buying or selling a home , is a “short sale.” A short sale home can be a good way to stretch your budget if you’re a buyer or let go of a home you can no longer afford if you’re a seller. In this Redfin article, we’ll cover the basics of selling or buying a short sale home.

Short sale

Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Builders continue to face challenges from high land costs, zoning restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and rising labor expenses. This has reduced the number of homes available for sale and kept renters in the market longer. Moreover, investors should keep a close eye on Florida’s evolving climate resilience policies.

Marketing

HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sell Your House Fast in Syracuse With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. With Simple Sale, the control is in your hands. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

Inspection

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While The Close likes to keep our articles short, this topic needs a bit more explanation, but trust us, it will be worth your while. Tax liens and auctions: Search for tax lien sales and foreclosure auctions. Listing websites: Sites like Zillow, MLS, Realtor.com, and LoopNet list properties for sale.

Hard money loan

Keller Williams

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Greeting a Family With Children We at Keller Williams [Market Center and/or Sales Team name] hope your home is positively brimming with happiness this season. After Landing a Listing Tis the season to bring your family and friends close … Maybe even closer than you think! Congratulations on closing on your new property.

Agents

BAM Media

AUGUST 8, 2025

Real Brokerage posted its first-ever quarterly profit, and Rocket Companies closed its acquisition of Redfin while originating $29.1 While unit sales were down 4% year-over-year, price gains offset the dip, keeping total closed volume flat.  gain in closed volume. Our demo-to-close rate exceeded 50%.

Closing

HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sell Your House Fast in Albuquerque With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. With Simple Sale, the timing is in your hands. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

Inspection

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What To Expect From Your Listing Agent Why For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) Fail Blog Featured Articles Home Buying Home Selling LOCAL Rochester NY Articles 6 Things You Should Know About Buying Land Kyle Hiscock Kyle Hiscock | Greater Rochester NY Real Estate | Pittsford NY Realtor at RE/MAX Realty Group Have questions about buying or selling a home?

Land

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Additionally, we’ll share exclusive tips from top-rated agent Nikki Fanizzi that are tailored to Akron’s market to help you achieve a fast and successful home sale. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days. With Simple Sale, you’re in control. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

Sales

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

Welcome to the world of real estate sales! It can take weeks or even months to find your first client, weeks or months to go under contract on a property, then typically another six to eight weeks until closing. Consider these questions as you think about your WHY, the driving force behind your desire to succeed in real estate sales.

Agents