Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

The American Land Title Association ( ALTA ) has announced three internal promotions as part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry. Elizabeth Blosser Elizabeth Blosser has been named as chief strategy, communications and innovation officer. She formerly served as ALTA’s vice president of government affairs for state advocacy, and will now lead the association’s strategic initiatives and messaging.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Tech Tech Bytes: 10 years of Rechat; new home search site launches Rechat introduces a new Digital Ads feature; Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss team up; MLS United partners with CubiCasa; brokerdata.com launches. Real Estate News Staff June 20, 2025 4 mins Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

Redfin has launched a new feature in partnership with home services provider Thumbtack to help homeowners find and hire professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects. By claiming their property on Redfin and visiting the Owner Dashboard, homeowners can now access a range of services — including painting, landscaping, cleaning and HVAC maintenance.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2025

Remote work, high home prices and the rising cost of living are among the factors driving renters from cities as they search for affordable housing options.

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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

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

The expanding ubiquity of artificial intelligence (AI) across all facets of life is not showing any signs of a slowdown — and that includes its interactions with the reverse mortgage industry. Bill Packer, chief operating officer of Longbridge Financial , previously explained how senior-focused tailoring of AI systems can help overcome issues tied to perceived institutional biases, resulting in better service for older clients.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — a new weekly series rounding up the latest in technology , including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Longbridge’s Bill Packer on crafting AI that’s inclusive of seniors As AI becomes more common in financial services, Bill Packer, the chief operating officer at Longbridge Financial , warns against overlooking older users.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2025

The brokerage giant and a Washington state MLS have been butting heads over pre-marketing rules and private listings. Now a jury may get to decide who’s right.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

Real estate brokerages with revenue share models provide agents with a way to generate income beyond closing transactions with their own clients. But when it comes to creating a robust revenue-share downline, agents at two revenue share brokerages — eXp Realty and The Real Brokerage — say there is no one right way to build a downline. Katie Day, MoveMeToTexas In Houston , Katie Day runs a team of 10 agents, known as The MOVEMETOTX Team , that’s brokered by Real.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2025

Broker and lead gen consultant Josh Ries shares strategies for demonstrating to sellers how your tech tools will get the results they're looking for.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

Adding fuel to what the baby boomer generation has been consistently saying for some time, a new Redfin survey shows that one-third of all boomer homeowners have no intention of selling their home. This further legitimizes claims that a “silver tsunami” of housing inventory is unlikely to materialize from older homeowners. While another 30% said they will eventually sell their homes, they’re not planning to do so anytime within the next decade, according to the survey.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2025

The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are seven timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today's market to build their own referral networks.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

HomeServices of America is continuing to add to its executive team. On Thursday, the firm announced the appointment of Jimmy Burgess as chief coaching officer, a new role at the brokerage firm. Burgess will lead the design and implementation of agent and leadership coaching across the HomeServices ecosystem. According to a press release, Burgess will provide agents and brokers with strategic coaching initiatives that support performance, productivity and personal growth.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2025

As communities across America grapple with a housing affordability crisis, policymakers face a clear choice: Pursue proven solutions that boost supply, or let barriers to homeownership grow unchecked. The latest Policy Pulse survey from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reveals what REALTORS® on the front lines already know: Practical, pro-growth housing policies will make… The post The Housing Crisis Demands Action—Here’s a Blueprint appeared first on RISMedia.

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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.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

Dono , a company that offers artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for title production, has appointed industry veteran Anthony Nalbone as its new head of revenue. Nalbone, who brings more than two decades of experience in the title insurance sector, joins Dono following a series of leadership roles with major firms including CATIC , Spruce Holdings , Fidelity National Agency Solutions , WFG National Title Insurance Co. and LandAmerica Financial Corp. “I’m excited to join the comp

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2025

The Amalfi Estates owner said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there's plenty of room to fall, which is extending the buyer's market.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 20, 2025

The housing market is experiencing its most significant shift in decades. Sellers are returning in full force, outnumbering buyers by a substantial margin.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2025

“I think we’re in a good spot,” a Fed official said. Plus, the FHFA director is upset about high rates; the Senate considers selling federal land for housing.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 20, 2025

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Marco Santarelli

JUNE 20, 2025

The Southern California housing market is showing signs of cooling. Recent data reveals that home sales have taken a dip, and price growth has slowed. While this might sound alarming, it's essential to understand the factors at play and what this means for buyers and sellers. I've been watching the California real estate market for years, and I've seen these ebbs and flows before.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2025

Above, Bill Flemming Bill Flemming CEO HomeSmart Connect Arlington Heights, Illinois [link] Region served: Northern Illinois (Chicago) and Southern Wisconsin Years in real estate: 39 Number of offices: 10, with another set to open before the end of the year. Number of agents: 807 Best time-management tip: Cut out the noise and focus on what… The post Cutting Out the Noise appeared first on RISMedia.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 20, 2025

The big bets of Seattle developer Martin Selig might have caught up to him after he has lost a number of buildings recently, columnist Jon Talton writes.

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Better Dwelling

JUNE 20, 2025

Canadian new home starts are slowing—but not as fast as population growth. In Q1 2025, builders broke ground on more than two homes for every person added. If the current trend persists, the average household size will hit a record low by next year. That’s a far cry from the alarm raised by Canada’s state-owned […] The post Canada Is Now Building 2 Homes Per Person Added To the Population appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 20, 2025

In the News NY to Fight to Count 1.8 Million Noncitizens in Census [NYT] For Food Network Fans, Anne Burrell Was Fun-Loving Aunt [NYT] ‘Natural Born!’ Book Brings Coney Island Sideshow to Life [BP] Brooklyn Mirage Gets Hedge Fund Founder to Aid With Opening [BK Mag] Buildings Get Temporary Reprieve From Carbon Restrictions [The City] Pols… Read More > The post Daily Links: Bed Stuy Corner to Get 12-Story Building With 120 Apartments appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2025

As millennials and Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt to meet the needs of these buyers, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 20, 2025

As many had expected, all remaining Bartell Drugs locations will be converted to CVS, which is purchasing the stores from Bartell's bankrupt corporate parent, Rite Aid.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2025

Sellers don't want the slickest pitch or biggest promise, coach Darryl Davis writes. They want guidance without pressure. Here’s how to talk them through pricing objections and win the listing.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 20, 2025

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Redfin

JUNE 20, 2025

Learning how to stage your home to sell can make a major difference in how quickly your listing grabs attention and closes a deal. Staging goes beyond basic cleaning—it’s about creating a space where buyers can instantly see themselves living. Whether you’re selling your home in Rock Hill or Southaven , this Redfin article will walk you through smart, effective staging strategies that can highlight your home’s best features, minimize distractions, and help your listing stand out and sell faster.

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