Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

What happens when competitors pursue scale in a static yet strategically important market? The answer lies in a remote corner of the mortgage industry: subservicing. This business which involves handling mortgage payments, borrower communication and escrow administration on behalf of lenders has undergone consolidation. The sector drew renewed attention in March when Rocket Companies announced a $9.4 billion offer to acquire Mr.

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Real Estate News

MAY 29, 2025

Former Semafor GM Bennett Richardson and Raffi Williams, who worked at FHFA and HUD, will step into their new leadership roles on May 31.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

New-home sales have been a bright spot in housing markets across the country that have been struggling for years with high mortgage rates and low inventory. But the benefits of newly built homes are spread unevenly, as markets in the South tend to have more construction than other regions. A new report from Consumer Affairs combines data from the U.S.

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Real Estate News

MAY 29, 2025

Pending home sales dropped significantly in April, but lower prices and rising supply could encourage buyers to return.

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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

MAY 29, 2025

In the halls of U.S. democracy, bipartisanship is a difficult concept. But some topics seem more likely to warrant collaboration between Republicans and Democrats , especially when it comes to housing or housing-adjacent issues. One such issue is natural disasters , including wildfires. Two senators with different bases of support are uniting in their efforts to fight them through new legislation.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

As the spring homebuying season ramps up, prospective buyers in the Northeast are facing fierce competition, while shoppers in the Sun Belt are finding more negotiating power, according to new data from Zillow. The analysis released Thursday shows a stark contrast between markets. In cities like Buffalo, New York ; Boston ; Hartford, Connecticut; and Providence, Rhode Island, there are at least 10 engaged home shoppers for every home on the market.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

Prospective homebuyers are holding off on purchases, waiting for lower prices and mortgage rates despite the rising costs of homeownership, according to the 2025 Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report. Further analysis of the report, conducted by the Bank of America Institute , shows that three in four respondents expect home prices and interest rates to fall, and are waiting until then to buy a new home.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Find out how this broker put her background in education to work to create real estate training that resonates and gets results.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

DirectOffer has introduced OLIVIA AI, a real-time voice concierge that allows consumers to ask questions about real estate listings in more than 100 languages. The company announced the launch on Thursday, explaining that the tool is designed to make listings more interactive and accessible. OLIVIA turns static listings into conversations, Kathleen Lappe, founder and CEO of DirectOffer, said in a statement.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Inman honors the brightest achievers under the age of 40, embodying creativity, exceptional leadership and boundary-pushing innovation within the real estate community.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn its objection to MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)s preliminary settlement of the Nosalek commission lawsuit after the two sides negotiated amended terms. In a court filing on Thursday, MLS PIN and the plaintiffs disclosed that the former will prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on its platform, which other MLSs agreed to ban after the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled the Sitzer/Burnett case in Missouri.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

MoxiWorks sells back-office software MoxiBalance to agent benefits facilitator Upfront as part of an emphasis on marketing and sales.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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RIS Media

MAY 29, 2025

When the $1.8 billion verdict came down against the National Association of REALTORS last year, it shook the real estate industry. But the aftermatha sweeping, fast-tracked settlement that reshaped business practices without meaningful input from the professionals most affectedleft many REALTORS confused, frustrated, and questioning what comes next.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Nearly six months after its previous communications vice president resigned, the National Association of Realtors has added two new communications and marketing directors to its executive team. Journalism veteran Bennett Richardson will serve as the senior vice president of marketing & communications, and public relations dynamo Raffi Williams will be the vice president of communications, according to an announcement on Thursday.

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RIS Media

MAY 29, 2025

While this likely wont come as a shock, outside the real estate industry, the debate over private listing policy isnt about what is best for agents. As big companies, policymakers, law enforcement and lawyers have weighed in, the question everyone asks is not what agents and brokers want, but what best serves buyers and sellers.… The post As Industry Brawls Over Private Listings, Consumer Concerns Matter More appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

While home purchases by investors rose 2 percent annually in the first quarter to 46,726 transactions condo sales declined by 3 percent, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin.

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RIS Media

MAY 29, 2025

MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its agreement to align with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) deal, removing commission offers from its platformat least in part to appease the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a court filing today, lawyers for the… The post DOJ Drops Objections to MLS PIN Settlement After Commission Sharing Ban appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Ready to step into brokerage leadership or step up your game? Broker Joseph Santini shares characteristics of great brokers to enhance your professional development.

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RIS Media

MAY 29, 2025

Drop it like its hot? Flip it and reverse it? Pending home sales are beginning to sound like hip-hop hits from the early 2000s. Taking a significant hit in April, pending sales dropped 6.3%, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). This sharp drop marks a dramatic reversal from the 6.1% gain in March,… The post Pending Home Sales Plummet 6.3% in April, Despite Higher Inventory appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Seelig is joining Corcoran in New York with three teammates. She will also retain her Massachusetts license with her self-founded firm, MGS Group Real Estate.

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RIS Media

MAY 29, 2025

Above, Morgan Carey Doubling down on its mission to empower agents to achieve remarkable success, Real Estate Webmasters (REW)a leading provider of real estate technologyis inviting all real estate professionals to take part in its bimonthly REW CRM live coaching sessions hosted online by CEO Morgan Carey every other Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. PST. These… The post Empowering Agents to Achieve Remarkable Success appeared first on RISMedia.

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AAOA

MAY 29, 2025

Increasing the value of your home can be tricky, especially with so many new technologies hitting the market on a regular basis. The trends come and go, while tenants are becoming more demanding in terms of house appliances and smart technologies that should be installed inside your apartment. While you shouldn’t follow all possible tech trends and turn your apartment into a rental from the future, some upgrades might substantially boost the value of the place you own.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 29, 2025

Lets be real: Getting started in real estate right now isnt as simple as it used to be.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Rethink the way you support and celebrate the agents who make your brokerage run by reimagining your agent appreciation program, First Team's Lauren Henss writes.

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Brownstoner

MAY 29, 2025

This petite apartment is tucked away in a rear lot house, which gives it a hideaway feel in the midst of Williamsburg. The two-story wood frame house sits behind 111 North 8th Street, a circa 1860s brick Italianate. The compact one-bedroom unit is on the first floor of the hidden house.… Read More > The post Petite One-Bedroom in a Williamsburg Rear Lot House Asks $3,500 a Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Eye on Housing

MAY 29, 2025

Mortgage rates continued their upward trend in May due to market volatility triggered by fiscal concerns and weaker U.S. Treasury demand. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.82% a 9-basis-point (bps) increase from April. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage increased by 5 bps to 5.95%. The 10-year Treasury yield, a.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Confident leadership is woven from truth, not titles. You build it from the inside out, Debra Trappen writes in the latest installment of her Lead with Fire series.

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