Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Another jobs week has come to an end, and amid the chaotic headlines about job numbers, tariffs , and the leadership of the Treasury , mortgage rates remained calm. Better mortgage spreads are limiting how high rates can rise in 2025. This situation contrasts with the challenges the market faced in 2023, during the banking crisis when the Federal Reserve was still raising rates.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Compass nabs $10B team; The Agency opens 3rd office in Washington state; C21 gains multiple affiliates; Real grows in Alberta; NextHome adds NC office; more.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Some housing industry observers wouldn’t hesitate to mention Southern California when asked about the most competitive real estate markets. But despite rising home prices and stiff competition, a new report from John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) says it’s time to close the curtain on the “California exodus” narrative.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Watch the conversation as Chris Heller, influential agent turned top exec at companies like OJO/Movoto and Keller Williams, breaks down the keys to success.
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
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, host Diego Sanchez sits down with a close observer from within the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sherry Chris , special advisor to NAR CEO Nykia Wright , joins the show to discuss the trade association’s response to post-settlement changes and challenges in 2025. This episode has been edited for length and clarity purposes.
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BAM Media
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Super Bowl weekend is here, and if you havent created any content yet, dont worry. The Broke Agent shared some quick, easy, and engaging ideas that real estate agents can create up in minutes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Real Estate Media | BAM (@nowbam) From trending food searches to agent humor, here are some last-minute content ideas for the Super Bowl this weekend.
Inman
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Catch up on the drama coming out of Vegas Realtors, then hear from some of the real estate industry's heaviest hitters on business building, branding and Clear Cooperation.
Marco Santarelli
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Mortgage rates today, on February 8, 2025, have experienced a slight increase, averaging around 6.60% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. This uptick comes on the heels of a strong employment report indicating that the economy remains robust. Such economic indicators have driven investors to reassess their expectations for future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Russell Vought, an architect of Project 2025 and the current head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is the new acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Wall Street Journal reported late Friday night. Vought emailed top staffers at the agency to inform them that he’d been named acting director, the Journal reported.
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Marco Santarelli
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Are you dreaming of buying a home and eagerly awaiting lower mortgage rates? Well, the latest January jobs report might have thrown a bit of a wrench into those plans. While the report isn't all bad news, it suggests that the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut interest rates soon, which means mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated in the near term.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
President Trump’s shake-up of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues. On Friday night, Russell Vought , the architect of the Project 2025 plan and the newly confirmed director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, emailed top staffers at the CFPB to inform them that hed been named acting director, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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