Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

Older homeowners living on a fixed income have a higher chance of seeing their finances destabilized by rising costs, and that can be particularly true of something like property taxes. For homeowners who have either a forward or reverse mortgage on their home, these costs also must be paid in order to keep the loan in good standing. But some states are embracing programs that allow for property tax refunds if a homeowner meets specific requirements.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 9, 2025

An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

The communities engulfed in the Los Angeles -area wildfires continue to recover and pick up the pieces. And representatives of Los Angeles County have signaled they want to provide specific guidance for impacted reverse mortgage borrowers to navigate issues that arise with these loans in disaster areas. The countys Aging and Disabilities Department will host a special event on Saturday, May 10.

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Real Estate News

MAY 9, 2025

In response to Zillows ban on publicly marketed but off-MLS properties, Homes.com will provide affected agents with free premium marketing for those listings.

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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 9, 2025

Thousands of Minnesota residents who lost homes over property taxes may now be eligible for compensation, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a resulting $109 million class-action settlement fund. The case began with Geraldine Tyler, a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman who owed $15,000 in property taxes on her condominium. In response, Hennepin County, Minnesota, seized the property, sold it for $40,000 and kept the full amount leaving Tyler with nothing.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

CoStar Group is using Boost, its new Homes.com marketing feature, in an attempt to counter the bans by Zillow and Redfin on listings that are publicly marketed prior to being entered into the MLS. On Thursday, CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance told Inman News that Boost will be free for listings impacted by the Zillow and Redfin bans. The firm unveiled Boost during its first-quarter 2025 earnings call with investors and analysts in late April.

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Inman

MAY 9, 2025

Anyone is a digital homebuying and selling solution for agents and consumers looking to improve the traditional sales experience.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

While the real estate brokerage community battles it out over the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), lawmakers in one state have taken things into their own hands. In early February, lawmakers in Illinois introduced a bill that seeks to make CCP a part of the states real estate licensing laws. Introduced by state Rep.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2025

Compass, Inc, the nation’s largest real estate brokerage by sales volume, reported its revenue hit $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a jump of 28.7% year-over-year, brokerage executives announced Thursday during its Q1 earnings call. The tech-focused brokerage said the positive revenue growth was driven by a 27.8% increase in transactions year-over-year despite… The post Compass Posts Nearly 30% Jump in Revenue; Reffkin Doubles Down on Private Listings appeared first on RISM

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

Blend Labs, Inc. 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.” SEC filings show that Blend’s platform revenue for the first quarter came in at $26.8 million, nearly all of which was from its software platform business ($24.3 million).

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Inman

MAY 9, 2025

Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

eXp Realty has launched a new land and ranch division to serve real estate agents who specialize in rural , agricultural and recreational properties, the company announced this week. The new division is designed to support agents working in a growing sector of the housing market with tools tailored to land and ranch transactions. Our launch of the Land & Ranch Division is yet another example of how eXp continues to redefine real estate around the agent, said Leo Pareja , CEO of eXp Realty.

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Inman

MAY 9, 2025

Blend posted a $9.4 million loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22 percent from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6 million.

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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

MAY 9, 2025

The expense associated with originating mortgage loans has been escalating, with the current average cost approximating $11,600 per loan. A substantial component of this expense is attributed to Loan Officer Compensation (LO Comp), which typically constitutes 1% to 2% of the loan amount and represents nearly half of the total origination cost. This heightened compensation framework is primarily propelled by the considerable cost of lead acquisition, further aggravated by the lower conversion rat

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Inman

MAY 9, 2025

Forget fancy cameras, Drew Thompson writes. Real estate videos that sell are about connection. This AI stack turns photos and your voice into an emotional engine that makes buyers need the keys.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

A new law going into effect this summer in Washington aims to address the states housing supply woes. The legislation lifts zoning restrictions to allow for more multifamily development and comes as the median single-family home price in the Seattle area set a new record by exceeding $1 million. H.B. 1110 was passed in 2023 and seeks to increase middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing, according to the language of the bill.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2025

Rocket Companies, ahead of the completed acquisition of Mr. Cooper and the deal to purchase Redfin, continued to see high revenues and other success in its recent Q1 2025 earnings call. The company reported a Q1 adjusted revenue of $1.3 billion, which executives said came in at the high end of our guidance range. This… The post Rocket Talks Mr.

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Brownstoner

MAY 9, 2025

An attention-grabbing design by prominent Brooklyn architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group, or BIG, for a parking lot on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street in Gowanus seems unlikely to move forward now that the property has changed hands. While the new owners declined to comment specifically on their plans… Read More > The post Bjarke Ingels’ Wild Design for Gowanus Site Unlikely to Be Built by New Owners appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2025

CoStar is significantly expanding its international footprint with an acquisition of the Australian portal Domain, one of the largest real estate consumer websites down under, according to regulatory filings yesterday. The deal was previously proposed months ago, with CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance telling investors earlier this year his company could bolster Domain to compete… The post CoStar Snatches Up Another Residential Portal, Faces Familiar Rival appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

MAY 9, 2025

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, West Midwood, and Bay Ridge. They range in price from $1.4 million to $16 million. 25 Grace Court Price: $16 million Area: Brooklyn Heights Broker: Serhant (Brandon Bogard) Sunday May 11, 12-1:30 p.m. See it here -> 62… Read More > The post A Prospect Lefferts Gardens Row House and More to See, Starting at $1.4 million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2025

Editors Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedias biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. Rocket, parent company of Rocket Mortgage, has seen a bump in the road to its planned acquisition of brokerage, portal giant and mortgage originator Redfin. Bruce Miller, an investor at Redfin, is suing to… The post Mortgage Mix: Rocket’s Acquisition of Redfin Hits Bump; United Posts Loss appeared first on RISMedia.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MAY 9, 2025

Homeownership has a long list of benefits that renting simply cant match. For one, its an investment in your future. Every mortgage payment you make helps build equitysomething no rent check will ever do. Theres also the pride of ownership, the freedom to customize your space however you like, potential tax benefits, and a sense of long-term stability that renting often lacks.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2025

According to ATTOM Datas first quarter 2025 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, while 46.2% of mortgaged residential properties in the country were considered equity-rich in the first quarter of the yeardown from 47.7% in Q4 202447 states experienced a slight drop in the proportion of equity-rich properties (properties that have a loan balance not… The post Home Equity Dips in Q1, but Remains Near Historic High appeared first on RISMedia.

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BAM Media

MAY 9, 2025

There are more AI tools on the market than any one agent could possibly keep up with. Every day, theres a new app, extension, or model promising to help you write better copy, generate leads, or run your business faster. And while some of these tools are legit game-changers, others are just hype wrapped in buzzwords. So the question isnt whether you should use AI.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

MAY 9, 2025

This 2-part overview for mid-May provides a snapshot of the current housing market. Right now, the key story for existing homes is that inventory is increasing sharply, and sales are essentially flat compared to last year. That means prices will be under pressure (although there will not be a huge wave of distressed sales). Yesterday, Realtor.com reported that there were “ more than 1 million homes for sale last week, crossing this threshold for the first time since December 2019” Ne

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 9, 2025

I often find myself thinking about how different things are now compared to when my parents, or even grandparents, were starting out. One thing that always pops into my head is buying a house. It feels like such a huge mountain to climb these days. So, is it just me, or is it actually harder to buy a house now than 50 years ago ? Well, let me tell you, looking at the numbers and thinking about my own experiences and what I see around me, it really does seem like getting those keys is a much bigg

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BAM Media

MAY 9, 2025

Real estate content isnt just about showing homes. Its about owning the conversation in your market. And YouTube is the standout platform agents are using to build authority, generate leads, and stand out from the Zillow noise. Of course, posting listing tours alone wont get you there. You need emotionally charged, click-worthy content that feels local and hits hard.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2025

Real estate data platform PropStream has has announced its participation in the upcoming InvestHER Conference, taking place June 13 in Orlando, Florida. InvestHER Con is an event tailored for women investors. It offers hands-on education, strategy sessions and mindset coaching in a supportive and empowering environment, a press release stated. Contributing as a speaker and… The post PropStream to Exhibit and Speak at 2025 InvestHER Conference appeared first on RISMedia.

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