Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
A group of 25 Canadian nationals have been charged in what the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont is referring to as a grandparent scam that allegedly defrauded older U.S. citizens across 41 states. 23 of the alleged participants were arrested in Canada on Tuesday, according to an announcement by the U.S. Attorneys office. Two of the alleged suspects remain at large.
Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
The stagnant housing market has brokerages across the country on their knees, but The Real Brokerage isnt waiting for market conditions to improve to grow its business. Instead, its continuing to add agents at an explosive rate. On its earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2024, the company disclosed that its agent count was 24,140 at the end of the year.
Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
At $24 billion, Guild's 2024 mortgage production marked the San Diego-based lender's biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom.
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
MARCH 6, 2025
Tony Richards recently purchased four properties in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. He bought it from an outside landlord who didnt have the local market knowledge or presence needed for property management. All four of the properties are in underserved neighborhoods as defined by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Additionally, three of them are on the same street.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
loanDepot founder and controlling shareholder Anthony Hsieh is returning to an operational role at the California-based mortgage lender and CEO Frank Martell is departing. In an announcement made Thursday, loanDepot said Hsieh, the company’s chairman of the board, has returned as executive chairman of mortgage operations. Martell will step down from his current posts as of June 4 and transition to a board advisory role.
Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
The Real Brokerage brought in more than 10,000 new agents in 2024 while surpassing a $1 billion in annual revenue, according to fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings Thursday.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Thursday that Matthew Cenedella is taking over as its chief financial officer, with longtime CFO John Pierpoint set to retire at the end of the month. Cenedella is set to start his new role on March 19. Pierpoint has served NAR for nearly four decades, including serving as CFO and as a staff executive to NARs Finance Committee for 20 years.
Real Estate News
MARCH 6, 2025
Revenue jumped 84% compared to the previous year and the company added 10,000 agents in 2024 after needing nine years to gain its first 10,000.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
As Los Angeles residents continue to pick up the pieces following Januarys devastating wildfires, an additional reprieve is coming from federal housing agencies. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Thursday announced that a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for people impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles County will be extended for another 90 days.
Real Estate News
MARCH 6, 2025
The addition of MORE Realty marks the Texas-based companys second major affiliation in the past year as its national growth continues.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
Most real estate agents I coach do not have a lead problem they have a lead nurturing and conversion problem. Finding real estate leads is relatively easy. However, the fortune is in the follow-up, especially considering almost all of these leads will start as strangers. Its up to you to build a relationship with your leads over time by implementing a strategic real estate lead nurturing plan for your business.
BAM Media
MARCH 6, 2025
In what can only be described as an Olympic-level stretch of the truth, a home listed as minutes away from beach turned out to be at least 58 minutes from the nearest grain of sand. This came to light when potential buyers Jennifer and Mark Lawson scheduled a showing this past Saturday at a home in Pasadena, California, in pursuit of a more coastal lifestyle.
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.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
The housing market in Washington D.C. is being closely watched amid widespread layoffs of federal government workers. Sweeping cuts by Elon Musks DOGE agency have sent many government employees packing, while other staff need to find housing in the area to comply with return-to-work mandates. Will inventory levels skyrocket as federal workers leave?
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 6, 2025
Are you dreaming of owning a home, but those mortgage rates are making you sweat? You're not alone. Everyone's wondering the same thing: Will mortgage rates go down in 2025? If you're looking for a straightforward answer right away, based on the latest insights from financial giant Morgan Stanley, then yes, there's a good chance mortgage rates could ease down in 2025.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
TransUnion has expanded its partnership with Truework to provide mortgage lenders with broader access to income and employment verification data. The collaboration integrates Trueworks verification system into TransUnions advanced programming interface (API), allowing lenders to verify borrower income and employment through multiple methods. The mortgage addition follows similar integrations for rental screening and auto lending.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 6, 2025
It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
Reverse mortgage industry performance metrics continued their 2025 softness on the basis of endorsement volume and securities issuance, February data shows. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) endorsements and HECM-backed securities ( HMBS ) issuance saw declines in February, although the number of endorsements managed to come in higher than those in the month of February from each of the past two years.
Real Estate News
MARCH 6, 2025
The 7-week streak of declines could spur on the housing market this spring but so far, sales lag behind last years pace as economic uncertainty looms.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
In the newest episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt speaks with Lon Welsh, founder and managing broker of Colorado-based Your Castle Real Estate. They discuss Your Castle’s origins, real estate agent retention strategies and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. To start, the duo explore the backstory behind Your Castle’s launch in 2004 and Welsh’s involvement.
RIS Media
MARCH 6, 2025
For many buyers, the mortgage rates of the last few years created an expectation that anything above 5% feels too high. However, as real estate professionals, we can reshape this narrative and help clients understand that the ultra-low rates during the pandemic were an exceptionnot the rule. As rates settle into a more historically typical… The post Helping Buyers Reframe Mortgage Rates appeared first on RISMedia.
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
Volatile mortgage loan volume and profits in todays real estate market are causing lenders to seek out ways to reduce expenses. Most understand that fee cures are a cost of doing business. But, their recurring rate and effect on profit margins remain largely unmeasured due to a lack of published data. ICE Mortgage Technology conducted a cost analysis with a deep dive into previously undetected and preventable expense eroding mortgage lender profit margins.
RIS Media
MARCH 6, 2025
The Staging Collective has partnered with home sale funding firm HouseAmp to deliver a new seller financing program aimed at helping homeowners maximize their propertys sale potential, the companies have announced. The new program will provide homeowners with access to the funds needed to make strategic improvements to their homes before listing, ultimately leading to… The post The Staging Collective Partners With HouseAmp to Deliver Financing Options to Home Sellers appeared first on RISM
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
Union Home Mortgage (UHM) is suing nine former employees on claims they breached several agreements, including non-compete agreements. The Feb. 17 complaint, which is filed at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio , explains that eight managers and one loan officer, based on the East Coast, all transitioned to American Pacific Mortgage (APM) after being employed at UHM despite being bound by non-compete clauses, which prevented them from working for a competitor for
RIS Media
MARCH 6, 2025
Lofty has announced the launch of the companys latest AI Innovation, Lofty AI Copilot. The new offering is designed to eliminate the guesswork of managing and converting leads, ensuring agents have time to spend on high-value tasks that will drive the most appointments and transactions. Lofty’s AI Copilot is designed to help agents be more… The post Lofty Unveils New AI Copilot appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
United Real Estate is expanding to the west. Portland, Oregon -based MORE Realty announced Thursday that it’s joining Uniteds national network. The move marks United s entrance into Nevada and New Mexico , and it expands the company’s footprint to 34 states with 170 offices and more than 22,000 agents. MORE Realty is retaining its current staff under the ownership of Denise and Paul Knighton.
HomeLight
MARCH 6, 2025
When it comes to paying for a place to live and choosing between renting vs owning your home, which is better? While theres a strong argument for both positions , the truth is theres no right answer to this question. However, there is a right answer for you. Step one: Talk to an expert Connect with a top-rated local real estate agent who can help you navigate rent-to-own options near you.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
AmTrust Title Insurance Co. , a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services , Inc., announced the expansion of its presence in Texas with the appointment of James Gosdin as head of direct underwriting. Gosdin previously served as senior vice president and chief underwriting counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Co. and has underwritten title insurance transactions nationwide, including reinsurance and international title insurance transactions.
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