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.
AAOA
MARCH 6, 2025
As pet ownership in rental housing continues to grow, fostering a community where both pet owners and non-pet owners feel at home is essential. Proactively and fairly addressing common pet nuisancessuch as barking, unattended waste, off-leash dogs, or overly enthusiastic jumperscan build a more harmonious living environment and even boost resident retention and NOI.
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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.
Redfin
MARCH 6, 2025
Spring is the perfect time to transform your outdoor space into a flourishing balcony garden, no matter the size. Whether you’re enjoying warm weather in Phoenix, AZ , making the most of a small space in New York, NY , or adapting to changing temperatures in Denver, CO , choosing the right plants can bring your balcony to life. With creative containers, space-saving techniques, and easy-care blooms, you can cultivate a lush, vibrant balcony garden this season.
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
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?
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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.
AAOA
MARCH 6, 2025
As we look toward 2025, multifamily investors are focused on understanding the market dynamics that will shape the rental landscape. With several key trends emerging, there are positive signs that the rental market will continue to thrive in the coming year. From demographic shifts to economic recovery, the signals point to an environment ripe with opportunities for those in the multifamily investment space.
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.
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 6, 2025
As of March 6, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.66% , while the average refinance rate is 6.68%. This slight dip, occurring just before the release of critical labor data, presents both opportunities and considerations for potential homeowners and those looking to refinance. It's a complex market, influenced by economic indicators, Federal Reserve policies, and even market sentiment, but staying informed is key to making the right decision for your financial future.
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Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.
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.
Fancy Pants Homes
MARCH 6, 2025
The private mountainside community of Ascaya, located in Henderson, Nevada, is known to be home to some of the most design-centric, notable desert estates in the world. And one of the area’s most eye-grabbing properties is now on the market. An architectural tour de force by award-winning luxury home builder Blue Heron, the property at 4 Horseshoe Rock Court sits atop a terraced hillside on a nearly one-acre lot, with its sleek lines and earthy tones seemingly taming its rugged surrounding
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.
Fancy Pants Homes
MARCH 6, 2025
How glam does Vegas living get outside of the Strip? Well, we’re not ones to rub elbows with the city’s high rollers , but we can’t imagine there are many options fancier than this: a nearly 5,000-square-foot penthouse with a world of upscale amenities at its feet. Set atop the ultra-exclusive three-story clubhouse at The Summit Club, the newly listed residence is looking to fetch $25 million, a price point that makes it Las Vegas’ priciest penthouse (at the time of writi
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
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.
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.
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.
HomeLight
MARCH 6, 2025
If you’re a homeowner in Vermont looking for a fast sale without the complexities of a traditional listing, working with a cash buyer could be a great option. Local and out-of-state investors are drawn to the states scenic landscapes and high quality of life, making it an attractive market for cash purchases. With current conditions favoring sellers, now may be an opportune time to explore cash sale options, especially if efficiency and convenience are your top priorities.
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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.
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.
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.
BAM Media
MARCH 6, 2025
Timing can make or break your home sale and according to new research from Zillow, the difference between good timing and perfect timing could mean thousands more in your sellers pocket. Zillows latest analysis of 2024 home sales has identified the prime listing window for sellers nationwide. Homes listed in the second half of May sold for an average of 1.6% more than homes listed at other times of year.
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.
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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.
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
BAM Media
MARCH 6, 2025
BAM Key Details: New data from Clever Real Estate shows 91% of homeowners are delaying selling their homes in 2025, with 63% pointing to high mortgage rates as a top reason to stay put. Another 71% are worried about the cost of repairs needed to sell, while 60% fear they wont get their desired price in todays market. With 59% of potential sellers locked into a rate under 4%, many are opting to wait rather than trade up at a higher cost.
Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
In real estate, a strong legacy isn't just about the past it's about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If youre considering M&A, heres what you should know.
BAM Media
MARCH 6, 2025
Ive watched countless real estate professionals hire an ISA, expecting a game-changeronly to be left frustrated, out thousands of dollars, and back to square one. ISAs workbut only if you set them up for success. Most agents dont. Instead, they unknowingly sabotage their investment from day one, failing to provide the systems, training, and incentives an ISA needs to thrive.
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Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
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.
Housing Wire
MARCH 6, 2025
Canada has been invited to the tariff pause party. President Donald Trump signed an agreement Thursday for a one-month pause to 25% tariffs on Canadian goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This includes the majority of materials used in home construction , including lumber. The news comes mere hours after Trump announced on social media the same pause for Mexico, wherehomebuilders source appliances, hardware and glass.
RIS Media
MARCH 6, 2025
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently testified before Congress to break down the five key supply-side issues that are hindering housing supply. The organizations goal was to explain that implementing policies to alleviate supply-side bottlenecks that are the main drivers of low housing supply and high home prices would help ease the nations… The post NAHB Explains Supply Issues Hurting Housing Construction to Congress appeared first on RISMedia.
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