Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

U.S. homeowners tapped nearly $25 billion in home equity through second-lien mortgages during the first quarter of 2025 the largest volume for this period in 17 years, according to the ICE Mortgage Technology ‘s newest Mortgage Monitor report. That marks a 22% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The first quarter is typically the slowest for home equity lending, but lower interest rates in early 2025 helped to boost activity particularly for home equity lines of credit ( HEL

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Real Estate News

JUNE 2, 2025

The franchise giant has signed an agreement with Canva, a software company with a popular design platform, to equip its agents with pro-quality marketing tools.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Homeowners are bracing for another year of rising home insurance premiums, with rates projected to climb an average of 8% by the end of 2025, according to a new analysis from Insurify. This follows a staggering 20% surge over the past two years increasing financial strain on property owners as insurers contend with escalating losses from climate-related disasters.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.

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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

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Following up on an announcement issued at the start of last month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formally announced on Monday that it’s beginning to implement anti-phishing multifactor authentication (MFA) into the Federal Housing Administration Catalyst (FHAC) platform and making it available to all users. Users have until July 28 to implement MFA for their own FHAC accounts.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

As many local governments continue to face challenges in bolstering their housing stock, one developer is taking action against Denver over a requirement to pay into the citys dedicated affordable housing fund. The company, redT Homes , states that it’s the Denver areas only residential real estate development company […] offering a full suite of services, ranging from land acquisition and entitlement to design, architecture, and construction along with real estate-focused marketing

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

The luxury brokerage is launching an international division, "Elliman International," and recruiting agents and teams to establish offices in strategic global markets, Inman has learned exclusively.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

The mayoral campaign in New York City is in full swing, and candidates are aiming to inject their campaigns with hot-button topics that could resonate with voters in a closely watched election. To that end, an independent candidate is training his eye on the issue of property taxes , a sensitive one for people around the country who are reckoning with steep increases in their tax bills over the past few years.

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

From branding basics to social media hacks, marketing expert Alyssa Stalker shares how to create marketing that feels like you and stands out.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Some brokerages are what I sometimes think of as Lily Pads because theyre waystations where agents sometimes goalbeit brieflyto level up their commission splits. And then they move on. Lily Pad brokerages attract and recruit based on a higher split, but fail to retain a cohesive team because they dont lead with a culture focused on long-term career growth.

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

To explore AI's real-world impact, the Lone Wolf Proptech Advisory Board came together to discuss the practical applications, challenges and future of AI in our industry.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

HousingWires Marketing Leaders award celebrates the most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing economy. This year 55 honorees were selected. Through impressive marketing efforts, this years recipients are driving mortgage origination volume, connecting with homebuyers at critical moments, and supporting real estate brokerages to engage buyers and sellers.

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

First licensing deal in Portugal sets stage for new chapter of growth.

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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

JUNE 2, 2025

Progressive Insurance , one of the largest insurers in the U.S., is expanding its efforts to help first-generation homebuyers overcome financial barriers with a new initiative called Open the House. The multiyear program aims to provide educational resources, tools and financial support to assist prospective homebuyers upfront and to build long-term wealth by staying in them.

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

Real estate agents reported an unexpected hit to their listing pipelines in May as they navigated an uncertain market and weak spring, according to the latest Inman Intel Index survey results.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Staging a home can make or break a sale but the traditional approach is broken. Furniture rentals, photography sessions, and weeks of back-and-forth leave agents stuck in the past. Even the traditional virtual staging solutions take days to turnaround, while todays buyers make decisions to attend an open house onlineoften in seconds. In a world where Zillow browsing happens at lightning speed and 97% of buyers begin their journey online the quality of listing visuals isnt just a differentiato

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

Whether you're the buyer specialist on a team or a solo agent specializing in working with buyers, you'll find a lot to love in this helpful theme month.

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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.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Coldwell Banker Realty is welcoming another top-producing team. The Anywhere – owned brokerage announced Monday that the Fowler Sakey Team is making the move from William Raveis to Coldwell Banker. The Connecticut -based team will be joining the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Realty office. We are thrilled to welcome the Fowler Sakey Team to Coldwell Banker Realty, Steven Thomson, the branch vice president of Coldwell Banker Realty in Fairfield, said in a statement.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JUNE 2, 2025

In the world of real estate, first impressions dont happen at the front doorthey happen on a screen. Before buyers ever set foot on the property, theyre swiping through photos, making snap judgments based on what they seeor at least what they think they see. A few clicks and scrolls can determine whether a house makes the must-see list or not. Of course, everyone wants their listing to shine online.

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AAOA

JUNE 2, 2025

Every short-term rental property management company needs a solid marketing strategy. Here are 14 ways to get more bookings, strengthen your brand, and drive revenue. Is your vacation rental marketing strategy missing something?Struggling to drive web traffic, attract OTA guests, and boost revenue? You need tofind a way to your target audience and make sure they convert.

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RIS Media

JUNE 2, 2025

PropStream, a leading real estate data and analytics platform, has announced a rollout of a platform update designed to provide more flexibility, greater value and enhanced featureswithout increasing costs. This major update includes: The launch of three new pricing plan tiersEssentials, Pro and Eliteallowing real estate professionals to choose a plan that best suits their… The post PropStream Unveils New Price Tiers and Free Skip Tracing at No Additional Cost 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.

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AAOA

JUNE 2, 2025

Caring for your rental property in the warmer months as a landlord or property manager has its share of to-dos, but when accomplished, they will pay dividends. From boosting curb appeal and maintaining outdoor amenities to ensuring HVAC systems are in top shape, these warm weather tips will help you keep your rental properties in excellent condition and your tenants satisfied throughout spring and summer.

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RIS Media

JUNE 2, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Legislative Meetings kicked off in earnest Sunday, June, 1 as CEO Nykia Wright and members of a revamped leadership team took the stage in front of around 2,000 NAR members, all seeking signs that the organization’s promised turnaround will deliver real change. Rated by enthusiasm, REALTORS believe Wright… The post NAR CEO Nykia Wright Addresses DEI, Falling Membership as Turnaround Takes Shape appeared first on RISMedia.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 2, 2025

Don’t expect your home equity to increase this year.

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RIS Media

JUNE 2, 2025

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW) has announced a flagship enterprise relationship with Canva, a visual communication platform, providing all KW-affiliated agents with enhanced access to Canvas industry-leading design platform to elevate marketing at scale. The relationship with Canva will allow KW-affiliated agents to create branded marketing materials using Canva’s robust visual suite, the company noted.… The post Keller Williams Announces Partnership With Canva to Offer Agents Indu

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Brownstoner

JUNE 2, 2025

by Gabriele Holtermann, Brooklyn Paper Landlords who own buildings with one or more rent-stabilized units are now required to post signs informing tenants that the building contains rent-stabilized apartments. The move is aimed at empowering tenants to fight illegal rent hikes, demand better living conditions, and restore illegally deregulated units.

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RIS Media

JUNE 2, 2025

Every great transformation begins with a decisionand for real estate companies looking to evolve without losing their essence, true evolution occurs when an organization dares to reimagine itself. Seeking something far deeper than the processes and structures that come with being tied to a major global brand, Central Real Estate Argentina in Buenos Aires, for… The post Taking Control of Your Destiny: Building Your Company as an Asset appeared first on RISMedia.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JUNE 2, 2025

Freddie Mac reported that the Single-Family serious delinquency rate in April was 0.57%, down from 0.59% March. Freddie's rate is up year-over-year from 0.51% in April 2024, however, this is close to the pre-pandemic level of 0.60%. Freddie's serious delinquency rate peaked in February 2010 at 4.20% following the housing bubble and peaked at 3.17% in August 2020 during the pandemic.

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