Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

U.S. residential real estate is drawing increasing interest from international investors —particularly in Latin and South America — according to Miami -based Waltz , a digital mortgage platform that caters to foreign buyers. The firm announced it has reached $50 million in total funding to date — including a newly secured $25 million line of credit from affiliates of Setpoint Capital — that’s aimed to expand mortgage origination capabilities for non-U.S. citizens.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock; Shutterstock MLS/Assn Another leading MLS says no to NAR’s delayed marketing option NorthstarMLS says the add-on to the controversial Clear Cooperation Policy “risks creating information silos and reducing listing accessibility.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

Yet another MLS will not be implementing delayed marketing exempt listings. In early June, the board of directors for Minnesota -based NorthstarMLS voted to adopt the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) policy. But the organization will not implement the optional delayed marketing exempt listings provision or limit IDX and syndication feeds.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 7, 2025

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.

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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

JULY 7, 2025

Pittsburgh-based lender Kiavi on Monday announced the hirings of Tom Hallock and Robert Jayne as the company seeks to grow its construction financing segment to better meet the needs of real estate investors. Hallock was named as Kiavi ‘s new head of construction lending while Jayne was appointed as head of originations for construction lending.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

The Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) has opened a request for information on buy now, pay later (BNPL) lending as it seeks to understand its implications for housing affordability and stability. Comments are due by Aug. 25. These installment loans — often referred to as “phantom debt” — gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among younger and underserved consumers shopping online.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S. and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

Compass is not happy with the claims of Northwest MLS (NWMLS) in the MLS’s motion to dismiss the brokerage’s antitrust lawsuit against it. In a statement publicized Thursday — but as of Monday was not filed on the suit’s court docket — Compass called the statements made by NWMLS in its filing “misleading and self-serving.” According to the statement, Compass strongly rejects NWMLS’s claims that Compass is looking to pursue a “free-rider strategy,” and that the company “extracts value from other

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

The plaintiffs in the fake leads lawsuit involving Move , News Corp. and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have announced that they’ll be filing a motion for the court to reconsider its ruling on the defendants’ motion to compel arbitration as early as Aug. 8. Lead plaintiff James Bandy and 12 other named plaintiffs are all independent real estate agents.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

After a topsy-turvy spring, some markets are seeing more inventory this summer. Here's how to lead gen for buyers and listings to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

USA Today publisher Gannett is partnering with AddressUSA , with the companies announcing Monday that they’re entering into a multiyear agreement to power an an online real estate portal across the USA Today Network. According to a press release, AddressUSA’s listings will be integrated throughout the USA Today Network alongside editorial content on topics like home buying and selling, as well as home improvement.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Buyers are paying attention to "best-of" rankings. Are you? Troy Palmquist teaches you to add this leverage to supercharge your real estate business.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has terminated its consent order against Florida-based Fay Servicing over illegal foreclosure practices, waiving any alleged noncompliance related to a 2024 settlement agreement. The decision, made on July 1, follows Fay Servicing’s payment of $3 million in restitution to affected consumers and a $2 million civil money penalty.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Technology doesn't take the place of relationship-building, Bernice Ross writes. The agent who masters both is ready to move forward with confidence in today's market.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2025

A rise in negative equity and exposure to student debt are creating “pockets of vulnerability” for U.S. homeowners. That’s according to ICE Mortgage Technology ‘s July 2025 Mortgage Monitor report released on Monday. The resumption of student loan payments and collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans in May, following a five-year pause, could increase financial pressure on some homeowners, according to ICE.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 7, 2025

Real estate listings take a lot of heat for using certain “code words.” Words like cozy, charming, and potential are no longer seen as simple descriptors; they’re seen as warnings. As if every agent is slyly slipping in a translation: Cozy = cramped, Charming = slanted floors, Potential = run. Yes, some words are tired. Some are clearly doing damage control.

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RIS Media

JULY 7, 2025

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NWMLS Responds to Compass’ April lawsuit In a court document filed last Monday, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) urged a judge to dismiss Compass’ lawsuit, filed in April, accusing the MLS of breaking the law… The post Court Report: New Buyer Litigation; NWMLS Responds to Compass appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Refreshing your marketing doesn’t require a total overhaul, Bernice Ross writes, only a few smart, creative shifts that will keep you top of mind with clients and prospects.

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RIS Media

JULY 7, 2025

In a program designed to honor real estate agents who are new to the business yet already achieving extraordinary results, RISMedia’s fourth-annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year awards, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate, has announced the Top 25 regional finalists for 2025. Five regional winners, chosen from among the Top 25, will be announced… The post RISMedia Announces Top 25 Regional Finalists for 2025 Rookie of the Year Award appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

A smarter approach to second-home sales that will increase your earnings.

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Brownstoner

JULY 7, 2025

An affordable housing lottery has opened for a recently completed apartment complex with a landscaped rooftop garden and yoga studio on a busy Greenpoint corner. Not a glassy skyscraper, the eight-story pale brick building with arched windows, dubbed The Dome, replaced a gas station. The lottery is for 21 studio, one-,… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Greenpoint With Units From $1,757 appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were "substantially" slimmer than at the same point last year.

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RIS Media

JULY 7, 2025

PropStream has announced its acquisition of Batch Leads and Batch Dialer, an AI-powered lead generation and marketing platform for real estate professionals and investors. The acquisition unites PropStream’s property data engine and marketing tools with Batch Leads’ AI-driven tools and contact dialer, a release noted. The resulting unified solution will allow PropStream to build upon… The post PropStream Acquires Batch Leads and Batch Dialer appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions.

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AAOA

JULY 7, 2025

Renting to college students can be a profitable venture, particularly in cities with thriving academic institutions. However, it comes with unique challenges that require thoughtful planning. From crafting student-specific leases to handling noise complaints, here’s a comprehensive guide to help landlords manage a rental for students successfully. Understand the Student Tenant Profile College students are typically first-time renters, financially dependent on their parents or guardians, and may

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Eye on Housing

JULY 7, 2025

Multifamily units completed in 2024 recorded their highest level since 1986 at 608,000 units, according to NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. For the eighth consecutive year, most multifamily units were in buildings with 50 or more units (these will be labeled as high-density buildings). As shown below, this trend is relatively.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

As Troy Palmquist refreshes his consumer-facing real estate brand online, he takes you along on the journey, including the nuts and bolts decisions related to content marketing.

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