Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
International homebuyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. existing homes between April 2024 and March 2025 — a 33.2% increase from the previous year, according to a report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors. The number of properties bought by foreign buyers rose to 78,100 during the 12-month period, up 44% from the previous year.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 14, 2025
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Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Move Inc. , the parent company of Realtor.com , has acquired Zenlist , a real estate technology company known for its collaborative search tools for agents and homebuyers. The acquisition was announced Monday and aims to enhance Realtor.com’s offerings for real estate professionals by integrating Zenlist’s mobile-first platform, which allows agents and clients to search and communicate in a single, unified space.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers today. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in house.
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
JULY 14, 2025
Informative Research , a provider of credit and verification solutions to the mortgage lending community, announced on Monday the availability of Halcyon ’s IRS tax transcript service within Informative Research ‘s verification platform. The enhancement expands Informative Research’s suite of income verification and employment verification options, enabling lenders to access secure, permissioned tax transcript data directly from the IRS through Halcyon’s technology.
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Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
The American workforce is undergoing a seismic shift, with a growing number of professionals leaving W-2 jobs behind. Data from Statista projects that by 2027, around 86.5 million Americans — more than half of the U.S. workforce — will be freelancing. The growing “gig economy” is reshaping the future of homebuying , and savvy brokers are recognizing the need to adapt quickly with loan products that fit this demographic.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35,000 users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships.
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Tammy Register — a veteran real estate leader in North Carolina’s Triangle region — has joined eXp Realty along with her 15-agent team and five operational staff members. Based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina , metro area, The Tammy Register Team closed more than $88 million in sales volume across 316 transactions in 2024. Register spent nearly a decade with Keller Williams and more than 10 years prior at HomeTowne Realty.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Luxury property is outperforming other residential sectors, as its appeal as a safe haven for wealth endures.
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Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Bayview Asset Management ’s $1.3 billion deal to acquire Guild Holding Co., the parent of Guild Mortgage , has left loan officers wondering how the traditionally purchase-focused lender would integrate refinance capabilities to leverage the $770 billion servicing portfolio of soon-to-be sister company Lakeview Loan Servicing , the nation’s second-largest mortgage servicer.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May.
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Compass is looking to up its game by hiring a chief economist. And the nation’s top brokerage by sales volume announced Monday that it has appointed Mike Simonsen to the role. As the founder of housing market data firm Altos Research , Simonsen is no stranger to housing market trends and analysis. Altos was acquired by HW Media , the publisher of HousingWire , in 2022.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
From vibes to social proof and more, brokerage founder Oliver Graf shares the strategies that help your next client find you and embrace the service you provide.
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
JULY 14, 2025
Lender Toolkit announced Monday the official launch of its IT services offering, designed specifically for lenders that use ICE Mortgage Technology ‘s Encompass platform. Lender Toolkit is a mortgage automation technology company and the creator of the industry’s only fully integrated Mortgage Efficiency Cooperative. The company’s new IT services practice adds support for independent mortgage banks ( IMBs ) seeking to improve performance, reduce costs and align technology with
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Quintavius “Q” Burdette is at the top of his game. Here’s how you can be, too.
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Five real estate agents with a combined 70 years of industry experience have returned to Windermere Real Estate after stints at Compass. The group — Meg Barlament, Kevin Cunningham, Ingrid Haugaard, Darcy LaBelle and Beathe C. Smith — each previously worked for Windermere before joining Compass at various points in recent years. “We’re very excited to welcome these five agents back to Windermere,” said OB Jacobi , co-president of Windermere.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Let these 34 ideas kick-start your outreach strategy — and help turn cold contacts into warm connections again.
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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
JULY 14, 2025
The failure-to-launch trend that started with millennials is continuing with Gen Z, and many are turning to parents for assistance, according to a new column by Bloomberg. According to a 2024 Bank of America study , over half of adult Gen Zers reported that they don’t pay for their own housing. A separate study by Savings.com found that parents of adult Gen Zers expect to give their children $1,813 a month in 2025, which includes expenses for groceries, cell phones, rent and utility bills.
Inman
JULY 14, 2025
Consistent, authentic content — not perfection — is the key to building trust, engagement and visibility on social media.
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Twenty-one years ago, Libby Sosinski was on the brink of leaving real estate for good. Today, the Pittsburgh -based Keller Williams agent consistently closes more than 200 deals a year and recently posted $26 million-plus in 2024 in sales volume, earning a spot on RealTrends Verified’s rankings. But back in 2004 — just a few months into her career — she was ready to walk away. “I did not like the broker and agents at the company I was with.
RIS Media
JULY 14, 2025
In today’s real estate market, complexity is the norm. Deals are slower, margins are tighter, and tech fatigue is real. For agents and brokers already juggling compliance requirements, client expectations, and razor-thin timelines, a bloated tech stack isn’t just inconvenient—it’s costing business. That’s why top-performing teams are trading fragmented systems for all-in-one platforms designed to… The post Why Top Real Estate Pros Are Switching to All-in-One Platforms appeared first on RIS
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
New American Funding ( NAF ) announced Monday that Pat Bolan, the company’s chief production officer, has promoted Tony Blodgett to lead retail business for the western U.S. and Andy Pettola to lead retail for the eastern U.S. Both will report to Bolan, who remains as head of NAF’s retail and reverse mortgage businesses. Under Bolan’s leadership, Blodgett and Pettola will manage more than 270 branches and a retail sales team of nearly 1,400 loan officers and branch managers.
Bigger Pockets
JULY 14, 2025
Are we nearing a housing market crash, or is this merely another cycle in the ever-evolving real estate landscape?
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
The American Land Title Association ( ALTA )’s Good Deeds Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization, has awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The donation supports recovery and relief efforts following the historic rainfall and widespread flash flooding across central Texas , which killed nearly 130 people, damaged homes and businesses, displaced families and overwhelmed local emergency services.
Marco Santarelli
JULY 14, 2025
Thinking about buying or selling a home in Florida? It's crucial to stay informed about the latest market trends. In May 2025, certain areas experienced noticeable dips in median sale prices. This article dives into the Florida housing markets facing the steepest drops in home prices , based on the latest data from Florida Realtors. Based on year-over-year percentage change in median sale price as of May 2025, those markets were the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island MSA, Punta Gorda MSA, The Village
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
RIS Media
JULY 14, 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. NAR asks judge to throw out the remainder of lawsuit by former employee In April, a federal judge in Illinois dismissed four out of five claims Roshani Sheth, a former product manager for… The post Court Report: Agents Cry Foul on ‘Fake Leads’ Case; NAR Asks Again for Discrimination Suit Dismissal appeared first on RISMedia.
Brownstoner
JULY 14, 2025
This one-bedroom could use some TLC, but it has some period features, like arched doorways and a sunken living room, and is listed at under $300,000. On the second floor of 901 Avenue H in Midwood, it is also generously sized with a practical layout. Known as The Colonial when it… Read More > The post Midwood One-Bedroom With Sunken Living Room, Wood Floors Asks $275K appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
JULY 14, 2025
Above, Mike Simonsen Compass has announced that it has hired its first-ever chief economist: Mike Simonsen, a respected entrepreneur who has spent the last 35 years building software and two decades dedicated to real estate data. At Compass, he will focus on helping agents and their clients better understand housing market analytics in real time. “Mike… The post Compass Announces Hire of New Chief Economist appeared first on RISMedia.
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