Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
With housing costs soaring, many homeowners are looking for creative ways to maximize their property value while providing additional living options. ADUs offer a flexible, cost-effective way to generate rental income, accommodate aging family members, or even provide young adults with an independent living space—all without the need for costly relocations or massive new developments.
Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 10, 2025
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Rocket Pro is partnering with Vetted VA , which provides education to veterans and training to loan officers to give veterans better access to home loan benefits. The partnership, announced on Tuesday at The Gathering by HousingWire , will involve the training of Rocket staff and LOs by Vetted VA so the lender can better serve the veteran community.
Real Estate News
JUNE 10, 2025
Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Industry Over 2.5 million claims filed in commissions lawsuits Based on the number of claims filed by the May 9 deadline, each home seller could receive around $250 from the over $1 billion settlement fund. Dave Gallagher June 10, 2025 2 mins While the numbers are still being finalized, it appears home sellers who filed a claim in the buyer agent commissions lawsuits will each receive around $250.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
As the economic situation for many Americans continues to evolve due in part to the cost of housing, one Democratic member of the House of Representatives used her time on the floor Tuesday to call for more action to address rising housing expenses. Rep. Shontel Brown (D- Ohio ) on Tuesday introduced a House Resolution calling for “urgent, coordinated federal action to address the nation’s worsening housing crisis by preserving and expanding access to affordable housing,” according to a statemen
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
The former chief financial officer of cloud-based real estate firm The Real Brokerage has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was pushed out of the company after becoming pregnant and taking maternity leave. Michelle Ressler, who was relieved of her role as CFO in April, claims in the suit that Real orchestrated her termination under false pretenses and replaced her with a less qualified male employee.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial , a no. 2 industry player in reverse-backed securities issuance and one of the top two providers of proprietary reverse mortgage loans, is expanding its product suite beyond government-backed and proprietary reverse mortgages while remaining focused on older customers. It’s doing so with the launch of a new home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) option specifically for customers ages 62 and older.
Real Estate News
JUNE 10, 2025
Michelle Ressler was fired in April by Real, which cited misconduct. Ressler says the claims were “manufactured” as a way to oust her after having a baby.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Amid expectations that interest rate declines may reignite refinance activity , Optimal Blue on Monday launched a new tool that automatically analyzes loan officer portfolios each month to identify recapture opportunities. The tool is designed to ensure loan officers are ready when refinance volume picks up. While refinances declined in May from the prior month, Optimal Blue data released on Tuesday shows a significant year-over-year increase.
Real Estate News
JUNE 10, 2025
A Massachusetts judge granted preliminary approval on June 10, nearly two years after a proposed settlement drew intense scrutiny from the Justice Department.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
In March, Shant Banosian, the No. 1 loan originator in the country by volume for at least five years, was announced as the new president of Rate Mortgage. Rate — previously known as Guaranteed Rate until its 2024 rebrand — ranked No. 8 on Inside Mortgage Finance ’s list of top originators with just under $40 billion in volume last year. Banosian led the company’s Boston-based team for more than a decade, originating more than $2 billion in 2021 alone.
Real Estate News
JUNE 10, 2025
Watch the conversation as Keller Williams’ co-founder discusses the challenges of a slow market. “My advice to everyone is, do not stray from the fundamentals.
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
JUNE 10, 2025
Legacy Group Capital on Tuesday at HousingWire’s The Gathering announced the expansion of its suite of consumer financing solutions. Legacy, one of the few private lenders focused on Residential Transition Loans (RTL) for both business-purpose real estate investors and consumers, is offering flexible financing for homebuyers and homeowners to help them move quickly in the housing market.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
One-size-fits-all answers just don't cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Mortgage lenders increased their credit supply in May 2025 to the highest level in almost three years, according to data released Tuesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022, driven by growth in the supply of both conventional and government loans, as lenders offered a greater variety of loan types to support the spring homebuying season,” Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist, said in a statement.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is.
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Better Dwelling
JUNE 10, 2025
Canadian real estate doesn’t just feel out of reach—there’s quantitative evidence. A new Statistics Canada (Stat Can) study shows that real wages have only seen modest growth from 1981 to 2024. When compared to the surge in real home prices, it becomes clear this generation isn’t just exaggerating—home prices have grown nearly 7x faster than […] The post Canadian Real Estate Prices Rose 7x Faster Than Wages Since 1981 appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32 million for its services.
HomeLight
JUNE 10, 2025
If you’re preparing to sell a home in Maryland, timing can play a big role in your success — whether your goal is to sell fast or walk away with the best possible price. While working with an experienced local agent and preparing your home are important, when you list can also make a big difference. To identify the best time to sell a house in Maryland, we spoke with Michelle Camaioni , a top-rated local agent with 24 years of experience.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM's CEO described the situation as "a mixed picture.
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Eye on Housing
JUNE 10, 2025
House price growth slowed in the first quarter of 2025, partly due to a decline in demand and an increase in supply. Persistent high mortgage rates and increased inventory combined to ease upward pressure on house prices. These factors signaled a cooling market, following rapid gains seen in previous years. Nationally, according to the quarterly.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September.
RIS Media
JUNE 10, 2025
The third time was, indeed, the charm. Following multiple revisions and extensions to address concerns from the court and the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris has granted preliminary approval for the fourth amended settlement agreement in the Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) case, the first commission case… The post District Judge Grants Preliminary Approval in MLS PIN Case, Sets Final Hearing appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is strengthening its footprint in California through the addition of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Platinum Realty Group, a boutique brokerage based in Tehachapi, California, the firm announced Monday.
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Calculated Risk Real Estate
JUNE 10, 2025
Yesterday, in Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2025 I reviewed home inventory, housing starts and sales. I noted that the key story right now for existing homes is that inventory is increasing sharply, and sales are essentially flat compared to last year. That means prices will be under pressure (although there will not be a huge wave of distressed sales).
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Loe has more than two decades of industry experience and most recently served as executive vice president and director of sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties.
Brownstoner
JUNE 10, 2025
A housing lottery for 19 truly affordable apartments in Bushwick, spread across three new buildings, is closing in two days. The Bushwick Alliance apartments are in three new four-story buildings at 63 Stockholm Street, 332 Eldert Street, and 272 Jefferson Street and they include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. There are… Read More > The post Bushwick Affordable Housing Lottery With Units From $994 Closes Soon appeared first on Brownstoner.
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