Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Are you looking to add a dose of inspiration, humor and expertise to your Instagram feed? From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 5, 2024
You’re ready to list your house for sale and are crunching some numbers. The national average real estate commission is 5.8% of the home sale , and half of that figure goes to the listing agent. You could save some cash if you sold your home without an agent … So, can you be your own real estate agent? Yes, you can be your own real estate agent by selling your home “for sale by owner” or by obtaining a real estate license.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Why most teams struggle to scale Scaling a real estate team to $100 million in production is a daunting challenge, but the biggest roadblock isn’t market conditions or competition — it’s outdated strategies. Many team leaders fall into the trap of simply working harder, hoping that hustle alone will create results. Without systems and processes that support consistent growth, teams often hit a plateau, leaving leaders frustrated and burnt out.
Marco Santarelli
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Have you been dreaming of owning your own home? Perhaps you've been saving up for a down payment, or maybe you're just starting to think about your future housing situation. Well, the 2025 housing market predictions suggest that while there will be more home sales due to pent-up demand, many people like you might end up renting instead. Higher home prices and mortgage rates will make homeownership a challenge, while rental prices stay relatively flat and wages continue to rise, making renting
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
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A recent study authored by researchers at Johns Hopkins Universitys Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that the integration of health, social services and community-based support systems must be improved to better accommodate the desires of older Americans to age in place in their homes. By 2034, Americans ages 65 and older will outnumber those under the age of 18 for the first time in U.S. history.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As consumer debt reaches all-time highs and the cost of living continues to escalate, home equity investment fintech Splitero on Thursday announced a purchase commitment from funds managed by asset manager Blue Owl Capital. Per a release from the companies, Blue Owl’s alternative credit strategy funds will purchase up to $350 million of home equity investments.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 5, 2024
When time is of the essence, selling a house quickly in Vancouver, WA, can feel like a race against time. Whether you’re relocating for a job, managing a life change, or facing a tight deadline, achieving a quick and efficient home sale can be a challenge. The good news is that Vancouver’s dynamic real estate market offers options to suit your needs.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Rocket Mortgage , the third-largest U.S. mortgage lender, is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alleging the agency is “unfairly” holding the company accountable for the actions of an independent appraiser in a 2021 case. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S District Court in Colorado. A HUD spokesperson did not immediately respond to HousingWire ’s request for comments.
Calculated Risk Real Estate
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Another monthly update on rents. Tracking rents is important for understanding the dynamics of the housing market. Slower household formation and increased supply (more multi-family completions) has kept asking rents under pressure. Apartment List: Asking Rent Growth -0.7% Year-over-year From ApartmentList.com: Apartment List National Rent Report Rents are down 0.8% month-over-month, down 0.6% year-over-year Welcome to the December 2024 Apartment List National Rent Report.
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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
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Divya Aathresh, founder and CEO of MaxHome.AI , to talk about the startup’s goals and how using artificial intelligence to solve real estate’s back-office problems will free up agents to do what they love best. Sarah Wheeler: You founded MaxHome.AI in January. What stage is the company in right now? Divya Aathresh: We are still very early, in the pre-seed stage.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Selling your home in the bustling city of Clarksville, Tennessee, can often feel like a daunting task, especially when you’re pressed for time. If you’re a homeowner facing the the need for a fast sale, you may be weighed down by questions and uncertainty regarding the best place to start. This guide is designed to help homeowners like you navigate the Tennessee real estate market when time is of the essence.
Marco Santarelli
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Are you planning to buy or sell a home in 2025? Mortgage rates to stay above 6% in 2025 , according to the Realtor.com® economic research team, and this could impact your home buying or selling journey. While there might be some slight improvements in the housing market, including a larger supply of homes for sale, the elevated mortgage rate environment will likely persist.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As a homeowner in Roanoke, Virginia, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to sell your house faster than anticipated. Whether it’s an unexpected life change or a thoughtfully planned move with a fast-approaching deadline, navigating Virginia’s real estate market quickly and efficiently can seem like an intimidating challenge. In this post, we’ll provide expert insights and practical tips to help you understand your fastest-selling options in the Star City of the South.
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
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Highlands Residential Mortgage announced that Daniel McCoy is joining the company as a regional construction loan manager for the Southeast. Daniel McCoy McCoy leads the construction-focused McCoy Mortgage Team , which has previously affiliated with companies like MVB Mortgage , Intercoastal Mortgage and Cardinal Financial. The lending executive’s reviews on Zillow reflect stellar performance in North Carolina. “They certainly EARNED my business and I wouldn’t consider working
Inman
DECEMBER 5, 2024
In the spring, he sold another Aspen mansion for $110 million, making a substantial profit after purchasing the property for $72.5 million in 2021. In September, he acquired Jack Nicholson's former estate for $59.75 million in an off-market deal.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Move Inc. and CoStar are back at their battle stations as CoStar and James Kaminsky , the employee at the center of the companies’ legal fight, filed their replies to Move’s second amended complaint on Tuesday. Move’s lawsuit alleges that Kaminsky, a former employee of Move-backed Realtor.com who now works for CoStar’s Homes.com , stole trade secrets from Move in order to fuel the rapid growth of Homes.com.
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A rental with a bit of architectural cachet, this Park Slope apartment in a co-op building also has a renovated kitchen, two bedrooms, and period details. It is on the 11th floor of 39 Plaza Street West, which was designed by Rosario Candela, famed for luxury apartment buildings in the… Read More > The post Two-Bedroom in Candela-Designed Park Slope Building Asks $5,500 a Month appeared first on Brownstoner.
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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
DECEMBER 5, 2024
UWM Holdings Corp. , the parent company of leading U.S. mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UMW), announced Thursday its plan to raise $500 million in debt through a private offering of senior notes that mature in 2030. The company intends to use the proceeds to pay down outstanding amounts on its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) facilities and for general corporate purposes, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Eye on Housing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
House prices posted modest annual growth for the third quarter of 2024, as elevated mortgage rates kept many potential home buyers away from the housing market. Nonetheless, housing inventory has improved in recent months. Nationally, house price appreciation has decelerated for two straight quarters. According to the quarterly all-transactions House Price Index (HPI) released by.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
With high home prices and rising interest rates hitting the 2024 housing market, many homeowners chose to “lock in“ to their homes. But those who decided to move went to states you might not have guessed — and for reasons you might not expect. Leading national moving company Atlas Van Lines conducted two surveys to analyze interstate moving trends in 2024.
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 5, 2024
An affordable housing lottery has launched for a new 14-story, 320-unit development attached to East New York’s landmarked Empire State Dairy building on Atlantic Avenue. Towering over the historic industrial building known for its impressive tile murals and rare Vienna Secession architectural style, the new complex at 268 Barbey Street… Read More > The post Empire State Dairy Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $823 Units appeared first on Brownstoner.
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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
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A bill aimed at limiting the use of credit trigger leads was excluded from the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Broker Action Coalition informed its members on Wednesday. However, the group assured members that a backup strategy is already in place. “This bill, along with a slew of other provisions, were stripped out of the current version of the NDAA package,” which means that the “Trigger Lead Bill is unlikely to pass this year,” executives at the trade
Inman
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The day after Compass announced its acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate and @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California owner Aaron Kirman said his brand will be unchanged.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Compass created quite the buzz earlier this week when it announced its acquisition of Christies International Real Estate and @properties for a total of $444 million in cash and stocks. But executives say this move should not have come as a surprise. Robert [Reffkin] and Kalani [Reelitz] have shared on multiple earnings calls that M&A is going to be part of our strategy going forward, and one that we are really excited about, said Rory Golod, Compass president of growth and communications.
RIS Media
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Above, Mike Pappas, left and Christina Pappas, second from right, with the Signature Premier team. Florida’s Keyes Company has expanded its presence in the Sarasota market with the affiliation of Signature Premier Properties Sarasota and Florida SunCoast Real Estate. Signature Premier Properties Sarasota is an affiliate of New York-based Signature Premier Properties, a Long Island… The post Keyes Company Expands Into Sarasota appeared first on RISMedia.
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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.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWires 2025 Tech100 Award are open now through December 16, 2024. Click here to nominate a tech organization. The mortgage and real estate industries are on the cusp of a technological revolution, with emerging innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA) poised to trans
RIS Media
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.69% this week, down from last week’s average of 6.81% and falling to its lowest level in over a month, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. “Despite just a modest drop in rates, consumers clearly have responded as purchase demand has… The post Mortgage Rates Dip to Lowest Level in Over a Month appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 5, 2024
An analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Census Bureau over a five-year period shows that prices for manufactured homes have risen by nearly 60% as the nation continues to contend with a housing affordability crisis that stems in part from a shortage of sufficient inventory. The study from LendingTree found that the average price of a new manufactured home sold in the U.S. increased by 58.34% between 2018 and 2023.
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