Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
The story for the housing market over the past three years has been, “Home sales are down, home prices are up.” Because inventory was so restricted after the pandemic, prices pushed higher even as demand weakened. That story may finally be inverting as unsold inventory of homes is now great enough that home prices are below last year’s levels in many parts of the country.
Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 16, 2025
Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
As of April 2025, the typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment was $62,468, down roughly 1% on a yearly basis and the first annual decline in nearly two years. That’s according to a new report from Redfin that’s based on an analysis of records across 40 of the most populous U.S. metropolitan areas. In percentage terms, Redfin reported that the average U.S. homebuyer puts down 15% of the purchase price, essentially unchanged from 15.1% a year earlier.
Real Estate News
JUNE 16, 2025
Futurist and former Google exec Steve Brown said there are three waves of AI coming — far beyond ChatGPT — and they’ll hit real estate in different ways.
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
JUNE 16, 2025
Massachusetts homebuyers will soon be protected from being pressured into waiving home inspections under new regulation. The policy, put forth by the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), prohibits sellers and their agents from requiring or encouraging buyers to waive a home inspection as a condition of purchasing real estate.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
Consumers listing a $400,000 property for sale could save up to $10,000 in broker fees by using a “low-fee” brokerage firm, according to a report published Monday by the Consumer Policy Center (CPC). The report, written by CPC fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Glich, examined both flat-fee brokers (who list a property on the MLS for a flat fee that typically ranges from $100 to $500) and low-commission brokers (who provide sellers with full personal service at a discounted commission rate).
Real Estate News
JUNE 16, 2025
Plaintiffs accused the iBuyer of misrepresenting its AI-powered system and relying on human processes that put it at risk. Opendoor has denied wrongdoing.
Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
Opendoor has agreed to pay $39 million to settle a lawsuit that alleges the company misled investors about the reliability of its pricing technology , according to court documents filed Friday. The proposed settlement — filed in federal court in Arizona and first reported by Reuters — must still be approved by U.S. District Court Judge Michael Liburdi.
Seattle Times Real Estate
JUNE 16, 2025
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Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
Tensions between Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and Zillow are continuing to build in the lead up to Zillow’s new listing standards going into effect later this month. Reffkin followed up last week’s LinkedIn post claiming that Zillow no longer displays all MLS listings to prospective homebuyers, with two more posts. On Friday, Reffkin highlighted Zillow’s iBuying business, which operated between 2018 and 2021, during which time Zillow bought more than 20,000 homes from homeowners who sold their pro
Bigger Pockets
JUNE 16, 2025
Real estate investors are eschewing the tried-and-trusted strategy of buying and holding assets for the long term and jettisoning their rental properties to escape a softening market, according to a […]
Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
HomeServices of America has announced the addition of another new executive to its roster. On Monday, the firm announced the appointment of Renee Gonzales as its new vice president of core services integrations. In this newly created role, Gonzales will focus on accelerating the business growth and operational alignment across HomeServices ’ national network of companies.
Inman
JUNE 16, 2025
When you hit a bump in the road in your real estate career, you'll know how to handle it and push through with these tips from coach Darryl Davis.
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 16, 2025
Former loanDepot CEO Frank Martell has officially moved on. SmartRent Inc. , a provider of smart community technology solutions for the rental housing industry, on Monday announced that Martell will take on the roles of president and CEO effective immediately. Martell, who has been a member of SmartRent’s board of directors and served on the board’s audit, nominating and corporate governance committees since June 2024, will be tasked with accelerating the adoption of SmartRent’s platform.
Better Dwelling
JUNE 16, 2025
Canadian real estate’s ice cold summer continued last month. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows the price of a typical home (composite benchmark) fell for a sixth consecutive month in May. Weak sales, rising inventory, and economic jitters helped to push prices to the lowest level in 4 years. Canadian Real Estate Prices Fall […] The post Canadian Real Estate Prices Fall To Lowest Level In 4 Years appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
Growing fears of a retirement crisis in the U.S. are no secret as Americans face a future that potentially includes fewer Social Security benefits. But the uncertainty of Social Security is not the only thing that seniors should consider as they seek to safeguard their financial well-being. Over the weekend, The New York Times detailed the problem of required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from retirement accounts at a time of uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets.
Bigger Pockets
JUNE 16, 2025
Not long ago, we appeared to be staring into the abyss of a recession.
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Calculated Risk Real Estate
JUNE 16, 2025
The NAR is scheduled to release May existing home sales on Monday, June 23rd at 10:00 AM. Housing economist Tom Lawler expects the NAR to report sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 4.03 million for May, up slightly from April and down slightly year-over-year. Closed Sales in May In May, sales in these markets were down 4.3% YoY. Last month, i n April, these same markets were down 3.4% year-over-year Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA).
Bigger Pockets
JUNE 16, 2025
Struggling to tell a cash cow from a money pit? Is the thought of a critical misstep keeping you from deal analysis altogether? Not anymore!
Inman
JUNE 16, 2025
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows.
Bigger Pockets
JUNE 16, 2025
Are rising interest rates putting pressure on the housing market and national debt? Join Dave Meyer as he dives into the implications of the U.S.
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AAOA
JUNE 16, 2025
Problems & symptoms of a weak lease renewal strategy You don’t have a renewals system or strategy. The first line of defense in combating vacancies is having a robust strategy for pricing, delivering, and winning more lease renewals. With one, it’s easier to keep the tenants who want to stay and, more importantly, persuade others away from moving to another community when their current lease expires.
RIS Media
JUNE 16, 2025
Editor’s Note: RealTalk is an ongoing video series featuring Joe Skousen, founder and CEO of Inside Real Estate, who interviews industry leaders regarding the outcome of the Burnett vs. NAR trial as well as NAR’s settlement, along with other pressing issues affecting residential real estate. To learn more about Inside Real Estate’s productivity powerhouse, BoldTrail,… The post RealTalk With Joe Skousen: Episode 5 – Featuring Ryan Young, Co-Founder and CEO of Fello appeared first on R
BubbleInfo
JUNE 16, 2025
Hunch: ‘Rebalancing’ might take longer than expected. Executive Summary San Diego housing market exhibits a pronounced -2.38% YoY price decline with 3,245 unit surplus inventory, creating a buyer-favorable landscape with 29.6% of listings showing price cuts (+50.3% YoY) – significantly outpacing the national increase of 17.4%.
RIS Media
JUNE 16, 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. Preliminary approval for MLS PIN case Following multiple revisions, extensions and now-removed objections from the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris granted preliminary approval for the fourth amended settlement… The post COURT REPORT: MLS PIN Settlement Approved; 2.5M+ Homeowner Claims Filed appeared fi
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.
Marco Santarelli
JUNE 16, 2025
If you're hunting for a home or considering refinancing, you're probably wondering where you can snag the best deal. As of today, June 16, 2025, the states with the lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates are New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Colorado, Massachusetts, California, and Washington, where rates average between 6.75% and 6.87%. Conversely, the states with the highest mortgage rates are Alaska, West Virginia, Mississippi, Montana, Vermont, Wyoming, Kansas, and Maine, posting a
RIS Media
JUNE 16, 2025
Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a two-part RISMedia report on how to calm sellers’ fears and rationalize situations that may arise when homes similar to theirs and in close proximity are on the market. Look for part two in the coming days. At 103 Valley Road in Westport, Connecticut, sits a… The post How to Calm Jittery Sellers When Similar Homes Close by Are Also for Sale appeared first on RISMedia.
Bigger Pockets
JUNE 16, 2025
I get asked by real estate debt investors regularly, “Why do fix-and-flippers pay such high interest rates?” and “Why don’t they just go to a bank?
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