Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Homeowners in California with an insurance policy from State Farm could see a 22% rate hike. The insurer sent a letter to the California Department of Insurance on Monday that described its dire financial situation due to the wildfires in Los Angeles County and a request for an emergency insurance rate hike. In addition to the 22% rate hike for owners of single-family homes, State Farm is also requesting an emergency rate hike of 15% for condominium owners and a 38% rate hike for rental homes.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Climate change has shaken up the U.S. real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing but also considering climate risks before purchases.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In a new episode of the Top of Mind podcast , host Mike Simonsen sits down with Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. They explore forecasts for the 2025 housing market, key macroeconomic trends to monitor, solutions to the housing affordability crisis and more. This conversation has been summarized and edited for length and clarity. To start the conversation, Divounguy dives into the past two years of economic developments and how they impact today’s housing market.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent "to help avert a dire situation" as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Cornerstone Capital Bank , a national mortgage originator and servicer, is launching a community lending division to serve underserved communities, the company announced this week. The new division will be based in Arlington, Texas. Cornerstone plans to close the homeownership gap for underserved communities in the 45 states that the company operates in.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Nominations are now open in four awards categories for 2025, including a slate of new honors meant to spotlight achievements in artificial intelligence and recognize real estate's emerging leaders.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In his first act as interim Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent froze action on all rules and litigation. Here's what that potentially means for the recent slate of rules and lawsuits targeting the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The race is on for brokerages to capture clients in an incredibly difficult housing market, and Compass believes a new technology offering will give it an advantage. The brokerage on Monday launched Compass One, a client-facing portal that provides a guide through the process of both home buying and selling. Compass One gives clients easy access to relevant documents, calendars, listings and communication with their agent.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But the relationship isn’t that straightforward. The federal funds ratethe rate banks charge each other for overnight loanshas an indirect impact on mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve sets a target rate range for its ratecurrently 4.25%… The post Heres What Moves Mortgage Ratesand Why Its Not Always the Fed appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In February 2024, Sagent , a Warburg Pincus -backed fintech firm, announced the launch of its mortgage software platform, Dara. A year later, HousingWire checked in with the Dara team about what lies ahead. We previewed the Dara platform in February of 2024 at the MBA servicing conference, said Perry Hilzendeger , Sagents executive vice president of servicing.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The 25% tariffs were expected to increase the cost of home construction materials. Set to take effect on Feb. 4, they have now been paused for 30 days.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The debate on Clear Cooperation Policies (CCPs) continues, with the real estate industry almost unanimously rallying behind these supposedly virtuous rules. Meanwhile, anyone challenging the status quo may be branded as “self-serving” or “indifferent to consumers.” But lets cut through the noise and examine whats really going on.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Nationwide private lender RCN Capital on Tuesday announced the acquisition of BLN Software , which offers a loan origination system and loan management system for the private mortgage lending industry. The announcement from Connecticut-based RCN said that “the lender is looking to provide even more robust tools for its wholesale clients by investing in a state-of-the-art software platform that they can leverage to grow their businesses.” BLN, which is also headquartered in Connecticu

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Signed agreements can be changed but only under certain circumstances. NARs general counsel provides scenarios and addresses other common questions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Arrival Home Loans on Tuesday announced a partnership with zavvie a fintech company that specializes in bringing liquidity to residential real estate in an effort to enhance the homebuying experience for its customers. The collaboration combines Arrival Home Loans’ niche in owner-occupied bridge loans with zavvie’s advanced technology platform for single-family homes.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The brokerages latest tech offering, Compass One, is an end-to-end platform focused on consumers and private listings.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

DigitalTax Onboarding Decisions DigitalTax Onboarding Decisions automates tax line setups during loan onboarding, leveraging closing data and customizable rules to reduce errors and streamline exception management. With clear audit trails and dashboard tools, it simplifies reporting, reduces manual work, and ensures accuracy, helping servicers ensure accurate tax line setup from day one.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In the News Brooklyn Neighborhoods Rank Among NYCs 10 Most Pricey [NYP] Brooklyn Streets Glow Red and Gold for Lunar New Year [BP] Beloved Thai Spot Ugly Baby Is Reborn as Hungry Thirsty [BK Mag] The Changing Tides of Bed Stuy's Tompkins Avenue [BK Reader] NYC Blames Late Section 8 Rent Checks on Federal Disarray… Read More > The post Daily Links: Fed Funding Freeze Delays Section 8 Payments to NYC Landlords appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ICE PPE ICE PPE (Product and Pricing Engine) is a powerful pricing tool integrated within the Encompass mortgage software solution. It streamlines pricing, locks, and compliance, enhancing growth, efficiency, and profitability in a single platform. With ICE PPE, you can quickly access rates, verify eligibility, maintain accurate data, and stay updated on changes that impact loan scenarios.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For real estate professionals, the multiple listing service (MLS) is about as essential as any single tool or resource can be. All the data provides an obvious value to those in the industry, and the platform exists as a foundation for real estate transactionsbut what about beyond that? Besides using the MLS to market properties,… The post Utah MLS CEO Wants to Turn Data-Sharing Into Relationships appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting on June 1.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, and Flatlands. How did they fare? First up, in the Prospect Heights Historic District, this row house is a two-family with an owners triplex and a top floor… Read More > The post Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Two Sold, One Still Available, One off the Market appeared first on Brownstoner.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR's ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week.

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BAM Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Start the year off right with BAM Pro Bowl 2025the Super Bowl of Real Estate Knowledge. Join us for two hours of exclusive real estate content wrapped in nonstop entertainment on February 5th at 12 PM EST. Its also free (though it shouldnt be). Secure your spot now! Time management is the foundation of a successful real estate business. Yet, most agents dont value their time as they shoulddespite it being their most finite and valuable asset.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Freddie Mac reported that the Single-Family serious delinquency rate in December was 0.59%, up from 0.56% November. Freddie's rate is up year-over-year from 0.55% in December 2023, however, this is below the pre-pandemic level of 0.60%. Freddie's serious delinquency rate peaked in February 2010 at 4.20% following the housing bubble and peaked at 3.17% in August 2020 during the pandemic.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Whether youre searching for a new home in Boston or youre looking to spark a new wave of life into your Phoenix apartment , let 2025 be the year of welcoming luck into your home. With this year being the Year of the Snake in the Lunar New Year cycle, its an ideal time to refresh your living space with thoughtful changes rooted in feng shui, home decor , color psychology, and traditional symbols of prosperity.

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AAOA

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Motorhomes have been the embodiment of freedom and adventure for a long time, whereby one can travel around without any limitations typical with regular vacations. For landlords and property managers, these versatile vehicles can be an enticing option to diversify short-term rental offerings. You can offer an immersive experience, pairing comfort and mobility instead of just providing a static place to stay.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As the days get longer and the sunshine starts to peek through, spring is the perfect excuse to give your home a little love. After months of cold temperatures and unpredictable weather, your space might be showing signs of wearand it’s definitely ready for a refresh. Spring home maintenance tips are helpful for you to stay on top of tasks and make sure every nook and cranny is prepped for those warm, sunny days ahead.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The letter, to be published in the "LA Times" and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers.

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