Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

The luxury housing market lost momentum in April as financial uncertainty prompted many high-end buyers and sellers to hold off on transactions, according to a new report from Zillow. Defined as the top 5% of home values in each region, the typical luxury home in the U.S. is now valued at about $1.8 million. Despite a slowdown in market activity, prices have continued to rise, with luxury home values increasing 2.7% year over year — nearly double the 1.4% growth seen in the broader housing marke

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 5, 2025

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

As it has grown more popular for older people to choose to age in place in their existing homes, this has become a challenge for the senior living industry. While dedicated senior living facilities can offer a sense of community and enticing amenities, the cost may often be out of reach for many potential customers, making the idea of remaining in the existing home more practical.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2025

The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities.

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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

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

Blue Sage Solutions has integrated Freddie Mac ’s new policy on positive rental payment history into its digital lending platform, allowing lenders to factor on-time rent payments into mortgage applications. The change comes as part of a broader effort to expand access to homeownership , particularly for renters with limited traditional credit histories.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

With the next race for the mayor of America’s largest city in full swing — and as a city that has consistently elected Democrats for the position for much of the past century — the first Democratic primary debate for the 2025 election was rife with attacks and sweeping policy promises. Nine candidates were on stage Wednesday night during the Democratic New York City mayoral debate, which was televised on a local NBC News affiliate.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 5, 2025

In an address to Compass agents, CEO Robert Reffkin declared the debate over choice and control to be the most important moment in real estate history.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

The onset of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 set off a wave of domestic migration that reoriented housing markets across the country, turning some metro areas into boomtowns and sinking a number of others. The prevailing narrative around this phenomenon took on a life of its own — a mass exodus from urban cities in coastal markets and a flight to suburban sprawls where housing was cheap and space was plentiful.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2025

Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren't aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

In the battle for digital real estate dominance, Zillow and Homes.com are charting different courses. Experts point to questions regarding agent support, lead ownership and consumer experience as being at the heart of debate. Real estate coach Darryl Davis and industry technology strategist Mike DelPrete offered insider perspectives on this platform rivalry pulling back the curtain on what it really means for agents, buyers and sellers.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2025

The committee opted to rescind the controversial "no-commingling" policy on Wednesday, one day after NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

U.S. residential mortgage originations were down 14% between the the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, according to data released Thursday by real estate analytics firm ATTOM. But the 1.4 million originations posted between January and March were up 9.4% from the same period last year a sign that the housing market is warming up after frosty conditions in 2024.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 5, 2025

Impassioned testimony failed to sway the board of directors, whose vote makes anti-harassment standards more clear and legally defensible, advocates say.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

Before you’re allowed to help people finance their dream homes, you must get the proper education to obtain your MLO license. Online mortgage schools have made it easier to complete your education requirements, you just have to decide the best option for you. It’s important to consider your own learning preferences. Do you prefer online, self-paced courses or in-person learning?

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Brownstoner

JUNE 5, 2025

Speculation around what will rise at 175 3rd Street is over with developers Charney Companies and Tavros Capital unveiling renderings of a massive new residential project that will bring more than 1,000 apartments—and a striking new silhouette—to the prominent Gowanus site. Architecture firms Bjarke Ingels Group and dencityworks|architecture are behind the… Read More > The post New Renderings Show Towering Concrete Gowanus Project by Bjarke Ingels appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

Newrez , the fifth largest mortgage lender in the U.S., on Thursday announced the appointment of Brian Woodring as its chief information officer. Woodring previously worked at Rocket Mortgage , where he held the same position before leaving in April 2024. In his new role at Newrez , Woodring will oversee the companys technology initiatives, which include digital products, applications, IT infrastructure, information security, data management and artificial intelligence.

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The Living Room

JUNE 5, 2025

Traditional With Rare Third Floor Bonus 14255 SE Ellis St, | Portland, OR 97236 Offered at $489,000 | MLS #356224856 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bath | 2,298 sq. ft. Steps away from the entrance to the incredible 611 acre Powell Butte Nature Park, you’ll find this sophisticated home on a corner lot with loads of features. Enjoy entertaining in the open-concept main floor with a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island that looks onto the living room with gas fireplace, high ceili

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

In the ongoing lawsuit between two leading reverse mortgage lenders over allegations of improper advertising practices, both parties recently conferred in front of a magistrate judge, but did not reach a settlement. That’s according to the court docket reviewed by HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD). The lawsuit between Longbridge Financial and Mutual of Omaha Mortgage continues to play out in the U.S.

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RIS Media

JUNE 5, 2025

Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO of Canopy REALTOR® Association and Canopy MLS, has been honored with the William R. Magel Award of Excellence by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during the 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. The award is NAR’s highest recognition for an Association Executive who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision,… The post NAR Honors Canopy CEO With Award of Excellence appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

RatePlug a company known for integrating mortgage data into home search platforms has launched Afordal, a new tool that brings together property listings , live mortgage rates and preapproval functions into one system. The platform allows users to search for homes based on what they can afford, rather than just the listing price. It also offers real estate professionals new tools to identify and engage high-intent buyers.

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RIS Media

JUNE 5, 2025

HomeSmart and RPR (Realtors Property Resource) have announced a partnership to implement a secure single sign-on (SSO) integration and Deep Links that will connect HomeSmart’s RealSmart Agent platform with RPR’s data and tools. With SSO, Deep Links to RPR tools—such as the property report, seller report and mini property report —will now appear directly within… The post HomeSmart to Integrate RPR Data into Proprietary Transaction Platform appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday sent a list of rules under review to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), including proposals that could affect mortgage lenders and servicers. The list includes potential changes to loan originator (LO) compensation requirements and discretionary mortgage servicing rules under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z; TILA), as well as servicing rules under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X; RESPA).

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 5, 2025

Is the housing market finally tipping in favor of buyers?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

Private equity billionaire Justin Ishbia, the brother of United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia , has reached an agreement to acquire the Chicago White Sox from longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Sportico reported on Thursday. This would give the Ishbia family ownership of a second major professional sports franchise after Mat Ishbia acquired the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury in early 2023 for a reported $4 billion.

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RIS Media

JUNE 5, 2025

Social media is a crucial component of marketing for real estate agents today. It helps you stay connected with clients, share your knowledge and show that you are someone people can trust. But simply posting your latest listing is not enough. To achieve real results, you need to utilize social media thoughtfully and consistently. Here… The post From Posts to Prospects: Social Media That Connects appeared first on RISMedia.

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BAM Media

JUNE 5, 2025

Most agents throw a sign in the yard and call it a day. But if you want to stand out, get more eyes on your listings, and create more conversations, you need to be more intentional with your design. Today, I’m breaking down the exact For Sale sign we’re using right now and why it works. I’ll show you how we built it, how we use it, and how it’s helping us get more buyers to engage before they even step inside the house.

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Zillow Market Reports

JUNE 5, 2025

New listings and pending sales are both down, as luxury buyers and sellers cope with economic uncertainty. The typical luxury home is worth about $1.8 million nationwide, ranging from just over $835,000 in Buffalo to nearly $6 million in San Jose. Despite the slowdown, luxury home values are up 2.7% from a year ago — double that of the larger housing market.

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BAM Media

JUNE 5, 2025

BAM Key Details: NAR’s Executive Committee finalized the trade association’s decision to rescind the no-commingling rule. NAR’s MLS committee voted to rescind the optional “no-commingling” rule, which currently limits brokers from displaying MLS and non-MLS listings on the same search results page. Only 29% of Realtor-affiliated MLSs had adopted the rule, and its removal is expected to simplify IDX and VOW display standards across markets.

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