Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What will the housing market look like in 2025? We already see many signals for what to expect, including last week’s data on inventory , new listings and price reductions, which I analyze below. For a more comprehensive look, read our 2025 Housing Market Forecast covering home prices, home sales volumes and more. Last week, there were 9% more newly pending home sales than the same week a year ago and home sales are ticking down for the season.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has spent much of the past few years having its dirty laundry aired across public domain and in courtrooms. Now a new report is taking aim at compensation for NAR executives. On Monday, The New York Times published an expose about the lavish perks enjoyed by NAR’s executives. Chief among them is the salary of former CEO Bob Goldberg, who earned $1.2 million per year that later ballooned to $2.6 million.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leaders spent thousands on Hamilton tickets and other luxuries with corporate credit cards, as former execs stayed on the payroll, The New York Times reported.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Add American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company LLC , doing business as AnnieMac, to the list of mortgage lenders that have recently suffered a data breach from a cyberattack. The company notified state authorities that it became aware of “suspicious activity” of certain systems within its network in August. After an investigation, it concluded that cybercriminals infiltrated its systems, potentially accessing and acquiring files containing sensitive personal information of 171,074 custom

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Agency CEO this week predicted more change ahead for the real estate industry, said agents are angry, and argued in favor of raising the bar for obtaining a real estate license.

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this HousingWire executive conversation, Michael Chew, Division President at Consolidated Analytics , discusses the viability of task outsourcing as a method for saving time and money for loan originators —especially in preparation for market surges and shifts. Chew stresses the importance of offloading repetitive tasks to experienced teams , removing the need for rushed hiring and subsequent delays.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The construction industry expects the new administration to loosen regulations, which could boost sales, though other challenges remain.

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BAM Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The New York Times isn’t finished with its investigative reports on the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Last year, journalist Debra Kamin exposed allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment within NAR, amplifying widespread scrutiny at a time when NAR was already dealing with multiple lawsuits and an investigation with the DOJ.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a changing industry, brokerages and agents cannot simply maintain old practices. Those who want to thrive must embrace new ways to evolve and improve.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

TorontoRealtyBlog Do you like Green Day ? I do. More than a little, in fact. They’re my favourite band of all time. Now, surely that statement could result in some snap judgments on your part, depending on what you think of the band, the frontman, the genre, the style, or any of the songs or lyrics that stand out in your head. But I believe that so much of life and our personalities are shaped by early childhood experiences, and as many of you will undoubtedly relate to, this band came a

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Above, Morgan Carey Real Estate Webmasters (REW) continues to lead the real estate technology space by consistently innovating and addressing the evolving needs of its clients. Staying true to this commitment, the company recently launched exciting updates to REW CRM—the most notable of which, according to REW CEO Morgan Carey, is the all-new Lead Details… The post Innovating to Meet the Evolving Needs of Clients appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When pitching houses for sale over the week of Thanksgiving in 1897, an ad assured buyers considering Rutland Road that while they should observe the Thanksgiving Day presidential proclamation of thanks, it shouldn't stop them from taking a look at the modern houses on offer. Popping up just before the… Read More > The post Updated PLG Row House With Striking Woodwork, Wall of Glass Asks $3.75 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

BOSTON, MA—There are a few questions present at the forefront of REALTORS®’ minds as of late—Clear Cooperation, compensation, the DOJ investigation into NAR—but none as pressing as how to succeed in the new normal. Anthony Lamacchia—broker/owner and CEO of Lamacchia Companies—and eXp CEO Leo Pareja answered these burning questions during their “Crush It In Real… The post Anthony Lamacchia and Leo Pareja Riff on Clear Cooperation, Compensation and Crushing It in Real Estate appeared first o

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy.

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The newest Zillow Rental Market Report is out, and it’s showing ‘‘a softening of the rental market beyond regular seasonality.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday.

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Builder sentiment improved for the third straight month, and builders expect market conditions will continue to improve with Republicans winning control of the White House and Congress. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 46 in November, up three points from October, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s time for real estate professionals to get serious about their 2025 business outlook, assessing which measures to build upon and which ones to leave behind.

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When you look at the “Hottest Real Estate Markets” lists from major publications, they often miss many crucial factors that truly make a market worth investing in.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

National mortgage lender offering affected customers free credit monitoring and identity theft protection after hackers accessed Social Security numbers in August data breach.

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Estate Agent Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mortgage intermediary confidence in the property market has dipped slightly since the General Election, research suggests.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A sleeping giant that's righting the ship. A crown-jewel destination that's still in freefall. And a white-hot zone trapped in a low-inventory quagmire. These are the three strangest housing regions in the U.S. today.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Above, Andy Allen Andy Allen is living the dream. As a youth, the Austin, Texas team leader thought bodybuilding would provide the pathway to his success. But a suggestion 32 years ago from his investor parents led him to the world of real estate, and his competitive spirit did the rest. Last year, with a… The post Culture Is Everything for Keller Williams Austin Team appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

True alignment, strategist Molly McKinley writes, offers opportunities for growth, innovation and transformation in both your business and the industry at large.

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Estate Agent Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bristol, Merseyside and Greater London have been named as Japanese knotweed hotspots.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With more homes likely hitting the market this fall, the epic housing shortage may finally be lifting. Here’s how to connect with consumers who may be dipping their toes into home buying after being sidelined in the too-hot housing market.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While August 17 was long marked on real estate practitioners’ calendars, another date may prove to be just as important—November 26, when a federal judge in Missouri will hear arguments and decide whether or not to issue final approval to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) lawsuit settlement. Ahead of that momentous, potentially uncertain decision,… The post COURT REPORT: eXp’s Sanford Seeks to Protect Cellphone; Two Settlements Questioned by Judge appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Developing your personal brand, coach Darryl Davis writes, provides you with the opportunity to connect with your ideal client and convey your authenticity and expertise.

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