Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2025

A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate business. Its no secret that were in the throes of a housing affordability crisisanybody in the real estate trenches has felt it, in the form of stalled deals, frustrated clients, and collapsed sales.

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Real Estate News

MAY 31, 2025

A new study shows that teams have moved from the sidelines to the center of the action, transforming the real estate industry in ways that can feel painful.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 31, 2025

As of May 31, 2025, mortgage rates have decreased, offering homeowners and potential buyers advantageous conditions for both purchasing new homes and refinancing existing loans. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has declined to 6.84% , while the 15-year fixed mortgage rate has notably dipped to 5.99%. This trend signals a favorable environment for borrowers, especially as the Federal Reserve's inflation measures suggest a stable outlook for rates, with expectations for cuts in short-term rates pos

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Real Estate News

MAY 31, 2025

Upstart taps industry vet to grow ethical firm; Coldwell Banker nabs Minn., Conn. teams; Sothebys adds luxury SoCal team; Compass grows in Aspen.

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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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Brownstoner

MAY 31, 2025

Secret Service Operation Targets EBT and Debit Card Skimmers at Bushwick Stores The Secret Service does not just protect the president of the United States; it also protects New Yorkers who are scammed when they swipe an electronic benefit card at a seemingly trustworthy device. -- Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Gowanus Tower… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Restaurants Opening in Bed Stuy appeared first on Brownstoner.

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BAM Media

MAY 31, 2025

BAM Key Details: New research from Realtor.com ranks the top 10 markets for college grads in 2025, with Austin, TX leading the list thanks to an 18.9% rent-to-income ratio and booming job market. Other standout cities like Raleigh, NC and Overland Park, KS offer high vacancy rates, short commutes, and strong career opportunities for recent grads. On average, renters in the top 10 cities spend just 21.5% of their income on rentwell below the 30% affordability benchmark.

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Inman

MAY 31, 2025

From odd punctuation to generic phrasing, Alyssa Stalker shows you how to spot AIs fingerprints, and keep your real voice front and center.

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BAM Media

MAY 31, 2025

Most agents know they should be making more calls. But if the conversations feel awkward, forced, or flat-out ignored, theres a good reason: You’re either calling the wrong people or saying the wrong thing. Thats where better dataand smarter scriptingcome in. On June 5, 2025, BAM co-founder Byron Lazine is teaming up with a Senior Product Specialist from PropStream for a webinar thats built to change your entire approach to outreach: The Exact Script Framework for 3 Seller Lead Sources Thu

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2025

In one of the most chaotic weeks for economic headlines of the year, mortgage rates remained relatively stable, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago. Can this stability last? Despite elevated rates, having fewer wild fluctuations on a day-to-day basis creates a healthier mortgage market for consumers and those working in the mortgage and real estate industry.

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