Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

A bill to expand Maryland s existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program which allows property tax abatements in exchange for housing reserved for low-income tenants has been signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D), a move lauded by affordable housing advocates. The state’s Affordable Housing Payment In Lieu of Taxes Expansion Act will authorize the owner of rental property to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement for maintaining at least 25% of the rental housing units loca

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Inman

APRIL 23, 2025

As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Although the FBI s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received fewer complaints in 2024 than in 2023, financial losses were up 33% annually to $16.6 billion, according to its annual report published Wednesday. In total, IC3 received 859,531 complaints in 2024, down from 880,418 complaints in 2023. Of the nearly 860,000 complaints, roughly 256,000 resulted in actual losses.

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Inman

APRIL 23, 2025

What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real's Drew Thompson explains how.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Christina Pappas has been appointed as president of Illustrated Properties , marking a new chapter for the South Florida luxury real estate brokerage as it celebrates its 50th year of operations. Pappas steps into the role following the departure of former president Daniel Dennis, who held the position for three years before leaving to pursue a new opportunity.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

A majority of U.S. homeowners are feeling the pressure of rising property taxes. But new data reveals that most are not taking advantage of their right to appeal their assessments often because they dont know they can. A national survey conducted by property tax appeal platform Ownwell found that nearly 60% of homeowners were shocked by their most recent property tax bills.

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Inman

APRIL 23, 2025

As a Realtor, you've seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Nearly half of newly married homeowners in the U.S. who made a down payment asked for money instead of traditional wedding gifts, according to a recent survey. A LendingTree survey of 1,050 American newlyweds found that 48% of those who purchased a home and made a down payment within the past two years requested cash from guests to help fund their home purchase rather than receive items off a wedding registry.

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Inman

APRIL 23, 2025

Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It's about proactively building a better future.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Every year, rental professionals brace for whats become a reliable annual rush: the summer surge. But 2025s rental season may be one of the most competitive yet, as demand accelerates and listings move at record speed. Based on a recent analysis from RentSpree, tenant screening activity in the U.S. spikes 27 percent between May and July compared to other times of the year.

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Inman

APRIL 23, 2025

When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered and theyll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

In their first earnings call since being acquired by Rocket Companies for $9.4 billion, Mr. Cooper executives did not take questions from analysts. But they did provide a glimpse of the opportunities the deal represents for companies in the mortgage space or how it intends to power the Apple of homeownership flywheel. This transaction is about creating a scaled homeownership experience, Mr.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 23, 2025

Lets talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account and thats how much your home is worth.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

The California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), the nations largest MLS , is pushing back against the Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) policy from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explaining that it will not implement the new measure. NARs Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, announced last month , allows home sellers to delay the public marketing their properties when these listings appear on IDX websites and syndicated platforms.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 23, 2025

Traditional firms still dominate, but one brokerage type tends to attract the top producers, while another is highly popular but struggles to retain agents.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Mortgage applications decreased 12.7% from a week earlier , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 18, 2025. The index decreased 11% on an unadjusted basis compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 20% from the previous week, but was still 43% higher than the same week one year ago.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 23, 2025

Homebuyers embraced lower mortgage rates in March before new tariffs were announced, causing home sales to jump amid persistent economic concerns.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Starting this fall, Pittsburgh Steelers fans could win money toward a home purchase every time the team returns a kickoff or punt for a touchdown, thanks to a new partnership between the Steelers and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The real estate company, headquartered in Pittsburgh , will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Take it to the House Sweepstakes.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 23, 2025

As a leader, you have to draw a line, Leo Pareja said of his opposition to the trend, adding that agents who push sellers to list off-MLS could face lawsuits.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 23, 2025

While the rumors of a silent film star living in this grand Ditmas Park dwelling are a bit of Brooklyn folklore, it has more than enough architectural charm of its own to impress. The sprawling Tudor-style dwelling at 1320 Ditmas Avenue in Ditmas Park West boasts period details and some… Read More > The post Ditmas Park West Tudor With Cobblestone Mantels, Garage Asks $2.995 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Some people are just naturally good communicators. For the rest of us mere mortals, communication takes effort, and that’s okay. If you’re in real estate, being a strong communicator isn’t just helpful; it’s critical. One tiny typo or awkward message can cost your client a home or make a potential lead disappear. In today’s fast-moving… The post Communicate Like It MattersBecause It Does appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 23, 2025

A year of celebration has begun to mark the 60th anniversary of the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission, and inaugural events include an online forum and the launch of a new story map. It was on April 19, 1965 that Mayor Robert Wagner signed the New York City landmarks law into… Read More > The post Landmarks Preservation Commission Kicks Off Celebration of 60th Anniversary appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Above: Jayda Mclauchlin Jayda Mclauchlin has quickly emerged as a rising star, earning the prestigious Agent of the Year award from the Carly Carey Real Estate Team. In her first year as a REALTOR, she closed over $10 million in transaction volume in a market with fewer than 100,000 residents. Now, shes on track to… The post A Star Agent on the Rise: How REW Platforms and Coaching Fueled Jayda Mclauchlin’s Success appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 23, 2025

Whether you're a homeowner or a co-op board member looking to introduce solar power to your building, there are compelling reasons to do it this year. Check out why at Brooklyn SolarWorks' free webinar Making the Solar Switch on May 13 at 3 p.m. Register here. With Local Law 97 now… Read More > The post Making the Solar Switch: A Guide for Homeowners and Co-op Board Members appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

APRIL 23, 2025

During March 2025, new single-family home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 724,000. Per the latest findings from the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), sales were up 7.4% month-over-month and 6% year-over-year. Since the beginning of 2025, new single-family home sales have see-sawed from increases to… The post New-Home Sales Climb, but Economists See Devil in the Details appeared first on RISMedia.

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APRIL 23, 2025

If you're dreaming of buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, you're probably wondering: when will mortgage rates go down? The short answer, based on current trends and expert predictions, is that a significant drop in mortgage rates in 2025 seems unlikely. While some minor fluctuations are always possible, major relief isn't anticipated this year.

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RIS Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Two weeks after the average 30-year mortgage rate hit its lowest level since October and home purchase applications surged 20%, mortgage applications are now seeing their second week of significant declines after rates have since bounced up 30 basis points hitting 6.9% this past week. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the… The post Mortgage Applications, Refis Down Again After Rates Hit 2-Week High Point appeared first on RISMedia.

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Redfin

APRIL 23, 2025

Key takeaways Buyers have more options and room to negotiate , but should be prepared for high monthly costs. Sellers may struggle to find a buyer , but in competitive markets like Chicago, they will likely see more offers. However, monthly costs have reached record highs , leaving more buyers and sellers on the sidelines and causing a slow start to the homebuying season.

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