Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Mortgage rates have reached the lowest levels of the year today as the 10-year yield dropped significantly on tariff news. The stock market reacted negatively to the news regarding tariffs, resulting in significant selling and a shift towards the bond market. In this week’s Housing Market Tracker , I mentioned that the 10-year yield level was stubbornly resistant and that we needed bad news to break through it.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 3, 2025

Though the number of office exclusives is rising, a new report from Bright MLS found no financial advantage to pre-marketing a home off the MLS.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Two-thirds of U.S. homeowners saw their insurance rates increase in 2024, according to a recent survey by ValuePenguin. Amid escalating costs , many policyholders worry their homes could become uninsurable in the future, while some have already received nonrenewal notices from their insurers. The survey of nearly 2,000 consumers found that 67% experienced rate increases in 2024, down slightly from 72% in 2023.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 3, 2025

If youve ever felt the silent judgment of a neighbor side-eyeing your overgrown grass, youre not alone. A recent survey found that 76% of homeowners feel pressured to keep their homes looking as good asor better thantheir neighbors’ With over half of homeowners (51%) saying they genuinely care about having one of the nicest exteriors in the neighborhood, and nearly a quarter (23%) believing their yard is award-worthy, its clear that curb appeal isnt just about personal prideit’s a fu

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American , argues that failing to account for the growing number of U.S. households gives a misleading impression of housing market strength. If we look at existing-home sales as a percentage of the total number of households over time, we see that sales are down to the same levels as the early 1990s, just above 3%, and well below the long-run average of 4.1%, he said.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 3, 2025

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 3, 2025

Manufactured homes play a measurable role in the U.S. housing market by providing an affordable supply option for millions of households. According to the American Housing Survey (AHS), there are 7.2 million occupied manufactured homes in the U.S., representing 5.4% of total occupied housing and a source of affordable housing, in particular, for rural and.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Throughout the nearly yearlong debate over the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), Zillow has been a staunch supporter of the policy. But while Zillow did get its wish after NAR chose to uphold CCP for now, the trade groups new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy which creates the concept of a delayed marketing exempt listing has the potential to put some serious strain on Zillow and other listing portals like Realtor.com and Homes.com.

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HomeLight

APRIL 3, 2025

If given five minutes to think about it, you could probably identify between three and five home improvement projects you would be happy to tackle in your home. But what happens when youre on a super tight budget and your priority is to increase your homes future sales value? Weve collected 44 cheap ways to increase your homes value with minimal talent and tools with the help of real estate agent Bryan Hill , who works with 78% more single-family homes than the average San Diego agent.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

In mortgage finance and real estate , the only constant is change. From fluctuating interest rates and evolving regulations to technological disruptions and shifting consumer demands, mortgage leaders today face unprecedented volatility and complexity. This ongoing flux demands adaptive, resilient, and deeply principled leadership. The last several years, rising mortgage rates and home values have dramatically reshaped affordability and consumer purchasing power.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 3, 2025

By Adam Daly, Brooklyn Paper As Park Slopes Open Streets program awaits final approval from the Department of Transportation for the 2025 season, local business owners along 5th Avenue remain divided over its impact, with some fearing for their businesses viability. To gauge public opinion, Community Board 6 and Council Member Shahana… Read More > The post Park Slope Merchants Want Tweaks Like Later Start Times to Volunteer-Led Open Streets appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) won’t be sending any more servicing deals to Mr. Cooper Group in response to Mr. Cooper’s pending $9.4 billion acquisition by archrival Rocket Mortgage. But don’t expect the end of the relationship to significantly impact the balance sheet of either lender. As HousingWire exclusively reported on Wednesday, UWM ended its subservicing deal with Mr.

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RIS Media

APRIL 3, 2025

In March 2025, new home listings reached the biggest March jump since 2022 with a 10.2% year-over-year rise, according to Realtor.com. Active listings (meaning all listings available for sale) are up 28.5% year-over-yearmarking the 17th consecutive month for inventory growth in the U.S. Yet, as inventory has gone up, not only has price growth slowed,… The post Inventory Is Picking Up, but Are Homebuyers Responding?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

AssetVal , a provider of real estate valuations, has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) company Restb.ai to integrate computer vision technology into its broker price opinion (BPO) process. The collaboration aims to enhance the accuracy and consistency of property valuations by using AI to assess property conditions and quality. BPOs, often used in real estate transactions and lending decisions, can vary due to subjective assessments by different agents.

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RIS Media

APRIL 3, 2025

Homeowners in Washington state are being asked to take action and join a potential class-action lawsuit against Northwest MLS on a new website called Washington Homeowner Rightsbacked by Compass. The site sports the tagline Washington State Homeowners Deserve the Same Freedom as Everyone Else, and specifically solicits homesellers who experienced a public price drop, stayed… The post Potential Lawsuit Against NWMLS Brews, Backed by Compass appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

The typical U.S. homebuyers monthly payment hit a record $2,802 in late March, marking the second consecutive week of all-time highs, according to a new Redfin report. Despite rising costs , there are signs that more house hunters are reentering the market as spring begins. Home sale prices have climbed 3.4% year-over-year, while the average mortgage rate stands at 6.65%, down from recent peaks but still more than double pandemic-era lows.

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RIS Media

APRIL 3, 2025

ERA Real Estate has announced its latest affiliation with CMC Realty ERA Powered, an Hispanic, female-owned, family brokerage based in Norcross, Georgia that serves communities throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Established in 2017, team leaders, Carmela Moreno, owner of CMC Realty ERA Powered, and her daughters Carmen and Miluska Barreda, decided to launch their own… The post Top-Producing Women-Led Georgia Team Joins the ERA Real Estate Network appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Homie Technologies on Wednesday notified the U.S. District Court in Utah that it was voluntarily dismissing Keller Williams from its antitrust suit. Keller Williams was dismissed with prejudice, preventing Homie from refiling the suit. However, in its filing Homie notes that this notice of dismissal does not in any way apply to or affect Homies claims in the Action against any of the other Defendants, which remain pending.

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BAM Media

APRIL 3, 2025

Last week, Logan Mohtashami , lead analyst for HousingWire , joined Byron Lazine , Lisa Chinatti , and Tom Toole on the Knowledge Brokers Podcast to talk about, among other things, the fear and uncertainty many consumers are feeling about the U.S. housing market. We can think of no better example of that than last weekends online drama over a Patrick Bet-David Tweet that went viral by using a chart on the multifamily mortgage delinquency rate to sound the alarm on homeowner delinquencies.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

On a recent episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, Managing Editor James Kleimann joined Sarah Wheeler to unpack Rocket Companies headline-making acquisition of Mr. Cooper a $9 billion deal that could reshape the mortgage landscape for years to come. Coming on the heels of Rockets Redfin acquisition , the move signals the companys intent to control the full mortgage journey from lead generation to long-term servicing.

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RIS Media

APRIL 3, 2025

Real estate economists are pointing to this weeks mortgage rate activity as a possible bellwether for the remainder of the year. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.64%, down one basis point from last weeks average of 6.65%. Over the last month,… The post Economists Say Steady Mortgage Rates Are Spurring Sales but They Remain Cautious Over Tariffs Fallout appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Tuesday issued a waiver on quality control (QC) reviews for some newly distressed mortgages in Southern California as homeowners continue to grapple with the effects of the January 2025 wildfires. The FHA typically requires reviews for mortgages 60 days past due within six months of origination to ensure underwriting compliance.

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BAM Media

APRIL 3, 2025

The real estate landscape has shifted dramatically since August 17th. Sellers now have more control over compensation and listing agreements, and they expect agents to adapt. If you dont understand what todays sellers want, you risk losing deals before the conversation even starts. Last week, BAM co-founder Byron Lazine hosted a webinar with Zoodealio CEO Kala Laos to spell out what sellers want and how agents can leverage cash offers to deliver that and more.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

A lawsuit over rights to reverse mortgage-backed collateral stemming from the collapse of a major industry lender has been brought to an end with a summary judgment, but the plaintiffs in the case have vowed to appeal the decision. The suit was filed by Texas Capital Bank (TCB) against Ginnie Mae in late 2023. The bank alleged that Ginnie Mae had extinguished, in return for no consideration, TCBs first priority lien on tens of millions of dollars in collateral stemming from the [FHA]-sponsored [

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RIS Media

APRIL 3, 2025

Global commercial real estate firm JLL, a member of LeadingRE, has announced the launch of its inaugural Global Property Expo, an international real estate event, which will take place at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore from July 18-20, 2025. JLLs Global Property Expo will connect global investors and industry leaders, serving as… The post JLL to Host Global Property Expo This July in Singapore appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

U.S. District Court Judge Mark H. Cohen is standing by his denial of the Gibson commission lawsuit plaintiffs motion to intervene in the Hooper commission lawsuit. On Wednesday, Judge Cohen denied the Gibson plaintiffs motion to file a surreply in the Hooper suit relating to the Hooper plaintiffs motion for preliminary approval of their settlements with eXp World Holdings and Weichert Realtors.

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RIS Media

APRIL 3, 2025

Above, the team at CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty in North Dakota as the recipient of the 2025 CENTURY 21 Art Bartlett 2100 Cup Award at its recent Top Agent Retreat in Anaheim, California. One of the top honors in the CENTURY 21 System, the… The post CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty Receives The CENTURY 21 Art Bartlett 2100 Cup Award appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

In a live-recorded episode of Power House at the Housing Economic Summit , HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sat down with Suzy Lindblom , chief operating officer at Sierra Pacific Mortgage , to explore the companys growth strategy and how its navigating todays lending environment. After consulting with Sierra Pacific for six months, Lindblom joined the company full-time in November drawn in by a culture she describes as unusually cohesive and execution-focused.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 3, 2025

Rates may drop in the short-term before inflation ramps up, but stock market volatility, higher prices and rising unemployment could stall home purchases.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Top-five reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) has enlisted creative advertising agency David&Goliath (D&G) to serve as its new creative agency of record (AOR), following a competitive process including several other candidate agencies. The company which formally announced the arrangement on Thursday includes business and brand strategy, creative development and industry thought leadership initiatives, according to the announcement.

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