Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Chicago-based Maverick Systems is rapidly expanding its real estate data analytics platform nationwide, offering brokerages a new tool in the competitive landscape for experienced agents. The company is currently profiling about 200,000 real estate agents across the U.S. It focuses on eight key Multiple Listing Service (MLS) markets, including four in the nation’s 20 largest markets.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Success in real estate doesnt happen by chance. It is built through strategy, resilience and an unwavering commitment to growth. RISMedias 2025 Newsmakers in the Achievers category have demonstrated what it takes to elevate their businesses, brands and careers to new heights. Whether through record-breaking sales, innovative marketing or impressive expansion, these industry pros have… The post 2025 Newsmakers: The Achievers Reaching New Heights in Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Fannie Mae on Tuesday announced the results of its 2024Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards(STAR) program, recognizing 29 mortgage servicers for “competency, capability, and overall performance.” “Our servicers continue to show their commitment to operational excellence while reducing credit loss a crucial component to the overall safety and soundness of Fannie Mae s business and the residential mortgage market, Cyndi Danko, the company’s single-family chief credit off
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Consumers found the digital-first logo which includes a subtler take on the brands famous balloon more appealing than the old design, the company said.
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
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Home prices were up 3.9% annually in December 2024, up from a 3.7% gain in November , according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. National home prices have risen by 8.8% annually since 2020 , led by markets in Florida, North Carolina, Southern California, and Arizona. While our National Index continues to trend above inflation, we are a few years removed from peak home price appreciation of 18.9% observed in 2021 and are seeing below-trend growth over the history of the index,&
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Three former Zillow executives want to give real estate agents a personal assistant who can handle the administrative headaches that waste time they could use to do what they do best sell houses. Luis Poggi, Spencer Rascoff and Alex Kutner on Tuesday launched HouseWhisper, an AI-powered assistant integrated into an agents calendar and customer relationship management (CRM) system to do things like schedule appointments and provide notes throughout the day.
BAM Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
BAM Key Details: Apple is making its largest-ever U.S. investmentmore than $500 billion over the next four yearsfocused on AI, manufacturing, and R&D. The expansion includes a new 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston, a $10 billion boost to its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund, and thousands of new jobs across multiple states. Apple just made its biggest U.S. investment commitment evermore than $500 billion over the next four years.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Online property marketplace and real estate technology company Offerpad Solutions Inc. reported a net loss of $17.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, which was up 12% from the $15.4 million loss it sustained in the final quarter of 2023. Its full year 2024 net loss totaled $62.2 million, which was a 47% improvement from the prior year’s loss of $117.2 million.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Following years of declines, the square footage of single-family home starts was up at the end of 2024. If mortgage rates ease, that trend could continue.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The reverse mortgage industry in 2025 could be defined by two key developments: continuing efforts to establish partnerships with the forward mortgage industry, as well as the development of proprietary reverse mortgage products that could be the future of the industry. This is according to an interview with James Mittleman, senior vice president of retail sales at Finance of America (FOA).
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has entered an agreement with transaction software company SkySlope; CRMLS users will now be able to access the document management solution SkySlope Forms through their MLS dashboard. With SkySlope Forms, CRMLS users can utilize a library of official documents and user-created templates to streamline transactions with fully up-to-date and compliant documents.… The post California Regional MLS to Offer Document Management Platform appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Choosing the right hard money lender for your investment project can be challenging. With nearly three decades of experience in real estate and investing, Ive worked with hard money lenders to secure financing for everything from simple fix-and-flip projects to multi-million-dollar apartment building rehabs. Theres no one-size-fits-all hard money lendereach borrower, project and situation is unique.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
HouseWhisper is designed to keep agents from being buried with tons of admin tasks, CEO Luis Poggi said. Ex-Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff is a co-founder.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
With a median age of 45.1 years, Maine is the oldest state, putting it in a unique position to provide insights to the rest of the nation about how it manages the needs of its older residents. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau , about 23% of Maine’s population is at least 65 years old. That also makes Maine the only state where the 65-and-older population outnumbers those 18 and younger, a trend that is projected at the national level by the mid-2030s.
Inman
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Compliance expert Summer Goralik talks with Professor Tanya Monestier about zero-fee touring agreements and whether they constitute an attempted workaround of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The typical U.S. homebuyer put down 16.3% of the purchase price in December, up from 15% a year earlier, as rising home prices pushed down payments higher, according to a new report from Redfin. In dollar terms, the average down payment in December was $63,188, an increase of 7.5% from the previous year and the largest jump in five months. The increase comes as the median U.S. home sale price rose 6.3% year over year to about $428,000.
Inman
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The next five years, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, will separate the real players from the ones who are just dabbling in real estate.
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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Home Depot is expects same-store sales in 2025 to be just 1.0% better than this past year, an indication that the housing market will remain slow. That 1% growth projection is below the 1.65% rate expected by Wall Street analysts, and comes on the back of a fairly disappointing 2024, in which elevated mortgage rates , inflation and high home prices led to fewer home-improvement projects despite record levels of home equity.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Home prices across the U.S. have been elevated since 2020, and this challenge persists as we now move into five years post-pandemic. While recent reports have found the rate of home price appreciation to be slowing overall across the country, many markets have seen sharp spikes as of late. New research from Homes.com pinpointed some… The post What Markets Have Seen Price Spikes Over the Last Year?
Inman
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
U.S. home prices continued their climb in December, extending a long-running growth streak and reaching all-time highs, according to data released Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The FHFA Housing Price Index (HPI) and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices reported annual growth of 4.5 percent and 3.9 percent, respectively, marking yet another quarter of steady appreciation since 2012, according to the FHFA.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
MoxiWorks has announced that RateMyAgent is the latest real estate service provider to join its MoxiCloud partner program. Agents throughout the U.S. who utilize RateMyAgent for client reviews will be able to automatically amplify them on their MoxiWorks-powered websites. RateMyAgent, a leader in the real estate review and reputation management space, helps agents build their… The post RateMyAgent Joins The MoxiWorks Partner Program appeared first on RISMedia.
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Fancy Pants Homes
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
One of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods is getting an influx of new builds — meant to attract more modern-minded buyers. After a newly built, $25 million mansion surfaced on the market in Coconut Grove just a couple of weeks back, we’re now getting word that another ultra-modern 21,000-square-foot mansion will soon be taking shape in the historically rich enclave.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
As the new year picks up speed and the real estate industry and MLS community continue to settle in an industry defined by change, theres still a sense of optimism in the air. Not only is inventory increasing, but properties are still selling, and brokers and agents are working hard on behalf of consumers. While… The post Navigating the MLS Landscape: Embracing the Fluctuating Market appeared first on RISMedia.
HomeLight
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
If you’re a Rockford, Illinois, homeowner aiming to sell quickly without the uncertainties of the traditional listing process, connecting with a cash buyer could be the most effective approach. Investors, both local and out-of-state, continue to show keen interest in Rockfords hot real estate market. If speed and convenience are your top priorities, now could be the ideal time to explore cash offer options.
Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The traditional price gap between new and existing homes was nearly nonexistent at the end of 2024. The median price for a new single-family home sold in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $419,200, a mere $9,100 above the existing home sales price of $410,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors.
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Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
HomeLight
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
If you’re an Apache Junction homeowner looking to sell your house quickly and sidestep the complexities of a traditional Arizona listing, selling to a cash buyer could be your best approach. Despite signs of a cooling market in Apache Junction, interest from local and out-of-state investors remains robust due to the citys affordable cost of living, small-town feel, and proximity to natural attractions.
AAOA
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
In today’s fast-paced rental market, being efficient and organized is the key to running a successful rental operation. Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. But with so many property management tools available, how do you choose the right one?
HomeLight
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
If you’re a homeowner in West Chester, Pennsylvania, looking to achieve a quick home sale without the hassles of listing on the open market, working with a cash buyer could be the right approach. Both local and out-of-state investors are keen on West Chesters competitive real estate market , charming downtown, strong sense of community, and proximity to Philadelphia.
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