Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Barry Habibs highly anticipated 2025 housing market forecast premiered during HousingWire ‘s Housing Economic Summit on Wednesday in Dallas. Habib , the CEO of MBS Highway , kicked off his by presentation by referencing his 2024 forecast, telling the crowd of 250-plus that he hit the mark for home price appreciation and predicted lower numbers than expected for the 10-year Treasury yield and the 30-year fixed rate.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Sales of newly built single-family homes declined during January, falling well below consensus estimates, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The new search paradigm for real estate The introduction of artificial intelligence overviews is changing how users consume information online. Traditional top-of-funnel searches like “how-to” topics and basic informational queries now stem from AI-generated overviews on search result pages. And, AI overviews don’t just aggregate information randomly.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Maverick Systems launched a year ago with the intent to help industry leaders better predict when agents might leave their office and who to target from market competitors.

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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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Telecom assets including macro towers and small cells have long served as a source of recurring revenue for real estate owners and landlords. When property owners agree to allow a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T to install a tower on their land or small cell on their building, the carrier and property owner enter into a long-term ground lease agreement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Today, HousingWire announced the release of its latest round of subscription enhancements, equipping its audience with deeper insights and convenient features that continue to position industry professionals as experts. The updates include a customizable Housing Market Data tool that gives users the power to customize charts and data on the HousingWire site and a gifting tool that allows subscribers to share news and articles with people in their network without a HousingWire subscription.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If youre in the market to buy a home, you probably want to negotiate the best price possible. But in todays market, getting the best deal isnt just about negotiating the lowest priceits about making a smart financial decision that balances cost, convenience, and long-term value. Even if youve just started your home search, youve probably noticed that updated homes are often difficult to find and sell faster and at higher prices than homes that need some sprucing up.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When reverse mortgage professionals from Australia and New Zealand made the long journey to San Diego last year to attend the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo, they were ready to learn about the core differences between the businesses in a different part of the world. What they found was a product type that had yet to reach their shores in the form of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P).

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Inman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In a year when home sales hit a three-decade low, the nation's biggest mortgage lender made $96.1 billion in loans to homebuyers -- the company's best year ever.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mortgage applications decreased by 1.2% from last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending Feb. 21, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 4% compared with the previous week. The refinance index continued its declining streak and decreased 4% from the previous week, but was 45% higher than the same week one year ago.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Prices are still going up, but 2024 ended with just 4.5% annual growth. Regionally, the Northeast is still going strong, while the Sunbelt has cooled.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Baby boomers are retiring in greater numbers, with the oldest members of the generation poised to turn 80 years old in 2025. To that end, determining where they’re planning to live can be key for reverse mortgage professionals. A tabulation from SmartAsset in late 2024 that was recently distributed through a syndicated column shows some of the recent shifts being made by the baby boomer demographic.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A new rentals partnership is a win-win that seems to have moved the real estate rivals closer together and could potentially influence a bigger deal.

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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.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A majority of U.S. real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. The findings indicate strong confidence in the rental housing market, with landlords prioritizing long-term growth and profitability despite economic and regulatory challenges. he survey, conducted during a two-week period in November 2024, found that 59% of U.S. landlords plan to a

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mortgage applications continued their fall for the second consecutive week, as mortgage rates remain elevated, hovering just under 7%. According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Feb. 21, 2025, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) decreased 1.2% from one week… The post Mortgage Applications Continue to Fall Through Winter appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Buyers, sellers and practitioners in the housing market pay close attention to the headlines that emerge from various changes in market activity, and sometimes those headlines can lead to fear. That fear trickles through to homebuyers and sellers, often leading them to stay on the sidelines. But paying closer attention to the data before it gets processed into headlines can actually serve as an antidote to fear, and looking more closely at the trends can illuminate what is driving those trends a

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget?

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Inman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Homebuyers using bridgeMLS' search site can now virtually redesign rooms using Roomvo's Inspire tool. The tool includes preset design styles, wall and floor finishings, and decor add-ons.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Editors note: This story originally ran in 2014 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. Im old enough to remember when the personal computer came out on the market. A friend bought one, and I remember we gathered around it with a bit of awe, and then… Read More > The post The Lost Crown Heights Mansion of a Typewriter Tycoon appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Are you glued to your screen, constantly refreshing to find out today's mortgage rates ? Well, breathe a sigh of relief, because there's a bit of good news! As of February 26, 2025, we've seen a welcome dip in mortgage rates. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is currently sitting at 6.35%. That's a drop of nine basis points from last week and lowest since December last year.

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BAM Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In light of the shocking study revealing that 71% of agents didnt sell a single home last year, a new report has surfaced with an even more disturbing statisticonly 5% of real estate agents actually live in a house. Thats right. According to BAM, which surveyed over 400,000 licensed real estate agents, the majority of agents are living in conditions that dont necessarily live up to the lifestyle that they sell.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Gitcha, a real estate marketplace designed to connect home buyers and renters with property owners and landlords, has announced its expansion into the Southern California market. “These wildfires have left thousands in Southern California searching for homes,” said Dan Cooper, CEO of Gitcha. “While we cant create more housing, we can help those affected share… The post Gitcha Announces Southern California Fire Initiative to Assist Displaced Residents appeared first on RIS

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 657 thousand. The previous three months were revised up. Sales of new single-family houses in January 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 657,000 , according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Online marketplace Pacaso this week announced a partnership with The Agency to expand luxury home access in several markets. The deal will allow The Agency to offer Pacaso’s luxury home listings in all of its markets. The Agency currently operates in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean and Central America. Both companies will offer vacation homes in U.S. markets like Miami ; Aspen, Colorado ; Vail, Colorado; La Jolla, California ; Napa, California; and popular international mar

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When it comes to valuing your home, every square foot matters. One of the most common questions for homeowners and potential buyers is: Does a finished basement count as square footage? Square footage plays a crucial role in determining value, marketability, and even financing options. But when it comes to basements, things can get a little tricky. Some listings include finished basements, while others exclude unfinished ones.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If you're like me, you're probably glued to housing market news, especially if you're dreaming of buying a home. And lately, the big question on everyone's mind is: where are mortgage rates headed? Well, buckle up, because the latest forecast isn't exactly a smooth ride. E xperts at Fannie Mae are predicting that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will likely average 6.8% throughout 2025 , and settle around 6.6% by the end of the year.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS has announced that Philadelphia real estate team, Philly + The Burbs, led by Ashlee Check, Joshua Hersz, Adam Brown and Karen Langsfeld, has joined the brokerage. The team, known in the area for its market expertise, sales strategies, and client-first approach, has closed over $60 million in sales… The post Philly + The Burbs Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the U.S.

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