Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

The conversation started like any typical interaction with a homeowner looking to sell their property. We discussed the current market conditions and revisited the propertys previous listing history including that the last agent had failed to sell it, eventually pulling it off the market 60 days later. The seller mentioned they were now living out of state and wanted to re-evaluate their approach with a new agent, potentially adjusting both the price and marketing strategy.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

The value of America's nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7 trillion at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans hit a record $49.2 trillion, according to a Redfin analysis.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

After the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how commission is paid, there was some fear among agents that buyers and sellers might forgo their services in favor of handling the transaction themselves. For the most part, that hasnt happened. About 73% of sellers said using a real estate agent is the best way to sell, 69% said selling without an agent is too risky, and 76% said the services they received from their listing agent were worth what they paid, according to a recent st

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

From chief marketing officers to communications professionals, Inmans 2025 Marketing All-Stars award celebrates 99 of the most creative and boundary-pushing marketers that drive success and impact across the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Federally registered broker and correspondent lender Milestone Mortgage Solutions has acquired Willow Home Loans and is looking to join the $1 billion origination club this year. Milestone, the largest brokerage in Massachusetts over the past three years, said the companies will be able to combine Willow’s top-drawer proprietary technology platform with Milestone’s federal registration and state licensing footprint.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Tomo Mortgage on Tuesday announced the closure of $20 million in Series B funding that was led by three existing investors and a new participant. The funding round was led by prior investors Ribbit Capital , DST Global and NFX along with new investor Progressive Insurance. Tomo, which was founded in 2020 by former Zillow executives Greg Schwartz and Carey Armstrong, has received a total of $130 million in funding to date.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

While mortgage originations were up 34 percent from a year ago, to $7.2 billion, company executives said they don't expect lending to surpass $5.5 billion in Q1 2025.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

New York may soon allow title insurance for state land purchases, a shift that could streamline conservation efforts and resolve longstanding property disputes. The change, which was included in Gov. Kathy Hochuls recent budget amendments, follows growing concerns from environmental groups and municipalities over costly delays in land acquisitions. Proposed changes New York is currently the only state that does not accept title insurance for government land purchases.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

Rocket CEO Varun Krishna and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shared with Inman why they agreed to merge as part of a $1.75 billion acquisition. AI, data and a complete consumer experience were at the center of it.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Optimal Blue ‘s February 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, released Tuesday, showcased a 7% month-over-month increase in mortgage lock volume , which the company said was primarily driven by a surge in refinance activity. Rate-and-term refinances saw the biggest jump, rising nearly 40% compared to January as homeowners jumped on the opportunity to lower their monthly payments.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

Lenz appeared with other panelists Tuesday at Inman on Tour Nashville to tout the benefits of working from referrals. But the panelists all agreed that referrals only work when done right.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

An overwhelming majority of older Americans (84%) say that aging in place in their current homes is a priority, but significant challenges stemming from home safety and affordability concerns are some of the elements keeping them from actually doing it. This is according to a new survey from Point , a company that specializes in home equity investments.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Do you have the confidence to talk yourself out of a six-figure payday? Abraham Sarway did. As he and his clients walked out the door of a multi-million home they had just toured together, the buyer told Sarway he wanted to submit an offer. Sarway thought of the commission check and what he could buy with it: a well-equipped Mercedes S Class. A vacation cabin upstate.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

Broker Pam Blair says that recognizing when your brand needs to change is the key to keeping your business going during challenging markets.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

For those who think being an independent landlord is easy, congratulations youre wrong. The challenges mount from the jump. Finding the best tenant is an uphill battle for some landlords. Then, they often face dissatisfied tenants, pesky maintenance issues, and tenants who cant or wont pay their rent on time and in full. Hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations may seem like the best way to alleviate the stress.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2025

The supply gap in housing has been a consistent topic of conversation over the recent years of housing-market challenges. The idea that the U.S. is short nearly 4 million homes has been stated over and over, but what does this figure truly mean, and how can the industry overcome it? According to a new report… The post Housing Gap Persists, Reaching Nearly 4 Million in 2024 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Now in its fifth year, the 2025 ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report (SOHBR), released today, revealed that while Gen Z remains eager and ready to buy a home this year, high mortgage rates and home prices could deter them from crossing the finish line. Out of Gen Z respondents, 67% said they plan to purchase a home this year compared to 51% of millennials , 49% of Gen X and 22% of baby boomers.

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2025

Something unexpected is happening as AI adoption grows in real estate. Women leaders are showing a more measured, confident approach to AI than their male counterparts. The 2025 Delta Real Estate Leadership Survey highlights a significant shift from last year. In 2024, female leaders expressed slightly higher concerns about AI risks than men. This year,… The post Are Women Leaders Setting the Bar for AI in Real Estate?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Eric Elfman, CEO of MoxiWorks. During the conversation, Velt and Elfman discuss the delicate art of balancing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) usage with developing client relationships. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. To start the discussion, Elfman and Velt briefly explore MoxiWorks’ upcoming goals for 2025.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MARCH 11, 2025

As spring rolls around, so does tax season. Some people look forward to filing their returns and anticipating a nice refund check. Others cringe, dreading the amount they may owe. Either way, many procrastinate, pushing it off until the last possible minute before scrambling to get everything in order by the April 15th deadline. On a related note, spring is also one of the busiest times of the year for the real estate market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

The leadership team at The Agency has a new face. The brokerage announced this week that Peter Ianos is joining as its head of operations for core services. Ianos most recently held the title of chief experience officer at Engel & Volkers Americas, where he worked on recruiting, retention, professional development and brokerage services. “[Ianos’s] deep expertise in real estate operations coupled with his firsthand understanding of the elevated service expectations in the luxury

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RIS Media

MARCH 11, 2025

A new report from ATTOM Data spotlights areas of the country that are vulnerable to decline based on affordability and equity measures gathered during Q4 2024. The report found that California, Illinois, New York City and parts of Florida were at the highest risk for the measured time period, with less vulnerable markets clustered in… The post California, Illinois, New York City and Parts of Florida Lead At-Risk Housing Markets appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman Inc. is expanding into the residential mortgage business, and it’s picked up Sterling Point Advisors ‘ Jeff Juliane and Brett Ludden to lead the effort. Ludden and Juliane will focus on providing comprehensive advisory services to mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff and Brett to Milliman,” said Jonathan Glowacki, a principal at Milliman. “Their extensive experience in financial ser

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Real Estate News

MARCH 11, 2025

The Rocket-Redfin deal means more competition for portal giants like Zillow and CoStar, but also for smaller brokerages and boutique lenders.

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