Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Today’s mortgage lending environment is shifting rapidly. Purchase loans are now outpacing refinances, and interest rates are reaching the stratosphere. Meanwhile, affordability is becoming a dream for many borrowers. Also, lenders feel the impact of high rates, as they struggle to find the right clients. However, one mortgage company is in a prime position to transform the market and deliver value to mortgage professionals.

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APRIL 22, 2025

State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Spring marks the peak season for the U.S. housing market, with more listings hitting the market and warmer weather making it easier for buyers to tour homes and explore their options. Traditionally, this season brings a surge in purchase activityand in 2025, that trend is especially important for lenders to watch closely against the backdrop of a high-interest rate environment.

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Inman

APRIL 22, 2025

In the first quarter of the year, 44.4 percent of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1 percent seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Down Payment Resource (DPR) today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, which saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year. The number of programs increased by 43 during the first quarter, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,509 the highest recorded by DPR.

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APRIL 22, 2025

Shift your business out of survival mode when you adopt a CEO mindset, implement smart processes and procedures, and scale with the future in mind, broker Jessica Souza writes.

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APRIL 22, 2025

Focus on being helpful, real and a little bit creative in your social media content, Kate Hulbert writes, and the engagement (and leads) will follow.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

As MLSs across the country work to implement the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) policy, brokerages and some Realtor associations are busy creating the new disclosures needed for delayed marketing exempt listings. Over the weekend, Compass ‘s new Addendum to Listing Agreement form began to circulate on social media alongside the seller advisory form debuted last week by eXp Realty.

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BAM Media

APRIL 22, 2025

A new amendment to a Florida bill could shut down the states Real Estate Commission (FREC) and shift its powers to a state agency. House Bill 1461, introduced by Rep. Taylor Michael Yarkosky on February 28, initially made no mention of the Florida Real Estate Commission. That changed on April 7, when a 389-page amendment was added to eliminate FREC entirely.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Kuper Sothebys International Realty has expanded to the Texas coast through a merger with Port Aransas Realty. The deal will extend Kuper Sothebys reach into the Coastal Bend region, including Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Rockport and North Padre Island. The Austin-based brokerage has traditionally focused on central and south Texas. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the agreement, which formalizes a relationship that has spanned more than three decades.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Editors Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedias Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In real estate, time is money. And if you ask any real estate agent why they dont post on social media consistently, they will likely blame their lack… The post Your 15-Minute Fix for Real Estate Content Planning appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Lets be honest real estate photography may be the most important piece of selling a listing. As buyers scroll through dozens of homes online, your photos will be the reason they stop scrolling and start exploring. That spark of interest is what will lead them to schedule a showing and ultimately make an offer. The good news is that you dont have to be a professional photographer or even hire one to capture amazing listing photos.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 22, 2025

On a sunny day in Green-Wood Cemetery last week, the magnolia and cherry trees were in bloom while a group of students busily tended to historic gravestones and vaults. While one group of students hoisted a monument back into place, others dug out a gravestone that had settled into the… Read More > The post Students Get Hands-on Experience Restoring Green-Wood Cemetery appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Class Valuation has expanded its national sales team with the hirings of Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw as senior executives, the company announced Tuesday. The duo brings more than 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and financial technology to Class Valuation , an appraisal management company that is continuing to grow its leadership ranks.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Amidst the hot topic discussions and controversial decisions surrounding private listings, Donny SamsonCEO of Samson Propertieshas expressed his support for Zillow and Redfins bans in a recent statement. Zillow and Redfin made the right call, said Samson in a release. This policy is a win for buyers, sellers, and every professional who believes real estate… The post Another Independent Brokerage CEO Expresses Support of Private Listing Restrictions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

As it aims to appeal to potential clients who may be taking a closer look at tapping into home equity , reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) has debuted a new marketing campaign in concert with its new creative agency to illustrate the lifestyle impacts of its products. The campaign, called A Better Way with FOA, is being referred to as a new brand platform by the company.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

As the industry continues to evolve, forward-thinking leaders are stepping up to drive innovation, equity and progress. Eric Jacobs, regional president, Select Brands at Anywhere Integrated Services, was named a Crusader in RISMedias 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers class, recognized for his unwavering commitment to positive change both in his organization and across the industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), implemented in 2020, is the source of much debate within the real estate industry. The policy was a response to a proliferation of pocket listings and a rapid decline in housing inventory on the MLS, despite a large number of transactions still occurring. It got so bad that I could be walking through the grocery store and whisper that I had a listing coming up and all of a sudden five people would run over because they kn

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 22, 2025

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

In todays mortgage market, traditional mortgage products are no longer the one-size-fits-all solution they once were. The economy is now driven by entrepreneurs, investors, high-income earners, and young adults who thrive in the gig economy. These borrowers are driving a demand for alternative mortgage products. For these borrowers, non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loans offer a premium alternative to conventional options.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 22, 2025

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

PennyMac Financial Services Inc. (PFSI) on Tuesday reported net income of $76.3 million for the first quarter of 2025 after it posted revenue of $430.9 million. These numbers were down from the previous quarter’s figures of $104.5 million and $470.1 million, respectively. The California-based lender’s pretax income was $104.2 million, which was down from $129.4 million in Q4 2024 but up from $43.9 million in Q1 2024. “PennyMac Financial delivered solid first quarter financial r

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 22, 2025

Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

An illustration of the Virgin Voyages cruise ship in the Caribbean with piles of money surrounding it. (Image created with ChatGPT4o) Ken DeGiorgio, former CEO of First American Financial Corp. , will collect a hefty payout following his termination from the title insurance giant, according to a shareholder report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 22, 2025

A recent article suggested an unconventional house-hunting tip for buyers: bring a dinner plate and a clothes hanger along when touring homes. The logic? Use the plate to check cabinet depth and the hanger to gauge closet space. If youre wondering why a good old-fashioned tape measure wouldnt suffice, youre not alone. But at the same time, its kind of practicalif you can get past the befuddled stare of your real estate agent as you walk up to the house looking like youre walking up to the regist

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

Virginia-based United Real Estate Richmond is merging with nearby River City Blues Realty to form a new team under the United banner. The deal, which closed March 15, adds 20 agents from River City to the United ranks and brings its total agent count in the Richmond area to 220, according to John Finn, senior managing broker at United. His brother, Jeffrey Finn, serves as principal broker, Richmond BizSense reported.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Homebuyers cant seem to catch a break on home affordability. On top of high home prices, mortgage rates and homeowners insurance, property taxes on single-family homes across the United States jumped 2.7% in 2024, reaching $4,172 per home, according to a new report from ATTOM, a property data and analytics firm. The total amount levied… The post U.S.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 22, 2025

The MLS contends that the policy offers no benefits to consumers and was created to placate the powerful, national brokerages that oppose Clear Cooperation.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Have you ever noticed how some expressions start off meaning one thing but somehow take on a life of their own? asks Suzy Minken rhetorically. A Compass star agent from Short Hills, New Jersey, she studies the industry closely. Thats exactly what’s happening with the term off-market in real estate. I’ve seen this term tossed… The post What Does Off-Market Property Mean to You?

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Inman

APRIL 22, 2025

Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting four roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Chicago's Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer commented, "Wow. That's a lot.

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