Keeping Current Matters

MAY 28, 2025

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

What happens when competitors pursue scale in a static yet strategically important market? The answer lies in a remote corner of the mortgage industry: subservicing. This business which involves handling mortgage payments, borrower communication and escrow administration on behalf of lenders has undergone consolidation. The sector drew renewed attention in March when Rocket Companies announced a $9.4 billion offer to acquire Mr.

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Real Estate News

MAY 24, 2025

LeadingREs Jessica Edgerton explained how regional and family firms can excel by reacting to market changes quickly and building culture and trust.

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Inman

MAY 30, 2025

Focus on mastering each pillar step-by-step, trainer Terry LeClair writes, and watch your business transform from unpredictable to unstoppable.

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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

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 27, 2025

For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.

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Real Estate News

MAY 30, 2025

With sellers far outnumbering buyers, conditions now favor home shoppers, according to a new Redfin report. Does that mean home prices will start falling?

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Inman

MAY 24, 2025

Googles latest AI push could reshape everything from home searches to content creation. Plus, Threads gets more flexible and Deloitte confirms what we already suspected people follow people, not brands.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 30, 2025

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Because not all of them will be worth it.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Weve entered the busiest season in the real estate industry at the same time that markets are more uncertain than ever. Nearly 40% of annual home sales happen between May and August, and were quickly approaching the most popular day to list your home: June 1*. Meanwhile, the economic landscape is shifting mortgage rates, consumer sentiment, and the cost of goods are all in flux and consumers are seeking more clarity and consistency than ever.

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Real Estate News

MAY 30, 2025

The iBuyer has been struggling to get its footing since 2022 despite replacing its CEO and working to build partnerships with agents and brokerages.

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Inman

MAY 27, 2025

Don't sacrifice service and connection as you grow, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use tech to create leverage where it's needed most, so your agents have more time for the personal attention that matters most.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 26, 2025

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms youre not familiar with.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Everything is bigger in Texas is a folksy saying that conjures smiles when thinking about Buc-ees, wide-brim western hats, or ostentatious longhorn belt buckles.But what may draw a look of ire is the newly introduced state senate bill that already has a reputation of legally forcing professional or trade associations and organizations in Texas to look the other way when hate speech spews out of the mouth (or fingers) of an association member.

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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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Real Estate News

MAY 29, 2025

Former Semafor GM Bennett Richardson and Raffi Williams, who worked at FHFA and HUD, will step into their new leadership roles on May 31.

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MAY 29, 2025

Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 24, 2025

Thinking of buying a slice of paradise in Florida? While the Sunshine State has been a magnet for new residents and investors, pushing home prices to dizzying heights, the music might be slowing down in some popular spots. If you've been watching the Florida property scene, you might be wondering if the party's over for some areas. Well, recent data by Cotality suggests that at least 2 Florida Housing markets are bracing for a high risk of a price crash : Winter Haven and Tampa.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Preparing for the summer season typically a peak period in most real estate markets requires strategic planning and a keen focus on the client experience. Competition can heat up quickly and as a global brokerage, heres how were preparing for a successful luxury summer selling season across the markets we serve and how you can do the same. Strengthen operational readiness Operational readiness is critical as the summer selling season revs up, and part of that is adding and allocating brokerage

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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.

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Real Estate News

MAY 28, 2025

Watch the conversation as Gino Blefari offers tips for struggling agents and explains why it was time to step down as HomeServices president and CEO.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Find out how this broker put her background in education to work to create real estate training that resonates and gets results.

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RIS Media

MAY 29, 2025

When the $1.8 billion verdict came down against the National Association of REALTORS last year, it shook the real estate industry. But the aftermatha sweeping, fast-tracked settlement that reshaped business practices without meaningful input from the professionals most affectedleft many REALTORS confused, frustrated, and questioning what comes next.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Mortgage applications decreased 1.2% from one week earlier, per data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 23, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 2% compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 7% from the previous week, but remained 37% higher than the same week one year ago.

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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Real Estate News

MAY 27, 2025

Chris Kelly, who stepped into the CEO role in April, is assessing HomeServices backend systems and its acquisitions strategy.

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MAY 27, 2025

Mary Mancera, interim CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, shares thoughts on advocacy and homeownership as Pride Month approaches.

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RIS Media

MAY 27, 2025

Above, Audie Chamberlain Rechat, an AI-powered operating platform for real estate professionals, has announced Audie Chamberlain as the new head of strategic growth and communications. Chamberlain, who began his career at Realtor.com as director of marketing, is the founder of PR firm Lion & Orb and a real estate industry veteran. Were excited to welcome… The post AI-Powered Rechat Welcomes New Growth-Focused Leader appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

A former attorney in Washington state this week pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding a disabled client out of an estimated $800,000 in part through the misuse of a reverse mortgage, according to an announcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington. The former attorney pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his embezzlement from a vulnerable clients trust account, according to acting U.S.

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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.

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Real Estate News

MAY 29, 2025

Pending home sales dropped significantly in April, but lower prices and rising supply could encourage buyers to return.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2025

Inman honors the brightest achievers under the age of 40, embodying creativity, exceptional leadership and boundary-pushing innovation within the real estate community.

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Brownstoner

MAY 30, 2025

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