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3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

Keeping Current Matters

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates.

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Sellers want max exposure for their listings, survey finds

Real Estate News

Most sellers dont know much about MLSs or private listing networks but they want an agent who can get their listing in front of the largest pool of buyers.

Agents 313
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New-home sales hit highest level since 2021

Housing Wire

New home sales continue to be a bright spot in a dismal housing market. The December report from the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development shows new-home sales registering at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000, good for a 6.7% rise year over year and 3.6% higher than November. Even better, new home sales for the calendar year 2024 are estimated at 683,000, which is 2.5% more than 2023 and the highest sales have been since 2021.

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Your social media blueprint from a 22-year-old real estate prodigy

Inman

Learn the social media secrets of Omer Reshid, a powerhouse real estate pro and social media expert who shares his insights with Real's Jimmy Burgess.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Keeping Current Matters

Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.

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Final judgment puts a bow on NAR commissions deal

Real Estate News

Court documents lay out the details of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett settlement, including whos in (covered parties and opt-ins) and sellers who opted out.

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MLS PIN pushes back against DOJ in advance of settlement hearing

Inman

The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system.

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Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now

Keeping Current Matters

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable.

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A strong finish for new home sales in December

Real Estate News

Sales were up at the end of 2024, and for the full year, increased by 2.5% over 2023 in contrast to existing home sales, which fell short of 2023 numbers.

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Pending home sales limped to the end of 2024

Housing Wire

Pending home sales ended the year on a down note, according to data published on Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Compared to a month prior, contract signings fell 5.5% in December, with the Pending Home Sales Index coming in at a reading of 74.4. An index reading of 100 is equal to the level of contract signings in 2001. Annually, pending home sales were down 5.0% compared to a year prior in December.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth

Inman

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

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The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

Keeping Current Matters

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent.

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New telemarketing rules on hold after appeals court ruling

Real Estate News

Less stringent requirements for consumer contact will stay in place for a year, FCC says, as it delays TCPA changes that wouldve required one-to-one consent.

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Mr. Cooper agreed to a $5.8 million settlement. Who is eligible for relief?

Housing Wire

Nationstar Mortgage currently doing business as Mr. Cooper has agreed to settle a lawsuit which alleges that the company violated mortgage servicing laws and forced borrowers into foreclosure. Attorneys general and mortgage regulators in 50 states, as well the District of Columbia, agreed to a settlement that requires Mr. Cooper to provide $5.8 million in payments to eligible borrowers.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

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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The expanding role of micro-units in property renting

Inman

Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.

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How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement

Keeping Current Matters

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter.

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Unlock MLS to allow non-Realtor access

Real Estate News

The CEO of the Austin-based multiple listing service wants subscribers to know we value the ability for them to choose whats best for their business.

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In leaving rates alone, the Fed hides behind solid labor market

Housing Wire

The Federal Reserve didnt raise or cut interest rates today, but the meeting highlighted something I have been emphasizing since 2022: the Fed is shaping its policy around the labor market more than inflation. Both times when mortgage rates fell without Fed rate cuts (in late 2022-early 2023 and in mid-2024), it was primarily due to the economic and labor scares.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

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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Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet

Inman

Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said.

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The Rise and Fall of Downtown Brooklyn’s Dazzling Emporiums

Brownstoner

Downtown Brooklyn's Fulton Street has long been a shopping mecca, home to large department stores and specialty retailers alike. An early 20th century shopper could stroll along the street and find everything from furs to furniture. The retail corridor has certainly seen change over the centuries, and the recent… Read More > The post The Rise and Fall of Downtown Brooklyn’s Dazzling Emporiums appeared first on Brownstoner.

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More agents are using AI — and fewer brokerages are worried

Real Estate News

Real estate leaders are getting more comfortable with artificial intelligence and expect it to redefine operational efficiency in 2025, a new survey found.

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Why real estate professionals must return to old-school thinking in 2025

Housing Wire

Have a seat and buckle in. The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. What does this look like? Firstly, real estate professionals are facing an unyielding storm of new challenges. For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

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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For these ‘stranded’ homeowners, no rate cut will coax them to list

Inman

Cheap rates on existing loans are holding well-off homeowners in place. But others insist they're unable to buy at today's high prices whether rates come down or not, Intel survey data suggests.

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Mortgage approvals rise as buyers prepare for Stamp Duty rush

Estate Agent Today

The housing market has received a boost after mortgage approvals rose in December.

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Cue the sad trombone as pending sales reverse course

Real Estate News

A 4-month streak of gains seemed to be setting up a strong start to the new year, but sales slipped in December not welcome news for hopeful agents.

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Why title insurance is essential to the U.S. system of property rights

Housing Wire

The U.S. system for the transfer of real estate is unique in the world. We transfer ownership by private contract between parties; no advance government approval is required. By contrast, many European countries have a centralized, government-managed land registration system, which requires government review before property transfers are effective. Among the many benefits of the U.S. system are the speed of the transfer, which in our system depends only on the parties being ready to close.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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8 actionable ways to guide real estate clients with integrity

Inman

When clients know they can trust you, coach Darryl Davis writes, referrals flow, relationships deepen and reputations grow.

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Great Spaces: Step Inside History with JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s First Home, Reimagined

RIS Media

Property Highlights: Location: Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Listing Price: $4,595,000 Features: 3,100-square-foot fully renovated townhouse with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Added Appeal: Skylit staircase, chefs kitchen, elegant drawing room, manicured garden and EV-ready garage. Every home tells a story, but few can boast a chapter as luminous as 3321 Dent Place… The post Great Spaces: Step Inside History with JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s First Home, Reimag

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Milestones: Startup offers Buyer Listing Service to MLSs

Real Estate News

Buy-side tool is a full-featured transaction creation platform for agents. Plus, Doorify and Canopy MLSs integrate new tech; REdistribute adds board member.

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Will we see home prices decline in 2025?

Housing Wire

Recently, weve shared that the inventory of unsold homes is growing. In recent weeks, home sales also faltered in the face of 7% mortgage rates. Now were noticing some signals in the data that national home prices could turn negative this spring, showing year-over-year home-price declines for the first time since early 2023. There are already plenty of markets nationwide where the inventory of unsold homes has built up over the past few years and home prices have ticked down.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.