Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2025

Mortgage rates are expected to end 2025 at 6.4% and 2026 at 6% — downward revisions compared with last month’s forecast figures of 6.5% and 6.1%. That’s according to the July 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook released Thursday by Fannie Mae ‘s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. The ESR Group also updated its home-price growth forecast and now projects annual price appreciation of 2.8% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026.

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BAM Media

JULY 23, 2025

BAM Key Details: Zillow’s latest update shows U.S. housing inventory hit 1.36 million in June, the highest level since November 2019 and up 17.2% year over year. A record-high 26.6% of listings had price cuts, with Denver, Raleigh, and Dallas topping the list. Homes are now taking a median of 19 days to sell, up from just 11 days in June 2023. If your buyers feel like they’re finally catching a break, or your sellers are wondering why their home hasn’t moved, it’s not just them.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 21, 2025

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Real Estate News

JULY 22, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News By the Numbers Lot sales spike after LA fires amid rebuilding challenges California’s January wildfires ravaged Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, but optimism is helping the communities maintain their spirit. Dave Gallagher July 22, 2025 5 mins Key points: Six months ago, wildfires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades are estimated to have caused up to $53.8 billio

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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

JULY 19, 2025

In a week marked by discussions of the potential firing of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and inflation data, mortgage rates remained relatively calm, thanks to improvements in mortgage spreads. Mortgage spreads have improved significantly since 2023, leaving us just 0.49% from normal levels, based on the data we use. This means we can achieve near 6% mortgage rates without the 10-year yield dropping below 4%, provided spreads continue to improve.

Mortgages

Keeping Current Matters

JULY 24, 2025

Start a Free Trial Login Book A Demo Real Estate Blog Membership Overview KCM Local RealTalk by KCM™ Daily Blog Posts Social Graphics Email & Newsletter Builder Videos Buyer & Seller Guides Market Reports & Visuals Pricing Must-Share Content Real Estate Blog Login Book A Demo Start a Free Trial Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?

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AAOA

JULY 21, 2025

Utility costs in multifamily properties continue to rise, making it increasingly important for property owners to find ways to manage expenses effectively. At the same time, tenants want a fair billing system where they only pay for the utilities they actually use. Submetering provides a practical solution by tracking individual unit consumption, helping to control costs and encourage responsible usage.

Property Management

Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2025

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has launched a new bilingual, voice-activated home search tool designed to make real estate listings more accessible to a wider range of users, including people with disabilities. The platform — called Finding Homes — allows users to search listings using natural speech through Alexa-enabled devices or apps.

Development

BAM Media

JULY 21, 2025

BAM Key Details: At NAR’s mid-year Forecast Summit, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun downgraded his 2025 home sales forecast from 6% to 3%, citing persistently high mortgage rates. But if rates fall to 6%, Yun predicts a 14% jump in sales for 2026 and 550,000 additional transactions over 12 to 18 months. First-time buyers now make up just 24% of sales, but winter may offer them a strategic edge.

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Redfin

JULY 25, 2025

In most cases, you probably shouldn’t waive the appraisal contingency since it essentially ensures you pay what the house is worth. While the home buying process can be quite involved for first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners alike, we recommend not skipping this crucial step. Whether you’re buying your dream home in Glendale, CA or a vacation house in Providence, RI , keep reading to see if you should include or waive the appraisal contingency.

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Real Estate News

JULY 22, 2025

With $19 trillion in assets, those 65+ control more real estate equity than any other cohort, and it’s unclear if it will trickle down to younger generations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2025

In today’s report, new home sales fell short of sales estimates and experienced negative sales revisions, while inventory levels increased, which explains why residential construction is in a recession. However, today’s data doesn’t indicate a crash in new home sales. Instead, it highlights my concerns from December 2024: homebuilders are accumulating a lot of completed units for sale, and they typically refrain from increasing housing starts when the number of completed units

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The Residential Specialist

JULY 21, 2025

By Michelle Huffman Artificial intelligence is impacting nearly every industry—and real estate is no different. According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Technology Survey, 65% of real estate professionals are very or somewhat familiar with AI, and 56% use AI tools at least once or twice a month. That includes 17% who use them weekly and 9% who rely on them daily.

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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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Redfin

JULY 24, 2025

Buying your first home is a huge accomplishment, whether you’re dreaming of a sprawling ranch-style in Dallas or a charming Victorian home in Charlotte. It’s natural to have a lot of questions, and one of the most common is, “What exactly is a down payment ? And what is the minimum down payment for a first-time home buyer?” Simply put, a down payment is the initial sum of money you pay upfront when buying a home, with the remaining amount financed through a mortgage.

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The Close

JULY 24, 2025

Whether you’re a landlord, investor, or agent, knowing how to determine the vacancy rate is key to understanding a rental property’s health. It is the percentage of all rentable units in a property that are unoccupied and not generating income at a given time, which gives you an idea how much of the investment portfolio is sitting empty instead of earning.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2025

The Senate Banking Committee will hold its first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced Thursday evening. The executive session, which will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 , will also include the unveiling of a sweeping legislative package aimed at boosting the nation’s housing supply , improving affordability and strengthening oversight of federal housing programs.

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Inman

JULY 22, 2025

Financial planner Amanda Neely shares hard-learned lessons about building financial security in a commission-based career from her clients who are real estate professionals.

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Redfin

JULY 21, 2025

Looking for signs a showing went well? When you’re selling your home , it’s natural to wonder how each showing went. While buyers don’t always give immediate feedback, there are a few indicators the showing went well, like buyers lingering, asking detailed questions, or coming back for a second look. These subtle signals can reveal more than formal feedback or agent summaries ever will.

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RIS Media

JULY 24, 2025

Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) and the MetroTex Association of Realtors (MetroTex) announced the merger of the two North Texas associations this week, creating a nearly 40,000-member association and one of the largest Realtor® associations in the country. CCAR announced Wednesday that members of both organizations have voted to approve the merger.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) introduced the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act. The bipartisan measure aims to increase housing supply by encouraging local governments to examine and reduce restrictive zoning and development policies. “Housing affordability is a major concern for communities nationwide,” said Flood, who chairs the House subcommittee on housing and insurance.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2025

It's one of our readers' favorite topics right now, so we're rounding up great contributor insights from agents and brokers with boots on the ground to help you help your sellers.

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Redfin

JULY 23, 2025

$500,000 might sound like a lot, but in today’s housing market, it may not stretch as far as you’d think. As of June 2025, the median sale price for a home in the U.S. is roughly $447,000. So how much is a mortgage on a $500K home? Let’s break it down. How much is the monthly mortgage payment on a $500K house? In addition to repaying the principal amount of the loan, the monthly mortgage payment includes additional costs that can vary based on location and mortgage type.

Mortgages

AAOA

JULY 24, 2025

After a gradual phase-out, 100% bonus depreciation is making a timely comeback—and the implications for the real estate sector are substantial. For those investing in commercial real estate, this tax incentive isn’t just a line item, it’s a strategic advantage. Under the revised tax code, qualifying assets with a useful life of 20 years or less (think improvements, equipment, and even certain components of buildings) can now be fully expensed in year one.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

In cities across the U.S., the scales have tipped, and most of the real estate industry hasn’t noticed. More than 44.5 million households in the United States are renter-occupied, accounting for 35 percent of all homes. But in many of the country’s most economically influential metros, that number isn’t 35 percent but the majority. Manhattan? 75 percent renters.

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BAM Media

JULY 23, 2025

BAM Key Details: Realtor.com’s 2025 Forecast Update projects home sales will fall to 4.00 million, down 1.5% from 2024 and marking the slowest pace since 1996. Inventory is up 16.9% year-over-year, and home prices are expected to rise just 2.5% as affordability challenges persist. Mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.7% for the year, a level that continues to strain buyer budgets and temper demand despite rising inventory.

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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.

Agents

Redfin

JULY 23, 2025

The housing market has cooled, and Oakland sellers are facing a new reality: less money for their homes In Oakland, 11% of all listings are at risk of selling for less than homeowners bought them for. This is up from 6% last year and the third-largest share in the country among the top 50 metros. Nationally, 6% of sellers are at risk of losing money on a sale.

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Inman

JULY 24, 2025

In today’s more challenging market, agents are banding together to stay competitive and sane. Mike Bruce of Denver Metro Association of Realtors offers strategies for working together more effectively.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

I have been tracking purchase application data for over 14 years, and 2025 is likely the most confusing year for market participants that I have ever experienced. After today’s report of 22% year-over-year growth, I feel compelled to try to make sense of the data. Let’s dig in. Purchase application data this week, and what it has looked like over the last 25 weeks Week-to-week growth: +3% Year-over-year growth: +22% 25 consecutive weeks of YoY growth 12 consecutive weeks of double-di

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