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Housing Market Tracker: Weekly inventory adds 1,339 homes

Housing Wire

Here’s the rundown for the last week: Purchase application data has stabilized — the bleeding stopped. Housing inventory increased by 1,339 homes nationwide. This is a small number but could be the start of an important trend. Mortgage rates fell along with bond yields, showing that mortgage rates peaked on Oct. 20. The weekly data shows some good news for the housing market !

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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Keeping Current Matters

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation.

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23 video content ideas every real estate agent should make in 2023

Inman

Whether you’re going all in on video in 2023 or creating your first, these 23 video content ideas from Jimmy Burgess will get you in front of more potential clients, position you as the local expert and get your creative juices flowing.

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Single-Family Permits Decreased in November 2022

Eye on Housing

Over the first eleven months of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 921,626. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 10.5% below the November 2021 level of 1,029,208. Year-to-date ending in November, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The South posted a decline of 8.4%, while the West region reported the steepest decline.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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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Comparing to Last January

BubbleInfo

The chart above shows that there were 61 new NSDCC pendings through January 16th last year – when mortgage rates were in the low-3s and we were in full frenzy mode. Through the 18th, there are 62 new pendings this month! We are on about the same pace as last year? Who woulda thunk it?

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US banks prep for slashed revenues as the economy worsens

The American Genius for Real Estate

Banks are tightening their belts as quarterly revenues roll in - despite results, they expect the economy to continue to decline.

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Is Selling Your Home if You Owe More Than it's Worth Worth It?

Realty Biz

Many people purchase homes with the intent to build equity, though life happens and homeowners end up underwater, whether it is upside down or with negative equity. But what do these terms mean? The total balance owed on a mortgage is more than the house is currently worth. Winding up with Negative Equity With the change in the market, housing prices fall and rise.

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Analytics firm Plunk expands home valuation tools

Real Trends

Today’s housing market is rapidly changing. Because of that, real estate analytics platform Plunk recently launched a self-service developer portal that will allow customers to deliver a clear, real-time view of the housing market. The new APIs help developers more easily create real-time digital access to the most current housing data , which has also historically been expensive, hard to access, and difficult to integrate.

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Which real estate contingencies are most important? (Podcast)

The Mortgage Report

What is a contingency in real estate? The phrase “contingency” is a pretty common one in the real estate world. Essentially, it’s a clause in a sales contract — a […].

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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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The mortgage industry is nervous about LLPA fee changes

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week made a series of significant changes to loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on conventional/conforming mortgages. It’s generating concern among mortgage and real estate trade groups, who fear the tweaks will hurt qualified borrowers amid an existing affordability crisis.

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What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared to the more normal level of appreciation, which is 3-4%.

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VC trends to watch, leadership tips and leveraging video

Inman

Inman Access is dropping three new classes to help you navigate shifts in investor sentiment, expand your skills as a team leader and get the best tips on leveraging video as a marketing tool.

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This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s Bank Regulator Wants Tighter Rules As Real Estate Prices Crash

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Bank Regulator Wants Tighter Rules To Address Real Estate Risks Canada’s bank regulator is looking to protect the financial system from mortgage risks. Last week, OSFI began a public consultation on new mortgage measures. They include limits on loan-to-income ratios, new […].

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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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Housing inventory falls under 1M again as sales collapse

Housing Wire

On Friday NAR reported that total housing inventory levels broke under 1 million in December, dropping to 970,00 units for a population of 330 million people. And existing home sales crashed in 2022 from a peak of around 6.5 million in January down to about 4 million in December, We now have total inventory levels near all-time lows again. In one of the most historical years in the U.S. housing market , we just experienced an event that most people never thought could happen.

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Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Keeping Current Matters

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers.

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Viyaleta Kachan was 1 of the 21,434 Americans to launch a real estate career in 2022. Here’s her story

Inman

Inflation and rising interest rates tilted the housing market off its axis in 2022. Here's the story of one woman who joined the ranks of real estate agents last year — and thrived amid the chaos.

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Canadian Real Estate Prices Haven’t Dropped This Fast Since 2009

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate prices are falling and fast—in fact, a drop of this size hasn't been seen since in over a decade. The post Canadian Real Estate Prices Haven’t Dropped This Fast Since 2009 appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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For mortgage rates to get better, we need more housing completions

Housing Wire

The Census Bureau ‘s housing starts report for December shows that housing completions are still too slow, and we are running out of time this year as housing permits are set to fall until the homebuilders get rid of their excess supply. We had some good news this week for the housing market : purchase application data is up , the builder’s confidence index rose to beat estimates, and the 10-year yield and mortgage rates have fallen.

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Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

Keeping Current Matters

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved.

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Lower signs Opendoor as first mortgage platform customer

Inman

Lower's "mortgage as a service" platform lets brands offer digital-first mortgages through application programming interface and no-code solutions.

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Canadian Mortgage Debt Grinds To A Halt After Hitting Over $2 Trillion

Better Dwelling

Canadian mortgage credit continues to slow as rising rates grind the market to a halt. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows outstanding residential mortgage credit rose in November. However, it was one of the slowest months we’ve seen since 2020. Annual growth remains robust, but recent activity is bringing the trend lower. Canadian Mortgage Debt […] The post Canadian Mortgage Debt Grinds To A Halt After Hitting Over $2 Trillion appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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The title industry’s role in uncertain times

Housing Wire

After years of historic growth, the housing market is beginning to normalize. Home prices nationwide fell between August and September, marking the first time prices have declined for three consecutive months in nearly four years, according to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. As both the real estate industry and consumers prepare for what’s to come, it is critical that we do not take for granted the products and systems that have carried us through other cycles of economic downturn.

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What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

Keeping Current Matters

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession.

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Jonathan Klein: ‘Proptech is everyone’s friend’

Inman

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, the founder of PropTech Consulting busts myths about this burgeoning area of the real estate industry.

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The Canadian Real Estate Industry’s Forecast Expectations Are Crashing

Better Dwelling

Expectations from Canada’s largest real estate bulls are crashing. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the organization that oversees Realtors, released its latest quarterly forecast for home prices in 2023. Most markets are now forecast to see home prices contract this year, but that’s not the biggest takeaway. Expectations from the industry rapidly collapsed as […].

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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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Don’t expect a drastic housing market turnaround in 2023, Fitch Ratings says

Housing Wire

Builders feel more confident in the market, housing inventory data is positive and buyer demand for mortgages has increased — but don’t be fooled. The brutal low origination volume and industry consolidation that occurred for lenders in 2022 isn’t expected to turn around, at least not drastically, in 2023, according to Fitch Ratings. “Our outlook for mortgage originators and servicers is deteriorating,” Shampa Bhattacharya, the director of the financial institutions group at Fitch Ra

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Existing Home Sales End 2022 with Weakest Year Since 2014

Eye on Housing

As elevated mortgage rates and tight inventory continue to weaken housing demand, the volume of existing home sales declined for an eleventh consecutive month as of December, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is the longest run of declines since 1999. While mortgage rates have retreated in recent weeks due to recession concerns, they are likely to.

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Inside Real Estate acquires industry competitor BoomTown

Inman

In what could be described as the most significant proptech acquisition since Zillow purchased ShowingTime, the resulting company will boast 700 employees and a massive range of customers.