Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 4, 2025

More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for.

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MARCH 4, 2025

Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

If you thought winning a listing was challenging, just wait until you have to start telling a homeowner what to do with their home in order to sell it quickly. Home staging is your chance to transform a property into a home that buyers cant wait to get their hands on. Homeowners can be reluctant to make some of these changes, but its your job to guide them through the process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

March figures to be a crucial month for gauging consumer interest in the 2025 housing market. The pace of home sales remains near a 30-year low point as home prices and mortgage rates keep potential borrowers in wait-and-see mode. But mortgage rates have posted an unusually large decline in the past week. On Tuesday, HousingWires Mortgage Rates Center showed that the average 30-year conforming rate was 6.89%, down 12 basis points (bps) from a week ago.

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BAM Media

MARCH 3, 2025

BAM Key Details: Keller Williams has sold an investment stake to Stone Point Capital, parent company of CoreLogic, in a move aimed at accelerating growth and delivering more value to agents and franchisees. Alongside the sale, Christopher Czarnecki, former CEO of Broadstone Net Lease, has been appointed CEO and President. Keller Williams Realty has taken a significant investment from Stone Point Capital, the parent company of CoreLogic.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 3, 2025

Keller Williams says strategic investment by CoreLogic owner Stone Point Capital is designed to fuel growth, as Christopher Czarnecki takes the helm.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Mortgage applications increased 20.4% from one week earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis as buyers pounced on lower rates , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending Feb. 28, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, applications increased 22% compared with the previous week. The refinance index increased 37% from the previous week and was 83% higher than the same week one year ago.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 4, 2025

Today's mortgage rates on March 4, 2025, show a slight decrease, particularly in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which sits at an average of 6.26%. However, mortgage rates have dropped nearly 30 basis points from their February average and plunged last week amid market fears of an economic slowdown. It signifies a potentially more favorable environment for entering the housing market or adjusting your current mortgage terms.

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Inman

MARCH 6, 2025

At $24 billion, Guild's 2024 mortgage production marked the San Diego-based lender's biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom.

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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

MARCH 6, 2025

Revenue jumped 84% compared to the previous year and the company added 10,000 agents in 2024 after needing nine years to gain its first 10,000.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Keller Williams has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Stone Point Capital , according to an announcement on Monday. Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian. This is an exciting milestone for all Keller Williams agents and franchisees, Gary Keller, the co-founder and executive chairman of Keller Williams, said in a prepared statement.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 5, 2025

Here is the ICE March Mortgage Monitor report (pdf). Press Release: ICE Mortgage Monitor: Property Insurance Costs Rose at a Record Rate in 2024 Prompting Homeowners to Shop for Better Rates, Accept Higher Deductibles The average annual property insurance premium among mortgaged single-family homes rose by a record +$276 (+14%) to $2,290 in 2024, capping a five-year rise of +$872 (+61%) Seattle (+22%), Salt Lake City (+22%) and Los Angeles (+20%) saw the largest percentage increases in 2024, whi

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2025

The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a "Clear Collaboration Policy," which it says would be more flexible than the status quo.

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 5, 2025

Following two straight quarters of deceleration, house price appreciation accelerated slightly in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to the persistent high mortgage rates and low inventory. Although inventories of existing homes have improved from a year ago, the current 3.5-month supply remains below the 4.5- to 6-month supply that considered a balanced housing market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

A large majority of homeowners (88%) have concerns about selling their homes, with financial uncertainty and housing market conditions ranking among their top fears, according to a recent survey by Clever Real Estate. The survey , which polled 1,000 homeowners at the end of 2024, found that the most common concerns include the stress of the sale (42%), the high costs of selling (40%), the inability to afford a new home (32%) and not selling for a high enough price (32%).

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Brownstoner

MARCH 4, 2025

Share your vision for a bit of East New York history at a community workshop designed to spark ideas for preserving the Long Island Railroad Substation 2. Hosted by Preserving East New York (PENY) and East New York Community Land Trust (ENYCLT), the event will bring together community members and students… Read More > The post Community Workshop Will Reimagine the Future of East New York Train Station appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

MARCH 6, 2025

In real estate, a strong legacy isn't just about the past it's about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If youre considering M&A, heres what you should know.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 7, 2025

Mortgage rates have indeed plunged to their lowest points this year on March 7, 2025, signaling a moment of opportunity for prospective homeowners and those looking to refinance. According to the latest data from Freddie Mac , the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.63% , while the 15-year fixed rate has dropped to 5.79%. This decline can be attributed to various economic factors, including recent changes in tariffs and upcoming reports regarding jobs and inflation, which may

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Shant Banosian, ranked the No. 1 loan originator in the country by volume for at least five years, is assuming the role of president at Rate Mortgage , the company announced Tuesday. Victor Ciardelli will remain the CEO of Rate Companies. Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate before a rebrand in 2024, ranked as No. 8 on the Inside Mortgage Finance ranking of top originators at just under $40 billion.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 3, 2025

The Ninth Circuit denied the brokerage's request for a new trial, agreeing with an earlier ruling that NAR's no-commingling rule was not anticompetitive.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2025

Top brass at Instagram, Adam Mosseri, is sharing insights for creators to get more traction on the platform. Reals Jimmy Burgess breaks down how to make these tips work for you in real estate.

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RIS Media

MARCH 7, 2025

Above: Tami Bonnell Tami Bonnell recommends a question every real estate professional should ask themselves on a daily basis, and proudly admits not coining its creation. Did you earn your keep today? As one of six children growing up in Massachusetts, Bonnell, a 40-plus-year veteran of the real estate industry and co-chair of EXIT Realty… The post Discipline and Fighting Spirit Keep Tami Bonnell Atop the Industry appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Introduction As part of our ongoing discussion on the concept of movement in the mortgage industry, it is readily apparent that the failure of mortgage companies to pivot or tweak their business models to satisfy changing market and other conditions has resulted in consolidation based on liquidity, buyback, financial and other concerns. Regardless of whether you are on the buy or sell side for a mortgage lender and/or servicer in a M&A transaction, it is critical to focus on post-closing mat

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Real Estate News

MARCH 6, 2025

The addition of MORE Realty marks the Texas-based companys second major affiliation in the past year as its national growth continues.

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Inman

MARCH 7, 2025

While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy, that's up from an all time low of 14 percent last spring.

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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.

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