BAM Media
APRIL 29, 2025
Lets call it what it is: Real estate is in the middle of a quiet but seismic shift. Most people havent started talking about it. According to NARs most recent Member Profile , 34% of REALTORS are over the age of 60. That means one in every four business cards in your local MLS is tied to an agent at or near retirement age. And yet theres no industry-wide strategy for what happens next.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2025
Todays jobs report showed positive growth, with 177,000 jobs added and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Mortgage rates went up a tad today, but the spreads improved, which was a positive. As market drama calms down, we should see some improvement with the spreads, something I discussed in this recent episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast. While this is encouraging, the Federal Reserve focuses on broader indicators that have economic implications, particularly in light of potential high-velocity
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Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
The Gibson case continues, however, with Crye-Leike and a Warren Buffet-owned company still pushing back, and other settlements facing challenges.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 2, 2025
Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.
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Inman
MAY 1, 2025
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
In walking back policies designed to boost participation in foreclosed property sales for nonprofit and government bodies, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said that policies put in place in 2022 that restrict certain sales to these entities for a 30-day period have produced mixed results at best and will now be rescinded. Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2022-01 expanded the exclusive listing period for U.S.
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RIS Media
MAY 2, 2025
Real estate professionalsand the country at largebreathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor market showed stronger than expected growth in payrolls, and unemployment unchanged from the previous month. According to the latest release from the U.S. Department of Labor, the country added 177,000 jobs in April despite disruption… The post Jobs Data Comes in StrongThough Economists Say Too Early to Celebrate appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.
Housing Wire
MAY 1, 2025
Industry debate around off-market listings or pocket listings has become increasingly heated. For some agents , these private transactions are tools of exclusivity and strategy. For others, theyre a disservice to sellers and a potential breach of fiduciary duty. Four agents with strong opinions; Isom Coleman in Sacramento, Calif.; Kevin Dombrowski in Arlington Heights, Ill.; Jaymes Willoughby in Austin, Texas; and Jovanka Novakovic in Chicago, offered contrasting views on the practice.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
CEO Erik Carlson said numbers were higher than expected though U.S. agent count fell significantly calling 2025 a year of transition for the brand.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 28, 2025
Its not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2025
The reverse mortgage industrys premier trade association held its first event of 2025 this past week. While the mood was generally upbeat among the roughly 150 attendees who made the journey to Irvine, California, for the event hosted by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), there was also an acknowledgement of challenges faced by the industry when it comes to getting the word out about reverse mortgages.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
The Co-Sponsor Program is about honoring how real influence and support work in our industry, said CEO Leo Pareja. Plus, a promotion and 2 new faces at eXp.
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Calculated Risk Real Estate
APRIL 28, 2025
After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) releases the monthly existing home sales report , I pick up additional local market data that is reported after the NAR. This is the final look at local markets in March. The big story for March was that existing home sales decreased year-over-year (YoY) for the 2nd consecutive month following four consecutive months with a year-over-year increase.
Inman
APRIL 28, 2025
A sprawling waterfront estate in Naples, Florida, has shattered records with its $225 million sale, making it the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the second-priciest in the country, the Wall Street Journalreported Friday.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
Over a month after Rocket Companies announced its $1.75 billion deal to acquire digital real estate brokerage firm Redfin , industry observers are still trying to understand the future of one key asset: Bay Equity Home Loans. While the companies remain quiet on their plans, some Bay Equity employees arent waiting for answerstheyre already looking for new jobs.
Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2025
Years of rapid home price growth have trained sellers to price high, but the market has shifted, leading to a widening gap between seller asks and buyer offers.
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Brownstoner
MAY 2, 2025
While it was constructed as a more modest house on a large estate, this Dutchess County cottage has quite the presence of its own thanks to its picturesque board-and-batten style. Sketches and diary notes also connect its design to an influential architect of the 19th century, Alexander Jackson Davis. At 81… Read More > The post A Dutchess County Cottage Designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, Yours for $739K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
APRIL 30, 2025
A new software application called "Anyone" that promises to fully digitize the residential home sale has announced its rollout in the United States.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
Foreclosure auction activity across the U.S. rose to a six-quarter high during the first three months of 2025, fueled by a surge in properties that hit the market after the expiration of post-pandemic protections, according to a report from Auction.com. Completed foreclosure auctions were up 20% from the previous quarter and up 4% from a year earlier, despite some mid-quarter softening.
Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2025
The brokerage continues to position office exclusives as pro-consumer, but declined to elaborate on what it hopes to gain through its lawsuit against NWMLS.
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Brownstoner
APRIL 30, 2025
An important remnant of Brooklyn's early 19th century past is back on the market. The Lefferts-Laidlaw House has a fine architectural pedigree as a rare Brooklyn example of a temple-front Greek Revival, a style once popular in the borough. An old-house lover will hopefully see the potential here: a striking… Read More > The post Singular Clinton Hill Temple-Front Greek Revival House Returns With Price Chop appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
APRIL 30, 2025
It takes boldness to shift gears and take on the challenges of a tough market. Let us know what you've learned this spring and how you're applying that new strategy.
Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2025
If the mortgage industry had a mantra at the start of last year, it was something like: Just survive to get to 2025. With high rates keeping volume low, everyone was cinching their belts and feeling the pain but yet, hope remained, fueled by predictions of pending interest rate cuts that would bring welcome relief to all. But now heres 2025, and its clear that mortgage rates arent falling the way wed hoped, and the market is going to take more time than we thought to find its new normal.
Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2025
A new Bright MLS survey suggests a rise in inventory is making it easier for buyers to find their next home.
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.
AAOA
MAY 1, 2025
In the competitive realm of property management, ensuring resident reliability is crucial for maintaining profitability and safeguarding investments. Implementing thorough verification processes can significantly reduce the risk of costly leasing mistakes, such as property damage, missed rent payments, and evictions. The Financial Impact of Inadequate Resident Screening Failing to properly screen residents can lead to substantial financial losses.
Inman
APRIL 30, 2025
According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), contract signings jumped 6.1 percent in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, when pending sales rose 7 percent. In contrast, February only saw a modest 2 percent uptick.
Housing Wire
MAY 1, 2025
Youve set an appointment with a new potential buyer client – congrats! But, now what? Successful agents send a real estate buyer questionnaire to all buyer leads. This will not only save you time in the future, but it will also position you as a professional. Since youll be guiding them through the homebuying process, using a buyer questionnaire starts the client relationship off on the right foot.
Real Estate News
MAY 1, 2025
A rise in inventory is giving homebuyers more choices, but economic uncertainty and affordability continue to drag on sales.
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.
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