Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 5, 2025

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

U.S. homeowners tapped nearly $25 billion in home equity through second-lien mortgages during the first quarter of 2025 the largest volume for this period in 17 years, according to the ICE Mortgage Technology ‘s newest Mortgage Monitor report. That marks a 22% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The first quarter is typically the slowest for home equity lending, but lower interest rates in early 2025 helped to boost activity particularly for home equity lines of credit ( HEL

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Real Estate News

JUNE 6, 2025

The offering combines affordability-based search, mortgage rates, pre-approval and lead scoring for agents and lenders. Plus, news from Goby Homes and more.

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Inman

JUNE 3, 2025

NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday.

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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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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 3, 2025

Demand is lurking, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, but one persistent roadblock is keeping potential homebuyers waiting in the wings.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2025

The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 4, 2025

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But heres the thing: those rates were never meant to last.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2025

When you think about the best states for aging in place , the choice retirement destinations likely spring to the top of the list. After all, with high and growing populations of older residents, wouldnt these states be an ideal place to call home in later life? Not according to a new report from Seniorly Resource Center. The senior living information outlet took a closer look at data from various government agencies including the U.S.

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JUNE 2, 2025

The franchise giant has signed an agreement with Canva, a software company with a popular design platform, to equip its agents with pro-quality marketing tools.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7 percent over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8 million. In some high-demand cities, like New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, luxury homes are commanding more than double that price.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 6, 2025

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2025

Industry professionals were full of optimism heading into the spring that the housing market could pick up after a sluggish start to 2025. But heading into the summer, that optimism has largely faded. Existing-home sales are hovering around 4 million and many markets that are typically fruitful for homebuilders have stalled. In its midyear housing market report, John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) provided updated grades on market conditions for both the resale and new-home markets.

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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

JUNE 4, 2025

As Realtors take to Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress, their biggest concern is finding ways to make more homes available and affordable.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2025

Find out how this Atlanta top producer provides legacy-building stewardship for her real estate office and its agents.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2025

Let’s get real: Whispers of a recession are growing louder. But panic? That should not be your plan. Nope! You need to be about preparation. When the market shifts, two kinds of agents emerge: those who are afraid to breathe, and those who get strategic and lean into what works. Here’s how to recession-proof your… The post Don’t Just Ride Out the Storm—Own It: 10 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Even in a housing market squeezed by low inventory and high interest rates, the real estate industry’s top performers continued to rise. More than 45,000 agents and teams secured a spot on the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings, showing that experience and execution still drive success even in challenging conditions. Among them, those ranked in RealTrends Verified The Thousand (based on 2024 data) closed 189,930 transaction sides — down slightly from 198,356 last year.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 2, 2025

Of that total, close to half $330 billion is tied up in stale listings as buyers remain hesitant despite rising inventory, according to a Redfin report.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2025

Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren't aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JUNE 6, 2025

Renovating a home can be an adventure. For some, it’s a thrilling opportunity to reimagine their space and build instant equity. For others, it’s the start of a multi-month saga involving uncontrollable delays, budget explosions, and a fine layer of drywall dust that may linger until your next renovation project. Sometimes the right move is to pick up that hammer and get to work.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

While the nation’s top real estate teams are found at a variety of brokerages, one brand dominated the 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings. With more than 3,700 teams in this year’s RealTrends rankings, Keller Williams leads all other firms by a wide margin. Leaders of top teams at Keller Williams believe there are good reasons for this. “The culture is collaborative and it is full of entrepreneurs,” said David Gubb, the co-leader of Ridgewood, New Jersey-based The Gubb Team.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 3, 2025

Watch the conversation as real estate pro Ryan Young shares advice for starting teams: Work your ass off, lead with revenue, focus on building your own brand.

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Inman

JUNE 2, 2025

The luxury brokerage is launching an international division, "Elliman International," and recruiting agents and teams to establish offices in strategic global markets, Inman has learned exclusively.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 2, 2025

Don’t expect your home equity to increase this year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2025

While reverse mortgages in the U.S. have struggled to push beyond their current market penetration rate for the past several years, their international equivalents dont always have the same challenges. Lenders in other countries who make use of home equity tapping in a similar way can have different perceptions and market activity in their territories and some U.S.

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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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Real Estate News

JUNE 6, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News; Adobe Stock Industry Opendoor, facing delisting, plans reverse stock split The iBuyer is asking shareholders to approve a consolidation of shares as it scrambles to lift its stock price above Nasdaq’s $1 threshold. Stephanie Reid-Simons June 6, 2025 3 mins A week after revealing that it is at risk of getting the boot from NASDAQ , Opendoor filed a preliminary proxy statement seekin

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2025

Above, from left, RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston; Donny Samson, CEO, Samson Properties, Keller Williams Capital Properties President Kymber Lovett-Menkiti; Christina Pappas, president, The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties; and Jason Carrier, president, CENTURY 21 New Millennium. While in nearby meeting rooms real estate leaders debated an array of issues looming large over residential… The post As the Market Shifts, New Opportunities Emerge…but Are Agents Ready?

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