Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 years A new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions. Dave Gallagher June 16, 2025 3 mins Homebuyer down payments have started to dip, a sign that those who are using loans to help finance their purchases are shifting their focus to less exp

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2025

Master the power and potential of artificial intelligence, and you'll position yourself for success in the years to come, trainer Terry LeClair writes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2025

Why aren’t home sales crashing as they did in 2022? Right now we have elevated mortgage rates , trade war uncertainty , rising property taxes and home insurance, terrible consumer confidence data and a downgrade of the government’s debt, among other factors. But, housing demand continues to hold up, surprising people who can’t explain why home sales aren’t crashing anymore given elevated mortgage rates.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 19, 2025

Start a Free Trial Login 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 Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?

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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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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Tech Tech Bytes: 10 years of Rechat; new home search site launches Rechat introduces a new Digital Ads feature; Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss team up; MLS United partners with CubiCasa; brokerdata.com launches. Real Estate News Staff June 20, 2025 4 mins Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2025

The U.S. home flipping market showed signs of strain in the first quarter of 2025 as the number of flipped properties dropped to a six-year low and profit margins continued to erode, according to ATTOM ’s Q1 2025 U.S. Home Flipping Report. A total of 67,394 single-family homes and condominiums were flipped between January and March, representing 8.3% of all home sales.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 18, 2025

Start a Free Trial Login 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 Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?

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Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2025

Futurist and former Google exec Steve Brown said there are three waves of AI coming — far beyond ChatGPT — and they’ll hit real estate in different ways.

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Inman

JUNE 19, 2025

The progress came even as competition for listings cooled across the country. Inman breaks down how the industry navigated the spring homebuyer season using insights powered by Market View.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2025

The story for the housing market over the past three years has been, “Home sales are down, home prices are up.” Because inventory was so restricted after the pandemic, prices pushed higher even as demand weakened. That story may finally be inverting as unsold inventory of homes is now great enough that home prices are below last year’s levels in many parts of the country.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 16, 2025

Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Builder sentiment sours heading into summer The NAHB’s June confidence index was the third-lowest in the past 13 years as new home prices weaken and buyers remain on hold. Dave Gallagher June 17, 2025 3 mins Home builders are seeing a rough market ahead — and that could affect a sector that's been the one silver lining for the housing market in the past year.

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Inman

JUNE 19, 2025

Jimmy Burgess, who has decades of experience in real estate and leadership, will serve as the chief coaching officer at HomeServices of America.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

Even though new home sales showed growth last month, the homebuilders — both big and small — have no desire to grow housing permits or starts with 7% mortgage rates. Housing starts and permits peaked in 2022 and have been fluctuating at levels similar to the early stages of the COVID-19 recession for some time now. The housing construction cycle reached its peak in 2022, unless mortgage rates decrease.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 17, 2025

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 18, 2025

Home sellers can find much of the same value with low-cost brokers as they can with traditional agents, according to Consumer Policy Center researchers.

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Inman

JUNE 18, 2025

New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

Class Valuation has launched a new appraisal review product designed to bring greater clarity and oversight to residential valuations. The new tool, Class Valuation Analysis (CVA), offers licensed appraiser-led reviews of existing appraisal reports by incorporating automated valuation model (AVM) technology. “In today’s market, uncertainty is expensive, and lenders can’t afford to second-guess their valuation data,” John Fraas , CEO of Class Valuation, said in a statement.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2025

As communities across America grapple with a housing affordability crisis, policymakers face a clear choice: Pursue proven solutions that boost supply, or let barriers to homeownership grow unchecked. The latest Policy Pulse survey from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reveals what REALTORS® on the front lines already know: Practical, pro-growth housing policies will make… The post The Housing Crisis Demands Action—Here’s a Blueprint appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 14, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Agents Agents Decoded: How to get more from your MLS It may not be flashy, but your MLS is still one of your most powerful tools. Here’s how to use it better — and why it needs your support. Jay Thompson June 14, 2025 4 mins The direction of your business depends on decisions you make every day.

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Inman

JUNE 18, 2025

Here are six common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

Conventional marketing is on life support; bloated email blasts, generic landing pages, lead forms no one fills out. They’re not just outdated. They’re invisible to the modern consumer. Today, people crave relevance, not reach. They want conversations, not campaigns. That’s where conversational marketing steps in. It’s not about shouting louder.

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 18, 2025

A sharp decline in multifamily production pushed overall housing starts down in May, while single-family output was essentially flat due to economic and tariff uncertainty along with elevated interest rates. Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.26 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2025

Plaintiffs accused the iBuyer of misrepresenting its AI-powered system and relying on human processes that put it at risk. Opendoor has denied wrongdoing.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2025

Broker and lead gen consultant Josh Ries shares strategies for demonstrating to sellers how your tech tools will get the results they're looking for.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2025

Aging in place is gaining momentum among older homeowners , and the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) has taken notice. The organization recently reported that 73% of homebuilding industry leaders say that requests for aging-in-place features have significantly or somewhat increased in the past five years, while 56% of remodelers are involved in home-modification work related to aging in place.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 16, 2025

Real estate investors are eschewing the tried-and-trusted strategy of buying and holding assets for the long term and jettisoning their rental properties to escape a softening market, according to a […]

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Real Estate News

JUNE 18, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News; Adobe Stock By the Numbers Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘in a solid position’ The Federal Reserve’s current strategy is “the best thing we can do for the housing market,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters on June 18.

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