Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On Thursday, MLS leaders took center stage at several conference sessions, including discussions of the business practice changes driven by the NAR commission lawsuit settlement and how the role of the MLS — and the MLS-broker relationship — has evolved as a result. “And

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Finance of America Companies (FOA) Chief Marketing Officer Chris Moschner found himself working for the lender in the wake of its acquisition of American Advisors Group (AAG), and Moschner previously told RMD about his journey to the position and the “intoxicating” opportunity he sees in the reverse mortgage space. So, that’s really it.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Industry experts say that although there’s a correlation between unemployment and delinquency rates, some homeownership costs — including insurance — have increased significantly over the past two or three years, which has had a strong financial impact on homeowners. .

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. An industry-wide focus on lead generation has left many professionals with vast, often un-tapped lead databases. Have a seat and buckle in. What does this look like?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Stats are the fuel to the fire of the real estate market and will make you exude confidence in conversations with potential clientsmaking them feel confident in hiring you to represent them. Before we give you the real estate industry statistics, we want to provide a little more food for thought about what you can do with them.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

The company calls the move an “industry-first initiative.” FinLocker details that the initiative will eliminate verification costs at all stages of the mortgage journey, from prequalification and underwriting to final reverification before closing. ”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

To avoid a job loss recession, closely monitoring the homebuilding industry is essential. Todays builder survey gives us more clues about what stage they’re in, and it isnt good. If mortgage rates rise from todays level, this will be a negative for the labor market, which has already been shedding government jobs in 2025.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Working in this arena, you see all kinds of different markets, and the common denominator is that once a senior is in that stage of life, it remains and continues to be an opportunity. I applaud him, and also challenge other leaders in other markets to follow his lead.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Launched in 2004, Redfin was named after the companys mission to redefine the real estate industry. But in a turbulent housing market , it may have been this innovation that ultimately ended Redfin’s run as a standalone company. economy, the housing market ceased to function when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Nathan Knottingham, COO at Vetted VA , announced the launch of a new mortgage continuing education provider, MLO Force , from the stage at HousingWire’s The Gathering this week. From games and comedy to engaging conversations with industry leaders, I think the fun we have shines through in our product.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

After a year filled with rate swings, unpredictable markets and a bit of drama (thank you, inflation), the real estate world is ready for a fresh start. Whether youre looking to buy your first home, upgrade or simply gain clarity on the current market , this guide is your insiders playbook to tackle 2025 with confidence.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Lets dive in!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With its four largest firms all at least 100 years old, the title insurance industry has a bit of a reputation for being antiquated and technology averse. “I The title industry has worked hard over the last few years to shed that reputation. Something we say a lot is let robots do what robots do and let humans do what humans do.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The merger of two industry leaders in sales training and coaching will result in a “unified super brand” that will be known as Sales Mastery Powered by Momentum Builder, the companies said in a press release. This bold evolution will revolutionize the way housing professionals engage, sell, and thrive in an increasingly competitive market.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, waiting is not an option for homebuyers in pivotal chapters of their lives—whether starting a family or setting the stage for long-term financial stability. Why many would forego homeownership during a challenging mortgage market is easy to understand. The secondary mortgage market enhances liquidity for lenders.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2022

The deadline for the mortgage industry to chime in on the Federal Housing Administration ‘s (FHA) proposed 40-year loan modification rule was at the end of May. Leslie Rouda Smith, president of the NAR, used her own letter to the FHA to explain the trade group has been “concerned” about the pandemic’s impact on the housing market.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

To excel, you must enter the industry with four main elements: a clear vision, a recognizable brand, an inspired team, and the systems to support them. Identify a common problem for your customers or industry that you can no longer put up with. This is the specific impact or changes you’ll make for your people or industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Is the home being marketed effectively? Is the price aligned with current market conditions? Here are the initial items to check on: Marketing photos and description: Start by reviewing your marketing strategy. Inside, staging can make a huge difference. Sellers market : This happens when demand outweighs supply.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

At this early stage, it’s unclear how such commissions would be paid since buyers could pay their agents out of their pockets or negotiate commissions as a seller concession in the closing costs. Consequently, mortgage industry executives believe buyers will pay agents out of pocket or ask sellers to pay their agent fees through concessions.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Real estate brokerage eXp Realty has added industry veteran Wendy Forsythe to its leadership team. On Thursday, the firm announced that Forsythe was joining eXp as its new chief marketing officer. She will also oversee eXp Realty’s brand management and advertising, as well as the firm’s digital marketing and public relations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

They explored affordability issues in today’s real estate market and how agents should leverage their knowledge for success. After an ice-break segment, the pair dove into the first topic: major trends in the real estate market. Tracey Velt: I’m sure you’re seeing a lot that’s going on in the industry right now.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Collections solutions are geared toward helping to prevent foreclosure and late-stage default by making qualified assistance options timelier and more accessible to both homeowners and servicers, Black Knight said on Thursday. “By homeowners and industry stakeholders.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. With continued supply chain disruption, cost increases and fear of inflation , the market has felt tenuous at best. Fortunately, it’s not all bad news. Quality Leads.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The acquisition gives Compass a firm footprint of high-end homes in an area with an expensive housing market. We are confident that aligning with Compass unlocks clear benefits for WFPs agents and their clients, offering them access to innovative programs, cutting-edge technology , and more inventory within our combined network.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Amid a declining housing market and volatile economy, mortgage and banking marketers may find themselves in a difficult position. . A housing market crash, as well as economic depression, remain real possibilities for 2023. Declining market conditions in the mortgage and banking verticals may leave marketers feeling stumped.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ginger Wilcox’s intricate knowledge of the housing market is almost unparalleled. Her industry experience is vast and includes leadership roles across the housing landscape. Register HousingWire: Today’s uncertain market offers many growth opportunities. What is the BHGRE growth plan to boost market share?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With interest rates trending downward and refinances picking up, the industry is preparing for an upswing. This shift is welcomed good news given the tough origination market over the last two years. The importance of proactive QC The mortgage industry has often found itself in a reactionary mode, especially regarding quality control.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

We’ve heard a main goal for you this year is growing your market share, but fair warning, it’s not going to happen without some serious intentionality and strategizing. At HousingWire Annual this year, Jon Lyons , executive vice president of marketing at Class Valuation , is joining our speaker line-up.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

for purchase mortgage origination, and he is taking the stage at HW Annual. Register Weaver spoke with HousingWire to share his excitement for HW Annual and give attendees a sneak peak at the t opics he’ll discuss on stage. There are so many facets of our industry that you should specialize and work with whom you love to work.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Facing a challenging housing market can be daunting for agents and loan officers alike. As industry professionals grapple with uncertainties, market shifts and evolving dynamics, the key to thriving lies not only in adapting to change but also in embracing it as an opportunity for growth.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

New Hampshire s hot housing market has spiraled the Granite State into crisis mode. I think there would be even stronger growth and more stability in the market if we had more houses for sale, he added. Housing industry experts attribute this to the states restrictive zoning laws.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Total mortgage delinquencies rose slightly in the third quarter of 2023 as the job market cools and inflation puts more pressure on homeowners. The increase was driven entirely by a rise in earliest-stage delinquencies – those 30-days and 60-days past due.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Redfin put the real estate industry on notice Monday morning, announcing that it will require agents to cancel their National Association of Realtors membership where possible. So far, Rath said the response from the industry to Redfin’s choice has been respectful. “I They’re all going to give that up? I doubt it, but maybe.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Dara Movement and Dara Data are not yet on the market but in a “road map” stage, Sagent confirmed. “In parallel to that, starting in April of this year, we’re also starting the implementation pathway for the largest servicer in the mortgage servicing industry. And Dara Core is nearing beta completion.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A new reality for real estate search: The AI overview trigger pattern While AI-focused search affects all industries, it creates a particularly fascinating dynamic in real estate search. It creates both challenges and opportunities for the industry. Lastly, an agent could publish a market analysis of trends related to this term.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2022

HousingWire: One of your first jobs in the industry was at Salomon Brothers , starting in 1979. Patti Cook: When I look back on my time at Salomon Brothers, what drew me to that work and kept me there was the innovation coming to the fixed-income markets during that decade. Our focus was on calming the markets and ensuring stability.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup. Also top of the list, agents are marketers.

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