Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The eight companies selected for the 2025 REACH program have the potential to drive meaningful change across real estate now and well into the future, said Ashley Stinton, managing partner of NAR REACH.

Commercial

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

Across the country, real estate industry observers are discussing a possible shift to a buyer’s market. “On We’ve seen sellers return to the market in bigger numbers than buyers this year and sales in many parts of the U.S. But housing markets across New England appear to be bucking the trend. have been sluggish.”

Marketing

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Buyers want affordable new homes, yet new construction listings are still playing catch up with their high-priced counterparts. The importance preparing yourself with non-QM options The mortgage industry is fickle. Avoid financing, and you risk missing out on a sales growth opportunity. Why is that important?

Loans

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I think there would be even stronger growth and more stability in the market if we had more houses for sale, he added. Underlying issues Despite this progress, Dapice and others are frustrated by the lack of new construction especially starter homes in the state.

Construction

BAM Media

JULY 24, 2025

of pending home sales fell through in June 2025, the highest June rate on record since 2017. Nearly 15% of pending home sales fell apart last month. For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the best newsletter on the planet for real estate agents. BAM Key Details: Redfin report shows that 14.9%

Sales

BAM Media

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Inventory Recovery and New Construction Lead the Way Housing inventory is rebounding, with November 2024 marking the highest number of homes for sale since December 2019. The South and West, however, are closing the gap faster, thanks in part to robust new construction activity.

New Construction

BAM Media

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Existing Home Sales: Improving slightly to 4.25 New Home Sales: A bright spot, maintaining strength at around 680,000 units annually. Existing Home Sales: Modest Recovery with Regional Nuances Existing home sales are expected to rise to 4.25 For industry news, edutainment and humor, sign up for the BAM newsletter.

Agents

BAM Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

million existing home sales. The Wall Street Journal ran the headline that this is the lowest number of home sales since 1995. In other words, we’re on track for the worst year since ‘95 in terms of existing home sales. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that we are on an annualized pace of 3.84

Marketing

Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Now, at the risk of patting myself on the back here, I want to discuss three issues in real estate that I feel I was exceptionally early in identifying, only to have the late majority jump on the bandwagon much later: 1) Issues in the pre-construction industry. 2) Condo cancellations. You better build that damn house.”

Construction

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

mortgage lender loanDepot announced the promotion of regional sales director Bart Evans to regional vice president for the Southeast region. The new regional vice president brings a bit more to his role than executive mortgage experience. Top 20 U.S. He will report directly to senior vice president of production Paul Ramos.

Lending

Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

According to a recent report from Bankrate , as of October 2024, the median sale price for existing homes was around $404,500 , reflecting sustained price levels despite a slowing sales pace (Bankrate). Looking toward 2025, industry analysts are cautiously optimistic. How do interest rates affect the housing market?

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Well, the 2025 housing market predictions suggest that while there will be more home sales due to pent-up demand, many people like you might end up renting instead. home sale price to rise steadily throughout 2025, ending the year 4% higher than it was in 2024. Home Prices Will Rise 4% in 2025 Redfin expects the median U.S.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Risk Level: Very High Probability of Price Decline: Above 70% Confidence Score: 50-75% Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville is a region that is reliant on the aerospace and defense industries. Look at recent sales data, inventory levels, and economic indicators.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Risk Level: Very High Probability of Price Decline: Above 70% Confidence Score: 50-75% Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville is a region that is reliant on the aerospace and defense industries. Look at recent sales data, inventory levels, and economic indicators.

Marketing

BAM Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In yesterdays Hot Sheet , Byron Lazine broke down Ivy Zelman s insights into the spring selling market, as well as what shes seeing for both near-term and long-term stock performance for industry-leading homebuilders. But when the frenzy cooled in mid-2022, many builders kept sales rolling by adjusting affordability where needed.

New Construction

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Faster Sales: Homes may sell more quickly, so be prepared to act fast if you find a property you like. I believe, and I have seen, that we need more innovative solutions, such as increasing density in transit-oriented areas and streamlining the permitting process for new construction, to address the affordability crisis effectively.

Marketing

BAM Media

APRIL 10, 2025

BAM Key Details: Zillow reports that 1 million homes were for sale nationwide in Februarythe highest for that month since before the pandemicgiving buyers more options. Meanwhile, sellers in certain markets are counting their cash after seven-day sales, while others are cutting prices faster than a discount retailer.

Days on market

Lab Coat Agents

APRIL 21, 2025

As more agents learn how to use AI in real estate, these innovations are becoming essential for staying ahead in an increasingly tech-driven industry. Combining AI with Human Insight From property values to sale histories, most real estate data can be overwhelming to analyze manually. Similarly, AI can forecast rising markets.

Agents

Marco Santarelli

MAY 18, 2025

Florida currently has a record 177,000 homes for sale , while the entire Northeast U.S. Developers: Builders who have invested heavily in new construction could face significant losses as demand dries up and prices fall. High Housing Costs: 39% of income goes towards house payments. has only 79,000 listings.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

MAY 14, 2025

of sales are closing above the list price, while a hefty 65.1% Pecos, TX (Projected Decline: -12.7%) Location & Economy: Pecos is deep in West Texas, a region heavily influenced by the oil and gas industry. My Take: Similar to Pecos, the reliance on a dominant industry makes Big Spring susceptible. Interestingly, only 14.4%

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

MARCH 20, 2025

Limited inventory: When there are fewer homes for sale than buyers wanting to buy, demand increases, and homes sell faster. The tech industry drives a lot of demand here, and people with high-paying jobs are eager to invest in real estate. Several factors contribute to the speed at which homes sell in a particular area.

Pre-approval

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

New Construction Lag: The construction industry is struggling to keep pace with the demand, as Zillows chief economist Skylar Olsen pointed out. Faster Sales: Homes are likely to sell quickly, so you need to be prepared to act fast. Faster Sales: You can expect to sell your home quickly, often within days or weeks.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

MARCH 18, 2025

Impact on Housing Supply Chains: Increased Construction Costs: Tariffs on imported building materials like lumber, steel, and aluminum will drive up construction costs. This means new homes will be more expensive to build, potentially leading to fewer new construction projects. Consumer sentiment surveys.

Marketing

Redfin

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Purchasing an existing home often proves more cost-effective than constructing a new one, though total expenses vary based on factors like home size, materials, market conditions, and location. As of December 2024, the median sales price for single-family homes in the U.S. reached $390,000. is $419,200.

Debt-to-income ratio

Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 1, 2025

This question is echoing throughout the industry as homebuyers, investors, and analysts attempt to gauge the future of the housing market. As we delve into what the experts predict, including sales volume, mortgage rates, and price appreciation, lets set a clearer understanding of the factors at play. Will real estate rebound in 2025?

Mortgages

RIS Media

JUNE 25, 2025

Are newly constructed home sales picking up, too? The two agencies’ latest report on new-home… The post New-Home Sales Plunge Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Consumer Anxiety appeared first on RISMedia. Not according to the latest findings of the U.S.

Sales

GeekEstate

MAY 14, 2025

NEO : a multilingual platform that partners with associations and MLSs to provide agents with a sales and marketing tool to help sell new construction more efficiently. Infinityy : a city-scale network of AI-guided personalized experiences of every property and neighborhood in an MLS that engages and qualifies prospects 24/7.

MLS

Redfin

JUNE 10, 2025

The oldest cities have the oldest homes – and too little new construction. However, behind the appeal lies a growing issue: America’s housing stock is aging fast, and new construction isn’t keeping up. A slowdown in new construction brought on by the Great Recession has accelerated the aging process.

New Construction

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As existing-home sales dwindle due to high mortgage rates and the lock-in effect, buyers continue turning to new construction options. And Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data shows a shifting attitude as mortgage applications for new homes surged in October. from the 54,000 sales in September.

Mortgages

Marco Santarelli

JUNE 19, 2025

Several factors are at play: Surging Construction Costs : The price of materials, land, and labor has increased significantly, making new construction more expensive. Construction Labor Gap : There simply aren't enough skilled workers in the construction industry to build the number of homes we need.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2025

Florida currently has a record 177,000 homes for sale , while the entire Northeast U.S. Developers: Builders who have invested heavily in new construction could face significant losses as demand dries up and prices fall. High Housing Costs: 39% of income goes towards house payments. has only 79,000 listings.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

JUNE 10, 2025

More homes are available for sale than in the super-tight market of a few years ago. Perhaps some of these areas have stable industries, universities, or are seeing renewed investment that supports demand. New construction might not be keeping pace in these areas. Improved Supply: This is a bright spot for buyers!

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

JULY 20, 2025

Factors like trade policy changes, reciprocal tariffs, fluctuating interest rates, and evolving immigration policies are creating uncertainty for businesses, potentially impacting hiring and investment decisions Rental Market Shifts : New construction is impacting the rental market, driving up vacancy rates and slowing rent growth.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

MAY 13, 2025

of sales are closing above the list price, while a hefty 65.1% Pecos, TX (Projected Decline: -12.7%) Location & Economy: Pecos is deep in West Texas, a region heavily influenced by the oil and gas industry. My Take: Similar to Pecos, the reliance on a dominant industry makes Big Spring susceptible. Interestingly, only 14.4%

Marketing

Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Pending home sales serve as a preview of the housing market to come. And if Februarys numbers are any indication, the real estate industry is in for a disappointing spring. According to the Pending Home Sales Index released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales fell 3.6%

Sales

Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2025

Jalbert also explained that declining demand in markets like Austin make it difficult for builders to raise prices without risking their sales volume. Pending home sales rise yet again Altos’ weekly pending contract data helps to visualize demand in the D.C. Let’s check out the last four weeks of pending home sales data.

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