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.

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Real Estate News

MAY 7, 2025

A draft bill in Illinois would require licensed agents to add listings to a platform or website accessible to the general public within a calendar day.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 8, 2025

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering whats next and whether now is really the right time to move.

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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.

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MAY 7, 2025

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2025

eXp Luxury , the upscale division of real estate brokerage eXp Realty , is teaming with MORE Seller Financing to give luxury home sellers new tools to attract buyers and improve listing performance in a high interest rate environment. The partnership, announced this week, will give eXp Luxury agents access to the MORE Seller Bridge Loan Program a short-term seller financing option that lets sellers convert their existing low-rate mortgages into income after selling their home. “Luxury sel

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Real Estate News

MAY 5, 2025

A new report from ATTOM analyzing the past 10 years of transactions suggests that sellers are more likely to score the highest premiums in late May.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 5, 2025

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.

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Inman

MAY 6, 2025

Find out what Connecticut Realtor Libby McKinney-Tritschler has learned during her two-decade career and what advice she'd offer new agents just starting out.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Brownstoner

MAY 5, 2025

An affordable housing lottery has opened for 10 apartments in six Bushwick tenements rehabbed by a nonprofit through the citys Third Party Transfer Program. The studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units at 135 Menahan Street, 301 Harman Street, 230 Moffatt Street, 160 Bleecker Street, and 115 and 111 Linden Street are… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery Debuts for Bushwick Buildings Once Claimed by City appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 6, 2025

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nations largest mortgage originator, closed $32.4 billion in loan originations in the first quarter of 2025, up 17% from $27.6 billion during the same period a year ago, according to the companys first quarter 2025 earnings report. While UWM (NYSE: UWMC) saw positive annual gains in loan originations, the lender… The post United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Responds to Rocket-Redfin Merger, GSE Privatization appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

Preferences for aging in place are well-documented among older Americans, but there are some factors that should be considered carefully. This is according to Pamela Redwine, a family, health and wellness agent with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. The service is an educational arm of the university that provides research-based information, programs and services to people and communities across Mississippi.

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Real Estate News

MAY 8, 2025

A compelling AI version of CEO Tamir Poleg touted tech innovation during the companys earnings call, and the real Poleg endorsed listings transparency.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 12, 2025

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, its smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.

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Inman

MAY 5, 2025

Top performers blend smart tech with human connection to stand out and serve clients better.

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Brownstoner

MAY 12, 2025

May is design month in New York City, which means there will be an abundance of open studios, panels, exhibitions, and other events highlighting the latest in design and interiors. NYCxDESIGN, which promotes the citys creative community and is organized by a nonprofit, runs from May 15 through May 21 this… Read More > The post Design Inspiration Will Fill the City During NYCxDesign This Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 8, 2025

In our industry, there is no shortage of advice and opinions out there. New tools, social media trends, webinars and promises of fast results appear weekly. Lately, the conversations have gotten even louder, with industry lawsuits, changes to commission practices and constant talk about what the future might hold. It is easy to feel overwhelmed.… The post Stay Focused: Blocking Out the Noise in Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

As a real estate professional, its fair to say that youll have plenty of opinions regarding the properties you show buyers. Depending on your time in the industry, you may have seen hundreds, even thousands of listings at a wide variety of price points. Over time, youll cultivate a personal opinion about properties, sometimes within seconds of stepping over the threshold.

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Real Estate News

MAY 7, 2025

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its May 7 meeting amid an uncertain economic environment. We don't feel like we need to be in a hurry.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 6, 2025

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual.

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Inman

MAY 5, 2025

The campaign features McEntire advising would-be homebuyers in sitcom-like scenarios. It's also the largest such campaign in the portal's history.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

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Brownstoner

MAY 12, 2025

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RIS Media

MAY 8, 2025

At a time when housing inventory has been a persistent challenge and market constraint, agents are searching for any edge they can get when selling homes. A new report from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) found that almost three in 10 (29%) real estate agents reported that staging homes for sellers resulted in a… The post NAR Report Finds Home Staging Increases Home Value, Reduces Time on Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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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 5, 2025

Real estate doesn't stop at the border. Sharing a common set of rules improves the transparency and efficiency of transactions in the U.S. and beyond.

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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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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 6, 2025

Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and a sense of community.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 7, 2025

More Americans than ever are pressing pause on the dream of homeownership and turning to long-term rentals instead. And honestly, can you blame them?

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