Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
Over a month after Rocket Companies announced its $1.75 billion deal to acquire digital real estate brokerage firm Redfin , industry observers are still trying to understand the future of one key asset: Bay Equity Home Loans. While the companies remain quiet on their plans, some Bay Equity employees arent waiting for answerstheyre already looking for new jobs.
Inman
APRIL 27, 2025
Jessi Healey explores the rise of virtual influencers, Metas shifting platforms and how real estate pros can keep showing up in a less human but more connected digital world.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 26, 2025
A third brokerage has endorsed the portals pro-MLS stance. Meanwhile, Zillow is phasing out its two-tab search display for markets with no commingling rules.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 29, 2025
When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, its only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
In the race to create a convenient, modern borrowing experience, many lenders have seized on native mobile apps as the next big thing in mortgage origination. At first glance, the appeal is obvious: an app can live right on a borrowers phone, promise to save their progress, and provide a sleek, branded interface. Yet, in practice, lenders tell us that only about 20 percent of borrowers take that route when given the choice.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated.
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Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 28, 2025
Its not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
Foreclosure auction activity across the U.S. rose to a six-quarter high during the first three months of 2025, fueled by a surge in properties that hit the market after the expiration of post-pandemic protections, according to a report from Auction.com. Completed foreclosure auctions were up 20% from the previous quarter and up 4% from a year earlier, despite some mid-quarter softening.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes.
Real Estate News
APRIL 26, 2025
Despite technologys growing role in real estate, potential buyers need open houses more than ever after the NAR settlement, says veteran broker Phil Faranda.
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BAM Media
APRIL 29, 2025
Lets call it what it is: Real estate is in the middle of a quiet but seismic shift. Most people havent started talking about it. According to NARs most recent Member Profile , 34% of REALTORS are over the age of 60. That means one in every four business cards in your local MLS is tied to an agent at or near retirement age. And yet theres no industry-wide strategy for what happens next.
Housing Wire
APRIL 29, 2025
When Chris Czarnecki stepped into the Family Reunion event earlier this year, he knew Keller Williams culture was strong. Experiencing it firsthand confirmed what he had hoped for a deep agent-first mindset that he believes will power the companys next phase of growth. In his first in-person interview since being named CEO, Czarnecki spoke with HousingWire about guiding Keller Williams through a new chapter, one marked by Stone Point Capital s investment and a shifting residential real estate
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Bad recruiting doesnt just fail; it damages your reputation, your culture and your pipeline. Kevin Van Eck shares five tactics that are hurting your brand (and what to do instead).
Real Estate News
APRIL 29, 2025
Watch the conversation with Zillow exec Errol Samuelson as he goes deep into the what and why behind the portals divisive move.
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RIS Media
APRIL 26, 2025
In yet another legal development within the residential real estate industry, Compass on April 25 filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle over Northwest MLSs (NWMLS) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), claiming that the brokerage-owned trade group has the most restrictive homeowner marketing rules in the country. Compass explained its position in… The post Compass Suing NWMLS in Federal Court Over Antitrust Violations appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
APRIL 29, 2025
Kicking off the first 2025 event held by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Tuesday morning in Irvine, Calif., the associations co-chairs offered an update on the industrys advocacy efforts. Mike Kent and Jim Cory SVP of corporate development and industry relations at Liberty Reverse Mortgage and managing director of reverse at Guild Mortgage , respectively welcomed industry members to the associations first event but wasted little time in assessing the current advocacy
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
You dont need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business.
Real Estate News
APRIL 29, 2025
Fannie Maes latest report anticipates the market will remain sluggish until the end of 2025, but there is a potential for improvement in 2026.
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Toronto Realty Blog
APRIL 28, 2025
TorontoRealtyBlog I really don’t want to talk about it. Or think about it. I can’t get into it. I think I’ll be sick. It makes me want to cry. It makes me want to remove the maple leaf tattoo on my back. I just ask one thing: once the election is over, can those of you who support you-know-who just try not to do too big a victory lap?
Housing Wire
APRIL 29, 2025
Homes.com continues to ascend and has become the second-largest residential real estate portal in the U.S., according to CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance , who shared insights during the company’s first-quarter 2025 earnings call on Tuesday. Backed by sharp increases in both traffic and agent participation, Homes.com reported 104 million average monthly unique visitors in the first three months of this year.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.
Real Estate News
APRIL 28, 2025
In his new role, Chris Choi will help accelerate our transformation and solidify our position as an industry leader, the tech firms CEO said.
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BAM Media
APRIL 28, 2025
You never want to practice on paychecks. But real estate agents do it every day. If youre winging your listing presentations , buyer consultations, or prospecting calls , youre setting yourself up to fail when it matters most. The truth is, what you say and how you say it directly impacts your ability to win clients, handle objections , and ultimately close deals.
Housing Wire
APRIL 29, 2025
The federal trigger leads bill advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives after being officially noticed during a hearing of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions on Tuesday. The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act is expected to be considered during a markup session on May 20 a process that determines whether a bill should be recommended for a full House vote and in what form.
Inman
APRIL 28, 2025
The multifamily investor has agreed to undergo mental health counseling and, in doing so, will not be prosecuted on felony charges by the LA County District Attorney's Office, according to a pretrial hearing last week.
Real Estate News
APRIL 28, 2025
In a lawsuit filed against NWMLS last week, Compass said brokerages with representatives on the MLSs board are co-conspirators, but Windermere calls BS.
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.
BAM Media
APRIL 28, 2025
At BAMfest, Jimmy Burgess didnt just talk about YouTube strategieshe gave a blueprint for long-term, repeatable real estate success. As a real estate agent, coach and team builder with Real Brokerage, Jimmy isnt theorizing. Hes applying these systems with his own team, generating measurable results. From personal experimentation to high-performing case studies, here are seven actionable takeaways that could change the way you grow your business.
Housing Wire
APRIL 29, 2025
In addition to dividing the real estate industry, the debate over the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) is highlighting the different desires home sellers may have when it comes to marketing their properties. Unlist and Off-Markt are two firms that utilize different strategies as they look to capitalize on the growing discourse surrounding listings. Hinge for real estate Founded by Dallas -based real estate professionals Brian Pienciak and Kyle Brinkley, Unlist matches real estate agents with off-m
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation.
Real Estate News
APRIL 29, 2025
While advocating for broad distribution of listings, Ryan Schneider said the company is also taking steps to ensure its never at a competitive disadvantage.
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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