Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2025

Nonprofit housing organization Enterprise Community Partners announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reversed a decision to terminate nearly $10 million in technical assistance funding, reinstating two key federal agreements tied to affordable housing efforts. The restored Community Compass and Distressed Cities agreements allow the Cleveland -based nonprofit to resume work supporting communities facing economic hardship.

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Inman

APRIL 22, 2025

State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

U.S. home sellers offered concessions to buyers in near-record numbers during the first quarter of 2025 as rising housing costs , high mortgage rates and growing economic uncertainty continued to reshape the real estate landscape. According to a new report from Redfin , 44.4% of home sales from January through March included concessions such as money toward repairs, closing costs or mortgage rate buydowns.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 19, 2025

The Georgia case joins a handful of others as agents argue they are being forced to pay unnecessary association fees to gain access to listings.

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APRIL 22, 2025

A new amendment to a Florida bill could shut down the states Real Estate Commission (FREC) and shift its powers to a state agency. House Bill 1461, introduced by Rep. Taylor Michael Yarkosky on February 28, initially made no mention of the Florida Real Estate Commission. That changed on April 7, when a 389-page amendment was added to eliminate FREC entirely.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 19, 2025

Is the housing market about to take a tumble? According to Zillow's latest forecast , the answer is a resounding yes. Zillow now predicts that U.S. home prices will fall by 1.7% between March 2025 and March 2026. It is a dramatic shift that signals the company is growing increasingly bearish on the housing market's near future. Housing Market Crash Alert?

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Inman

APRIL 24, 2025

Existing-home sales decreased by 5.9 percent from February and by 2.4 percent from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 19, 2025

Listings transparency is critical for both consumers and the industry, and NAHREP supports efforts by Zillow, eXp and Redfin to provide access to all listings.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 21, 2025

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 1319.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 22, 2025

On a sunny day in Green-Wood Cemetery last week, the magnolia and cherry trees were in bloom while a group of students busily tended to historic gravestones and vaults. While one group of students hoisted a monument back into place, others dug out a gravestone that had settled into the… Read More > The post Students Get Hands-on Experience Restoring Green-Wood Cemetery appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market, with 85% saying they have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believing the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether its going to be a buyers market or a sellers market, 87% of agents predict that demand will remain very strong over the next year.

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Inman

APRIL 25, 2025

FirstTeam Real Estate, an independent brokerage with roots in Southern California, is taking its success nationwide. The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and others yet to be announced.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 21, 2025

Zillows predicted difference from March 2025 to March 2026 went from barely positive to down 1.7%. And ongoing economic uncertainty isnt helping.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Editors Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedias Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In real estate, time is money. And if you ask any real estate agent why they dont post on social media consistently, they will likely blame their lack… The post Your 15-Minute Fix for Real Estate Content Planning appeared first on RISMedia.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 19, 2025

If you're wondering about today's refinance rates on April 19, 2025 , here's the quick answer: The national average for a 30-year fixed refinance is currently at 6.95% APR , while a 15-year fixed refinance is averaging 6.27% APR , according to Bankrate's latest survey. But that's just a snapshot. Let's dig deeper and see if refinancing makes sense for you right now.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Patrick Stone, the founder and chairman of Williston Financial Group (WFG), is celebrating 50 years in the real estate industry a milestone that coincides with the 15th anniversary of WFG, which he launched in the wake of the Great Recession. Its surreal, Stone said. I started in April of 1975. I never thought Id still be at it five decades later, but I love this business the people, the challenge, the evolution of it all.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2025

Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 23, 2025

Traditional firms still dominate, but one brokerage type tends to attract the top producers, while another is highly popular but struggles to retain agents.

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RIS Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Amidst the hot topic discussions and controversial decisions surrounding private listings, Donny SamsonCEO of Samson Propertieshas expressed his support for Zillow and Redfins bans in a recent statement. Zillow and Redfin made the right call, said Samson in a release. This policy is a win for buyers, sellers, and every professional who believes real estate… The post Another Independent Brokerage CEO Expresses Support of Private Listing Restrictions appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 21, 2025

Set up as a two-family, this Bed Stuy brownstone retains some 1890s touches, has had a few upgrades, and still has room for a new owner to make some tweaks. At 480A MacDonough Street, the 18-foot-wide dwelling comes with mantels, moldings, ceiling medallions, and some stained glass. In a lengthy article… Read More > The post Bed Stuy Brownstone With Fanciful Woodwork, Five Mantels Asks $2.19 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

Homebuyers paid an average of $4,661 in closing costs on purchase mortgages last year, according to a new report from LodeStar Software Solutions. The company released its first-ever purchase mortgage closing cost report. The findings showed that, on average, closing costs represented 1.06% of home sale prices at the national level. The median percentage came in slightly lower at 0.88%.

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Inman

APRIL 22, 2025

In the first quarter of the year, 44.4 percent of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1 percent seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 24, 2025

Don Kottick to lead RE/MAX's Canada division, while a longtime HomeServices exec will helm Sothebys brokerage operations. Plus, Real elevates VP to CFO role.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2025

Real estate teams can offer structure, support and resources that benefit agents at various stages of their careers. However, many agents eventually decide to leave their team leaders for various reasons. Understanding these reasons can help team leaders foster better relationships and create a more supportive environment that retains top talent. Lack of support and… The post Why Real Estate Agents Leave Team Leaders appeared first on RISMedia.

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BAM Media

APRIL 18, 2025

BAM Fest 2025 is happening on April 23rd with top real estate speakers, live DJ entertainment, and a surprise guest whose insights have changed millions of lives. Spots are limited save yours now before it’s full! The future of real estate is heading toward consolidation. Not in the traditional sense of brokerages merging, but in the form of a handful of massive, all-in-one portals that will dominate the residential space.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Nearly half of real estate transactions reviewed in the first quarter of 2025 showed signs of potential wire and title fraud, according to a report from FundingShield. The company analyzed a portfolio of residential , commercial and business-purpose loans totaling approximately $80 billion. It found that 46.8% of these transactions contained issues that could lead to fraud, with each problematic loan averaging 2.5 errors the highest number on record.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 23, 2025

Homebuyers embraced lower mortgage rates in March before new tariffs were announced, causing home sales to jump amid persistent economic concerns.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 24, 2025

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 18, 2025

Unfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. Thats leading to an uptick in price cuts.

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