Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

The California Department of Insurance unveiled a new regulation this week that aims to increase homeowners insurance coverage in areas prone to wildfires , a response to the recent pullback in policies by several major insurers. Announced by California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday, the regulation is under administrative review and is set to take effect by the end of January, according to reporting by The Associated Press (AP).

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 3, 2025

After remaining largely stable during the second half of 2024, recent threats from agents and local associations could result in further declines this year.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 1, 2025

This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2025

Stop blaming the leads, the market or your CRM. The problem — and the solution — rests squarely on your shoulders, consultant Chris Pollinger writes.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 4, 2025

If you're dreaming of owning a home in 2025, you're in luck! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has just released its list of 10 housing market hotspots poised to outshine the rest of the country in sales next year. These aren't just random locations; they've been carefully selected based on strong economic, demographic, and housing factors that signal future market strength.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2025

Rising mortgage rates suppressed applications in the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) final mortgage applications survey index of 2024, released on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, application volume dropped significantly even with a seasonal adjustment to account for the holidays. Mortgage demand declined 21.9% from two weeks earlier during the week ending Dec. 27, the MBA reported.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year?

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Inman

JANUARY 2, 2025

2025 will be a year of major change if artificial intelligence is deployed to improve the consumer experience, construction and apartment living, Inman technology expert Craig Rowe writes.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JANUARY 3, 2025

It has been over 18 years since the housing bubble peak. In the October Case-Shiller house price index released earlier this week, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA), was reported as being 76% above the bubble peak in 2006. However, in real terms, the National index (SA) is about 11% above the bubble peak (and historically there has been an upward slope to real house prices).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Reverse mortgage professionals made more inroads into the forward mortgage industry in 2024. This happened through dedicated conversations, partnerships between reverse and forward mortgage companies, and expanded activities in reverse that stemmed from acquisitions and expansions of existing divisions. Continuing this momentum into 2025 is a priority for many in the reverse mortgage space, according to conversations with leaders at various industry lenders.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 3, 2025

A new presidential administration and a Supreme Court decision could affect how the Justice Department approaches the real estate industry in the new year.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait?

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Inman

JANUARY 3, 2025

Beyond his presidency, the late President Jimmy Carter was a tireless advocate for democracy, human rights, social progress and affordable housing, in part through his work with Habitat for Humanity.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 4, 2025

As we dive into Housing Market Predictions for 2025 and 2026 , experts are projecting a notable increase in home sales, with estimates showing a 9% increase for 2025 and an impressive 13% increase for 2026. This optimistic forecast is largely attributed to stabilizing mortgage rates, which are expected to hover around 6%. According to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun , we might finally be turning a corner after a challenging period marked by high borrowing costs and low inventory.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2025

Today, the jobless claims data again showed why mortgage rates continue to be elevated, confirming that the labor market isnt breaking. The labor market is getting softer but hasnt broken yet, as it has before every recession post World War II. Mortgage rates have remained mostly in a range over the past two years, fluctuating between 6% and 8%. In late 2022, global markets faced turmoil and economic indicators suggested a weakening economy, leading the 10-year yield to drop to around 3.37% befo

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 1, 2025

Real estate visionary Stefan Swanepoel says the fragmented industry must pull together despite differences over issues like Clear Cooperation. Heres how.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 3, 2025

If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen.

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Inman

JANUARY 4, 2025

Master social media with the etiquette and manners that build trust and connections, with insights from Jessi Healey.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 1, 2025

Will 2025 be a better year for real estate investment? My take, after diving deep into the trends, is yes, likely so, but with a healthy dose of ‘it depends'. The real estate market is showing signs of stabilization after a period of rollercoaster ups and downs, and that can mean some very exciting opportunities for smart investors. The key isn't just throwing money at any property though, it's about being strategic, understanding the shifts, and acknowledging the risks.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

In response to drastic economic changes and environmental concerns, industries are quickly realizing the benefits of investing in sustainable practices that can positively impact their business operations. Modular construction provides housing developers with the opportunity to engage in sustainable building practices while dialing back on traditional cost increases making it the ideal solution for industry leaders who are looking for greater resiliency in the face of unpredictable material and

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 6, 2025

A Department of Justice statement from the MLS PIN commissions case offers a sense of what the government is seeking when it comes to buyer agent compensation.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 2, 2025

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?

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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.

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Inman

JANUARY 2, 2025

Five years after founding the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his leadership role with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim chief executive officer.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 1, 2025

Almost a third of residential property sales collapsed in 2024, research suggests.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

The New Years week was expected to be slow, so it’s no surprise that new listings and sales are down. Those will start rebounding in next weeks data. The Christmas and New Year’s holidays fell on Wednesdays this year, which messes up two full weeks in terms of getting home sales done and tracking the numbers. At the same time, mortgage rates jumped back over 7%.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Feel like you couldnt keep up with all the news last year? Take a moment to look back at some key stories that will continue to play an important role.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2025

Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs.

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Inman

JANUARY 3, 2025

New listings rose 8 percent toward the end of the year, but high mortgage rates and home prices have kept buyers on the sidelines as homes spend more time on market, reports say.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 6, 2025

Foxtons sales pipeline is at its highest level since the 2016 Brexit referendum and expected interest rate cuts could boost the market further, the agent claims.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2025

Has the spring home-buying season already begun? Our weekly pending contract data has shown year-over-year growth for some time now, even with elevated mortgage rates. I believe that spring demand actually started in November this year a trend that has been evident in the rising sales data weve observed during the winter months in recent years. However, we need to be mindful that existing home sales data is working from record low levels of sales, so it doesnt take much to move the needle as I

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