Housing Wire
MAY 17, 2025
One of the lesser known storylines in housing economics is that the improvement in mortgage spreads since 2023 has contributed to a noticeable trend in purchase application data for 2025, which is now showing 15 consecutive weeks of positive year-over-year growth. Mortgage spreads recently turned negative due to market volatility, which resulted in an increase of 20 to 25 basis points in mortgage rates.
Real Estate News
MAY 15, 2025
A new report from NAR and Realtor.com found that households earning $100k or less can afford far fewer homes today compared to before the pandemic.
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Real Estate News
MAY 14, 2025
A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 20, 2025
When buying a home, youre probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.
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Inman
MAY 16, 2025
The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past two decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states.
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Housing Wire
MAY 15, 2025
Housing markets across the country are grappling with a number of issues that have resulted in historically low home sales, and chief among them is the lack of affordability. Thats largely driven by a national housing shortage thats leading to fewer listings and thus driving up home prices. According to a new paper from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the drop in affordability is present in all income brackets but its most stark among the middle class where the percentage of affordab
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 14, 2025
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.
Inman
MAY 17, 2025
Legendary Texas world-record holder Ben Caballero shares the secrets that allowed him to sell 7,000 homes last year.
Lab Coat Agents
MAY 14, 2025
Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend This Career Theres a stat from Redfins 2025 Industry Survey that hit me hard: Only 21% of real estate agents say theyd recommend this career to someone else. Thats less than 1 in 4. In an industry thats been marketed for years as the ultimate path to freedom and financial potential, this should be a wake-up call for all of us.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Housing Wire
MAY 13, 2025
According to the most recent credit data from the New York Fed , foreclosure data for the housing market is still below 2019 levels. Although foreclosure rates rose in the last quarter, we are far from the stressful levels that we saw during the run-up to the housing bubble crash in 2008. Credit data in general doesnt look great when accounting for credit card debt, auto loans, and student loan debt all have had an increase in their percentage on 90-day lates.
Real Estate News
MAY 16, 2025
Research based on three decades of data suggests rising home prices are a more likely factor, which aligns with current reports on post-settlement compensation.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 19, 2025
If youre a homeowner, chances are youve built up a lot of wealth just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.
Inman
MAY 16, 2025
Lone Wolf began notifying customers of the popular customer relationship manager software's imminent shutdown "a few weeks ago," Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly told Inman exclusively.
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RIS Media
MAY 14, 2025
Continued steady mortgage rates this past week resulted in a slight increase in mortgage application volume as the spring market is now fully underway. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending May 9, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume)… The post Mortgage Applications Increase as Rates Continue Holding Steady appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
MAY 15, 2025
Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in April, with a total of 36,033 properties receiving default notices, scheduled for auction or repossessed, according to the latest data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM. The figure represents a 0.4% increase from March and a 13.9% jump compared to April 2024. April’s foreclosure activity continued its gradual climb, with both starts and completions up annually, Rob Barber , CEO of ATTOM, said in a statement.
Real Estate News
MAY 14, 2025
Chris Kelly said a recent New York Times podcast painted an inaccurate picture of agents, and he believes consumers are much more concerned about closing deals.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 15, 2025
If you have a 3% mortgage rate, youre probably pretty hesitant to let that go.
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Inman
MAY 14, 2025
Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Every expert does.
Bigger Pockets
MAY 14, 2025
What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)?
Housing Wire
MAY 14, 2025
Mortgage applications increased 1.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 9, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index increased 1% compared with the previous week. The seasonally adjusted purchase index was a bright spot this week, increasing 2% from one week earlier.
Real Estate News
MAY 15, 2025
Mortgage rates ticked up this week, and it could take a recession to bring them down. But that doesnt mean a home sales rebound is off the table.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 16, 2025
Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Heres what the expert forecasts tell you.
Inman
MAY 14, 2025
From lead nurturing to mileage tracking, broker Holly Brink helps you lighten your admin load and reclaim your time by handing rote tasks off to tech.
Apartment Guide
MAY 14, 2025
As the last sprigs of spring bid their farewells, its the perfect time to start planning your next get-together. What better way to kick off the new season than hosting a summer party in your apartment? From cleaning and party prep to keeping your neighbors in mind, weve compiled a list of expert tips to help you and your friends splash into summer in style.
Housing Wire
MAY 15, 2025
In an era of high mortgage rates and stagnant home sales , a real estate transaction model is making waves by reintroducing and standardizing a once-popular financing method. Ryan Leahy, the founder of MORE Seller Financing , said his company has created the first nationwide platform to bring consistency, compliance and clarity to seller financing a practice that has been relatively diminished in the mainstream market.
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.
Real Estate News
MAY 13, 2025
In 2024, the age of a typical home hit a new high, according to Redfin. But buyers arent getting as much of a discount on older homes as they used to.
AAOA
MAY 16, 2025
When the Fair Housing Act (FHA) comes up, the conversation typically centers around leasing, advertising, or resident interactions. But an often-overlooked aspect is how maintenance services, including unit repairs, are handled. While the FHA doesnt directly reference repairs or maintenance, it clearly prohibits discrimination in the delivery of housing-related services.
Inman
MAY 13, 2025
Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees.
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