Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance , part of Warren Buffetts conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway , has been accused by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of manipulating underwriting standards and setting borrowers up to fail in manufactured home loans. The consumer watchdog on Monday filed a lawsuit in a U.S. district court in Tennessee against Vanderbilt for purported violations of the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Robert Reffkin has been outspoken and growth-focused, landing at No. 1 on the 2025 SP 200. At No. 2? Another disruptor-turned-dominator, eXps Glenn Sanford.

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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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JANUARY 7, 2025

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

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstones LivCor and Cushman & Wakefield are among the institutional landlords accused of fixing rental prices to the detriment of "millions" of renters.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Louisiana agents are the latest to sue NAR over membership rules that limit MLS access and alleged reputational damage caused by scandals and lawsuits.

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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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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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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 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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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 3, 2025

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

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Americans are more hopeful that the economy is on the right track than they were a year ago, but only 1 in 5 thought December was a good time to buy a home, Fannie Mae surveys show.

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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 7, 2025

Experian has become the latest focus of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as the agency intensifies its regulatory and enforcement activity ahead of the impending White House transition. On Tuesday, the CFPB filed a lawsuit against Experian in a U.S. district court in California, accusing the credit reporting giant of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).

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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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JANUARY 7, 2025

Broker Annette DeCicco offers lessons learned from her father, a hall-of-fame fencing coach, that can be your roadmap to generating more leads in 2025 and beyond.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Mortgage rates have risen today, January 2, 2025, making it essential for potential homebuyers to stay informed and make smart financial decisions. As per the latest data from Zillow , the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 6.70% , while the 15-year fixed rate has increased to 6.10%. The rising rates may present challenges, but understanding the trend can provide some clarity for those looking to navigate this complex market.

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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 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 8, 2025

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

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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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RIS Media

JANUARY 7, 2025

In December 2024, the median home price in the U.S. declinedbut median price per square foot increased by 1.3%. This data comes courtesy of the latest monthly real estate market report from Realtor.com. The report suggests that current price figures are due to more smaller/affordable listings entering the market, bringing down median price overall but… The post Higher Inventoryand Lower PricesBeing Driven by Smaller-Sized Unit Listings appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Sherry Chris may have retired from her role as president and CEO of Anywhere Expansion Brands including the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) and ERA Real Estate brands but that doesnt mean she hasnt been keeping busy. On Monday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Chris appointment as an independent consultant and special adviser to CEO Nykia Wright.

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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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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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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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RIS Media

JANUARY 6, 2025

Above, Sherry Chris The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) announced Jan. 6 that it has engaged industry veteran Sherry Chris as an independent consultant and special advisor to NAR CEO Nykia Wright. In this role, Chris will provide strategic counsel on strengthening relationships, building trust and enhancing collaboration with brokerage leaders.

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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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