Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
We heard a lot about the need for millions of new homes during the run-up to the election, so I can imagine how shocked some people are to see today’s report on housing starts and permits at recession levels. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari recently stated that housing demand is high so the clearance rate (mortgage rates) should be higher.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The new, lower-cost program also includes access to legal forms and training, and is being rolled out as NAR’s three-way agreement faces greater scrutiny.
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Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Leaders spent thousands on Hamilton tickets and other luxuries with corporate credit cards, as former execs stayed on the payroll, The New York Times reported.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes.
BAM Media
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The New York Times isn’t finished with its investigative reports on the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Last year, journalist Debra Kamin exposed allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment within NAR, amplifying widespread scrutiny at a time when NAR was already dealing with multiple lawsuits and an investigation with the DOJ.
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride.
Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
It's gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let's show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas.
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Reflecting the sharp increase in net immigration of recent years, the number of new immigrants joining the construction industry rose substantially in 2022. According to the latest American Community Survey (ACS), the industry managed to attract close to 130,000 new workers coming from outside the U.S. to help with persistent labor shortages. For comparison, this.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this week published a report assessing the performance of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in reaching their single-family housing goals. The CBO found that the GSEs “met or exceeded” nearly all goals over a four-year period from 2018 to 2022. The CBO analyzed data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) data in its report.
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Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Broker and real estate influencer Anthony Lamacchia told agents at NAR NXT that it’s “ridiculous” what the DOJ has been “doing to our industry” in recent years.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy.
Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday raised concerns about City Council legislation that would relieve most renters from having to pay real estate broker fees, a day before the bill is expected to pass the chamber. During his weekly off-topic news conference on Nov. 12, Adams said that while he agrees with… Read More > The post Mayor Adams raises concerns over real estate broker fee bill set to get City Council vote Wednesday appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The housing bubble crash theory has failed once again as we approach the end of 2024, but it’s always important to know why something didn’t happen. This week, we got the updated New York Fed credit data report and it shows the strong position of homeowners — especially in comparison to the years before the Great Financial Crisis. This is the kind of information you need as we get close to Thanksgiving and share the dinner table with Uncle Dave who says (for the 13th year) that we’re seein
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals says the much-debated policy “helps ensure all buyers have equal access to available properties.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy.
Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Zillow releases a new “BuyAbility” tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables.
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Estate Agent Today
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The Law Society misjudged how estate agents would approach material information rules and should scrap its revised TA6 form, a leading solicitor has claimed.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
What will the housing market look like in 2025? We already see many signals for what to expect, including last week’s data on inventory , new listings and price reductions, which I analyze below. For a more comprehensive look, read our 2025 Housing Market Forecast covering home prices, home sales volumes and more. Last week, there were 9% more newly pending home sales than the same week a year ago and home sales are ticking down for the season.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The construction industry expects the new administration to loosen regulations, which could boost sales, though other challenges remain.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
If you’re torn between renting or buying, don’t forget to factor in the wealth-building power of homeownership.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
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Inman
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
With more homes likely hitting the market this fall, the epic housing shortage may finally be lifting. Here’s how to connect with consumers who may be dipping their toes into home buying after being sidelined in the too-hot housing market.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday announced that it will raise the 2025 multifamily loan caps for purchases by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $73 billion each. This represents a total of $146 billion in multifamily market support for next year, an increase of more than 4% from 2024 levels.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If home price growth continues at the current pace, “America will be completely divided,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The solution? “More supply.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision.
Inman
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It’s time for real estate professionals to get serious about their 2025 business outlook, assessing which measures to build upon and which ones to leave behind.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Above, Andy Allen Andy Allen is living the dream. As a youth, the Austin, Texas team leader thought bodybuilding would provide the pathway to his success. But a suggestion 32 years ago from his investor parents led him to the world of real estate, and his competitive spirit did the rest. Last year, with a… The post Culture Is Everything for Keller Williams Austin Team appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The passage of the mortgage trigger lead bill as proposed in the U.S. Congress will face a challenge from a new plan expected to be released this week by representatives of the consumer reporting industry, HousingWire has learned. In September, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-R.I.) included U.S. Senate Amendment 2358 — known as the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2024 — in the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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