Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

The conversation started like any typical interaction with a homeowner looking to sell their property. We discussed the current market conditions and revisited the propertys previous listing history including that the last agent had failed to sell it, eventually pulling it off the market 60 days later.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

The meeting focused on the implications for Black homeowners and agents. Several Black agents with personal and professional ties to heavily impacted neighborhoods in Altadena also attended. Kalin led a segment on best practices for legal matters that agents may face when assisting Altadena residents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

My mom and stepdad went into pre-foreclosure,” said Sandoval, a real estate agent and investor who specializes in working in low-income, often Latino neighborhoods in Southern California. “I She wants to offer those homeowners the resources and care that her mom and stepdad didn’t experience. “I There is nothing like that face to face.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While the co-chairs of the caucus wrote that they “applaud” Thompson and the FHFA’s efforts to promote homeownership for low-income Americans, they believe that the pilot program will not help to achieve the goal of “finding ways to ‘responsibly reduce closing costs for homeowners in a safe and sound manner.’”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

In an environment of high home prices and elevated mortgage rates , older homeowners taking a closer look at less expensive areas to make their money go further is not an isolated phenomenon. But the potential value for older homeowners is not strictly monetary, the article said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Some agents attribute stale inventory growth to unreasonable prices that repel would-be buyers from pursuing certain listings. In November, Redfin also reported that renter household growth is significantly outpacing that of homeowners, showcasing a shift in market dynamics. metro areas.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to dramatically change every aspect of daily life, and it’s starting to bring tools to homeowners as well. Private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners announced that it is the lead investor for a newly launched, AI-powered homeowner management tool called Property.com.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week warned consumers in all 50 states that fraudsters are posing as mortgage lenders by calling homeowners and asking them to pony up on payments. “The callers persuade the homeowner that they need to pay in a manner different than their usual mortgage payment method.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Redfin agents in the state say that its now a buyers market where sellers have to make concessions to bring buyers to the table. Bidding wars are very rare these days, said Jacksonville-based agent Bryan Carnaggio in a statement. Active listings landed at 212,437 at the end of January, a staggering 19.4% year-over-year jump.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

If you dig a little deeper into the backgrounds of the agents on the Real Trends Verified list, you might think so. Most have blue-chip professional experience or personal connections with wealthy homeowners. You need to consider their track record helping agents similar to you and make sure they are a fit for your personality.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Despite the still-challenging rate environment, some homeowners might opt to bite the bullet and give up their low rate to move, according to a Redfin study. Nationwide, the share of homeowners with relatively low rates has fallen modestly from a record high of 92.8% homeowners with mortgages had an interest rate below 6%.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

Redy , an online marketplace that rewards home sellers for selecting a real estate agent who best aligns with their sales goals, announced its launch in five markets on Tuesday. Real estate agents Josh Altman and Matt Proman, who are also cast members of the Bravo TV show “Million Dollar Listing,” co-founded the firm.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

CubiCasa , a real estate software company based in Finland, launched a new product to enable homeowners to generate floor plans at no cost through their app. The post This app lets homeowners generate floor plans of their homes for free appeared first on HousingWire. have floor plans.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Prospective homeowners enter the housing market with two questions: Where do I begin? Potential homeowners should be able to handle this confusion in a world where technology and digital tools rule customer service. How much home can I afford? Once the process starts, nearly half of home buyers report shedding tears at some point.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the six months since news of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement broke, agent attitudes toward the settlement’s required business practice changes have only slightly improved. The Clever survey also included responses from 1,000 current homeowners and prospective buyers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Homebuyers and homeowners in California have a reason to celebrate. Because of these rules, homeowners insurance firms can only base rates off of historical data, which poses a challenge due to climate change. However, Paul Scalone, a San Diego-based Compass agent and the owner of Dignified Insurance Services , disagrees.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

The home equity prison Does this scenario sound familiar compared to the situations of the homeowners that you are encountering lately in your real estate business? If any of this resonates with your personal experience in the current market, you have officially entered the realm of interacting with homeowners in the post-pandemic economy.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Ashley Terrell, chief revenue officer at Milestones , about the value of real estate agents and why it is critical for the industry to start helping buyers’ agents justify their value not only during the 30-60 day transaction period but through the 7-10 year period of homeownership. What’s driving this?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Homeowners are increasingly concerned with flood insurance premium hikes impacting affordability, Fannie Mae ‘s latest national flood survey showed. The latest survey is an expansion from its 2020 version and compared how homeowners’ and renters’ awareness and attitudes towards flood risk and flood insurance changed over the years.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that Mark Steven Diamond, who was accused of bilking elderly homeowners in a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Exploring benefits through a homeowner-centric lens Traditional SEO might focus on keyword optimization with repetitive terms like “owning an Eichler” and “Eichler homes.” Rather than listing features, effective content should explain benefits through the lens of homeowner needs.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

That’s where HELOCs come in for many homeowners. HELOCs allow homeowners to borrow smaller amounts when they need it, helping to keep monthly payments lower and helping avoid unnecessary debt. The AAR consists of an onsite property inspection completed by a local and licensed real estate agent or broker.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

As the real estate industry undergoes a significant shift in its commission structure, a recent Redfin survey reveals a lack of knowledge among homebuyers regarding their agents’ compensation. According to the findings, a significant portion of recent homebuyers remain in the dark about crucial aspects of agent payments.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

For Linda O’Koniewski , the broker-owner of Leading Edge Real Estate , one of the largest hiccups so far was when one of her agents brought a buyer offer that included concessions to a seller. So, I think a lot of losing agents aren’t preparing their sellers for the new reality. This allows them to keep their net but lower the price.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Additionally, competition for listings is on the rise as fewer homeowners are looking to sell. The “same old listing presentation” and tired marketing tactics aren’t cutting it for agents looking to win listings in today’s competitive and tight market. Homeowners want to picture themselves living in a clean, fresh home.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night. Together, these obstacles are forcing agents and brokerages to hit the sidelines and plan against seemingly insurmountable odds like facing Brady and the Patriots in the Superbowl. What does this look like?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

As recently as five years ago, homeowners insurance was certainly not top of mind for most homebuyers and their real estate agents , but the rapidly rising cost of insurance premiums is changing that. It was just a box to check off,” said Paul Scalone, a San Diego-based Compass agent and the owner of Dignified Insurance Services. “Now

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Malibu’s Franklin Fire torched over 4,000 acres this week in one of the country’s most expensive housing markets, putting more pressure on homeowners insurance premiums in a state that is already facing an insurance crisis. What will happen to insurance costs in California now?

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

On Friday afternoon, my real estate agent called with good news. The agent wished me well and said that she would appreciate a review on her website. My agent exchanged a few emails with the buyer’s agent over a few minor repair requests, but this was all buttoned up very quickly. Congratulations!” And that was that!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

housing market is split into two groups: first-time buyers struggling to enter the market and current homeowners buying with cash,” Jessica Lautz , NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of research, said in a statement accompanying the report. Together, the median age of all homebuyers sits at 56. The trendline is startling.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Renovation investment plan: An outline of potential profits for homeowners if they undertake the suggested renovations before selling. The tool requires real estate agents to upload a minimum of 10 photos of the property. Homeowners are still advised to seek guidance from industry professionals tailored to their unique situations.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

At the recent Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp , the shaky economy was a common topic of conversation. Whether you believe these predictions or not, agents need to start preparing — yesterday — to avoid washing out the next time a recession hits. As a top-producing agent during the 2008 recession, I was unprepared.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Clever Real Estate also partners with Valon to match buyers and sellers with local real estate agents who offer cash rebates, commission discounts and other products.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

1, REBNY rules will prevent the listing brokers from paying buyer agents and instead will require sellers to pay commissions directly. The rule will require listing agreements to clearly outline the seller’s offer of compensation to the buyer’s agent. Starting Jan.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

1 listing platform , Realtor.com has launched a sell-side agent tool kit. Listing Toolkit is a subscription-based service that is now available to agents nationwide. Listing Toolkit is a purpose-built solution that empowers agents to win more listings and sell more listings,” Elmquist said.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It adds a personal touch and makes me stand out from all the other agents out there. Ill share my strategies and templates so youll be ready to write amazing thank you notes to your clients and stand out among the real estate agents in your area. Think about the last email you received. I look forward to working together!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2024

As a real estate agent , it’s essential to stay aware of significant changes in interest rates and how they may affect market conditions so you’re better equipped to advise your buyers and sellers on everything from housing affordability to availability. Declining interest rates present other opportunities for homeowners.

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