Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Could the loss of jobs in the government sector and the withdrawal of funding from the economy significantly increase the unemployment rate and a surge in jobless claims? If this happens, will we see lower mortgage rates this spring? Its an intriguing thought, especially considering how this aligns with White House officials’ strategy to boost labor supply, reduce aggregate demand, and potentially drive down the 10-year yield.

Mortgages 468

Mortgages Marketing As-is Sales 468

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Are you thinking about buying a home? Or maybe you're already a homeowner, keeping a close eye on the market? Either way, you've probably wondered if home prices are going to keep climbing, or if a dip is on the horizon. While most experts predict modest growth nationally in 2025, a recent CoreLogic report has identified five cities where home prices are predicted to crash within the next 12 months.

Mortgages 97

Mortgages Marketing Construction New Construction 97

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In the latest episode of the Power House podcast , Zebulon Lowe, director of HousingWire ‘s Content Studio, sits down with Ryan Young, co-founder and CEO of marketing automation platform Fello. During the conversation, Lowe and Young cover Fello’s expansion goals, its technology usage and its upcoming 30-day listing challenge. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

Technology 221

Technology Industrial As-is Sales 221

Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

This week, the most popular real estate listings on Brownstoner include a brownstone in Park Slope, a limestone in Bed Stuy, and a standalone in West Midwood. Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, and West Midwood were all popular with readers this week. The least expensive property on the list is a… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Cobble Hill Rental, a Park Slope Wood Frame appeared first on Brownstoner.

102

102

Advertisement

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

Development

BAM Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Most agents lose control of their week by Tuesday morning. And in real estate, this means losing money, missing opportunities, and falling behind agents who are actually running their business like a business. I refuse to operate like that. I recently made a post inside our BAMx community on Skool about a strategy that has completely changed how I approach my week.

Agents 69

Agents As-is 69

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

If you're wondering about today's mortgage rates on February 23, 2025 , here's the bottom line: we're seeing a slight dip, but don't get your hopes too high. The average 30-year fixed rate sits at 6.50% , and the 15-year fixed is at 5.83%. Experts are leaning towards these rates not drastically improving anytime soon. So, is now the time to buy or refinance?

Mortgages 52

Mortgages Fixed-rate mortgage Finance Lending 52

A Student of the Real Estate Game

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Picture this – you arrive on a site tour and you’re met with overgrown landscaping, trash littered across the property, and a leasing office thats completely deserted. The gutters sag with years of neglect and a quick search reveals a reputation marred by poor Google reviews, an outdated website, and minimal online presence. Its clear why rents are trailing the comp set and why we believe we can come in and quickly cure the mismanagement and bring rents to market.

Investor 52

Investor Renovation Property Management Loans 52

Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Its a busy few months ahead for the Governments housing policy if ministerial answers are anything to go by.

109

109

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

After being plagued for years by civil investigative demands and lawsuits from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the real estate industry hoped for looser antitrust enforcement under a second Trump administration. Although enforcement experts were initially skeptical , the latest action taken by the Elon Musk-helmed Department of Government Efficiency may be just what the real estate industry was hoping for.

Industrial 355

Industrial As-is Agents 355

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.

Industrial

Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

One in every 42 homes in Great Britain are now valued at more than 1m, research suggests. Analysis by Savills has found that 3,127 more homeowners joined the ranks of property millionaires last year. In total there are now 702,580homes valued at 1m or moreacross Great Britain.

109

109

Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Are you dreaming of owning a home? Good news! Mortgage rates have recently dipped to their lowest point in two months, offering a welcome boost to your purchasing power. This means that with the same budget, you can now afford a slightly more expensive home than you could just a few weeks ago. This is a great opportunity to jump back into the market if you've been waiting on the sidelines.

Mortgages 52

Mortgages Pre-approval Closing costs As-is 52

Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

More homebuyers are turning to fixer-upper homes to help reduce the initial cost of climbing the property ladder, research suggests.

73

73

Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Surveying veteran Richard Sexton has been hired by proptech surveying portal HouzeCheck. Sexton, who previously worked for mortgages valuations giant e.surv part of LSL joins as the commercial director. He reports into HouzeChecks chief executive, Amit Bansal, the tech entrepreneur who founded the business in 2018.

Industrial 64

Industrial Commercial Mortgages Sales 64

Advertisement

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

Brokerage