Sat.Mar 01, 2025

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‘Unfiltered’: What agents need to know about rules vs. laws

Real Estate News

Watch the conversation with regulatory expert Jessica Hickok as she discusses non-Realtor agents, days on market and the illusion of fresh demand.

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NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download

Inman

The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418 million settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from?

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10 Most Popular Neighborhoods in the U.S.

BAM Media

BAM Key Details: A Realtor.com report reveals the 10 most popular neighborhoods in America, with Woodmont in Milford, CT, topping the list after drawing 3.5 times the views of a typical U.S. home. Other hotspots range from Beverly Crests ultra-luxury market to budget-friendly Central Norwich, CT. Many of the most sought-after areas are in the South, where inventory is higher and price growth is slowing, creating opportunities for buyers.

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Brokerage Beat: News from eXp, Brown Harris Stevens, more

Real Estate News

HGTV star joins eXp; NY luxury agent moves to Brown Harris Stevens; development execs launch new firm; Coldwell Banker Premier adds team; more.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

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.

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Do mortgage rates have room to drop lower?

Housing Wire

What a rollercoaster for economic news so far in 2025! As we head into March, many wonder, can mortgage rates dip even lower than weve seen since Jan. 14? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that “The housing market is stuck right now, but it will unfreeze in weeks.” Which begs the question: can rates go even lower for spring 2025?

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Time for a professional refresh? Here’s where to start

Inman

A thoughtful professional refresh doesnt erase your legacy; it amplifies it, Nikki Beauchamp writes, helping you forge stronger connections with current and future clients.

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Today’s Mortgage Rates March 1, 2025: Rates Dip Again Slightly

Marco Santarelli

As of March 1, 2025, mortgage rates have dropped slightly compared to previous weeks, providing a welcome change for those looking to buy a home or refinance. The current 30-year fixed interest rate stands at 6.27% , and the 15-year fixed rate is at 5.57%. This decline, which marks a reduction of 28 basis points from the previous month, gives homeowners and prospective buyers the opportunity to secure financing under more favorable conditions.

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Trump orders immediate expansion of US timber production

Housing Wire

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Saturday calling for the immediate expansion of U.S. timber production to increase the supply of American lumber. The wide-ranging executive order calls for the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Chief of the United States Forestry Service (USFS) to: Issue new or updated guidance to facilitate increased timber production and reduce time to deliver timber Improve t

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