Fri.Mar 28, 2025

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Idaho passes new law to curb use of mortgage trigger leads

Housing Wire

Amid industrywide conversations and proposed legislation to address consumer privacy and protection regarding trigger leads , Idaho has stepped up to the plate. Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) signed H.B. 149 into law last week. The bill introduces a new section called Consumer Privacy in Mortgage Applications to the Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act.

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NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul

Inman

The cuts are all part of what NAR called a "months-long strategy" to "streamline" and "reposition" around its new leadership team, as well as "reallocate" the association's budget dollars.

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Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide

Housing Wire

Have you ever been prospecting and wished you could read minds to know exactly whos ready to sell? While telepathy isnt an option, predictive analytics will get you pretty close. Predictive analytics in real estate combines the use of historical data and algorithms to anticipate future market trends and identify potential sellers sometimes even buyers, too.

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Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom

Inman

Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation.

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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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Mortgage pros: How are you leveraging AI?

Housing Wire

Artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry, and we want your insights on how technology is impacting your business. Take the HousingWire Research survey and share your experience. It’s super short, promise! Your feedback will help drive the conversation on AI-powered solutions in mortgage lending. Take the survey today! As the mortgage industry continues to evolve with the integration of AI-powered solutions, wed like to hear from you about how technology is shaping the

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Worker survey finds that 70% are struggling to save for retirement

Housing Wire

Nearly 70% of American workers say theyre unlikely to save enough to meet their retirement needs. And thats only part of the bleak outlook gleaned from the 6,135 responses to a survey released earlier this month by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS). Most respondents expressed concerns about achieving the same financial security as their parents generation and fears that Social Security will not cover their needs when theyre done working.

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BREAKING: NAR Eliminating 61 Positions as ‘Organizational Revamp’ Takes Shape

RIS Media

Today, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) announced it is eliminating a total of 61 positions as CEO Nykia Wrightwho has held the role on a permanent basis for just over six monthscontinues her transformation of the organization in the wake of multiple turbulent years. The industry is changing, and it is our responsibility to… The post BREAKING: NAR Eliminating 61 Positions as Organizational Revamp Takes Shape appeared first on RISMedia.

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NAR eliminates 61 positions in cost-cutting move

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors ( NAR ) announced staffing changes on Friday that are reportedly aimed at reducing costs, streamlining operations and refocusing on member services. The restructuring efforts includes the elimination of 41 positions and 20 unfilled roles across several departments including digital strategy, public relations, member engagement, and finance.

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NAR cuts 61 jobs, highlights strategic shift

Real Estate News

The association said that eliminating 41 existing jobs and 20 open roles was part of an effort to cut costs and better support members and consumers.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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California Best Title to pay $150K in incentives settlement

Housing Wire

California Best Title Co. Inc. has agreed to pay $150,000 to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to settle allegations that two of its employees violated state law that prohibits conflicts of interest in real estate transactions. The payment from California Best Title is comprised of a $100,000 penalty and $50,000 to cover CDI’s investigative costs.

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National Housing Trends To Watch

Keeping Current Matters

At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.

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Housing affordability worsens in Q1, home prices outpace wages

Housing Wire

The U.S. housing market became even less affordable for typical workers in the first quarter of 2025, with home prices outpacing wages, according to new analysis from ATTOM. A Q1 2025 Home Affordability Report reveals 97% of analyzed counties now require historically high portions of wages to purchase median-priced homes, continuing a troubling four-year trend that shows no signs of abating.

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Mortgage Mix: Significant HUD, FHFA Policy Shifts and Terminations Affect Housing

RIS Media

Editors Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedias biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. –Mortgage rates were up this week and home purchase applications were down, but that doesnt tell the whole story. As mortgage rates have hovered in between 6% and 7% for several weeks now, experts… The post Mortgage Mix: Significant HUD, FHFA Policy Shifts and Terminations Affect Housing appeared first on RISMedia.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

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.

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Cotality CEO Pat Dodd on the vision behind CoreLogic’s rebrand

Housing Wire

Industry stalwart CoreLogic rebranded as Cotality this week, unveiling their new name, logo and brand identity to better reflect where the company is headed. In a sit-down interview with Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler, Cotality CEO Pat Dodd talked about the mission behind the rebrand and the future he sees for the company. Sarah Wheeler: Part of the rebrand to Cotality is emphasizing the importance of the human element amid all the technology.

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Tech Bytes: Markt, Voiceflip partner on AI-powered MLS tool

Real Estate News

ARDI AI gets trained to provide quick answers to MLS users; Stellar adds Rayse to shine a light on agents efforts to support clients.

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Federal banking agencies seek to rescind 2023 CRA rule

Housing Wire

Three federal banking regulators announced their intent to issue a proposal that would rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023. Friday’s announcement involves the Federal Reserve , the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). The agencies plan to reinstate the CRA framework that existed before October 2023.

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Compass Florida opens new office in Naples, welcomes Karen Stabile

Inman

Compass Florida is expanding its reach even further into Southwest Florida's luxury real estate market with the opening of a brand new office in the heart of downtown Naples, the brokerage announced Wednesday. The Stabile Group, led by real estate expert Karen Stabile, will be joining the new space.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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LA rental market gets even more competitive after wildfires

Housing Wire

In the aftermath of the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in January, tens of thousands of Pacific Palisades and Altadena residents lost their homes and are now competing for housing in a region that is not only expensive but is short on housing inventory. The fires destroyed more than 16,000 homes, businesses and other structures, with 22% of those homes occupied by renters, according to the U.S.

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Women’s History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back

Inman

Learn from this South Florida agent and philanthropist to feed others before you eat, survive shutdowns, navigate lockdowns and weather a financial crisis by keeping the communitys head above water.

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Keller Williams adds new affiliate in Arkansas

Housing Wire

Arkansas-based Keller Williams Market Pro Realty announced Friday that it has added a new affiliate, expanding its presence across a five-state region. True North Realty Group LLC , an independent brokerage with 27 agents , will be aligning with the Keller Williams brand. The firm is co-owned by Jeff Clifton, Daniel Short and Chris Hinkle. It is licensed in Arkansas , Missouri, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kansas.

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KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal

Inman

KB Home, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday. The community is a game changer for homebuyers seeking safety in fire-prone areas.

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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Stellar MLS partners with Rayse to improve real estate transparency

Housing Wire

Stellar MLS is partnering with real estate technology platform Rayse to provide brokers with a tool designed for greater transparency in transactions. The Rayse platform tracks key agent activities, offering clients real-time insights into tasks such as responding to inquiries, negotiations and analysis of market trends. The goal, according to Stellar MLS , is to address a disconnect between consumer perceptions and the actual time that agents invest in sales transactions.

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Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice

Inman

Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher.

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Rithm SPAC raises $230M for future M&A deal

Housing Wire

Rithm Acquisition Corp. (RAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that was created solely to raise money through an initial public offering ( IPO ) in order to acquire another company, recently closed its IPO of 23 million units. Per RAC, each $10 unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant at $11.50 per share.

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Strategies for agent recruitment and retention: Now streaming

Inman

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about real estate agent recruiting and retention that aligns with brokerage values.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.