Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Housing markets across the country are grappling with a number of issues that have resulted in historically low home sales, and chief among them is the lack of affordability. Thats largely driven by a national housing shortage thats leading to fewer listings and thus driving up home prices. According to a new paper from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the drop in affordability is present in all income brackets but its most stark among the middle class where the percentage of affordab

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2025

A new report from NAR and Realtor.com found that households earning $100k or less can afford far fewer homes today compared to before the pandemic.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in April, with a total of 36,033 properties receiving default notices, scheduled for auction or repossessed, according to the latest data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM. The figure represents a 0.4% increase from March and a 13.9% jump compared to April 2024. April’s foreclosure activity continued its gradual climb, with both starts and completions up annually, Rob Barber , CEO of ATTOM, said in a statement.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2025

Mortgage rates ticked up this week, and it could take a recession to bring them down. But that doesnt mean a home sales rebound is off the table.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

In an era of high mortgage rates and stagnant home sales , a real estate transaction model is making waves by reintroducing and standardizing a once-popular financing method. Ryan Leahy, the founder of MORE Seller Financing , said his company has created the first nationwide platform to bring consistency, compliance and clarity to seller financing a practice that has been relatively diminished in the mainstream market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The federal judge overseeing the case brought by reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial against market leader Mutual of Omaha Mortgage over allegedly deceptive advertising practices has ruled that some of Longbridges claims warrant limited injunctive relief, finding that the law and facts clearly favor some of Longbridges claims. The order was handed down Tuesday by Judge Dana M.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 15, 2025

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, youre probably pretty hesitant to let that go.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The tight housing market of the last few years gave home sellers a substantial edge. Many buyers had to bid over a homes asking price just to have their offers considered. That led some savvy shoppers to make all-cash offers on homes, as it offered more certainty for sellers (making those bids more appealing) and gave buyers some much-needed negotiating power.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2025

An agent alleged the New York City-based home search site was continuing to collect fees for rental listings that were no longer displayed.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Another year of slow home sales resulted in a further decline in title insurance premium volume, according to the American Land Title Association (ALTA)’s Market Share Analysis report released Thursday. In 2024, the title industry generated $16.2 billion in premiums, down 7% year over year. This comes after 2023 posted a 31% annual decline compared to 2022.

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BAM Media

MAY 15, 2025

Heres the headline most consumers are seeing: the median home price nationwide is $402,300, a 3.4% increase year-over-year. In fact, 38% of metro markets189 out of 228posted home price gains in the first quarter of 2025. Those stats alone can cause buyers to freeze. But when you look at the whole picture, theres more to the story. Home Prices Keep Climbing According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) first quarter report for 2025 , more than 80% of metro markets saw home price gains y

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

In recognition of the cohorts size and contribution to the state, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is aiming to offer tips to older residents to make it easier for them to age in place in their own homes. According to a 2024 report from the Alaska Commission on Aging, the state is home to more than 160,000 residents at or over the age of 60 representing 21% of the states total population.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2025

HomeSmart has announced the launch of its all-new Marketing Design Center, a refresh on its marketing platform serving 25,000 agents and brokers coast-to-coast. HomeSmart stated that the new release takes the decade-old MLS-integrated marketing system and updates it, leveraging the latest innovations in AI and automation to deliver a powerful but agent-friendly print and digital… The post HomeSmart Launches New MLS-Integrated, Feature-Packed Marketing Platform appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has brought in an attorney from the same law firm that’s representing Elon Musk and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for two of its commission lawsuits. Last week, NAR made some changes to its legal counsel lineup by removing all attorneys from Cooley LLP including lead attorney Ethan Glass from the Moehrl and Gibson home seller commission suits.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled today that the central bank is considering key changes to its monetary policy framework. A framework should be robust to a broad range of conditions, but also needs to be updated periodically as the economy and our understanding of it evolve, Powell said in his opening remarks at the… The post Fed Chair Signals Potential Framework Shift appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Vija Williams a longtime real estate executive and current head of industry at technology platform PLACE is joining eXp Realty , where she will launch a new agent-focused initiative called UPGRADE. Williams, who also co-owns the Seattle -based Vija Real Estate team, described the move not simply as a career transition but part of a broader push to support real estate professionals across multiple dimensions of life and work.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2025

It is easy to fall into the habit of always being on. Your phone is always nearby. Texts, calls and emails can come at any hour. Clients expect fast responses, deals move quickly and weekends often fill up with showings and open houses. While being responsive is important, so is protecting your time and energy.… The post Finding Balance in Real Estate: Why It Matters appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

There is no doubt that CoStar Group threw everything it had into the 2024 launch of the revamped Homes.com. From Super Bowl ads that were part of the firms $1 billion marketing spend , to a reallocation of nearly all of its sales staff, Homes.com debuted with a bang. And then things kind of fizzled. Now, roughly 15 months later, two of its hedge fund investors, D.E.

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MAY 15, 2025

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Dozens of employees at mortgage tech firm Dark Matter Technologies were laid off on Monday, multiple sources told HousingWire. It’s unclear how many were laid off, but sources said it was “massive” and impacted staffers in a variety of roles. Former employees told HousingWire the reason cited for the layoffs was the shaky “economy” and the company’s “bottom line.” Several described the layoff as “abrupt” and a surprise.

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2025

Recent months have given homebuilders various reasons for caution: fickle implementation of tariffs which bring building material cost increases, and an uncertain economic outlook despite signs of a more buyer-friendly market. But the latest data shows that homebuilders market confidence has reached a low point. The latest Housing Market Index (HMI)published by the National Association… The post Homebuilder Confidence Reaches Lowest Level in the Past Year appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., you’re not alone. From historic brownstones to modern high-rises, D.C.s housing market has something for everyone. But first, you have to get a real estate license. But, with so many schools offering real estate courses, how do you know which one is actually worth your time and money?

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RIS Media

MAY 15, 2025

Home prices are still increasing, but annual growth has continued its cooling trend in April, according to Homes.com. Year-over-year median home prices increased by 1.3% in April, going from $380,000 to $385,000. According to Homes.com, a growing number of markets, especially in the Sun Belt, have experienced no growth or outright decline in home prices… The post Home Price Deceleration Continues Into Spring, Data Shows appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Two established real estate firms in southern Louisiana have merged to form the largest Century 21 affiliate in the state. Century 21 Bessette Realty and Flavin Realty have combined operations under the new name CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin , expanding their market presence across a wider region. The merger brings together two multigenerational companies with deep local roots and decades of industry leadership.

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Brownstoner

MAY 15, 2025

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed to help brokers analyze competitors loan estimates and assist borrowers online. The tools aim to improve retention as refinancing activity is expected to rise. The company announced the launches during its UWM Live! event on Thursday in Pontiac, Michigan, amid intensifying competition and M&A activity across the mortgage industry.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 15, 2025

Home prices have been on a run upward over the last few years, with homeowners finding that their primary residence is now worth much more than when they bought it.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

HousingWire reports on the quarterly earnings of publicly traded mortgage and real estate companies, offering a glimpse into the financial performance of key players in the housing market. As earnings results wrap up for the first quarter of 2025, here’s a rundown of what’s happened at the major lenders, brokerages, listing portals and title firms.

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