Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Home-price growth trended below historic averages in November, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home-price index (HPI) released Tuesday. In November, the national index came in at a reading of 323.91, up 3.8% annually but down 0.09% month over month. The annualized increase is up from the 3.6% gain posted in October. Despite below-trend growth, our National Index hit its 18th consecutive all-time high on a seasonally adjusted basis, Brian D.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 28, 2025

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Remote work has become indispensable in todays interconnected environment. Yet the convenience of working outside a centralized office also expands the potential for cyber threats. This installment of our Reducing Risk series examines how Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can help protect your remote access systems, reduce the risk of unauthorized access, and strengthen overall cybersecurity.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Catastrophic weather events in the U.S. are reshaping insurance premiums and real estate markets, which will inevitably drive up costs and worsen affordability. Notably, hailstorms, the devastating wildfires in California and hurricanes in the Gulf Coast are reminders of the cost burdens associated with housing reconstruction and risk. And just last week, a historic and rare Gulf Coast snowstorm resulted in all 50 states having already seen snow accumulations snow this winter.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR's three-way agreement and other membership rules.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Luxury real estate auction house Concierge Auctions has entered a co-marketing partnership with proptech startup Luxury Presence , announced today. The collaboration offers Luxury Presences clients the ability to promote upcoming auctions, in addition to using the Concierge Auctions platform as a tool in the buying and selling of high-end listings , according to a press release.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Like all Americans, LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to thrive — not just exist, broker and community advocate Jamie Zapata writes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. We curated some standout closing gift ideas for buyers and sellers and assembled this guide to help you navigate the closing gift process. We’ve included the do’s and don’ts of gift giving, some details about tax write-offs, and we answer some commonly asked questions.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Are you truly committed to your business, or are you just interested? The difference determines whether you're merely good or truly exceptional, broker Nick Schlekeway writes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

The U.S. system for the transfer of real estate is unique in the world. We transfer ownership by private contract between parties; no advance government approval is required. By contrast, many European countries have a centralized, government-managed land registration system, which requires government review before property transfers are effective. Among the many benefits of the U.S. system are the speed of the transfer, which in our system depends only on the parties being ready to close.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

When clients know they can trust you, coach Darryl Davis writes, referrals flow, relationships deepen and reputations grow.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Last week, business-purpose residential mortgage lender Dunmor announced that it received a minority equity investment from Newfi Lending , a nonagency mortgage lender owned by funds managed by Apollo Global Management. Dunmor CEO Franck Ruimy spoke with HousingWire ‘s Sarah Wolak on why he anticipates 2025 will be a strong sales year, and he highlighted the recent growth for the business-purpose lending (BPL) sector.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 28, 2025

The companies were among the remaining entities not covered by NARs deal. They quickly agreed to settle, paying more than $10.5 million in combined damages.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms offered on the same day as the suit was filed are greenlit.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 28, 2025

A new report from ATTOM Data shows that foreclosure activity in 2024 was on the decline compared to the year prior, a possible indicator of a balanced market and careful lending practices. According to ATTOMs Year-End 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, foreclosure proceedings were reported on 322,103 U.S. properties for the whole of 2024a 0.23%… The post Foreclosure Activity Declines in 2024 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission is pushing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's one-to-one consent requirement to next year, due to an appeals court ruling questioning the FCC's definition of prior express consent.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 28, 2025

Downtown Brooklyn's Fulton Street has long been a shopping mecca, home to large department stores and specialty retailers alike. An early 20th century shopper could stroll along the street and find everything from furs to furniture. The retail corridor has certainly seen change over the centuries, and the recent… Read More > The post The Rise and Fall of Downtown Brooklyn’s Dazzling Emporiums appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Contributing investors included Alpaca VC, Hometeam, Animo Ventures and ResilienceVC. Funds will help Foyer integrate "down payment assistance, credit score recommendations, and mortgage guidance into an educational and data-driven journey.

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Coldwell Banker

JANUARY 28, 2025

A seamless blend of beach life and city conveniences just 15 minutes away from Panama City. The post Unveiling Palma Bonita: Marriott-Branded Luxury Residences by The Bouzy Group and Empresas Bern in Panama appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Once the nation's largest home lender, Wells Fargo could be poised for a comeback in the mortgage business this year as it continues to make progress in addressing regulators' concerns about its past practices.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 28, 2025

Consumer confidence continued to slide down in January, according to data from The Conference Board, however, experts feel the downtrend is not outside of the range its been in the past few years. Consumer confidence has been moving sideways in a relatively stable, narrow range since 2022. January was no exception, said Dana M. Peterson,… The post Consumer Confidence Continues Slide, Remains Above Recession Line appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Foxtons sales business is well positioned to return to profitability, the agent has claimed, but much will depend on the pace of interest rate cuts.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Third places, where people gather for face-to-face social interaction, offer an opportunity for real estate agents in our increasingly fragmented and isolated society, team leader Carl Medford writes.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Londons 5m-plus market picked up in the final three months of 2024 after a slower first nine months of the year, according to whole market analysis from Savills.

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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

A new software option for creating comparative market analyses, CMAsnap, has inked a deal with Doorify MLS.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Property brands, including estate agents, risks losing an estimated 14bn per year due to workplace culture. Research by corporate culture consultancy Neema found 16% of workplace behaviour is driven by fear-based actions such as blame, mistrust, and excessive bureaucracy.

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BAM Media

JANUARY 28, 2025

Start the year off right with BAM Pro Bowl 2025the Super Bowl of Real Estate Knowledge. Join us for two hours of exclusive real estate content wrapped in nonstop entertainment on February 5th at 12 PM EST. Its also free (though it shouldnt be). Secure your spot now! When it comes to staying connected with your clients, the days of calling to “check in” or “catch up” are over.

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