Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance , part of Warren Buffetts conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway , has been accused by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of manipulating underwriting standards and setting borrowers up to fail in manufactured home loans. The consumer watchdog on Monday filed a lawsuit in a U.S. district court in Tennessee against Vanderbilt for purported violations of the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2025

The industry veteran announced she was stepping down from an advisory role at Anywhere in December 2024 after officially retiring in April 2023. Now, she will help NAR build relationships and trust, and serve as special advisor to CEO Nykia Wright.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

The New Years week was expected to be slow, so it’s no surprise that new listings and sales are down. Those will start rebounding in next weeks data. The Christmas and New Year’s holidays fell on Wednesdays this year, which messes up two full weeks in terms of getting home sales done and tracking the numbers. At the same time, mortgage rates jumped back over 7%.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Sherry Chris may have retired from her role as president and CEO of Anywhere Expansion Brands including the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) and ERA Real Estate brands but that doesnt mean she hasnt been keeping busy. On Monday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Chris appointment as an independent consultant and special adviser to CEO Nykia Wright.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

While recent housing market reports and trends have shown that older homeowners are unwilling to sell their homes for a variety of reasons, one of them may be the expected requirement to pay capital gains taxes stemming from the post-pandemic explosion of home-price appreciation, according to a report from Business Insider. While some homeowners are looking to cash in on the equity they’ve built up since the pandemic, these same increases in property values are driving up the number of hom

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 6, 2025

A rare affordable housing lottery has opened for the sale of 46 one- and two-bedroom co-op apartments in four new Bed Stuy buildings, giving households of one to five people with incomes between $83,126 and $218,010 a year the chance to become first time homeowners. The lottery for the four… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Bed Stuy Co-ops for Sale appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

HousingWire Vanguard Sarah Gonzalez has taken on a new role at Logan Finance Corporation as chief innovation officer. Gonzalez formerly served as Logan’s chief operating officer, a position she started in February 2024. Before joining Logan, Gonzalez served as president and COO at Panorama Mortgage Group. Gonzalez has a 25-year background in operations and leadership roles, including serving as chief operating officer at First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation , senior vice president of strate

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Are MLSs still relevant in real estates new era? Absolutely, says California Regional MLS, whose new campaign focuses on adaptation and member empowerment.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

GVC Mortgage announced the hiring of Jen Peachman as vice president of strategic lending, a move that Peachman confirmed on LinkedIn. Per the Chrisman Commentary, a daily mortgage newsletter produced by Rob Chrisman , GVC said that Peachman “will play an integral role in expanding our retail branch network across the GVC Lending footprint.” With more than 20 years of experience in mortgage and financial services, Peachman formerly served as national director of origination sales for

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 6, 2025

A Department of Justice statement from the MLS PIN commissions case offers a sense of what the government is seeking when it comes to buyer agent compensation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), the parent company of real estate brokerage firm HomeServices of America , has asked Judge Stephen R. Bough to reconsider a previous ruling and for an order to compel arbitration in the Gibson copycat commission lawsuit. In a document filed last week, BHE asked Bough to reconsider his order denying BHEs motion to strike the class-action allegations and to dismiss for failure to state a claim.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 6, 2025

Above, Sherry Chris The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) announced Jan. 6 that it has engaged industry veteran Sherry Chris as an independent consultant and special advisor to NAR CEO Nykia Wright. In this role, Chris will provide strategic counsel on strengthening relationships, building trust and enhancing collaboration with brokerage leaders.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

James Mullis, a plaintiff in the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit , is joining the growing list of parties that have appealed the final approval of the settlement agreements reached by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and HomeServices of America. Mullis filed his appeal on Dec. 24 in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to filing the appeal, Mullis had filed an objection to the settlement before its approval.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Just two weeks after leaving Anywhere, the industry veteran has taken on a new role supporting National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Monday appointed Jamie Woodwell as its senior vice president of commercial/multifamily policy and strategic industry engagement. Woodwell brings 20 years of experience at MBA to the new role. He transitions from a previous position as vice president of research and economics. The executive’s work has focused on key policy issues such tax, climate and potential changes with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 6, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) filed a motion in the largest Burnett copycat case seeking arbitration based on what it is calling the judges significant legal error to overturn its previous ruling. They dont plan on waiting for his approval, though. In the filing, BHE, a holding company for the real estate brokerage HomeServices of America,… The post Berkshire Hathaway Energy Seeks Arbitration, Plans to Appeal to Eighth Circuit appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

In this weeks episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt is joined by Michael Valdes, CEO of LPT Realty. They discuss LPTs recent expansion milestones, its Agent Choice model and the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on real estate workflows. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity purposes. To start, Valdes shares background on LPT and his involvement with the company.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2025

Stop blaming the leads, the market or your CRM. The problem — and the solution — rests squarely on your shoulders, consultant Chris Pollinger writes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Affordability issues have stymied the housing market for the better part of the past decade, but it didnt get worse in 2024. Thats the conclusion of a new report from Redfin , which said that housing affordability didnt deteriorate further last year, the first time thats happened in four years. Taking the median U.S. income of $83,782 and comparing it to the median home price of $429,734, a household in that situation would have spent 41.8% of their income on housing in 2024.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2025

Luxury "is expected to remain the shining star of real estate," Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's Michael Altneu said in the brand's annual luxury trend report released on Monday, which highlighted areas to watch in 2025.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic set off a wave of migration that temporarily depressed coastal housing markets and caused others to explode. But almost five years after the pandemic began, new trends are emerging that may surprise you. Thats according to an annual study from United Van Lines that surveys movers on where theyre coming from, where theyre going and why.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Compass CEO, long a critic of the polarizing NAR rule, believes that the real estate industry as a whole will finally come around to his view in the near future.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 6, 2025

Selling a home quickly in Mankato, Minnesota, requires a well-defined plan, especially when facing unexpected circumstances such as a job relocation, financial challenges, or changing health needs. Thankfully, no matter your situation, you have options. If youre asking, How can I sell my house fast in Mankato? we can help. This guide empowers homeowners by providing actionable strategies tailored to the local market, helping you achieve a fast and successful sale in Mankato.

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Inman

JANUARY 6, 2025

Many real estate agents recommend a relationship-building approach to business, and for South Florida new development sales specialist Juan Carlos Tobon, those relationships are the key to creating meaning in the everyday.

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