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%.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 6, 2025
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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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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Inman
JANUARY 6, 2025
Forget "spend money to make money." Start cutting back, saving and making do so you can prioritize financial wellness and peace of mind, consultant Rachael Hite writes.
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.
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.
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
After 20 years with Corcoran, veteran broker Julie Pham has moved to Compass. Pham, alongside former Corcoran agent Angela Remigio, also started a namesake team focused on new development and international buyers.
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
Inman
JANUARY 6, 2025
Kevelyn Guzman took the reins as regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Warburg in January 2024 and spent the past 12 months organizing events to show off her company's strengths.
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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Inman
JANUARY 6, 2025
A growing pool of buyers and an increasingly optimistic cohort of agents may signal a boost in the next batch of home-sale numbers, Intel Index survey results suggest.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2025
It may be a new year, but the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing to face legal challenges over its membership structure. The newest suit was filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana by Carla DeYoung, Tammy Jo Williams, Darlene Currie and Carlos Alvarez. Each of the plaintiffs hold real estate licenses in Louisiana as either agents and/or appraisers.
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.
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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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.
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.
Inman
JANUARY 6, 2025
Alongside his brother Juda, Jacob led the Chetrit Organization, which owned notable properties, including a 366,000-square-foot building at 1 Whitehall Street in New York's Financial District. The duo also had major prospects underway in Pompano Beach and Hollywood Beach in Florida.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2025
In the newest episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sits down for a conversation with Prosperity Home Mortgage CEO Justin Messer. The duo explore Prosperitys transition from refinances to purchase mortgage originations, the companys Realtor affiliate model, servicing partnerships and mortgage rate predictions for 2025.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
Estate Agent Today
JANUARY 6, 2025
Foxtons sales pipeline is at its highest level since the 2016 Brexit referendum and expected interest rate cuts could boost the market further, the agent claims.
Inman
JANUARY 6, 2025
The acquisition of Mark Allen Realty will create a combined team of 80 real estate agents in three offices as the Anywhere brand grows its footprint across Chicagoland, executives announced.
Bigger Pockets
JANUARY 6, 2025
It doesnt matter how many doors you have or how much cash flow you generate; if your expenses outweigh your income, you will never be a successful investor.
Inman
JANUARY 6, 2025
Realty Texas, a four-office Lone Star State independent, has taken matters into its own hands when it comes to helping agents present buyer representation agreements.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.
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