Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2025

In a new episode of 10 Minute Talks, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sits down for an in-depth conversation with Rob Pieklo, president and chief operating officer of American Financial Resources (AFR). During the 10-minute conversation, Pieklo explores his new focus on developing AFR’s wholesale lending strategy, the competitive landscape of the mortgage market, and the company’s unique approach to differentiating itself from other big names in the wholesale space.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 12, 2025

House price gains when selling a property have dropped from their 2022 peak and are now at record lows in percentage terms. New research suggests the average household in England & Wales sold their home for 91,820 more than they paid for it in 2024, having owned it for 8.9 years.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 12, 2025

This week, the most popular real estate listings on Brownstoner include a Brooklyn Heights co-op, a Crown Heights row house, and a Carroll Gardens brownstone. Crown Heights, Brooklyn Heights, and Carroll Gardens were popular this week. The least expensive property on the list is a Brooklyn Heights co-op asking $2.45… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Brooklyn Heights House, a Greenpoint Wood Frame appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 12, 2025

Buyer demand levels rallied in the final quarter of 2024 after a post-Budget slump. GetAgents latest Hotspots Demand Index, which looks at the percentage of stock listed as sold subject to contract, suggested buyer interest stood at 45.9% as of the end of 2024.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 12, 2025

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in recent years, and 2025 is no exception. Let's talk about something that's probably on everyone's mind right now: why are mortgage rates going up in 2025? The quick answer is that several factors are combining to push those rates higher, making buying a home a bit more challenging than it was just a few years ago.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 12, 2025

New rental regulations and Stamp Duty changes have been named among the main concerns for estate agents in 2025.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 12, 2025

Property sales appear to have taken a dip in the build-up and aftermath of the Autumn Budget, HMRC data shows. The taxman has recorded 92,640 residential transactions for 2024 on a seasonally-adjusted basis. The figure is 13% higher annually but down 8% on a monthly basis.

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BAM Media

JANUARY 12, 2025

Before you do anything todaybefore you set up your open house signs, print out your last-minute sign-in sheets, or throw on the Bills gamethe first thing you need to do is register for our free virtual event: the BAM Pro Bowl. This value-packed digital event features four incredible speakers plus a mystery guest, delivering unmatched insights for real estate professionals.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 12, 2025

The key question facing buyers, sellers, and financial markets this year is will the Budget work? Knight Frank claims.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 12, 2025

The liquidator of collapsed property portal Boomin is in negotiations with My Bespoke Room about a settlement.

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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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