Sun.Feb 09, 2025

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Rocket makes a Super Bowl commercial comeback

Housing Wire

Rocket Companies is not one to shy away from the spotlight. Within the last few years, leadership additions of Varun Krishna , Katie Sweeney and Dan Sogorka to the team and an auspicious rebrand announced at the start of the year have put Rocket in the financial services spotlight. It makes sense that Rocket is returning to this years Super Bowl with an ad described as interactive and emotional by the team behind it.

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7 real estate strategies that died in 2024 (but agents keep doing them)

Inman

Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes.

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‘Not Saying We’re the Best’: Homes.com airs two Super Bowl ads

Housing Wire

Homes.com is back at it with another round of Super Bowl advertisements. The CoStar Group -owned residential real estate listing platform will have two 30-second spots in Sundays Super Bowl LVIII. The two advertisements are titled Not Saying Were the Best, which will air during the first quarter, and Still Not Saying Were the Best, which will air during the third quarter.

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New Government data project vows to improve home buying process 

Estate Agent Today

The Government has vowed to overhaul how homes are purchased and sold after launching a 12-week project to find ways to digitise the process.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Homes.com Reprises Celebs in Super Bowl Ads Targeting Massive Audience and Proclaiming Portal Superiority (Sort of)

RIS Media

Above, a still of celebrity Dan Levy from one of Homes.com’s Super Bowl LIX ads Homes.com, a CoStar Group leading online residential marketplace, returns to the big game Sunday with two 30-second spots: Not Saying Were the Best during the first quarter and Still Not Saying Were the Best during the third quarter. These spots,… The post Homes.com Reprises Celebs in Super Bowl Ads Targeting Massive Audience and Proclaiming Portal Superiority (Sort of) appeared first on RISMedia.

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Annual house price growth hits six-month low – Halifax

Estate Agent Today

Annual house price growth slowed in January but recovered from its December dip on a monthly basis, Halifax claims.

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Estate agents held back by talent shortage – industry survey

Estate Agent Today

Estate agents have ranked economic uncertainty, talent shortages and cybersecurity risks as their main concerns for 2025.

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Interest Rate Forecast for Next 10 Years: 2025-2035

Marco Santarelli

If you're looking for a quick answer, here it is: The Interest Rate Forecast for the Next 10 Years suggests a gradual decline in interest rates initially, followed by a period of stabilization and then a slow climb back up. Experts believe the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates in 2025, aiming for a long-term target of around 2% by 2027, but rates may rise again in the early 2030s.

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Home sellers hit as service charges hit record high – Hamptons

Estate Agent Today

Average service charges are now above 2,000 in every region of England for the first time, research suggests.

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5 Things To Do While…Bored During the Super Bowl?

BAM Media

If youre sitting an open house today its probably going to be a little slower than usual becauseits SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! So if youre bored, weve got you covered. Here are five things you can do: Start posting like THIS if you want more wins on social media. Catch up on this week in real estate with the Knowledge Brokers Podcast. Learn the five key components to effective time management from the legend, Tom Toole.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Tributes paid to Winkworth veteran

Estate Agent Today

Tributes have been paid to a Winkworth director who helped build the franchise brand. Lawrence Alkin, an independent non-executive director for Winkworth passed away on 5 February.

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Today’s Mortgage Rates February 9, 2025: Rates Remain Stable

Marco Santarelli

As of February 9, 2025, mortgage rates have experienced minimal change, with the average 30-year fixed interest rate currently at 6.57%. This slight increase of two basis points from last week indicates that the market is stabilizing, making it a reasonable time for homebuyers and those considering refinancing to act. Lets dive deeper into the current mortgage landscape, providing insights and calculations that clarify your options as you navigate your home financing journey.

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Bradford named property hotspot for 2024 – OnTheMarket

Estate Agent Today

Bradford ended 2024 as the leading property hotspot in the country, research suggests.

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Vought shuts down most of CFPB’s functions, cuts off funding

Housing Wire

Russell Vought, the newly named acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is shutting down most of the bureau’s functions and has cut off its funding from the Federal Reserve. In a letter to bureau staff on Saturday night, Vought directed them to: 1. Stop all supervision activity that has not been approved by the acting director. 2.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.