Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

There were 45,000 new listings for single-family homes across the country this week, which is a big jump. That’s 12% more sellers than a year ago. This is the trend that will be the theme for 2025. It seems more sellers are coming out every week and that will keep inventory pushing upward. Mortgage rates pushed this week close to 7.25%. Its only two weeks into January and mortgage rates have hit the high end of the range we forecasted for the entire year.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The decision is a blow for the association, which has spent years trying to prevent the Justice Department from reopening its investigation into NAR policies.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are aiming to remind homeowners and renters impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles of various relief options. These include forbearance and other payment deferral plans, as well as disaster recovery counseling programs through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 13, 2025

Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Mr. Cooper Group named former vice chairman and President Chris Marshall as the new CEO of subsidiary real estate solutions firm Xome. Marshall will replace former CEO Mike Rawls, who is set to retire effective June 30. Marshall will work will Rawls over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition of power, the company explained. He will then collaborate with Xome’s leadership team to focus on market share and new revenue opportunities going forward.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2025

As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have emerged as a critical housing solution five years after being approved in Los Angeles.ADUs, also known as granny flats, in-law apartments, or casitas, are independent living spaces attached to or located on the same property as single-family homes.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 13, 2025

In a recent survey, would-be buyers were most interested in finding a turnkey home close to work, but they're willing to compromise on some features.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Although eXp World Holdings i s hoping to move past the commission lawsuits thanks to the proposed nationwide settlement it negotiated with the Hooper suit plaintiffs in Georgia, other courts are not so sure. Last Wednesday, Judge Stephen R. Bough, who oversaw the Sitzer/Burnett trial and is also overseeing the Gibson suit, ruled after oral arguments that eXp must turn over all documents related to the negotiation of its settlement by this coming Wednesday, Jan. 15.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2025

In a world without Clear Cooperation, real estate agents who believe in the value of multiple listing services would have more convincing to do, an Intel survey of 3,000 US consumers finds.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Expired listings can be a goldmine of opportunity for Realtors. What I love about expireds is that they wanted to sell, and they were willing to work with an agent. Many sellers of expired listings are still motivated, despite their previous setbacks and often relist within 18 months. What is your mindset around working expireds? They are mean. Their price was way too high.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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JANUARY 13, 2025

No one can predict exactly where the next major disaster may strike, so the time to prepare is now, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Youre bound to find variability in the total cost estimates related to the damage and destruction caused by the wildfires in Southern California , but some of the variations are exacerbated by what is included versus what is excluded in these estimates. According to CoreLogic , the total damage cost estimate for the Los Angeles wildfires as it relates to insured properties is currently at $30 billion.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The NAR settlement has changed the way compensation is communicated, but getting real with clients can ensure that deals get done and agents get paid.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

The wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unspeakable damage, heartbreak and loss of life. As of Monday, the five major fires have burned about 60 square miles in the LA area and 24 people have been killed. While the current focus is rightfully on containing the blazes and protecting residents, its worth taking stock of where housing markets stand in the affected parts of the Los Angeles metro area.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

This year isnt about working harder its about working smarter, coach Darryl Davis writes. Its about learning new skills and fine-tuning your solutions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this week’s episode of the Real Trending podcast, host Tracey Velt is joined by Danielle Dowell, leader of The DoWell Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Chicago. During the conversation, the duo discuss traditional real estate team structures, offer unique resources for new team members and cover future trends in the real estate industry.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding, and market strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation , a large mortgage lender and a top 10 lender in the reverse mortgage industry , will aim to expand its focus on its reverse mortgage arm in 2025 owing to the efforts of David Lazowski, the companys new president of national recruiting and growth. Emboldened by its efforts in the purchase mortgage arena and hoping to replicate it with its use of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) for Purchase (H4P) program, Fairway is seeking to expand its rever

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JANUARY 13, 2025

The Supreme Court didn't explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the association's cooperative compensation rule.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Top 20 U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot announced the promotion of regional sales director Bart Evans to regional vice president for the Southeast region. Evans will help manage retail business in states like Alabama , Arkansas and Tennessee. He will report directly to senior vice president of production Paul Ramos. The new regional vice president brings a bit more to his role than executive mortgage experience.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 13, 2025

In the fast-paced world of this business, it feels like theres always something demanding your attention. But lurking in the background are those sneaky time-wasters that rob you of productivity and, ultimately, success. While mastering time management may sound easy, its actually one of the hardest skills to nail down, especially when agents find themselves… The post 7 Time-Wasting Traps Real Estate Agents Fall Into (and How to Avoid Them) appeared first on RISMedia.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Former Keller Williams team leader and virtual assistant company CEO Craig Goodliffe is facing child endangerment and intoxication charges after officers found nine boxes of marijuana in his home.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 12:05 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13 with a comment from NAR. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) appeal to the Supreme Court to block the Department of Justices (DOJ) investigation was denied today without comment, allowing law enforcement to continue with its inquiry into NAR rules and practices.… The post Supreme Court Denies NAR Appeal Against DOJ Investigation appeared first on RISMedia.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 13, 2025

A recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana is taking direct aim at the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the Louisiana REALTORS Association and several local groups, alleging antitrust violations, discriminatory practices and restrictive tying arrangements. The case, filed by four Louisiana agents and brokers, echoes similar concerns about equity and competition within the real estate industry… The post Brokers in Three States Suing NAR or Local Associations With Discrimination and Antitrus

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JANUARY 13, 2025

The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming that they serially raped and sexually assaulted women.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

A $34 million settlement struck by mega-brokerage eXp and a separate $8.5 million deal agreed to by Weichert have been thrown into significant doubt after Judge Stephen R. Bough, who oversaw the Burnett case, expressed major reservations about the process of the negotiations, ordering both brokerages to turn over documents and communications for his review.… The post Welcome to Courtroom 7B: Burnett Judge Lambasts eXp, Weichert Settlement Negotiations appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2025

In its latest study of homes for sale analyzing six years of kitchen pictures, AI company Restb.ai learned that white kitchens with islands are the market's most sought-after, among other regional findings.

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BAM Media

JANUARY 13, 2025

Weve all seen the inspiring stories of people stepping up to help during the LA wildfires. Some shelters are overflowing with volunteers, and donations have poured in to support those in need. But with evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of residentsand more than 12,000 structures destroyed (at the time of this writing)one of the biggest long-term challenges is housing.

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Bigger Pockets

JANUARY 13, 2025

There will be some huge changes to the real estate market not only in 2025 but through 2028.

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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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