Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Citing concerns about renovation needs, associated costs and even ugliness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reportedly ramping up its discussions about relocating its headquarters in Washington, D.C., according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building has been home to HUD since the General Services Administration (GSA) completed its construction in 1968, using brutalist architecture.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

Kenneth DeGiorgio now faces a criminal assault charge following an incident aboard the Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady cruise ship, according to an FBI criminal complaint.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

The Nunez Group , a real estate team with more than $123 million in sales last year, has officially joined Keller Williams City Views , the company’s Fort Lee, New Jersey -based market center. Founded by Oscar Nunez, The Nunez Group has been recognized for its focus on strategic investment opportunities, particularly in serving developers and real estate investors.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

From reposts and Reel replies to shifting platform priorities, Jessi Healey breaks down how social media is evolvingand what it means for visibility, strategy and control.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Reston, Virginia -based mortgage software company RETR announced this week that it has hired two new senior leaders to guide the company’s growth efforts. Heidi Iverson is the company’s new vice president of growth and Anthony Savala is the new vice president of sales. Both are joining the firm effective April 7, RETR co-founder and CEO Steven Wynands said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Following other recent proprietary product development news, Longbridge Financial announced on Friday the launch of a new variation for its private fixed-rate reverse mortgage offering. The Platinum Peak product suite aims to offer higher available loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, which are designed to translate into higher loan proceeds for borrowers, according to the announcement.

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HomeLight

APRIL 4, 2025

Gleaming appliances that work like a charm can be a huge selling point for a home on the market. If you arent sure about that, imagine how a kitchen with dated, yellowing appliances compares! But even if your appliances leave something to be desired, replacing a whole kitchens worth is no small purchase. A new refrigerator, range/oven, and dishwasher could cost anywhere from $2,000 up to more than $10,000 , and the average price tag for a new washer and dryer ranges from $1,100 to $2,000.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Four top companies Compass , Anywhere Advisors , eXp Realty and HomeServices of America continue to outperform their competitors, but The Real Brokerage is nipping at their heels, according to the 2025 RealTrend Verified Brokerage Rankings. 2024 was a year of disruption for the housing market. Inventory remained low though gradually increased and persistently high mortgage rates continued to suppress buyer activity.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about positioning yourself in your community and social network to bring in big business.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Saluda Grade , an alternative investment firm with a focus on residential real estate finance, announced this week that it hired Jim Boothby as its head of global business development. Boothby has more than 25 years of experience in credit , business development and investor relations. He comes to Saluda Grade after working as the global co-head of business development at CIFC Asset Management.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

Marketing expert Jon Krabbe offers guidelines for ensuring that your website isnt just beautiful but also easy for potential clients to find.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Older Americans are apparently choosing to stay put in greater numbers despite the fewer restrictions on their time granted by retirement. Between 2023 and 2024, moving activity among retirees dropped by nearly one-quarter (23.8%), according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau that was compiled by moving services company HireAHelper. Based on the data, 258,000 Americans moved in relation to retirement last year, with familiar mortgage market headwinds described as a likely cause of the stagnatio

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 4, 2025

The U.S. job market unexpectedly accelerated in March, while the figures for January and February were revised downward substantially. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2% in March, from 4.1% the previous month. This months jobs report highlights the continued resilience of the labor market despite sticky inflation, a drop in consumer confidence, mass.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

An illustration of a mortgage executive losing a top-producing LO who wishes to become a 1099 LO. Illustration made with ChatGPT A source called with what sounded like big news. One of the bigger players in the wholesale space was soon going to require that all broker LOs be paid as W2s. Doing so would close what he described as the 1099 loophole. It turned out not to be true (nothing has changed re the tax status of broker LOs , the particular lender said), and I had to hang up because my thre

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

APRIL 4, 2025

Another monthly update on rents. Tracking rents is important for understanding the dynamics of the housing market. Slower household formation and increased supply (more multi-family completions) has kept asking rents under pressure. Apartment List: Asking Rent Growth -0.4% Year-over-year From ApartmentList.com: Apartment List National Rent Report Rents are up 0.6% month-over-month, down 0.4% year-over-year Welcome to the April 2025 Apartment List National Rent Report.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Office exclusives are becoming an increasingly significant segment of the Bright MLS marketplace, according to a recent Bright MLS study examining their impact on the broader housing market. While they previously accounted for only 2% to 4% of listings, that share surged to nearly 8% of new listings by February 2025. This shift is prompting real estate professionals and consumers alike to reevaluate implications of this marketing approach.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket's plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper.

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RIS Media

APRIL 4, 2025

RealPage, a leading provider of real estate software, filed a lawsuit against the City of Berkeley, California, this week, challenging a new ordinance that bans the use of algorithmic pricing tools for rental properties. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, seeks to block the ordinance from taking effect on April 24, claiming it violates constitutional… The post RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rental Pricing Software, Argues City Is Violating Its Free Speech appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

Relationships is an easy onboard, swiftly presenting the user with daily opportunities to build business that pulls focus from the need to simply build a giant list of third-degree contacts who have one foot in the market and the other in pending bankruptcy

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RIS Media

APRIL 4, 2025

The U.S. labor market appears to be settling out to a healthy level following recent years of ups and downs, but the latest tariffs announcement has economists uncertain for the future. The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate rose ever so slightly to 4.2% (up from 4.1% in February), according to… The post Labor Market Cools to Pre-Pandemic Norms; Tariffs Create Uncertainty appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 4, 2025

Brokerage leadership coordinated a private listings push in the region despite MLS rules restricting pre-marketing and the risk of steep fines for agents.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 4, 2025

Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 4, 2025

On April 4, 2025, mortgage rates have dropped below 6.50%, a shift largely prompted by the recent economic reaction to new tariffs announced earlier in the week. This decrease provides a unique opportunity for potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance their existing mortgages. While current conditions appear favorable, theres a possibility that inflation could reverse this trend in the next months.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2025

Marci James' Proptech Marketing Guide series concludes with strategies for building a more resilient marketing engine that can weather market fluctuations and competitive pressures.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 4, 2025

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