Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) continues to make leadership changes at the board and executive levels of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Capital One multifamily finance executive Grace Huebscher, who served as Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of several other committees, resigned from Freddie Mac ‘s board on March 24, according to TipRanks.
Inman
APRIL 1, 2025
Coach Verl Workman writes that setting healthy boundaries, including saying "no" when needed, provides a more balanced life and fulfilling career in real estate.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
Baby boomers have overtaken millennials as the largest share of homebuyers , making up 42% of all purchases in the past year, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Millennials, who previously led home-buying trends, now account for 29%, down from 38% the previous year. NARs 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report found that Generation X buyers remained steady at 24% of the market.
Real Estate News
APRIL 1, 2025
The $3.95 million settlement aligns with NAR math, but unlike NARs agreement, allows the Massachusetts MLS to continue displaying offers of compensation.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
A Compass broker faces allegations of illegally accepting kickbacks from a mortgage lender and attorney in exchange for client referrals, according to a whistleblower lawsuit obtained by The Real Deal. Ben Lalez is accused of violating federal anti-kickback laws by steering clients to specific service providers in exchange for undisclosed cash payments.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
In 2024, a year in which single-family residential resale transactions were at a 29-year low , Compass outperformed. In Q4, the company reported a revenue increase of 26% year over year, reaching $1.4 billion, with transactions up by 24%. And for the full year, Compass achieved $5.6 billion in revenue and generated $122 million in operating cash flow.
Inman
APRIL 1, 2025
Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4 billion.
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
Mechanics Bank and HomeStreet Inc. announced Monday that they’ve entered into a definitive merger agreement, which provides for an all-stock business transaction between the two entities. Under the terms of the merger which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies HomeStreet Bank will be merged with and into Mechanics Bank.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 1, 2025
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
The Gibson plaintiffs have been barred from intervening in the Hooper commission lawsuit. But that hasnt stopped them from further attempts to dissuade Judge Mark H. Cohen from approving the settlements reached by eXp World Holdings and Weichert Realtors. In a filing on Monday, the Gibson plaintiffs claim that their reply to the Hooper plaintiffs’ reply in support of a motion for preliminary approval of the Weichert and eXp settlements is warranted despite them not being a party to the sui
RIS Media
APRIL 1, 2025
When the wildfires that consumed so much of Southern California raged for weeks on end earlier this year, the whole world watched with dismay. All across America, homeowners were thankful it wasn’t happening locally, but also likely wondered about the aftermath once the fires were extinguished. Could what happened there happen where they were?
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris is ready to see some movement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit , which has been pending for five years now, but that doesn’t mean she is going to approve MLS PIN’s settlement without properly examining the details. On Tuesday, at the preliminary approval hearing for defendant MLS Property Information Networks (MLS PIN) settlement, Judge Saris r efused to grant preliminary approval to the settlement as the plaintiffs and defendants were hoping
RIS Media
APRIL 1, 2025
Editors Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedias Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The social media platforms that agents use on a daily basis are constantly changing and evolving. Staying informed about the latest updates is essential for real estate professionals… The post Social Skills: New Social Media Updates Every Agent Should Know appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
Canadian investment powerhouse Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has agreed to buy a majority stake in Angel Oak Companies , the holding company for a non-QM lender and investor that manages more than $18 billion in mortgage assets. Brookfield will take a 50.1% stake in Angel Oak , offering its own investors access to the firms residential mortgage credit business, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Brownstoner
APRIL 1, 2025
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, and Williamsburg. How did they fare? First up, in Park Slope: The lush features in this circa 1900 limestone and brick dwelling include plasterwork, wainscoting, mantels, a dumbwaiter,… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: All Four Sold appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) has signed a five-year agreement with Lone Wolf Technologies to provide transaction management tools to its more than 60,000 members, the organizations announced Tuesday. As part of the partnership, FMLS members will have access to Lone Wolf’s transaction management software, including its Authentisign eSignature solution and the TransactionDesk platform.
Inman
APRIL 1, 2025
A recent Redfin report found that 20.5 percent of homes sold above asking price in February, while 64.2 percent sold below and 15.4 percent sold at their asking price nationwide.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced today it has again extended its 60bps for 60 Days program , which provides independent mortgage brokers with a 60 basis points pricing advantage on loans. Initially launched in December 2024, today’s announcement marks the second extension of the program , which is now set to conclude on May 31. This pricing incentive remains applicable to eligible conventional or government loans for borrowers with a FICO score of 720 or higher.
Brownstoner
APRIL 1, 2025
A late 19th century Romanesque Revival church in Prospect Heights not far from Barclays Center could soon become residential apartments if a planned conversion is greenlit by the city. How much of the original church structure -- which is not landmarked -- would stay in place if the project moves… Read More > The post Historic Prospect Heights Church Could Become Condos appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week unveiled a new website, explaining that as much as 90% of the material from the former site has been cut to eliminate redundancies and streamline the user experience. Providing the best and highest quality service to rural, tribal and urban communities means that critical resources online should be streamlined, concise and user-friendly, HUD Secretary Scott Turner said.
Inman
APRIL 1, 2025
The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side's motion for contempt against them.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
Michael Ammann is back with another lawsuit against eXp Realty and parent company eXp World Holdings. Ammann filed his first suit against eXp in December 2024. He accused the firm along with executives Glenn Sanford , Leo Pareja , Patrick ONeill and James Bramble, as well as eXp agent Megan Featherston of engaging in fraudulent practices, conspiracy and negligence.
RIS Media
APRIL 1, 2025
California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has entered an agreement with proptech company RealReports to offer its users AI-powered property reports. RealReports is available on a per-association opt-in basis via the CRMLS Association Product Co-Op. RealReports offers an easy option to show off complete property knowledge on the spot, as stated in a release. Coined the Carfax… The post CRMLS Offers AI-Powered Property Reports Through RealReports appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
APRIL 1, 2025
Mr. Cooper Group is once again making headlines. Today, A&D Mortgage announced the official closing of its acquisition of the wholesale and non-delegated correspondent mortgage business from Mr. Cooper Group. The news comes just a day after Rocket Companies announced its acquisition of Mr. Cooper, which is to be completed by Q4 2025, in an all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion.
RIS Media
APRIL 1, 2025
Sometimes new business opportunities can be hiding in plain sight, existing among those you interact with on a regular basis, that you might not think to approach for referrals. But sometimes who you know can actually be the key that unlocks your business network and creates more profitability in your business. Here are three different… The post 3 Ways to Creatively Leverage Your Network for More Exposure and Referrals appeared first on RISMedia.
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