Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Mortgage applications decreased 6.2% from last week, which marked the first decrease in several weeks. That’s according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending March 14, 2025. The Market Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, decreased 6.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
Former Las Vegas Realtors CEO Wendy DiVecchio claims her suspension and a subsequent probe into last year's Realtor elections lacked transparency. After she sued, she received a death threat.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Institutional home-buying activity remained subdued last year as transactional players including iBuyers , flippers, and sales leaseback firms dominated the market. While major single-family rental (SFR) funds continued to make acquisitions, their volume was significantly lower than during the post-pandemic surge of 2021. An analysis by SFR Analytics , which tracks nationwide real estate transactions, found that the threshold to rank among the top 10 buyers in 2024 was nearly 80% lower than it
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
By defining your goals and ensuring a good fit, coach Verl Workman writes, you can choose a coaching company that will guide you to success.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
The U.S. remodeling industry reached $600 billion in value following the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite recent softening in 2022 and 2023, it still remains 50% above pre-pandemic levels. But industry fragmentation, inflation and a shortage of skilled trade labor jeopardize the ability of the industry to fully meet demand, according to a new report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).
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Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
I had just landed in Mexico when my phone started blowing up. A client needed to see a house and of course they needed to see it immediately. Another agent was asking for an open house on the condo for the 3rd weekend in a row. A title company had a question about closing documents. In the past, I would have gone straight into panic lets get it done mode, trying to balance pia coladas with last-minute texts and frantic calls.
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
The Tim Stout Group has joined eXp Realty. The Newnan, Georgia-based team is the sixth multimillion-dollar team to join the cloud-based brokerage in 2025.
Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Disaster-stricken areas can place undue hardship on real estate agents looking to sell houses and sales volumes often take a hit. In Tampa, Florida, for example, pending home sales fell by 32% last fall after the arrival of hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to Redfin. And a report published this week said that agents in Florida, California and South Carolina are being forced to change tactics to survive in their markets.
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
The formula for a future-ready brokerage, according to new Inman contributor Abbey Wostal: Make yourself accessible, create a culture of collaboration and focus on growth over volume.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
While most of the insurance crisis news is focused on the impact of hurricanes and wildfires , hail is gaining ground as the repair of storm-damaged houses has grown so expensive that insurers are increasing premiums and even dropping homes to protect profits. Per Wall Street Journal coverage of the same topic , convective storms meaning storms characterized by rising warm, moist air, that potentially leads to heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail and even tornadoes cost insurers $58 billion in t
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
You have to wear so many hats as a real estate professional, including that of marketing expert. What's your No. 1 marketing strategy that's working now?
Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Financial services veteran Patrick Halonen has joined reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial as the companys new head of credit policy, underwriting and quality control. With over 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry, Halonens appointment underscores Longbridges continued commitment to enhance its operational frameworks as the company continues to expand, the company explained in its announcement.
Real Estate News
MARCH 19, 2025
Economic factors could cause the Federal Reserve to change course, but heading into the spring homebuying season, mortgage rates are likely to remain stable.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Chad Smith, president and COO of Better Mortgage , to talk about leadership, technology, and how they have pivoted their business strategy to meet the needs of this market. Smith joined Better in May 2024 after serving in senior leadership roles at Mission Loans, Caliber Home Loans and loanDepot. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 19, 2025
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home.
Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Better ‘s fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings call showcased the company’s growing revenue and its plans to further integrate artificial intelligence into the mortgage process. Vishal Garg , Better’s CEO and founder, said that despite a market with historically low housing affordability and persistently high mortgage rates , Better saw progress in its funded loan volume.
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes.
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Cardinal Financial Wholesale has introduced Cardinal Complete, a new loan processing solution aimed at streamlining operations for mortgage brokers. The platform offers an end-to-end processing service designed to reduce administrative burdens and improve efficiency from application to closing. The service, powered by Cardinal Financial s proprietary loan origination system, Octane, provides brokers with a dedicated team to handle file management, compliance oversight and quality control.
Brownstoner
MARCH 19, 2025
Renovated with a sympathetic eye towards period details, this Bed Stuy two-family has updated wet rooms along with fretwork, mantels, and built-ins. The brownstone dwelling at 592 Decatur Street is set up as a duplex over a garden rental and while it appears move-in ready, there is also room for… Read More > The post Bed Stuy Brownstone With Mantels, Pass-Through Asks $1.95 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
After taking the time to digest elements of a proposal from lawmakers in Hawaii , the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has expressed support for a measure to establish a state-run Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) program there. In a letter submitted by NRMLA to sponsor lawmakers at the end of February, the association explained that it strongly supports the adoption of such a program.
RIS Media
MARCH 19, 2025
The real estate landscape can shift like quicksand, but in the midst of it, one rock-like truth remains firm: listings are the foundation of a successful business. While buyer representation continues to evolve, agents who master the art of securing listings will lead the market in 2025 and beyond. The key? Consistently generating leads and… The post 9 Proven Strategies to Generate More Listing Leads in 2025 appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
In its supplemental statement of interest in the Nosalek suit filed on Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) didnt just address its ongoing qualms with MLS Property Information Networks (MLS PIN) settlement. In a footnote on the seventh page of the filing, the DOJ decided to offer some clarity on its current feelings about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP).
RIS Media
MARCH 19, 2025
While real estate professionals are familiar with running their own business, helping buyers and sellers, what about being on the other side of the game as an investor? Buying real estate as an investment strategy can be a way to build intergenerational wealth and cash flow, and a real estate professionals knowledge and network can… The post Buying and Selling Real Estate: How Should REALTORS Approach Real Estate Investing?
Housing Wire
MARCH 19, 2025
Better Home & Finance Holding Co. on Wednesday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. The earnings release touted growth compared to 2023 and detailed the company’s plans of “diversifying Betters offering, and leveraging Tinman to power local loan officers” through a new program. Better shared an update on the NEO Powered by Better program, which included the onboarding of 110 NEO Home Loans originators across 53 branches. “Since
Eye on Housing
MARCH 19, 2025
Sawmill and wood preservation firms reported lower capacity utilization rates coupled with level production and capacity throughout 2024. Despite no growth in production in 2024, utilization rates have trended downwards since 2017 as sawmills have expanded production capability. Even with more production capability, real output has not followed as output remains lower than 2018.
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