Wed.Mar 26, 2025

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CFO optimism falls as tariffs, trade policy remain uncertain

Housing Wire

Economic optimism among chief financial officers dropped in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of tariffs and broader uncertainty. That’s according to the CFO Survey, a collaboration between Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. The CFO Survey was fielded from Feb. 18 to March 7. The panel includes firms that range from small operations to Fortune 500 companies across all major industries.

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Understanding Clear Cooperation’s delayed marketing exempt listings

Inman

Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind or your listings follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead.

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Nothing burger? Smart move? Industry reacts to NAR’s CCP changes

Housing Wire

Clockwise from L to R: Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, Side CEO Guy Gal, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja, and Zillow’s Errol Samuelson The National Association of Realtors (NAR) certainly generated headlines on Tuesday when it announced the adoption of its new policy for delayed marketing exempt listings, which it is framing as a complement to its contentious Clear Cooperation Policy ( CCP ).

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How Veena Rayapareddi is forging a new path for women in real estate

Inman

In her latest Women, Wealth and Real Estate profile, Melanie Klein reflects on the career of this New York Realtor and how she set her own seat at the table.

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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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The Altadena story, from Jackie Robinson’s home to ground zero

Housing Wire

Dowell Myers could see the fire from his front yard and the heat radiated into the house with impunity. Myers and his wife were at ground zero when the fire arrived in Altadena. The evacuation warning sounded, and the University of Southern California professor knew it was time to leave. But before he could move, something fell into his front yard.

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M&A success isn’t luck—it’s strategy: M&A integration management (pt. 2) 

Housing Wire

Last week was the ICE Experience Conference in Las Vegas. Walking the exhibit hall, I was goaded by a vendor to spin the roulette wheel for a chance to win a pair of Ray Bans. Alright, 36:1 odds arent great. A minute into the wheel spinning, the vendor offered me to re-spin, I didnt. Eventually, he said you can blow on it for luck if you want to and I did.

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Do private listing networks impact certain buyers — or markets?

Real Estate News

If fewer listings are publicly accessible, first-timers and buyers in areas where PLN-friendly brokerages dominate could face more challenges.

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Door knocking for real estate: The ultimate guide + scripts

Housing Wire

I know what youre thinking, and to be truthful, I thought so too. Door knocking? You want me to knock on peoples doors, disrupt their day and then pitch my services to them? If the anxiety is building in your chest just thinking about it, thats a normal reaction. But as soon as you get over that anxiety, the sooner youll realize how door knocking in real estate is a tried-and-true lead generation technique that will build your business.

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MLS-owned data platform Remine to be sold

Real Estate News

The company, which never turned a profit, owes millions to investors. After failed attempts to attract a buyer, its owners are trying a bankruptcy alternative.

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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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Mortgage leaders react to FHFA’s ending of SPCPs: ‘We need more information’

Housing Wire

On Tuesday, Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ) Director Bill Pulte announced several policy changes via social media, including the end of special purpose credit programs (SPCPs) and rolled-back enforcement against unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP). Without providing separate comments for each directive, Pulte also revoked climate risk management requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises ( GSEs ), eliminated rental payment flexibility rules for multifamily leases, and

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Condo ‘blacklist’ killing sales in disaster-prone areas

Real Estate News

After Fannie Mae quietly tightened lending standards due to insurance shortfalls, some property owners have been unable to sell their units.

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Purchase applications see slight uptick due to FHA demand

Housing Wire

Purchase applications saw a slight uptick even as overall mortgage applications decreased 2.0% from last week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 21, 2025. The index decreased 2.0% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier, and on an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 2% compared with the previous week.

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Bushwick Affordable Housing Lottery Debuts With $1,620 One-Bedrooms

Brownstoner

An affordable housing lottery has launched for an under-construction eight-story development in Bushwick dubbed Cantilever House, with units starting at $1,620 a month for a one-bedroom. Rising at 21 Garden Street, a one-block street between Flushing and Bushwick avenues, the development gets its name from its cantilever, which extends 22… Read More > The post Bushwick Affordable Housing Lottery Debuts With $1,620 One-Bedrooms appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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.

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MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs fire back at the DOJ

Housing Wire

The Department of Justice (DOJ) may not be done with real estate agents and their commissions, but the real estate industry and the class action plaintiffs involved in at least one commission lawsuit are done with the DOJ. On Tuesday, MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) and the plaintiffs in the Nosalek suit, filed requests asking Judge Patti B.

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Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Pat Heller’s real estate calling

Inman

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this brokerage leader and her belief in the limitless opportunities the real estate industry provides for women.

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What constitutes public marketing? NAR clarifies details on delayed marketing listings

Housing Wire

Under the National Association of Realtors (NAR) new Multiple Listing Options policy, the trade group is allowing listing agents, with the signed consent and direct permission of their seller client, to delay publicly marketing a listing through Internet Data Exchange (IDX) feeds and syndication. While this means delayed marketing listings will not appear on listing portals that use IDX feeds, such as Zillow, Homes.com or Realtor.com , it was initially unclear as to how sellers who choose this l

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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

Keeping Current Matters

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

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.

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UWM won’t charge LLPAs on certain government loans through May

Housing Wire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced Wednesday that it is extending its removal of Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) on government loans for borrowers with a FICO score of 600 and above. The program applies to Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans. LLPAs, which are fees based on a borrowers risk profile that affect the cost of a mortgage, typically reduce costs for low-risk borrowers while increasi

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Mortgage Applications Down but Activity at a Notable Pace

RIS Media

Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending March 21, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) decreased 2.0% from the previous… The post Mortgage Applications Down but Activity at a Notable Pace appeared first on RISMedia.

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CFPB staffer alleges misconduct in Townstone redlining suit

Housing Wire

In an extraordinary move stemming from a 2020 redlining lawsuit, an official working with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) at the behest of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) alleges that the bureau improperly sought a lawsuit against Chicago-based nonbank mortgage lender and brokerage Townstone Financial , according to court filings reviewed by HousingWire.

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7 conversations every agent must master to thrive in 2025

Inman

Communication isn't just part of the job of a real estate professions; it is the job, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's how to make sure you're ready for your toughest conversations.

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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Allied Title & Escrow releases new lead generation software

Housing Wire

Arlington, Virginia-based Allied Title & Escrow has launched a new software platform, Allied Title Toolbox, that’s designed to assist real estate agents with lead generation , market analysis and client engagement. The platform provides access to neighborhood insights and tools to create reports and presentations. “Allied Title Toolbox is a game-changer for agents looking to grow their business,” Latane Meade, CEO of Allied Title & Escrow, said in a statement. “Ou

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Power of Attorney to Sell Property: How to Set It Up and Make Sure It’s Honored

HomeLight

Power of attorney (POA) is a flexible legal tool that grants permission for someone to act on anothers behalf on a temporary or permanent basis. In real estate, granting a power of attorney to sell property can be incredibly helpful in situations where youre unable to manage the sale yourself, such as during a job relocation or military deployment. Many people also work out power of attorney arrangements with their loved ones through estate planning, in case the unexpected happens.

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4 best online real estate classes in Connecticut for 2025

Housing Wire

If youve been thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Connecticut, youve landed on the right page. Youll need to complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education to be eligible to sit for the real estate exam. After youve passed, post-licensing and continuing education courses will be required to keep you at the top of your game. From initial licensing to maintaining your license, our guide provides you with the four best online real estate classes in Connecticut for 2025.

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Actions and Reactions: Industry Pros Talk Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations

RIS Media

Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real estate. Not M&A as in Mergers and Acquisitions. But the latter has more and more become industry news lately, in addition to frequent consolidations as well, with smaller firms joining national brands in order to… The post Actions and Reactions: Industry Pros Talk Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations appeared first on RISMedia.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.