Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you dont have to worry about dry spel

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Brokerage giant eXp Realty is adding a superstar agent to its ranks. The company announced the recruitment of Phoenix -based agent Joshua Smith, a high producer who closed 297 transactions in 2023. Smith is the latest addition to eXp Realty’s expanding global agent network. According to the brokerage, Smith has been a standout in the real estate business for 20 years.

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Real Estate News

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents are no strangers to going out of their way to help their local communities. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) Report published in May, nearly 70% of all NAR members reported that they volunteered at least eight hours a month in 2023. Leigh Brown , the broker-owner of North Carolina -based One Community Real Estate , is one such Realtor with a penchant for volunteering.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Masiello copycat commission lawsuit plaintiff and Realty ONE Group Arizona have filed a joint motion to dismiss the brokerage defendant from the suit with prejudice. The motion was filed on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Phoenix. According to the motion, the desire to dismiss the suit comes from Realty ONE Groups settlement in the Gibson suit , which was granted final approval in late October.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut downabout two weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The New York City Council this week narrowly passed a housing plan backed by Mayor Eric Adams (D) known as City of Yes, which calls for the construction of 82,000 new homes over the next 15 years in the Big Apple. The passage of the plan has been characterized as some of the citys most significant strides in decades to address its housing crisis. But the plan backed by a mayor who is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal case in which the U.S.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrolls in November, but with 7.1 million Americans out of work the unemployment rate is back up to 4.2 percent.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tim Nelson, reverse department manager at VIP Mortgage , is a 35-year veteran of the mortgage business, and he has been solely focused on reverse mortgages for the past 15 years. Nelson recently sat down with HousingWire s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) to share perspectives on what it was like to move from being a reverse mortgage industry professional to a customer.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We already have Mormon moms to thank for the resurgence of Stanley cups, and now they're putting another trend on the map the Costco door. The Costco door is a 3-by-3-foot ground-level door that connects the garage and pantry.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The U.S. job market performed better than expected in November, gaining 227,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from a month prior according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), sending mixed messages ahead of the Federal Reserve ‘s meeting next week. Todays report shows a strong labor market, but the employment picture has been a little bumpy over the past few months, as weather events and large labor strikes have complicated the outlook, Lisa Sturtevant, the chief

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Mortgage rates fell this week and they are now far from the levels widely discussed after the election. With the final jobs report for 2024, mortgage rates made a nice move lower today, and its been a positive story this week. We discussed this possibility in last weeks Housing Market Tracker : Will there be a Santa Claus rally in mortgage rates? Economic data has played a significant role in the market, unlike speculative theories.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Rick Guerrero interviews mortgage pro and social media expert Kayla Kallender about the impact social media marketing can have in growing a business.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

UWM Holdings Corp., the parent company of leading U.S. mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), has raised $800 million through an unsecured debt offering, a 60% increase from its initial plan. The offering, targeted at qualified investors, priced at 6.625% with senior notes due in 2030. These notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by UWM and share equal payment priority with the companys existing senior unsecured notes.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Focusing on absorption rates, tier pricing and specific neighborhood trends allows you to price your listings more accurately, trainer Bernice Ross writes.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 6, 2024

After the roller-coaster ride of the last few years, listings and data analytics site Zillow have painted a generally optimistic outlook for residential real estate in 2025, with more inventory […]

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Unfortunately, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and property owners are often targeted by fraudulent contractors, fake insurance policies, and deceptive property transactions.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The 2024 housing market was nothing short of “wild,” to put it lightly. We came from years of unprecedented growth, rock-bottom mortgage rates, and fiery homebuyer demand.

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Inman

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In lawsuits filed this fall, Douglas Elliman accused escrow employees of concocting a commission-sharing scheme with the "star of a reality television show" but stopped short of naming Oppenheim.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Another year, another list.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When working against a tight deadline, selling a home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, can feel like a formidable and potentially frustrating task. Whether youre relocating or managing a major life change, the pressure to find the right buyer fast can be overwhelming. But with the right approach and local know-how, you can achieve a quick, successful sale that meets your goals.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brands Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

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Fancy Pants Homes

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In the affluent community of Winter Park, Florida, known for its Old World charm, elegant homes, quaint bricked streets, extensive tree canopy, and proximity to Orlando, a majestic lakefront mansion offers high-end living on the shores of Lake Maitland. With over 8,000 square feet of luxurious, finely appointed interiors and luxe amenities like a posh billiards room and a 70-foot outdoor pool, the Winter Park home is set on a nearly two-acre lakefront lot.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CENTURY 21 Custom Home Realty has acquired neighboring Monarch Realty Group in Mansfield, Massachusetts, bolstering the CENTURY 21 brand market share and expanding its services to southeastern Massachusetts. The newly combined operations now comprise four offices and 60 independent agents, according to a release. Century 21 stated that these agents will have access to state-of-the-art… The post CENTURY 21 Custom Home Realty Acquires Monarch Realty Group appeared first on RISMedia.

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