Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt traveled to the REengage Winter Conference to speak with Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker and president Tommy Choi. During the conversation, the group discuss real estate market challenges, the value of being a part of an association, and growth areas for associations in 2025.
Inman
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Mortgage rates have inched downward, with the 30-year fixed rate falling down "by a fraction of a point to 6.96 percent," Corcoran said, representing the lowest rate in six weeks. The 15-fixed loan rate was 6.21 percent as of Thursday.However, Corcoran believes the minimal drop is not enough to spur major market challenges.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
This week, the leading indicator of price reductions is more bearish for home prices. The share of homes on the market with price reductions ticked up this week, which is unusual this early in the season. Potential home sellers notice weak demand, fewer offers and price reductions, prompting them to back away from the market. As such, housing inventory isn’t shrinking.
Inman
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
One in four Americans in the 65-and-over age bracket remain in the workforce, and more plan to rejoin it at some point in 2025 for a variety of reasons including rising costs, boredom and job satisfaction. This is according to a survey conducted by ResumeTemplates.com. The survey, conducted in January among 1,000 U.S. respondents in the target age range, found that 22% had unretired and returned to work.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The National Treasury Employees Union , which represents federal employees in 37 federal agencies and offices, has filed suit against Russell Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), over actions he has taken to scale back the activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) since being appointed as its acting director on Friday.
Brownstoner
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
There are some appealing details in this 1840s Greek Revival including wide-plank floors, a pier mirror, mantels, and an original stair. At 227 Warren Street in Cobble Hill, the 20.75-foot-wide house is set up with an owner's triplex above a one-bedroom garden rental. Included in the sale is a deeded… Read More > The post Cobble Hill Greek Revival With Wide-Plank Floors, Parking Asks $3.25 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) hasnt been shy about trying to dismiss the growing crop of lawsuits alleging that its three-way membership agreement structure constitutes an antitrust violation, and things are no different with the Eytalis suit in Texas. On Thursday, NAR and the two other defendants in the case, the Texas Realtors (TR) and Wichita Falls Association of Realtors (WFAR), filed a motion to dismiss the suits third amended complaint.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Union files two suits on behalf of CFPB employees told to stay home after DOGE accesses systems; new HUD director halts programs tied to gender identity.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Charlotte-based mortgage lender Cardinal Financial on Monday launched a new product suite to help mortgage brokers reach nontraditional borrowers. The lender’s wholesale division is now offering a nonqualified mortgage ( non-QM ) loan product suite aimed at serving consumers who have outside-the-box financial profiles. Karl Benjamin, the company’s executive vice president of wholesale, highlighted the new products as solutions for leveling the mortgage market playing field. “Ou
Fancy Pants Homes
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
A trophy oceanfront Palm Beach property on Billionaire’s Row is now back on the market, looking to capitalize on Floridas red-hot luxury real estate boom. First listed back in 2022 for $150,000,000, the ocean-to-Intracoastal lot at 1980 S Ocean Boulevard has been relisted for an even more ambitious $200 million — but this time, it might just get it.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
ICE Mortgage Technology on Monday announced several enhancements to the Encompass loan origination platform , including a rate lock comparison tool that enables lenders to automatically detect and adjust for changes to a loan that may affect pricing and eligibility. The “Rate Lock Comparison Tool,” which is integrated with Encompass’s product and pricing engine (PPE) , enables lenders to save time and effort by avoiding having to manually re-evaluate eligibility and reprice loa
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Above, Christopher Alexander RE/MAX has announced that Christopher Alexander has chosen to conclude his tenure as President of RE/MAX Canada. He will continue in his role until March 3, 2025 and serve in a consultative role through June 30, 2025. Alexander will remain connected to the RE/MAX brand as a RE/MAX brokerage owner in Ontario… The post Christopher Alexander to Conclude Tenure as President of RE/MAX Canada appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
A California jury on Friday dismissed the final headline-grabbing claims former loanDepot chief operating officer Tammy Richards made against the lender in 2021. Richards filed a lawsuit in September 2021 alleging that she was discriminated against by the lender, its former CEO Anthony Hsieh and former general counsel Peter Macdonald after blowing the whistle on what she called illegal company practices.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Century 21 Real Estate has announced the continued expansion of its network along the border of Florida and Georgia with the latest affiliation of Crest Realty, based in St. Marys, Georgia. The firm is led by Sarah Wood, who joined the real estate industry in 2012 and later founded the brokerage in 2019, according to… The post Century 21 Expands Along Florida-Georgia Border With New Affiliation appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
As the month of love commences and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, the phrase “building a future together” has never been more relevant as a new dating app designated for homeowners is about to hit app stores. Designed to help users find “lifestyle matches,” Nest Friends specializes in homeowner lifestyles and niches such as real estate investing , homeowners who practice sustainable living , or the concept of “living apart together,” in whic
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Real estate is one of the most dynamic, rewarding, and demanding professions out there. The highs of closing a deal, helping clients find their dream homes, or securing the perfect exit from an investment property can be incredibly fulfilling. But the constant hustle, the unpredictability of the market, the emotional rollercoaster of working with clients,… The post Managing Stress in Winter Can Be a Challenge as Great as the Market Itself appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Residential real estate capital provider Kiavi announced Monday that it is expanding into 13 additional states, broadening the company’s reach to 45 states and Washington, D.C. The expansion includes the states of Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Kiavis expansion into these 13 additional markets provides an immediate opportunity to equip more real estate investors with the fast, reliable, and
Brownstoner
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The green construction fence came down and for a short while the future Herms store could be seen in (almost) all its naked glory on the corner of North 6th and Berry Street in Williamsburg. More recently green netting has gone up on top of molded plastic barriers. The exterior is… Read More > The post Williamsburg’s Future Herms Store Turns Bronze After $35 Million Sale appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
As Los Angeles County continues to pick up the pieces from the devastation caused by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires , some in the community are losing patience with what had previously been a quirk of the sought-after housing market: unscathed homes in impacted areas sitting vacant, owned by foreign nationals thousands of miles away. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal , certain community members are calling foul on the high-priced homes sitting empty in the areas in which resi
Inman
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The recent developments surrounding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have left many in the mortgage industry wondering what comes next. With Acting Director Russell Vought halting all rulemaking , enforcement actions and examinations, some may be tempted to believe that the regulatory burden on Independent Mortgage Banks (IMBs) is lifting.
Inman
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Broker and new Inman contributor Angela Yungk offers advice on connecting with clients and building lasting real estate relationships.
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