Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Does experience matter for first-year Realtors? If you dig a little deeper into the backgrounds of the agents on the Real Trends Verified list, you might think so. Most have blue-chip professional experience or personal connections with wealthy homeowners. Some have both. But Brandon Halperin had neither. He was a bartender who started his real estate career in a market that was brand new to him.
Inman
JANUARY 14, 2025
After languishing on the market for more than a decade, the basketball legend's Highland Park, Illinois, estate is now a timeshare, with co-ownership beginning at $1 million, plus 2 percent annual expenses.
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
When I started my first brokerage in my late twenties, I was full of ambition but had no idea what to expect. While I would like to say I knocked it out of the park on my first try, I had to make many mistakes before considering myself an expert. Despite the learning curve, becoming a broker has been one of the most fulfilling decisions of my career.
BAM Media
JANUARY 14, 2025
Its one thing to see L.A. wildfires on the news and in social media. Its another to see the destruction and heartbreak in your own neighborhood. The Broke Agent , who lives in the area, has seen plenty of SoCal agents going above and beyond to help their fellow residents in any way they can. People love to take shots at real estate agents. Feels like they are often the public punching bag.
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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.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Fannie Mae ‘s latest Home Price Index (HPI) shows single-family home prices increased 5.8% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024, a surprising increase from the previous quarter’s downwardly revised annual growth rate of 5.4%. Quarterly, home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 1.7% in Q4 2024, an increase from the downwardly revised 1.2% growth rate in Q3 2024.
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Mortgage rates continued their ascent this week after Fridays jobs report showed that employers added more positions than expected in December, which is likely to cement a pause on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this month. HousingWires Mortgage Rates Center showed that the average 30-year conforming loan rate was 7.15% on Tuesday, up 6 basis points (bps) from a week ago.
Inman
JANUARY 14, 2025
As the industry continues to evolve, the ability to convert market trauma into strategic wisdom will separate the next generation of leaders from those who remain trapped in reactive cycles, marketing strategist Molly McKinley writes.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Leading brokerage Compass announced some key leadership moves this week to bolster its operations in the Southeast, including Florida. The brokerage has hired industry veteran Nikol Solares as senior managing director of new development marketing. Adam Vellano was promoted to managing director of the South Florida market. And Erika Sheridan was promoted to senior director of marketing and operations in the Southeast.
Inman
JANUARY 14, 2025
TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future.
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
As wildfires continue to ravage the LA area a week after starting, the impact on insurance premiums and costs to rebuild are still very uncertain. Despina Buganski, head of North America personal lines for global insurance brokerage and consulting firm WTW , sat down with Reporter Sarah Wolak to talk about how the company is assessing responses from past wildfires as it anticipates the damages from the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Inman
JANUARY 14, 2025
Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding, and market strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Troubled rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes will be acquired by Maymont Homes , a division of Brookfield Properties that manages single-family rental homes. Divvy and Maymont have not released any formal statements to announce the acquisition. Fast Company reported the move last week, describing it as a “fire sale” based on multiple unnamed sources.
Inman
JANUARY 14, 2025
What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move.
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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.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
The on-again-off-again legal battle between Top Agent Network (TAN) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is now off. On Monday, the parties notified Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, that they had agreed to dismiss the suit without prejudice. According to the filing, the parties are going to bear their own attorneys fees, costs and expenses.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 14, 2025
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
For the majority of Americans, homeownership remains an important part of the American dream, according to a study published Tuesday by Realtor.com. Through a survey of a random sample of more than 2,000 adults conducted in early November, Realtor.com found that 75% of Americans believe homeownership is part of the American dream. Additionally, the survey found that 64% of Americans identify homeownership as one of their life goals, while 50% of respondents believe that homeownership is necessar
Inman
JANUARY 14, 2025
Inman Awards recognizes outstanding accomplishments across the residential real estate industry with eight distinctive categories. Each award shines a spotlight on the companies and individuals at the forefront of the real estate industry, as well as in specialties including mortgage and finance, marketing, proptech, leadership and AI.
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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
JANUARY 14, 2025
Improving and selling or refinancing houses for investment purposes has long been the purview of part-time entrepreneurs looking to earn additional income. However, as capital available to fix-and-flip and fix and hold investors becomes more institutionalized through the issuance of Residential Transition Loan (RTL) and Debt Service Coverage Ratio Loan (DSCR) securitizations, the opportunity to turn part-time investing into a full-time business for these entrepreneurs will continue to grow subst
Real Estate News
JANUARY 14, 2025
After improving earlier in the year, sentiment plunged between the third and fourth quarters of 2024, though flippers were less pessimistic than landlords.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Rocket Companies , the parent of Rocket Mortgage , on Tuesday unveiled a refresh to its brand identity in an effort to unify Rocket’s many companies under a single umbrella. As part of this effort, Rocket is rebranding some of its businesses. Its title producer and appraisal management arm, Amrock , will now be known as Rocket Close. Additionally, Amrock Title Insurance Co. has relaunched as Rocket Title Insurance Co.
HomeLight
JANUARY 14, 2025
For Macon homeowners seeking a fast and hassle-free sale, selling to a cash buyer may be a practical solution. Macon’s thriving aerospace, manufacturing, and automotive sectors, coupled with its relative affordability, attract both local and out-of-state investors. With the recent slowdown in the Macon housing market due to high interest rates, now may be an opportune time to explore a cash sale, especially if you prioritize a quick and seamless transaction.
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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.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Wire fraud protection firm CertifID has acquired digital money transfer firm Paymints.io , according an announcement on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Paymints.io is frequently used by title companies , law firms and real estate brokerages to transfer funds between parties in a real estate transaction. The company provides a white-labeled digital payment platform to customers, allowing title companies and law firms to integrate digital payments into their own client
HomeLight
JANUARY 14, 2025
If you’re a Boston homeowner looking for a quick sale without the complexities of a traditional listing, working with a cash buyer may be your best option. Boston’s thriving economy, driven by industries like technology, education, and healthcare, continues to attract local and out-of-state investors. While the market has cooled slightly since its June peak, year-over-year increases in single-family home prices indicate that it remains relatively strong.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2025
Digital mortgage lender Lower on Tuesday announced the hiring of Adam Wiener as its new president. Wiener, who previously served as president of real estate services at Redfin , will lead Lowers technology, marketing, data science and direct-to-consumer sales organizations. In an exclusive interview with HousingWire , Wiener shared that he started his new role on Dec. 9. “I took about a year off after Redfin,” Wiener explained. “But certainly, as I started to look for new oppor
RIS Media
JANUARY 14, 2025
When it comes to the housing market, in 2025, the only thing we should expect is the unexpected. At least thats what Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS, had to say about the state of the housing market during RISMedias Real Estates Rocking in the New Year virtual event last week. With todays… The post Expect the Unexpected: Bright Economist Lisa Sturtevant on the 2025 Housing Market appeared first on RISMedia.
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