Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Mortgage rates decreased again today on weak economic data, following last Friday’s similar drop in the 10-year yield. Furthermore, the mortgage spreads in today’s pricing are favorable. According to the latest quote from Mortgage News Daily , mortgage rates are now around 6.89%. This represents a decline of 0.37% from the most recent high of 7.26%, which was recorded on Jan. 13.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
There's a lot of information out there, and your sellers may be struggling to make sense of the market. Darryl Davis offers ideas for talking clients through their biggest objections and helping them make the right decisions.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Annual rent growth for single-family homes remained sluggish in December 2024, with prices rising 1.8% year over year, according to the newest Single-Family Rent Index from CoreLogic. While this marks a slight uptick from Novembers 1.5% growth rate the lowest in 14 years it is still below the 2.5% increase recorded in December 2023. The modest gains reflect a continuing slowdown in the rental housing market, which has struggled to regain momentum after surging demand in previous years.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
This week at Keller Williams' Family Reunion, Gary Keller forecast significant market headwinds in 2025. How can you prepare and flourish no matter what happens next?
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In 2024, a key element for the reverse mortgage industry was a sense of newfound collaboration that many industry participants felt with forward mortgage players. Longbridge Financial largely sees that dynamic as one that is likely to continue, according to CEO Chris Mayer. In an interview with HousingWire s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD), Mayer said there is momentum on the side of the reverse mortgage industry to further bolster these partnerships in 2025.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The stagnant housing market has made it difficult for brokerages and franchises to grow, but one of the more effective ways to do so in the current environment is to add more agents. Thats bad news for RE/MAX s business in the U.S. During the companys fourth-quarter earnings call on Friday, RE/MAX disclosed that its U.S. agent count dropped by 7% year over year to 51,286.
Marco Santarelli
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The housing market is always on my mind, and I'm sure it's on yours too, especially if you're thinking of buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your investment. Here's the bottom line: Fannie Mae has dialed back its expectations for the housing market in 2025, predicting fewer home sales and slower price growth than previously anticipated. This change is primarily due to persistent high mortgage rates, which continue to be a major hurdle for potential buyers.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Another antitrust lawsuit related to the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) three-way membership agreement is facing a motion to dismiss. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission , which is a defendant in the Moore suit, filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and/or failure to state a claim. The motion was written by Pennsylvania Attorney General David W.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
While down sharply from December, sales are off to a better start vs. 2023 and buyers who can handle elevated rates have fresh inventory to choose from.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has revised its previous 2025 mortgage forecast, raising its projection for purchase originations while trimming projections for refinances from its January forecast. Its updated forecast, released Feb. 19, put this year’s total origination volume at a projected $2.055 trillion, up slightly from January’s $2.052 trillion forecast.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Existing-home sales started the year on a down note, dropping 4.9% month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Despite the monthly decrease, existing-home sales were up 2% compared to the same month last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of annualized increases.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
CEO Erik Carlson announced a $5.5 million deal to settle Canadian commissions cases and a profitable end to 2024. Now RE/MAX aims to stabilize U.S. agent count.
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
InGenius , a data provider for the mortgage and real estate industries, has appointed industry veteran Sue Woodard as its chief customer officer. Woodard, a senior adviser at STRATMOR Group , brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services and mortgage lending. She will continue her advisory role at STRATMOR while taking on her new position at InGenius.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Existing-home sales fell by 4.9% month-over-month from December 2024 to January 2025, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million. In spite of the month-to-month decline, sales were still up 2% nationally on a year-over-year basisthe fourth straight month sales were higher than the same time last year. Existing-home sales also slumped in three… The post Existing-Home Sales Dip, but Hold Long-Term Rally appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Fidelity National Financial (FNF) delivered a strong earnings report in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing its companywide net earnings for the full year and showing positive Q4 results for its title insurance segment. FNFs adjusted net earnings were $366 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $204 million in Q4 2023. For the full year, adjusted net earnings reached $1.3 billion, up from $962 million in 2023.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Existing-home sales dropped in January, as high mortgage rates and rising home prices continued to squeeze buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million.
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Brownstoner
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
An ornate confection of Gothic Revival, this 1840s Albany townhouse is one of an eye-catching row designed with the hallmarks of the style. There are quatrefoils, Gothic tracery and arches, hooded lintels, and an ornate iron balcony, all making for a picturesque exterior. At 6 Madison Place, the house on… Read More > The post Striking Gothic Revival Townhouse in Albany, Yours for $650K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The firm said homes initially listed privately sold faster and for a higher price, supporting its position that sellers should decide if or when to use the MLS.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
For most people, the American Dream of homeownership usually includes the white picket fence in front, a backyard where kids can play, a peaceful suburban locale, two-car garage and more. For the team of agents who work out of the three Coldwell Banker Warburg offices in New York City, thats all out the high-rise window.… The post Helping Buyer Clients Take Bites Out of the Big Apple appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has pledged to work for the Department of Government Efficiency. Airbnb hosts aren’t happy about it.
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Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
After three months of increases, existing home sales retreated in January from the 10-month high last month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales continued to be suppressed by higher mortgage rates, which remained above 6.5% despite the Fed cutting rates by 100 basis points last year. The persistent high mortgage rates largely.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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Marco Santarelli
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
If you're holding out hope for a big drop in mortgage rates in 2025, I've got some news: don't count on it. According to Fannie Mae's January 2025 Economic Developments report , mortgage rates aren't expected to decrease significantly in the coming year. They predict rates will hover around the 6.5% range for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. I know, I know, it's probably not what you wanted to hear, especially if you're dreaming of buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Rather than telling your clients what you think they want to hear, Bernice Ross writes, ask the right questions, and get them talking about what matters most to them.
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