Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Forecasts for the housing market in 2025 are not that rosy, but Ryan McKeveny and Brian Hale see this as a good thing for the years ahead. Big picture 2025, our view is that it will be slightly better than 2024 in terms of originations and sales , but unfortunately it probably wont feel much better, McKeveny, the managing director of mortgage and real estate at Zelman & Associates , told attendees of HousingWires Housing Economic Summit on Wednesday.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In a difficult year for real estate, Rocket Mortgage grew closed loan volume by 29 percent, to $101.2 billion, and higher profit margins on those loans helped boost net revenue by 34 percent, to $5.1 billion.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Home sale cancellations in the U.S. surged to their highest level for this time of year, with 14.3% of pending deals falling through in January, according to a new analysis by Redfin. The figure, which represents over 41,000 failed home-purchase agreements, marks an increase from 13.4% a year earlier and is the highest rate recorded for January since at least 2017.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The waterfront mansion, located at 1007 Links Drive in Miami, is the first of six luxury spec mansions that he and his brother, Alain Madar, are bringing to the market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the most recent episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Claire O’Connor, team leader of O’Connor Estates with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. They explore O’Connor’s personal experience during the Los Angeles wildfires , including evacuation efforts, as well as the current dynamics of the real estate market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the allocation of $2.48 million in new disaster recovery funds, which will be distributed to three states and one city to assist Americans impacted by recent hurricanes and severe storms, according to the announcement. The funds are being distributed under the departments Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Trust and relationships drive our industrys success, but artificial intelligences (AI) rapid adoption in real estate poses incredible opportunities and significant dangers. Nearly 56% of homebuyers and sellers say the reputation of an agent and their ability to trust them are the most important factors when choosing an agent, according to the National Association of… The post The Need for Safe and Responsible AI in 2025 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This week on Power House , Diego Sanchez chats with Jay Plum, EVP of Consumer Lending at Fifth Third Bank. During the conversation, Plum explores Basel III’s impact on warehouse lending, the importance of affordability programs, and how Fifth Third plans to grow market share with mortgage servicing portfolios (MSRs). This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner said on Feb. 27 that he would work to reduce regulatory burdens to ease Americas housing affordability crisis and help builders to construct more attainable, affordable housing the nation sorely needs. In one of his first official speaking engagements after being sworn in as HUD secretary… The post New HUD Secretary Vows to Work With Builders to Cut Regulations, Boost Housing Supply appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Florida-based non-QM lender A&D Mortgage on Friday announced an offering of $458.9 million in residential mortgage-backed securities ( RMBS ), calling it another milestone in the companys commitment to expanding financing solutions for borrowers with diverse income streams. The RMBS deal, done in partnership with Imperial Fund Asset Management and Clearwater Analytics , is expected to close on March 13.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Revenue from Blend's biggest business, its mortgage software suite, fell 6 percent in 2024 to $73.3 million. A 42 percent increase in consumer banking suite revenue, to $33.7 million, more than made up the difference.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

State Farm Ventures , the investment arm of State Farm , has made a strategic investment in digital identity verification provider Proof. The capital infusion will reportedly go toward bolstering fraud prevention efforts and improving security in insurance and other industries. The investment aims to advance Proofs technology to combat identity fraud and automate traditionally paper-intensive business processes.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Florida wrapped up the first month of the year with a record-breaking number of homes for sale, according to Redfin's latest data analysis. At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market, the most Florida has ever seen. That's a 22.7 percent jump from last year.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Despite the potential for uncertainty ahead, reverse mortgages continue to be a positive addition to the overall portfolio of Ellington Financial. This is according to an earnings presentation the company held on Friday morning, detailing its financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2024. Multiple times over the course of the call, company leaders lauded the contributions of Longbridge Financial , its wholly owned reverse mortgage lending and servicing subsidiary.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Opendoor wrapped up 2024 with a mixed bag of financial results, reflecting the persistent macro headwinds of the housing market. At its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call February 27, the report showed an increase in revenue, home acquisitions and net losses. The iBuyer brought in $1.1 billion, up 25% from 2023s final… The post Opendoor Highlights Expansion of Off-MLS Listings as Company Confronts Headwinds appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association ( NRMLA ) this week announced its first conference of 2025 in the form of its Western Regional Meeting, the first such event to take place since 2023. NRMLA will hold the event in Irvine, California , on April 29, initially announcing it via an emailed member alert. The association has yet to announce any details about the specific venue or programming content, but trade group president Steve Irwin told HousingWire s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD)

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

More than 70% of execs in a recent poll anticipate a bump in transactions this year, a sign of confidence that the real estate market has reached its bottom.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Rocket Companieswhich recently saw a lawsuit against it by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau be droppedgot more good news in its Q4 2024 earnings report, where it reported adjusted company revenue of $1.2 billion. This is a slight decrease from adjusted revenue of $1.3 billion in Q3 2024, but as with that quarter, this Q4… The post Rocket Companies Champions AI Investment in Q4 2024 Earnings Call appeared first on RISMedia.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Thinking of buying or selling a home in San Diego? You might want to buckle up! San Diego is indeed expected to be a competitive real estate market in 2025 , landing in the top 20 hottest markets according to a recent Zillow report. This means increased competition among buyers, which could potentially drive up prices. Let's dive into why this is happening and what it means for you.

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BAM Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

January felt like it lasted a year. February felt like it lasted a day. March is a goldmine for real estate content because spring is here, the New Year slump is officially over, and the madness (literally) begins. Lets break down some content ideas. March 2nd: The Oscars Hoping to get a Will Smith slap moment for meme purposes. Look for inspirational speeches and viral moments to potentially trendjack.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A study shows 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Great news for anyone looking to buy a home or refinance! As of February 28, 2025 , mortgage rates are at their lowest levels this year. According to Zillow , the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.31% , and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.61%. With these interest rates trending downwards, it's a really good time to think about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

According to the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials, more than three million people in the U.S. have real estate licenses. But not all real estate agents are equal the top 5% of real estate agents across the U.S. sell homes for as much as 10% more than the average agent. While there are many reasons for that, one key factor to agent success is specialization.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The name of the game for Redfin in 2025 is recovery. As part of that, Redfin has initiated a cost-optimization strategy that heavily relies on a mass-advertising monetization approach supported by a new deal with Zillow, company leadership said on an earnings call yesterday. On the chopping block, however, are agent benefits and a slew… The post Redfin Inks Zillow Deal, Turns To Layoffs With Cost-Optimization Strategy appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, Beverly Square East, and Bay Ridge. They range in price from $995,000 to $3.995 million. 291 Park Place Price: $3.995 million Area: Prospect Heights Broker: Corcoran (Jackie Torren, Charlie Pigott, Nathalie Roy) Sunday March 2, 1-2:30 p.m. See… Read More > The post A Prospect Heights Brownstone and More to See, Starting at $995K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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