Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae has reportedly laid off as many as 700 employees, with 200 of the layoffs focused on members of the Telugu-speaking community over irregularities uncovered related to charitable donations. According to reports from outlets including TechStory , HRKatha and the Times of India ,700 U.S.-based employees were fired within the first few days of April, including 200 workers who speak the Telugu language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian states of

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Real Estate News

APRIL 7, 2025

As the FHFA signals an interest in loosening control of the GSEs, experts predict mortgage rates would rise as a result but the increase might be temporary.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

While the housing market seems like the least of our financial worries right now as stock markets are melting down around the globe, we track housing here at HousingWire, so it opens the question: how quickly could we see impact in the housing market and in which data would we see it first? We have two competing forces that will impact home buyer demand.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 7, 2025

NAREBs Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose tells Real Estate News independent brokers and consumers will suffer if efforts to bolster private listing channels persist.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

Following investor pressure from hedge funds D.E. Shaw and Third Point , CoStar Group , the parent company of Homes.com , is making changes to its board of directors as it looks to put Homes.com on the path toward profitability. On Monday, the Andy Florance -led firm announced its appointment of three new independent directors: John Berisford, Rachel Glaser and Christine McCarthy.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

The property management landscape is evolving rapidly, with rising costs, shifting renter expectations, and increasing competition pushing industry professionals to rethink strategies. Many property managers are embracing this opportunity to innovate, streamline operations, and deliver even greater value to residents and property owners alike. One factor is emerging as a game-changer: artificial intelligence (AI).

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Inman

APRIL 7, 2025

Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

Oralia Herrera, current president of NAHREP. Oralia Herreras journey from an 8-year-old immigrant and tenant in a Chicago apartment to newly appointed president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) is one she wouldn’t change a thing about. Sworn in on March 26 during NAHREPs annual Homeownership and Housing Policy conference in Washington, D.C. , Herrera now leads an organization at the heart of policy advocacy, education, and empowerment for Hispanic

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Real Estate News

APRIL 7, 2025

After trending down last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had its largest 24-hour increase of the year when it jumped closer to 7% on Monday.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

For those who are within five years of retirement either those who are five years away, or who have recently entered the market volatility being experienced today as a result of the White House s embattled tariff policy are likely to endure challenges as they navigate the potential impacts of market volatility. This is according to retirement experts who have recently spoken with outlets including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal , as older Americans with a market stake in their

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RIS Media

APRIL 7, 2025

Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has announced it was invited to join nearly 1,000 real estate professionals from across India to provide expert guidance on introducing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) model as part of a conference hosted by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) India. NARVIGATE 2025, held March 21-22… The post Stellar MLS Subsidiary Leads Talks on the Future of Real Estate Cooperation in India appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

There is a notable cooling in home price growth as the 2025 spring homebuying season begins, and no submarket is cooling like Sunbelt condos. That’s according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from ICE Mortgage Technology. An early look at March data from the enhanced ICE Home Price Index (HPI) shows that home prices are softening across the country, which ICE says is largely driven by stabilized mortgage rates , which have been holding around 6.6%-6.7% since mid-March.

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Inman

APRIL 7, 2025

Find out how Georgia Realtor LizaDiMarco's experience in multiple markets gives her an "overwhelming" advantage when it comes to helping clients relocate.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

The ongoing legal battle between Move and CoStar Group appears to have come to a close. The parties notified the court on Monday of the negotiation of a settlement between Move and the former Realtor.com employee at the center of the lawsuit James Kaminsky , and their subsequent decision to dismiss its charges with prejudice against CoStar Group. The terms of the settlement between Kaminsky and Move have not been published.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 7, 2025

If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) today announced the official launch of Hive, an online community platform designed to foster nationwide collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development for mortgage professionals. Hive, which is led by NAMB’s Growth Officer Jason Frazier , is open to join starting today by accessing an online forum.

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RIS Media

APRIL 7, 2025

Ongoing lawsuits leave the real estate industry facing an uncertain future, with real estate professionals unsure which business practices will remain in place. Disputes on your team shouldnt have to go as far as a courtroom, but conflict resolution is a vital skill as an agent. Being part of a team gives you a chance… The post Team Tactics: Keeping a Cool Head for Conflict Resolution appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

Reverse mortgage industry performance metrics have continued their soft trend into the third month of the year, though activity in the secondary market was slightly higher than the month prior. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) endorsements fell in March based on rate increases observed in the late period of 2024, while HECM-backed securities ( HMBS ) issuance saw an increase in March in a market that remains generally healthy despite lower issuance activity.

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RIS Media

APRIL 7, 2025

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

Youve spent the past two weeks engaging on social. You sent your text, you followed up with a call and now youve landed the coveted meeting with that real estate agent from across town. Deep breath, take a step back, relax. No need to freak out trying to figure out what to say when you meet in person. You are not there to speak. Believe it or not, rarely do they care to hear about your service, your products, your turn-times or your company.

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Inman

APRIL 7, 2025

When you do not trust your leadership to support you or to do the right thing, broker Erica Ramus writes, it's time to reevaluate your team or brokerage.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 7, 2025

It might sound counterintuitive, but right now, tariffs are pushing mortgage rates down almost every day , and as someone keeping a close watch on the housing market, I can tell you it's creating a fascinating, albeit slightly unpredictable, situation for anyone dreaming of owning a home. This isn't just a minor dip; we're seeing a consistent downward trend fueled by the ripples of international trade policies.

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Inman

APRIL 7, 2025

Even in the face of regulatory headwinds, investment analyst Michael Zaransky writes, there are always opportunities in the multifamily investment sector.

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RIS Media

APRIL 7, 2025

ERA Key Realty Services of Northbridge, Massachusetts, has announced that Team Blue in its Wilmington, Massachusetts office has been named the number one team in ERA Real Estate. Wilmingtons Team Blue, which includes team leader Lori Penney, Linda DuCharme, Tim Penney, Janelle Penney, Tatum Teague, Alex Wargo and Marissa Zarrella, was also recently named the… The post ERA Keys Team Blue Named No. 1 Team for All of ERA appeared first on RISMedia.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

APRIL 7, 2025

Theres something about the phrase “as-is” that feels powerful when youre selling a house. Two little words, and poof! no more haggling, no more repair requests, no more back-and-forth. Just agree on a price up front, collect every penny at closing, and let the buyer handle any issues once they own it. At least, thats what many sellers hope will happen Unfortunately, “as-is” doesnt always have the effect sellers imagine.

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