Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
Generating a new lead can feel like magic. That little dopamine kick you get just from talking to someone who might hire you is part of what makes this job so fulfilling. Its thrilling and addictive. But what if you could get that same rush without having to white-knuckle it through a cold call or shell out a thousand bucks a month to Zillow? Laura Griffin did just that by accident.
Inman
MARCH 25, 2025
To ensure better representation this Women's History Month and beyond, she writes, its critical to reduce barriers to entry, support women in their journeys and celebrate their success.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
A duo of bipartisan lawmakers in the House of Representatives is proposing a bill that would establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent, cabinet-level agency that would be broken away from its current home inside the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The FEMA Independence Act , sponsored by Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) and co-sponsored with his state colleague Rep.
Inman
MARCH 25, 2025
By continuing to invest wisely, women like Judith Ahdoot are not only securing their own futures but also setting the stage for future generations to thrive, coach Melanie Klein writes.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
A new report from the Washington, D.C. -based Consumer Policy Center (CPC) warns that the common practice of percentage-based real estate commissions may be a financial disadvantage for home buyers and sellers. The report is titled How Percentage-Based Commissions Can Harm Home Buyers and Sellers and What They Can Do About It. The CPC points to commission structures that discourage price negotiations and cause consumers to underestimate the true cost of agent fees.
Inman
MARCH 25, 2025
Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly.
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Real Estate News
MARCH 25, 2025
A new complement to CCP will allow for delayed marketing, giving home sellers the ability to keep their listings out of the IDX feed and off search sites.
Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
News Corp. , the parent company of Realtor.com owner Move , and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) may have been dismissed from the Bandy suit, but the plaintiffs arent letting them go without a fight. On Monday, James Bandy, the lead plaintiff in the Bandy lawsuit, which alleges that Move sold agents fake leads, filed an appeal of Judge Stanley Blumenfelds dismissal of NAR , News Corp., and Move subsidiaries Move Sales, Inc. , OpCity, Inc. , OpCity Acquisition, LLC , RIN , and RealSelec
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 25, 2025
If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now.
Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans. The agreement is designed to fit the New York-based lender’s asset-based underwriting model, allowing for greater flexibility in how capital is allocated across its varied loan portfolio.
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Eye on Housing
MARCH 25, 2025
A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% to a 676,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a revised January.
Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
What’s the deal with all the discussion across the lending community about the fluctuation of the loan officer population recently? There have been social media posts and editorials debating the current total number of loan officers, whether the population has decreased, and if so, by how much. That’s not the right focal point: It’s time to shift from focusing on the size of the LO population to how productive its members are.
RIS Media
MARCH 25, 2025
People dont normally DIY it when a lawyer, electrician or other professional is needed. But some homeowners think selling their properties with no agent will save gobs of money on commissions. Almost always they come to regret it, settling on a price that could have been better, not to mention spending way more time on… The post 5 Key Reasons FSBOs Regret Not Using a Real Estate Agent appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
MARCH 25, 2025
Today, HousingWire announced the winners of the 2025 Tech100 award, representing the most innovative and impactful tech organizations in mortgage and real estate. This year, 100 honorees were selected in the mortgage category and 100 in the real estate category, highlighting the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of housing. For the past 13 years, the Tech100 program has provided housing professionals with a definitive list of the most forward-thinking organizations in the industry.
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Marco Santarelli
MARCH 25, 2025
Are you a Gen Z-er tired of throwing your hard-earned cash into rent each month, dreaming of owning your own place but feeling like the housing market is a locked door? You're definitely not alone. For our generation, breaking into the housing market can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while riding a unicycle. Sky-high prices and mortgage rates have made it tough, no doubt about it.
Brownstoner
MARCH 25, 2025
A wide-ranging rezoning that would drastically reshape an industrial part of central Brooklyn, allowing for high-rise residential buildings in what is currently a manufacturing area, is closer to being implemented after being greenlit by the City Planning Commission. The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan, which would rezone roughly 21 blocks along Atlantic… Read More > The post Sweeping Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan Moves Forward appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
MARCH 25, 2025
A slight decline in mortgage rates, coupled with limited existing inventory, helped new home sales inch higher in February, in spite of persisting affordability issues that serve as major headwinds in a market that is just beginning to adjust to the new rate environment that has been just as persistent since 2022. The latest figures… The post New Home Sales Increase in February After January Decline appeared first on RISMedia.
Real Estate News
MARCH 25, 2025
The real estate industry had mixed reactions to NARs decision to keep Clear Cooperation and add a policy that allows sellers to delay marketing via IDX.
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RIS Media
MARCH 25, 2025
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) today officially announced what appears to be its final decision related to the controversial Clear Cooperation Policy, preserving the rule without change while introducing a new listing category, which NAR claims will exist in conjunction with CCP and other MLS policies to provide sellers and their agents more options… The post BREAKING: NAR Will Not Alter Clear Cooperation, But Adds New ‘Exempt Designation appeared first on RISMedia.
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 25, 2025
Are you glued to housing market news, trying to figure out what's next? Are prices going up, down, sideways? Well, the latest word from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is in, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, but with a clear upward nudge on prices. The home price forecast jumps for 2025 and 2026 , according to NAR's revised projections, meaning we're likely to see home prices grow faster than initially expected in the coming years.
RIS Media
MARCH 25, 2025
In January 2025, home prices across the U.S. rose by 4.1% year-over-year, per the latest findings of the S&P Global and CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, up very slightly from 4% the previous month. The index, which runs on a two-month lag, had previously reported a 3.6% annual increase during October 2024, a 3.8% increase during November… The post Home Prices Continue Inching Up in the New Year appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MARCH 25, 2025
Stop thinking of yourself as "just" a new real estate agent, coach Darryl Davis writes. What you don't yet know can offer a distinct advantage as you launch your career.
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Brownstoner
MARCH 25, 2025
Spring is in the air, which means it is time to get your garden gear ready, rally your neighbors, and enter the annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. The plant-filled competition aims to bring communities together to make Brooklyn a cleaner and greener place. The contest considers residential and commercial blocks… Read More > The post Fill Your Block With Blooms for the Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest appeared first on Brownstoner.
Fancy Pants Homes
MARCH 25, 2025
There was a time when Gawker Media ruled the internet. At its peak, the digital media company operated massively popular sites like Gawker, Jezebel, Deadspin, Kotaku, Gizmodo, and Lifehacker, dominating the internet landscape in every area of pop culture, gossip, and tech. Started by British Internet entrepreneur, journalist, and blogger Nick Denton, the once digital behemoth was later involved in a very public privacy lawsuit brought by WWE star Hulk Hogan (with significant backing from billion
Brownstoner
MARCH 25, 2025
In the News The Brooklyn Academy of Music Is Fighting to Regain Its Mojo [NYT] Floyd Bennett Fields Indoor Sports Center to Close [Eagle] Run-Down Brownsville Building Residents Fight Rent Hikes [BK Reader] Studio Bumi Is Curing Urban Loneliness With Wild Dinners [BK Mag] National Grid Rates Go Up Again April 1… Read More > The post Daily Links: Locals Launch Petition to Keep Floyd Bennett Field Sports Center Open appeared first on Brownstoner.
BAM Media
MARCH 25, 2025
Today, after months of industry debate, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) announced its decision regarding the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP). CCP will stay in place, and a new policy is being rolled out by the association to complement its existing Multiple Listing Service (MLS) policies, according to a release from NAR. The new MLS policy, titled “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” is aimed at expanding marketing flexibility for home sellers while maintaining fair acce
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Inman
MARCH 25, 2025
After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing while adding new "delayed marketing exempt listings.
RIS Media
MARCH 25, 2025
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight monthreflecting many consumers continued apprehension toward the economy, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index fell by 7.2 points in March to 92.9, similar to the seven-point decrease seen last… The post Consumer Confidence Continues to Tumble; Expectations Hit 12-Year Low appeared first on RISMedia.
Coldwell Banker
MARCH 25, 2025
Nestled along the sun-kissed Costa del Sol, Estepona is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Home to the Coldwell Banker Art Real Estate office, this coastal town offers a perfect blend of beachside relaxation and vibrant local culture. The post Coldwell Banker Around the World: March 2025 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Inman
MARCH 25, 2025
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as "hoarding inventory.
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