Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
While the commission lawsuits and the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement occupied notable portions of 2024 for The Real Brokerage , impressive organic growth is the firm’s true highlight of the year. Real ended 2023 with 13,650 agents and as of Wednesday the company reports that it has now reached 23,000 agents.
Real Estate News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Federal policy changes could impact real estate in surprising ways, but economists are predicting fairly modest shifts in the new year.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt is joined by Danielle Wilkie , co-founder of The Helm , to discuss emerging trends in real estate, female representation in real estate coaching and artificial intelligence. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. To kick off the conversation, Wilkie explores her career path before she co-founded The Helm.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 4, 2024
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down?
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The past year may have been a turbulent one for HomeServices of America , but according to executive vice president Chris Kelly, this just means the company is in an even better position heading into 2025. “When I look back on this year, for me and I think for HomeServices too, it emphasized something I think we all inherently learn over time, which is that you can always hope for the best, but you need to prepare for the worst, and that really kind of defined us over the past year,” Kelly said.
Real Estate News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Damian Eales sees Zillow as both a top competitor and an important partner, and explains why he has continued to “call out” Homes.com.
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Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
EXp Realty has secured another headline-making recruit, with "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Gina Kirschenheiter and her partner, Travis Mullen, joining the company as team leaders of The Gated Group.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Mortgage applications increased 2.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis during the week ending Nov. 29 as borrowers took advantage of improved inventory levels and the lowest mortgage rates in a month, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Purchase loan activity drove total applications higher last week, which included an adjustment for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The estate -- built around 1990 -- has undergone extensive renovations after being purchased for $18 million in 2021, but local real estate agents say that some might consider the home a teardown and opt to raze it to make way for something more modern and imposing, "The WSJ" reported.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Recruitment efforts have been a mainstay of The Real Brokerage ‘s growth efforts in 2024. And the digital brokerage platform continues to grow this week with another affiliation. Real announced Wednesday the affiliation of ROVI Homes , a brokerage operating in the New England states of Massachusetts , Connecticut and Rhode Island , as well as Sarasota, Florida.
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Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Less is more. If you want big social media results, keep it simple, Mainframe’s Sean Frank writes. Show up, be yourself, and don’t make needless mistakes.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Rising home prices were a stressor for buyers who wanted to enter the real estate market in 2024. But some existing homeowners and investors may feel differently as a trend of home equity growth was found across 45 states. Home equity solutions provider Unison released its 2024 Home Equity Report on Tuesdsay. The report surveys home equity growth trends on a regional and national basis, tapping into data from the Case-Shiller Index and Federal Reserve to determine price increases and equity leve
Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What can you do to prevent your listing from languishing on the market? Try these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross to hit the refresh button with your sellers and build buzz around the property.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Florida real estate market has reached unprecedented heights with major projects getting funding from developers across the country and even overseas. But the arrival of big money doesn’t mean that the smaller players need to bow out entirely; having a comprehensive and detailed business plan can help smaller developers hold their own even in a blazing hot market.
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Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
We know that you're always giving to everyone else, but what holiday gift do you wish for in your heart of hearts?
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Cyberattacks using gen AI are on the rise, experts warn, and title companies, lenders and real estate firms are all in the crosshairs. On Tuesday, the FBI released a public service announcement warning that bad actors are now enlisting gen AI to commit more sophisticated forms of financial fraud. This is deja vu all over again for many in housing as last year in November Mr.
Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
From pricey California to Florida's downturn and Connecticut's return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data reveals three regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Judge Stephen R. Bough’s ruling that granted final approval to the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement is facing yet another appeal. On Tuesday, Robert Friedman filed an appeal of Bough’s ruling with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Friedman had previously filed a copycat commission lawsuit in New York in December 2023, but he voluntarily dismissed it a month later.
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Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
California-based proptech leader RealScout has launched the latest addition to its award-winning suite of lead generation tools. The new product, Search Links, enables agents, teams and brokerages to distill popular home search parameters — such as listings under $5 million in Los Angeles or beachfront condos in Miami — into a personalized landing page that consumers can access in one click.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A coalition of six federal regulatory agencies, along with state financial regulators, have issued an interagency statement on the realities of elder financial exploitation (EFE) and its potential economic impacts on older Americans. The federal regulators that stamped their names on document include the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
By adding new customers and selling additional services to existing clients, nCino grew revenue by 14 percent from a year ago, to $138.8 million, helping trim Q3 net loss to $5.3 million.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) may have had its home seller commission lawsuit settlement agreement approved , but that does not mean it is free from the homebuyer commission lawsuits. Last week, as Judge Stephen R. Bough was issuing his final approval of NAR’s settlement, the plaintiffs in the Batton 2 homebuyer commission suit filed their second amended complaint.
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Inman
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Homebuyer demand picks up for the fourth week in a row to the highest level since January, as rates continue post-election retreat that could have legs.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Top 10 mortgage lender Rate — previously known as Guaranteed Rate — announced a new promotion on Wednesday. The company named veteran mortgage professional Connie Lindsay as its senior vice president of mortgage lending in Washington state. Lindsay is the latest addition to Rate’s evolving leadership team of experienced executives. She joins the company’s leadership team to further its presence and performance in the Washington market.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Homebuyers often have mixed feelings about homeowner associations (HOAs)… On one hand, they can add value to your investment by maintaining neighborhood standards and offering amenities like pools or parks. On the other hand, they come with monthly fees (which can be steep) and rules and regulations that can make buyers feel stifled. So if you’re in the market to buy a home, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if the benefits truly outweigh the costs, or if life in an HOA might f
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Michigan-based United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has launched a new pricing incentive, offering 60 basis points (bps) to its broker partners for the next 60 days, a period when mortgage market activity typically slows due to the holiday season. The program, dubbed “60bps for 60 Days,” applies to both conventional and government loans and is available to borrowers with a FICO score of 720 or higher.
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RIS Media
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Mortgage applications continued their steady climb this week, increasing for the fourth-straight week as rates saw their lowest level in a month last week, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Purchase applications increased 2.8% from the previous week’s increase of 6.3%, according to the most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey… The post Mortgage Applications Increase for Fourth Straight Week appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 4, 2024
After hitting a historic low point in 2023, mortgage delinquency rates have been climbing rapidly in recent quarters, particularly within the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) portfolio. The shift is being driven by a combination of factors, including macroeconomic pressures, the impact of natural disasters, and rising property insurance premiums and taxes.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 4, 2024
If you’re looking to receive top dollar from your home, have a speedier sale with less time on the market , and appeal to more buyers online and at showings, you should strongly consider staging your home. Especially when it’s the primary bedroom, this can help nudge buyers toward an offer. Here’s what you need to know about staging a bedroom. Find an Agent Who Can Help You Stage Your Home An experienced agent will understand the value of staging, provide DIY tips, and refer you to the best stag
Estate Agent Today
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Average price growth in prime markets over the next five years will be below that of the mainstream sector due to Autumn Budget tax changes, Savills claims.
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