Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Higher mortgage rates are forcing many first-time homebuyers to adopt a “wait-and-see” approach to the market. According to HomeLight ‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers. HomeLight is an Arizona -based real estate platform designed to connect agents with clients.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

eXp adds top NJ team; 2 Colorado RE/MAX offices merge; Seattle team joins KW; Chicago agent brings team to @properties; Christie's Sereno adds NorCal duo; more.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Sales stats may look like 1995, but this is not the time to go cheap on professionalism and fiduciary duties in our industry, Rachael Hite writes.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The brokerages leaders are betting on a future where Clear Cooperation is repealed, aligning tech and marketing strategies around exclusive listings.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2025

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Last week, the housing data demonstrated stability even as we approach potential tariff enforcements. Mortgage rates have remained largely unchanged, and there has been a slight decrease in housing inventory. Furthermore, pending contracts reflected a modest year-over-year decline, while purchase application data remained flat from week to week. At this juncture, its important to monitor whether the significant tariff plans announced by the Trump administration will be enacted, something I discu

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Inman

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Get caught up on Trump-era housing policies with Marian McPherson's deep-dive series and the latest news out of D.C.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) sent a letter to President Trump Friday asking for tariff exemptions on building materials from Canada and Mexico. The letter follows a Trump announcement that the U.S. was levying tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports that would go into effect on Saturday, which would hit homebuilders hard. The letter reads: Our country is facing a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis , which you recognized on your first day in office by issui

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BAM Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Prince Harry just gave the world a rare glimpse inside his $14.65 million Montecito estate , but thats not the only thing making headlines. While the Duke of Sussex filmed a heartfelt video urging the public to support the 2025 WellChild Awards, a very different story is unfolding in Washington, D.C.one that could impact his future residency in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Saturday, abruptly ending a five-year term scheduled to run through late 2026. The Associated Press reported that Chopra was notified of his firing in an email. Chopra confirmed the news via a letter posted on X that read With so much power concentrated in the hands of a few, agencies like the CFPB have never been more critical.” The news comes a few weeks after inauguration day, with man

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Below is a recap of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025. Each category list is in reverse order, with the most recent actions first. CFPB Fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Feb. 1 Senate banking chairman says CFPB changes could come soon Jan. 29 Rohit Chopra remains CFPB director for now, as Trumps moves are uncertain.

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