Sat.May 10, 2025 - Fri.May 16, 2025

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5 daily habits that eliminate transaction droughts

Inman

Taking consistent action focused on the right activities, Jimmy Burgess writes, translates into consistent professional success. Start with these daily must-dos, and you'll do more deals.

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Housing affordability drops sharply for middle-class: NAR

Housing Wire

Housing markets across the country are grappling with a number of issues that have resulted in historically low home sales, and chief among them is the lack of affordability. Thats largely driven by a national housing shortage thats leading to fewer listings and thus driving up home prices. According to a new paper from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the drop in affordability is present in all income brackets but its most stark among the middle class where the percentage of affordab

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StreetEasy: NYC sellers express ‘remorse’ after listing privately

Real Estate News

A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale.

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Home Projects That Boost Value

Keeping Current Matters

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, its smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Fed: Requiring buyer agreements has no effect on commissions

Inman

The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past two decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states.

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Buyer agreements don't lead to lower commissions, Fed finds

Real Estate News

Research based on three decades of data suggests rising home prices are a more likely factor, which aligns with current reports on post-settlement compensation.

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Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

Keeping Current Matters

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.

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Lone Wolf Technologies to wind down popular LionDesk CRM

Inman

Lone Wolf began notifying customers of the popular customer relationship manager software's imminent shutdown "a few weeks ago," Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly told Inman exclusively.

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Foreclosures are up 14% in the past year, ATTOM says

Housing Wire

Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in April, with a total of 36,033 properties receiving default notices, scheduled for auction or repossessed, according to the latest data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM. The figure represents a 0.4% increase from March and a 13.9% jump compared to April 2024. April’s foreclosure activity continued its gradual climb, with both starts and completions up annually, Rob Barber , CEO of ATTOM, said in a statement.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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1 in 4 potential buyers waiting for rates to fall — below 3%

Real Estate News

A new report suggests mortgage rates are continuing to delay purchase decisions, but younger buyers are most eager to trade renting for homeownership.

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

Keeping Current Matters

Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Heres what the expert forecasts tell you.

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10 conversation starters and scripts to win sellers this spring

Inman

Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Every expert does.

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What happens to mortgage rates with more trade deals?

Housing Wire

What will happen to mortgage rates now that China and the U.S. have made progress in their trade war, agreeing to a 90-day period of lower tariffs? Stocks are up considerably this morning and bond yields have also increased. This raises the question: Is the de-escalation of the trade war good for mortgage rates ? The trade deals are just one factor, but I see three possible scenarios for mortgage rates in this environment.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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More homes are for sale — but not at the right price point

Real Estate News

A new report from NAR and Realtor.com found that households earning $100k or less can afford far fewer homes today compared to before the pandemic.

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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

Keeping Current Matters

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, youre probably pretty hesitant to let that go.

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13 tasks real estate agents can delegate to technology (beyond AI)

Inman

From lead nurturing to mileage tracking, broker Holly Brink helps you lighten your admin load and reclaim your time by handing rote tasks off to tech.

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Why foreclosures are still below pre-pandemic levels

Housing Wire

According to the most recent credit data from the New York Fed , foreclosure data for the housing market is still below 2019 levels. Although foreclosure rates rose in the last quarter, we are far from the stressful levels that we saw during the run-up to the housing bubble crash in 2008. Credit data in general doesnt look great when accounting for credit card debt, auto loans, and student loan debt all have had an increase in their percentage on 90-day lates.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Tariff rollback is good news for the lagging market

Real Estate News

In addition to lowering costs, the 90-day pause could improve consumer confidence and rejuvenate the slow spring homebuying season.

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The Most Common Roofing Problems in the Spring

AAOA

As spring emerges, landlords must address common roofing issues post-winter, such as misaligned shingles, blocked gutters, worn membranes, chimney damage, and nesting animals. Timely maintenance and repairs are essential to prevent structural damage and ensure tenant safety. Proactive measures like gutter cleaning and sealing gaps mitigate potential problems, ensuring hassle-free property management year-round.

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Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs

Inman

Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees.

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More home sellers and home sales in May

Housing Wire

The weekly pending home sales picked up this week as expected, with 2.6% more pending home sales contracts started than a year ago. If youre following the data closely, you know that home sales are still running at or below last years pace. Year to date, through the first week of May, we count 3% fewer total sales than in 2024. But in May and June, the yearly comparisons get easier because last year at this time was really dry due to the highest mortgage rates of the year.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Little chance of rate cuts in the current economy

Real Estate News

Mortgage rates ticked up this week, and it could take a recession to bring them down. But that doesnt mean a home sales rebound is off the table.

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83% of Markets Are Still Seeing Home Price Increases

BAM Media

Heres the headline most consumers are seeing: the median home price nationwide is $402,300, a 3.4% increase year-over-year. In fact, 38% of metro markets189 out of 228posted home price gains in the first quarter of 2025. Those stats alone can cause buyers to freeze. But when you look at the whole picture, theres more to the story. Home Prices Keep Climbing According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) first quarter report for 2025 , more than 80% of metro markets saw home price gains y

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Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold

Inman

The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said. They will be completed in late summer 2025 and are asking $2.95 million and $3.25 million, respectively.

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FHA/VA purchase mortgage demand up 40% annually

Housing Wire

Mortgage applications increased 1.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 9, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index increased 1% compared with the previous week. The seasonally adjusted purchase index was a bright spot this week, increasing 2% from one week earlier.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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HomeServices CEO: Ignore the noise, focus on winning clients

Real Estate News

Chris Kelly said a recent New York Times podcast painted an inaccurate picture of agents, and he believes consumers are much more concerned about closing deals.

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Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend This Career…Here’s Why That Matters

Lab Coat Agents

Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend This Career Theres a stat from Redfins 2025 Industry Survey that hit me hard: Only 21% of real estate agents say theyd recommend this career to someone else. Thats less than 1 in 4. In an industry thats been marketed for years as the ultimate path to freedom and financial potential, this should be a wake-up call for all of us.

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What’s the best way to make agents (YOU) feel appreciated?

Inman

A word of gratitude? A special gift? An agent-centered event? What's the best way to make you feel appreciated as a real estate agent?

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