Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 27, 2025

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates.

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Mortgages 271

Real Estate News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Most sellers dont know much about MLSs or private listing networks but they want an agent who can get their listing in front of the largest pool of buyers.

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Agents 317

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

New home sales continue to be a bright spot in a dismal housing market. The December report from the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development shows new-home sales registering at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000, good for a 6.7% rise year over year and 3.6% higher than November. Even better, new home sales for the calendar year 2024 are estimated at 683,000, which is 2.5% more than 2023 and the highest sales have been since 2021.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2025

Find out how this award-winning Kentucky brokerage owner got his start, and why he's focusing on the importance of company culture.

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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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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 31, 2025

Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Less stringent requirements for consumer contact will stay in place for a year, FCC says, as it delays TCPA changes that wouldve required one-to-one consent.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2025

Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month the slowest pace since 2020.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 29, 2025

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sales were up at the end of 2024, and for the full year, increased by 2.5% over 2023 in contrast to existing home sales, which fell short of 2023 numbers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

Pending home sales ended the year on a down note, according to data published on Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Compared to a month prior, contract signings fell 5.5% in December, with the Pending Home Sales Index coming in at a reading of 74.4. An index reading of 100 is equal to the level of contract signings in 2001. Annually, pending home sales were down 5.0% compared to a year prior in December.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 27, 2025

Cheap rates on existing loans are holding well-off homeowners in place. But others insist they're unable to buy at today's high prices whether rates come down or not, Intel survey data suggests.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 30, 2025

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent.

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Agents 205

Real Estate News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Court documents lay out the details of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett settlement, including whos in (covered parties and opt-ins) and sellers who opted out.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

Rising mortgage rates that are now above 7% have continued in January. But there may be some improvement on the horizon as newly listed home inventory grew 37.5% from December, according to a Realtor.com report released Thursday and certain cities and regions are moving much faster than others. When compared to the same month a year ago, 24.6% more homes were actively listed for sale on a given day in January, following a 15-month trend of higher annualized inventory levels.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Third places, where people gather for face-to-face social interaction, offer an opportunity for real estate agents in our increasingly fragmented and isolated society, team leader Carl Medford writes.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 28, 2025

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Real estate leaders are getting more comfortable with artificial intelligence and expect it to redefine operational efficiency in 2025, a new survey found.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Nationstar Mortgage currently doing business as Mr. Cooper has agreed to settle a lawsuit which alleges that the company violated mortgage servicing laws and forced borrowers into foreclosure. Attorneys general and mortgage regulators in 50 states, as well the District of Columbia, agreed to a settlement that requires Mr. Cooper to provide $5.8 million in payments to eligible borrowers.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 28, 2025

Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 28, 2025

Downtown Brooklyn's Fulton Street has long been a shopping mecca, home to large department stores and specialty retailers alike. An early 20th century shopper could stroll along the street and find everything from furs to furniture. The retail corridor has certainly seen change over the centuries, and the recent… Read More > The post The Rise and Fall of Downtown Brooklyn’s Dazzling Emporiums appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A 4-month streak of gains seemed to be setting up a strong start to the new year, but sales slipped in December not welcome news for hopeful agents.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Have a seat and buckle in. The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. What does this look like? Firstly, real estate professionals are facing an unyielding storm of new challenges. For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

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Estate Agent Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The housing market has received a boost after mortgage approvals rose in December.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 28, 2025

The companies were among the remaining entities not covered by NARs deal. They quickly agreed to settle, paying more than $10.5 million in combined damages.

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Brokerage 202

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this month published an issue spotlight that takes a closer look at home equity contracts, or what the industry refers to as home equity investments (HEIs) that offer a lump sum payment to clients in exchange for a stake in their home equity. At the time the contract is settled, the homeowner must pay a lump sum back to the provider, an amount that is also partially based on the homes value.

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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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Inman

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said.

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Bigger Pockets

JANUARY 31, 2025

One of the best ways to live for free is a strategy almost every successful real estate investor uses at some point in their journey: house hacking.

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Investor 104

Real Estate News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Brokerage leaders, data scientists and other experts have helped paint a picture of the scope and impact of the California wildfires on the LA housing market.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Consumers who chose to take out a cash-out refinance largely used the loans proceeds for paying down existing debts, with notable impacts on credit card and auto loan balances as well as credit utilization rates. Cash-out borrowers also saw increases in their credit scores on average, while scores for non-cash-out borrowers decreased. This is according to a recent report published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which is based on data from the National Mortgage Database (NMDB

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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