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 324

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 310

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 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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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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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 31, 2025

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

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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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Brownstoner

JANUARY 30, 2025

A new exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History grapples with the history of slavery in the borough, sharing new research, raising thought-provoking questions, and allowing viewers to gaze upon some 18th and 19th century documents not frequently on view. "Trace/s: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery in… Read More > The post Exhibition at History Center Traces the Story of Slavery in Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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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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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 30, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 27, 2025

A new 17-story apartment tower that has risen on Gowanus 4th Avenue and was made possible by the areas rezoning has launched an affordable housing lottery. The Douglass Street Apartments building, which replaces a BP gas station, will have a total of 188 apartments and climbs to 175 feet, according… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Gowanus With $961 One-Bedrooms appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Marketing 104

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 287

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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JANUARY 30, 2025

In 2024, Manhattan was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10 million and up, according to a report from Compass. Reports from Sotheby's and Christie's Real Estate show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Federal Reserve declined to cut interest rates any further at its latest meetingand the Feds preferred inflation metric now shows that the goal of 2% annual inflation remains elusive. In the latest monthly Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, monthly inflation in the PCE price index (tracking costs… The post Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Rose Again at the End of 2024 appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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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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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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RIS Media

JANUARY 28, 2025

Canopy MLS has announced its plans to implement Ardi, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide subscribers with quick and easy access to critical information anytime, anywhere. This AI will streamline support, save time and improve overall efficiency. Were excited to bring Ardi to Canopy MLS to better support our subscribers. This AI-powered assistant will make… The post Canopy MLS Plans to Launch AI-Powered Assistant Ardi appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 27, 2025

In the News Congestion Pricing Results Mixed, Some Commutes Improve [NYT] Rare Plant Smells Horrible, but People Cant Wait for a Whiff [NYT] Vandals Hit Park Slope Israeli Eatery, Owner Pledges to Leave It [NYP] Burg Business Burned in Large Overnight Fire [NBC] Exhibition Brings Gowanus Industrial Heritage to New Development [BP] Plans for IBX Train… Read More > The post Daily Links: Williamsburg Pharmacy Goes Up in Flames in Four-Alarm Fire appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Recently, weve shared that the inventory of unsold homes is growing. In recent weeks, home sales also faltered in the face of 7% mortgage rates. Now were noticing some signals in the data that national home prices could turn negative this spring, showing year-over-year home-price declines for the first time since early 2023. There are already plenty of markets nationwide where the inventory of unsold homes has built up over the past few years and home prices have ticked down.

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Inman

JANUARY 31, 2025

AI disruptors, evolving social media algorithms and new content formats are changing real estate marketing. Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends and how agents can adapt to stay ahead.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 27, 2025

On January 27, 2025, today's mortgage rates have seen a notable drop across various loan types, making it a potentially cost-effective time for homebuyers and those looking to refinance. The average rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage now sit at 7.04% , marking a significant decrease. This decline can provide substantial savings for borrowers compared to last weeks rates.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2025

After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) releases the monthly existing home sales report , I pick up additional local market data that is reported after the NAR. This is the final look at local markets in December. The big story for December was that existing home sales increased year-over-year (YoY) for the third consecutive month following year-over-year declines every month since July 2021.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

The U.S. system for the transfer of real estate is unique in the world. We transfer ownership by private contract between parties; no advance government approval is required. By contrast, many European countries have a centralized, government-managed land registration system, which requires government review before property transfers are effective. Among the many benefits of the U.S. system are the speed of the transfer, which in our system depends only on the parties being ready to close.

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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.

Agents

Inman

JANUARY 30, 2025

Whether you're struggling to keep your existing brand fresh or trying to build a new brand that works, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky offers insights from his own brand-building experience.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 30, 2025

Real GDP growth slowed in the fourth quarter of 2024, but the economy finished the year at a solid rate. While consumer spending continued to drive growth, gross private domestic investment detracted over a full percentage point mainly due to a decline in private inventories. According to the advance estimatereleased by the Bureau of Economic.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 27, 2025

As the Clear Cooperation Policy became a nexus of controversy and debate last year, with a plethora of brokers, CEOs and everyday agents across the country weighing in, maybe more notable than any of the folks who spoke out in favor (or against) the policy were those who didnt say anything at all. One notable… The post CRMLS CEO Hones in on Mandatory Submission Amid Clear Cooperation Pressure appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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