Housing Wire
APRIL 21, 2025
U.S. home sellers offered concessions to buyers in near-record numbers during the first quarter of 2025 as rising housing costs , high mortgage rates and growing economic uncertainty continued to reshape the real estate landscape. According to a new report from Redfin , 44.4% of home sales from January through March included concessions such as money toward repairs, closing costs or mortgage rate buydowns.
Inman
APRIL 22, 2025
State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes.
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BAM Media
APRIL 22, 2025
A new amendment to a Florida bill could shut down the states Real Estate Commission (FREC) and shift its powers to a state agency. House Bill 1461, introduced by Rep. Taylor Michael Yarkosky on February 28, initially made no mention of the Florida Real Estate Commission. That changed on April 7, when a 389-page amendment was added to eliminate FREC entirely.
Real Estate News
APRIL 24, 2025
Don Kottick to lead RE/MAX's Canada division, while a longtime HomeServices exec will helm Sothebys brokerage operations. Plus, Real elevates VP to CFO role.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 21, 2025
A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market, with 85% saying they have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believing the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether its going to be a buyers market or a sellers market, 87% of agents predict that demand will remain very strong over the next year.
RIS Media
APRIL 22, 2025
Editors Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedias Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In real estate, time is money. And if you ask any real estate agent why they dont post on social media consistently, they will likely blame their lack… The post Your 15-Minute Fix for Real Estate Content Planning appeared first on RISMedia.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 19, 2025
The Georgia case joins a handful of others as agents argue they are being forced to pay unnecessary association fees to gain access to listings.
Housing Wire
APRIL 21, 2025
Homebuyers paid an average of $4,661 in closing costs on purchase mortgages last year, according to a new report from LodeStar Software Solutions. The company released its first-ever purchase mortgage closing cost report. The findings showed that, on average, closing costs represented 1.06% of home sale prices at the national level. The median percentage came in slightly lower at 0.88%.
Brownstoner
APRIL 24, 2025
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Inman
APRIL 25, 2025
FirstTeam Real Estate, an independent brokerage with roots in Southern California, is taking its success nationwide. The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and others yet to be announced.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 25, 2025
In the 39-page complaint, Compass alleges that NWMLS policies prohibiting pre-marketing are preventing meaningful competition from gaining traction.
Housing Wire
APRIL 25, 2025
The other shoe has finally dropped. After weeks of back and forth online, Compass filed an federal antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle against Northwest MLS (NWMLS) over NWMLSs Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) on Friday. NWMLS is a broker-owned MLS, rather than owned by the Realtor association, meaning that it is not subject to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 24, 2025
At some point, youve probably heard the saying: Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.
Inman
APRIL 21, 2025
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 19, 2025
Listings transparency is critical for both consumers and the industry, and NAHREP supports efforts by Zillow, eXp and Redfin to provide access to all listings.
Housing Wire
APRIL 21, 2025
Veteran mortgage executive Randell Gillespie has been named president of Kansas City -based mortgage shop LeaderOne. Gillespie joins LeaderOne following a long stint at Thrive Mortgage and Lower , which merged in early 2024. He most recently served as chief production officer at the combined company before his departure in February 2025. This company was built for these times with an incredibly strong capital base, a genuine care culture, and forward thinking creativity supported by proprietary
Brownstoner
APRIL 22, 2025
On a sunny day in Green-Wood Cemetery last week, the magnolia and cherry trees were in bloom while a group of students busily tended to historic gravestones and vaults. While one group of students hoisted a monument back into place, others dug out a gravestone that had settled into the… Read More > The post Students Get Hands-on Experience Restoring Green-Wood Cemetery appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
APRIL 22, 2025
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4 percent of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1 percent seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 25, 2025
A newly launched proptech company with Zillow roots offers tools to guide buyers through a transaction without representation or agent pressure.
Housing Wire
APRIL 22, 2025
Today’s mortgage lending environment is shifting rapidly. Purchase loans are now outpacing refinances, and interest rates are reaching the stratosphere. Meanwhile, affordability is becoming a dream for many borrowers. Also, lenders feel the impact of high rates, as they struggle to find the right clients. However, one mortgage company is in a prime position to transform the market and deliver value to mortgage professionals.
RIS Media
APRIL 24, 2025
RE/MAX has announced Don Kottickformer president and CEO of Sothebys International Realty Canadahas been named President of RE/MAX Canada. With over 30 years of excellence in the Canadian real estate industry, RE/MAX stated that Kottick brings a wealth of experience in corporate and franchise development, brokerage management, technology and related services.
Inman
APRIL 23, 2025
What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real's Drew Thompson explains how.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 21, 2025
Watch the conversation with data analyst Mike Simonsen as he weighs in on private listings, rising inventory and where home sales are headed in 2025.
Housing Wire
APRIL 23, 2025
A bill to expand Maryland s existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program which allows property tax abatements in exchange for housing reserved for low-income tenants has been signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D), a move lauded by affordable housing advocates. The state’s Affordable Housing Payment In Lieu of Taxes Expansion Act will authorize the owner of rental property to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement for maintaining at least 25% of the rental housing units loca
RIS Media
APRIL 22, 2025
Amidst the hot topic discussions and controversial decisions surrounding private listings, Donny SamsonCEO of Samson Propertieshas expressed his support for Zillow and Redfins bans in a recent statement. Zillow and Redfin made the right call, said Samson in a release. This policy is a win for buyers, sellers, and every professional who believes real estate… The post Another Independent Brokerage CEO Expresses Support of Private Listing Restrictions appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
APRIL 23, 2025
As a Realtor, you've seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance?
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Real Estate News
APRIL 21, 2025
Zillows predicted difference from March 2025 to March 2026 went from barely positive to down 1.7%. And ongoing economic uncertainty isnt helping.
Housing Wire
APRIL 22, 2025
Spring marks the peak season for the U.S. housing market, with more listings hitting the market and warmer weather making it easier for buyers to tour homes and explore their options. Traditionally, this season brings a surge in purchase activityand in 2025, that trend is especially important for lenders to watch closely against the backdrop of a high-interest rate environment.
RIS Media
APRIL 24, 2025
Cs get degrees might be literally true (if a little facetious) when used by a student in reference to their studiesbut should we apply that principle to housing? To assess how strongly housing affordability struggles are being felt across the U.S., Realtor.com has released report cards for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.… The post Pass or Fail: Realtor.com Offers ‘Report Cards’ for All 50 States appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
APRIL 22, 2025
Shift your business out of survival mode when you adopt a CEO mindset, implement smart processes and procedures, and scale with the future in mind, broker Jessica Souza writes.
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