Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash.

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DECEMBER 7, 2024

Last week, we witnessed a Santa Claus rally in mortgage rates alongside improved housing demand. The economy continues to create jobs, with wages growing at an annual rate of 4%. We also see growth in our pending contract data compared to 2022 and 2023. Additionally, the purchase application data delivered another pleasant surprise with positive results.

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BAM Media

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Your subject line is the gateway to your email’s success it determines whether your audience clicks to open or keeps scrolling. A well-crafted subject line has the power to: Create urgency that inspires immediate action. Offer clear value that captures attention. Spark curiosity to make readers want more. Personalize the experience to connect with your audience.

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Inman

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2024

U.S. mortgage holders experienced a home equity increase in the third quarter of 2024 up 2.5% year over year to a total of $17.5 trillion nationwide. But that was down from 8% growth in the second quarter, and negative equity also ramped up for the first time in two years, according to a CoreLogic report. CoreLogic’s Q3 2024 Homeowner Equity Insights report showed that the total number of mortgaged homes with negative equity rose by 3.5% from the second quarter.

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Inman

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Beginning in 2025, local agents will have the option to join a new Realty One subsidiary and become members of MLS Choice, a new low-cost membership type provided by Phoenix Realtors, without having to be Realtor association members.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leading real estate brokerage William Raveis is making another game-changing acquisition before the new year. This week, the firm announced the acquisition of Nantucket, Massachussetts -based brokerage Jordan Real Estate (JRE). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. William Raveis a top-ranked brokerage serving the Northeast, Florida and South Carolina has made several expansion moves in 2024.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Amid the growing landscape of litigation in the industry, a real estate broker is claiming his livelihood has been put at risk, alleging that he is being retaliated against for suing the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In his latest legal volley against the trade group, broker Maurice Muhammad (who is representing himself in the… The post Broker Seeks Protective Order Against NAR for Alleged Lawsuit Retaliation appeared first on RISMedia.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In its response to an NAR appeal, the DOJ acknowledged that, although it had closed an investigation into two NAR policies in 2020, it didn't agree not to reopen it.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Weve now been in the post-pandemic housing market recession market as long as we were in the pandemic boom. Two and a half years. As we look into 2025, the question everyone is asking is: Do we have a new era starting? Does the housing market start to get back to normal? What can the data today tell us about signals for growth or weakness after the new year?

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BAM Media

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Remember this time last year when mortgage rate predictions were calling for rates in the 5% range? Well, it turns out that 2024 was a year of hard lessons for agents who bet too much on falling ratesand for buyers who waited too long to act. After all, these numbers sure dont look like the year of the 5s. January: 6.64% February: 6.74% March: 6.82% April: 6.99% May: 7.06% June: 6.92% July: 6.86% August: 6.50% September: 6.18% October: 6.43% November: 6.81% December*: 6.69% The buzz around dropp

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Inman

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While only 23 percent of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that's up from 14 percent a year ago, when mortgage rates were near post-pandemic peaks.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and loan type.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tracking live weekly housing data would have been nearly impossible just a few years ago, but now we can gather and analyze real-time housing demand data. This valuable information can significantly enhance our understanding of housing economics and what is coming next. The question is: How can we harness the data to give you more confidence when talking about the housing market?

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When we recently presented a story explaining why it was wise to not to sell a home during the holidays, some readers disagreed, saying that, in fact, it was actually a good time to sell. There are legitimate reasons for selling or not selling, so here we will provide the space for opposing views to… The post 4 Reasons to Sell a Home During the Holidays appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

DECEMBER 13, 2024

According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Flipping can be a great way to earn quick cash, advises Dustin Parker, a top-selling real estate agent in Millsboro, Delaware, whos also a house flipper himself. However, you run the risk of purchasing a property at a high price point right before the market takes a downturn. If home values fall while youre doing the renovations , then youre stuck with a lot of money invested in a house that you cant sell at a profit.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The work you do now is what will set you up for success in the first quarter of 2025. The majority of sales success is mental, preparing yourself mentally is just as crucial as setting your priorities and goals for the year ahead. Whether you liked or disliked what 2024 brought, soon youll be facing a clean slate. Even if the year was challenging and you felt like quittingguess what?

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.… The post Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The price of mobile homes has surged by approximately 58 percent between 2018 and 2023, outpacing the 37.66 percent growth in traditional single-family home prices.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There are a lot of costs associated with owning a home besides your mortgage premium. You have utilities, maintenance and repair costs, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and possibly an HOA (homeowners association) fee and/or private mortgage insurance. Its not uncommon to look for ways to reduce your costs. You might ask yourself, Do I really need homeowners insurance?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Rapid changes in mortgage rates have left many would-be homebuyers asking: Is now a good time to buy? Will prices go up or down? Will mortgage rates and affordability improve or get worse? There is no perfect time to buy, of course. But there are specific factors homebuyers should weigh as they determine their timing. Patricia Maguire-Feltch, managing director of consumer origination sales at Chase Home Lending, says that realistic evaluation is key when making the big step to buy.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As an entrepreneur and CEO, I believe evolving isn’t optional; it’s essential. The most successful companies and leaders are ones who constantly strive for improvement and growth. Throughout my career, I haven’t shied away from challenging markets or complex circumstances. Instead, I lean in. This mindset brought me to MoxiWorks in June as its new… The post The Business Case for Disrupting Yourself appeared first on RISMedia.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If you want to buy a million-dollar home and have enough for a down payment, you can now ask Uncle Sam for the rest.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The housing market got some much needed relief in the fall when mortgage rates began to drop, but it was short lived. Despite two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, mortgage rates rose again and remain stubbornly high. The turbulence in rates has trickled down to individual markets like Cincinnati, where real estate agents say they dont know what to expect from sale to sale.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyersreal estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have… The post Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17 appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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