Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Demand is weak, rates remain elevated and sellers appear weary but buyers may return to the market this spring to take advantage of deals on the margins.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Spring is the busiest season in the housing market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Redfin has announced yet another round of layoffs. According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday evening, Redfin will be cutting 450 employees from its rental division. This announcement came just hours after Zillow announced a syndication deal with Redfin for its rental listings on its Q4 2024 earnings call with investors.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The D.C. shakeup continues as Elon Musks DOGE team takes on HUD, looks to cut staff by half; the CFPB awaits a new director and retains funding for now.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Owning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The price of building materials could rise by an additional 4-6% in the next 12 months, or 10% overall, according to a new report from CoreLogic.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt traveled to the REengage Winter Conference to speak with Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker and president Tommy Choi. During the conversation, the group discuss real estate market challenges, the value of being a part of an association, and growth areas for associations in 2025.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Brooks Glenn will serve as the Seattle-based brokerage's diversity, equity and inclusion director. President OB Jacobi said Windermere "feels strongly" that now is the time to bolster DEI efforts.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The latest CPI data suggests rates will remain elevated heading into the spring shopping season, and some analysts now expect just one rate cut this year.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Our economy faces many challenges persistent high mortgage interest rates , a declining rate of existing home sales, elevated costs for basic goods and services, labor market imbalances, and rising health care costs to name just a few. As a new Administration takes over, dozens of policy prescriptions are being discussed that aim to unshackle the greatest economy in the world.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If you could go back and talk to young you, would you give yourself business advice, a word of warning or a little kindness?

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The company, which signed an exclusive listings partnership with Zillow on Feb. 11, will complete the layoffs in July as it restructures its rentals segment.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

On Friday, Fannie Mae reported $17 billion in net income in 2024, down slightly from its $17.4 billion profit in 2023. The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) had net income of $4.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its 28th consecutive quarter of positive earnings. Fannie Mae president and CEO Priscilla Almodovar said during Friday’s earnings call that at the end of 2024, the GSE grew its net worth to nearly $95 billion.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Think you know it all? Jimmy Burgess shares the insights you can glean from working with younger Gen-Z and millennial real estate agents.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The company will roll out more features for its Real Wallet soon, including rewards that can offset brokerage fees, its CTO told Real Estate News.

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Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Government has unveiled plans for the next generation of new towns as it looks to boost housing supply in the UK.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Real estate thank you notes are an easy, underutilized tool in the real estate world. With so many aspects of our lives and businesses going virtual, a snail mail thank you note is more impactful and memorable than ever before. It adds a personal touch and makes me stand out from all the other agents out there. Ive used thank you notes in my business for over a decade and even received referrals from people Ive met at networking events because they were so impressed by my immediate follow-up not

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The independent, Ohio-based brokerage will pay $895,000 to settle a lawsuit known as Keel after its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5 million.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Brooks Glenn will advance the Seattle-based firm's efforts to build "an inclusive culture that inspires people to stay and thrive." Plus, a promotion at BHGRE.

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Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Government is being urged to intervene on the use of spray foam insulation.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

High interest rates and home prices are causing some prospective homebuyers to avoid applying for a mortgage. But despite this trend, some buyers are willing to adjust their loan term expectations to achieve homeownership, according to a recent report by real estate technology company REsimpli. REsimpli questioned 1,200 respondents who had plans to buy or upgrade a home this year.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Generating consistent business requires an understanding of both short-term success and long-term strategies, coach Ricky Carruth writes.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Compass nabs $10B team; The Agency opens 3rd office in Washington state; C21 gains multiple affiliates; Real grows in Alberta; NextHome adds NC office; more.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Youve done your research, crunched your numbers, and laid out what youre looking for in a home. Its all led you straight to condo living, and you cant wait for the maintenance-free lifestyle and simple conveniences that come along with it. The only problem: Youve heard one too many horror stories about controlling homeowner associations and excessive monthly fees.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

RedKey Realty Leaders , an independent agency based in St. Louis , recently announced a major expansion move. The company added Circa Properties , another boutique brokerage with a strong local presence, but the merger is more about alignment than anything else, according to RedKey leaders. RedKey Realty is the top independent real estate agency in St.

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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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