When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 20, 2025
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market.
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How gen AI is making real estate cybercrime easier than ever
Housing Wire
JANUARY 20, 2025
Cybercrime losses rose to a record high of $12.8 billion in 2023, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report , and 2024 saw more of the same. Consider these stats: FundingShield reported that 45.5% of loans processed in Q4 2024 had issues that lead to wire fraud risks. NDP Analytics reported that in just one month in 2024, 19% of firms reported a seller impersonation fraud attempt.
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LA fires spark a call for real estate ‘unity’
Real Estate News
JANUARY 20, 2025
Industry veterans and pro musicians channel their hopes into a song thats meant to point people toward positive change in a time of "so much hate.
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 22, 2025
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high.
The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success
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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.
Millions of young (and not-so-young) adults still live at home
Real Estate News
JANUARY 21, 2025
Facing affordability challenges, the share of 25- to 34-year-olds living with parents has risen after trending down during the pandemic.
Single-family rentals are more expensive than apartments — and the gap is growing
Housing Wire
JANUARY 22, 2025
Single-family rental ( SFR ) homes are now priced 20% higher than the typical apartment, according to Zillow s rental market report for December 2024. This is the largest difference ever recorded by the real estate portal as the pricing gap has grown considerably from pre-pandemic levels. Zillow analyzed the 50 largest U.S. metro areas and found that the typical asking rent for a single-family home reached $2,174 per month in December.
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Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 21, 2025
Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives.
California’s home insurance crisis is just beginning
Real Estate News
JANUARY 23, 2025
With private insurers leaving and a state-backed program on the hook for billions in payouts owners may struggle to protect their high-risk homes.
Why didn’t we see a national home-price correction in 2024?
Housing Wire
JANUARY 24, 2025
Existing home sales ended the year on a positive note , which aligns with our weekly Housing Market Tracker data, but something surprising is that home prices firmed up late in the year as well. We observed a shift in the forward-looking data starting in the summer, which continued throughout the year. Notably, we compared the data from 2022 and 2023 and noticed positive year-over-year data starting in October 2024, which you can see in the chart below.
How to take advantage of ‘the new normal’ post-NAR settlement
Inman
JANUARY 22, 2025
At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
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.
Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 23, 2025
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now.
Why one broker took on NAR: ‘They just keep overreaching’
Real Estate News
JANUARY 21, 2025
A Texas lawsuit is about more than membership rules, its about forcing NARs hand. The louder we roar, the more likely we are to actually make them change.
Fannie Mae title pilot could save homeowners up to $1,692 per refi
Housing Wire
JANUARY 23, 2025
Fannie Mae s title insurance pilot program could save borrowers up to $2.19 billion. This is according to a study released in January by Legal Economics Andrew Rodrigo Nigrinisand Todd Zywicki of the George Mason Universitys Antonin Scalia School of Law.Nigrinis is a former enforcement economist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In their analysis, Nigrinis and Zywicki found that borrowers refinancing their mortgage could save an estimated $2.19 billion in total or as much as $1
‘Should I stay or should I go?’ 5 questions agents should ask
Inman
JANUARY 18, 2025
This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes.
Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth
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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.
What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 24, 2025
Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.
Agents find something to cheer about: Stable commissions
Real Estate News
JANUARY 24, 2025
The latest survey from Real finds record levels of optimism and a majority of agents saying commissions have stayed about the same or improved.
Housing Rights Initiative files massive discrimination case in Illinois
Housing Wire
JANUARY 22, 2025
The Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) is taking aim at 165 real estate agents, brokerage firms and landlords in its latest series of lawsuits filed in Chicago. The group claims that this is the largest housing discrimination case in Illinois history. The lawsuits, filed on Monday, are the result of an undercover investigation conducted by HRI. In total, the housing watchdog group filed 176 complaints against 165 defendants with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage
Inman
JANUARY 24, 2025
The reality TV stars along with 21 others are suing the city for its failure "to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system," which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the Palisades fire.
Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys
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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.
Housing Minister ‘switches on’ first steps of leasehold reform
Estate Agent Today
JANUARY 22, 2025
One of the key parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is set to be enacted next week.
Decoded: The ‘behind-the-scenes demands’ over Clear Cooperation
Real Estate News
JANUARY 21, 2025
CRMLS CEO Art Carter explains what some brokerages are asking for and why the nations largest MLS has decided to "stand firmly" behind the divisive policy.
Appraiser at center of Rocket Mortgage lawsuit has license revoked
Housing Wire
JANUARY 22, 2025
The Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers executed a Stipulation and Final Agency Order for public censure, fines, and revocation of the license for Maksym Mykhailyna, according to an announcement in early January. Mykhailyna, who is based in Denver, had previously held both a Colorado certified residential appraiser license and a controlling appraiser license.
RE/MAX CEO: ‘I don’t think RE/MAX deserves to be Kodak’
Inman
JANUARY 23, 2025
At Inman Connect New York, Erik Carlson said he wants everyone to know the real estate franchisor is "open for business.
Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage
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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.
Ditching the Dining Room: Trendy or a Total Mistake?
Lighter Side of Real Estate
JANUARY 22, 2025
When it comes to home design, trends come and go faster than you can say “shiplap.” Every year, articles flood the internet with predictions from design experts and real estate professionals about whats in and whats out. One year, its all about farmhouse chic; the next, mid-century modern reigns supreme. Lets be real, though. Most people dont pay much attention to any subtle shifts in decor.
KW's Mark Willis trades CEO role for new leadership position
Real Estate News
JANUARY 22, 2025
After 14 months at the helm, Willis is moving into a new C-level role focused on teaching and developing leaders within the company.
Evernest acquires Poplar Homes and $15M in tech-focused funding
Housing Wire
JANUARY 22, 2025
Property management company Evernest announced on Wednesday its largest acquisition to date. The company will acquire tech-enabled property management platform Poplar Homes alongside $15 million in growth-centered funding. The acquisition follows more than 30 made by Evernest since the company arrived on-scene in 2008. Adding Poplar Homes establishes Evernest as the second-largest tech-enabled property management platform for rental property owners.
Martech is the future of real estate
Inman
JANUARY 24, 2025
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how marketing technology will impact the way you market yourself and your listings.
Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media
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.
1.73 million Total Housing Completions in 2024 including Manufactured Homes; Most Since 2006
Calculated Risk Real Estate
JANUARY 20, 2025
Although total housing starts decreased 3.9% in 2024 compared to 2023, completions increased sharply year-over-year. There were 1.731 million total completions and placements in 2024, up 12.5% compared to 2023, and the most since 2006. Not counting Manufactured homes, there are 1.628 million completions in 2024, up 12.4% from 1.449 million in 2023, and also the most since 2006.
Late-year gains fail to push home sales above 2023 levels
Real Estate News
JANUARY 24, 2025
Despite an uptick in December, existing home sales ended the year at just over 4 million, the lowest rate since 1995.
MBA Opens Doors announces disaster relief program for LA fires
Housing Wire
JANUARY 24, 2025
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation announced yesterday the launch of the MBA Opens Doors Disaster Relief Program, which aims to support children and families affected by the wildfires in the Southern California area. The foundation will provide an additional $100,000 to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). As one of Opens Doors 13 hospital partners through its Home Grant Program, CHLA can access the funding until the full $100,000 has been exhausted.
Keller Williams CEO and President Mark Willis steps down after 1 year
Inman
JANUARY 22, 2025
Willis will transition to a new role within the company while Chief Legal Officer Stacie Herron steps in as interim COO, according to an internal email sent to Keller Williams employees on Wednesday.
Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success
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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