Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Today, the Census Bureau reported the homeownership rate at 65.7%. Are we becoming a renter nation like many people are saying? Lets look at the data. Household formation Let’s first talk about household formation. I have a simple model (even more appropriate before Valentines Day). My American housing demographic model shows that Americans: Rent Date Mate Get married 3.5 years after marriage, we have kids and dual-income households buy bigger homes to live in.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Climate change has shaken up the U.S. real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing but also considering climate risks before purchases.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Two recent studies found that real estate agent commission rates fell after industry practice changes took effect, but they have largely recovered.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Officials with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) are reportedly moving to aggressively cut costs, following a leadership change and audit of its financial situation. The agencys new chief financial officer reportedly identified as much as $2.8 million in misappropriated federal funds that he said were used inappropriately by his predecessors.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Even with an uptick in new listings, homebuyers aren't rushing into the market. Instead, demand has dipped, leaving a growing supply of homes sitting as buyers remain hesitant about their next move, according to Redfin's latest data analysis. Over the four weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the U.S. have jumped 7.9 percent from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Recent natural disasters such as the LA wildfires show that climate change risks can shift the real estate and mortgage industries on a dime. And these changes could be extremely costly. According to a new study, climate-induced shifts could significantly lower property values over time. But this could have a double-edged effect, depending on the market.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting on June 1.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent puts the brakes on rule-making and enforcement as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces defunding.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Higher mortgage rates are forcing many first-time homebuyers to adopt a “wait-and-see” approach to the market. According to HomeLight ‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers. HomeLight is an Arizona -based real estate platform designed to connect agents with clients.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR's ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The brokerages leaders are betting on a future where Clear Cooperation is repealed, aligning tech and marketing strategies around exclusive listings.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Financial advisers are professionals uniquely suited to assist their clients with assessing and managing health care costs in retirement. But consumers who have access to a planners services do not appear to be better informed about the associated costs than people who do not use an adviser, according to a new research brief from Boston College s Center for Retirement Research.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Tune in to Inman Access, and decide which side of the debate between The Agency's Mauricio Umansky and NextHome's James Dwiggins you're on.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Signed agreements can be changed but only under certain circumstances. NARs general counsel provides scenarios and addresses other common questions.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The labor market is showing signs of softness but is not breaking down yet, which has kept mortgage rates higher for longer. Since 2022, my guiding principle has been that the labor market is more important than inflation in determining mortgage rates. For those seeking lower mortgage rates, it’s more essential to see the labor market breaking than to just see improvements in inflation.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

eXp adds top NJ team; 2 Colorado RE/MAX offices merge; Seattle team joins KW; Chicago agent brings team to @properties; Christie's Sereno adds NorCal duo; more.

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AAOA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Entering any new career involves a bit of a learning curve. Mistakes happen, but may actually help you become an even better landlord. If youre planning to rent out your property or extra space, its important to collect landlord tips, so you can have a successful relationship with your tenant.These seven may be able to help. Landlord Tip #1: Follow All Laws Concerning Rentals Even though you own the rental property and will be selecting the renter, there are many rules for landlords to follow.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The current environment of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is evolving. There is constant movement in the mortgage industry with the desire for growth and expansion. It is easy to become blinded by the end goal of increasing loan volume and quality origination talent. Thus, it has never been more important to focus on due diligence in analyzing a mortgage industry acquisition target.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent "to help avert a dire situation" as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The brokerages latest tech offering, Compass One, is an end-to-end platform focused on consumers and private listings.

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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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AAOA

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In todays financial landscape, a good credit score is more important than ever. It can influence everything from loan approvals to interest rates and even job opportunities. Traditionally, credit scores have been built through credit card usage, loan repayments, and other forms of debt. However, a new player is emerging in the credit-building arena: positive rent reporting.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Authorities in California on Friday arrested a driver who has three prior convictions for her alleged role in the death of an 88-year-old man. A crash involving a Land Rover SUV and a Ford Transit van happened in the Laguna Beach area at about 6:15 p.m. local time on Jan. 31, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). The Land Rover driver was identified as 48-year-old Dana Point resident Serene Francie Rosenberg, known as Serene Vernon in her workplace as the president of

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Inman

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR's commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

How much do you really know about buyer agreements? Get the facts from NARs general counsel, starting with core requirements, touring agreements and more.

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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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