Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Several fires burning more than 45 square miles in the Los Angeles area have forced more than 100,000 residents from their homes and killed five people, The Associated Press reported on Thursday. Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been destroyed, with many displaced residents scouting for rental properties and temporary shelter.

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Inman

JANUARY 7, 2025

Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstones LivCor and Cushman & Wakefield are among the institutional landlords accused of fixing rental prices to the detriment of "millions" of renters.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 4, 2025

If you're dreaming of owning a home in 2025, you're in luck! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has just released its list of 10 housing market hotspots poised to outshine the rest of the country in sales next year. These aren't just random locations; they've been carefully selected based on strong economic, demographic, and housing factors that signal future market strength.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Robert Reffkin has been outspoken and growth-focused, landing at No. 1 on the 2025 SP 200. At No. 2? Another disruptor-turned-dominator, eXps Glenn Sanford.

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Inman

JANUARY 8, 2025

LA-area agents on Wednesday told Inman that they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the "catastrophic" toll the wildfires were taking on the community and real estate market.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 4, 2025

As we dive into Housing Market Predictions for 2025 and 2026 , experts are projecting a notable increase in home sales, with estimates showing a 9% increase for 2025 and an impressive 13% increase for 2026. This optimistic forecast is largely attributed to stabilizing mortgage rates, which are expected to hover around 6%. According to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun , we might finally be turning a corner after a challenging period marked by high borrowing costs and low inventory.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

This week, the Seattle City Council had its first meeting of 2025 and housing was a key topic of discussion. But if the meeting itself was any indication, determining a path forward for the citys severe housing shortage will be a struggle as elected leaders attempt to ascertain a sustainable plan for the next decade, according to reporting by The Seattle Times.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2025

Dangerous and discriminatory misconceptions about the purpose of home loans from the Veterans Administration may be keeping hard-working and well-prepared military veterans from the American dream of homeownership, veteran and team leader Cheryl Arroyo writes.

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BAM Media

JANUARY 9, 2025

Youre an agent, so youve probably noticed: expired listings are way up. Like, skyrocketing. (At least, thats what Im seeing in my market!) This spike in expired listings is an incredible opportunity for agents who know how to connect with frustrated homeowners. And that starts with a simple letter. The Expired Listings Letter Every time I open Facebook, I see another success story in the Listing Leads Facebook group.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 9, 2025

Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

As wildfires tear through Southern California and firefighters battle winds up to 100 mph, tens of thousands of residents have evacuated. The looming impacts on real estate and insurance are also at the forefront of Californians minds. According to Anthony Marrone, the fire chief for Los Angeles County , the wildfires have torched more than 1,000 structures, killing at least two people and injuring several more.

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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.

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Inman

JANUARY 9, 2025

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 9, 2025

Home prices have seen a moderate month-over-month rise, accompanying a more pronounced year-over-year rise, according to the latest Home Price Insights (HPI) report from CoreLogic. The report states that home prices rose nationally from November 2023 to November 2024 at a rate of 3.4%. Month-over-month, home prices saw a 0.6% rise from October to November,… The post CoreLogic Indicates Continued Growth in Home Prices, Particularly in the Midwest appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Population growth is slowing, which means fewer new households and fewer new homes needed. But immigration is still a wild card.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance , part of Warren Buffetts conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway , has been accused by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of manipulating underwriting standards and setting borrowers up to fail in manufactured home loans. The consumer watchdog on Monday filed a lawsuit in a U.S. district court in Tennessee against Vanderbilt for purported violations of the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z.

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Inman

JANUARY 8, 2025

With mortgage rates back to where they were last summer, purchase applications are coming in at the slowest pace since February 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association lender survey finds.

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BAM Media

JANUARY 7, 2025

BAM Key Details: The Aspen Institute reveals a massive wealth gap: homeowners boast a median net worth of $396,500, while renters sit at $10,400. Deepening the divide, nearly 50% of renters spend over 30% of their income on housing, and half were denied credit or offered less than requested in 2023 (compared to 28% of homeowners), with 37% avoiding credit applications for fear of rejection.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Over a third of existing homeowners and 43% of those over 60 say they dont plan to ever sell their home, a Redfin survey found.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2024, more people moved out of Illinois than into the Prairie State. According to the National Movers Study conducted by United Van Lines , 60% of moves in Illinois last year were outbound, which was the second-highest percentage of outbound moves among all states. The most popular reasons for relocating out of state were family (cited by 25.9% of respondents), jobs (20.7%) and retirement (20.3%).

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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.

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Inman

JANUARY 9, 2025

Chaos carried into the new year with the abrupt resignations of two past presidents. In response, 2025 President-Elect George Kypreos released a video addressing concerns with the association.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 8, 2025

Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Seattle-based companies confirmed the cuts. Redfin said no agents were among the 46 staff affected; Zillow didn't disclose how many employees were let go.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

Experian has become the latest focus of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as the agency intensifies its regulatory and enforcement activity ahead of the impending White House transition. On Tuesday, the CFPB filed a lawsuit against Experian in a U.S. district court in California, accusing the credit reporting giant of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).

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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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