BAM Media
APRIL 29, 2025
Lets call it what it is: Real estate is in the middle of a quiet but seismic shift. Most people havent started talking about it. According to NARs most recent Member Profile , 34% of REALTORS are over the age of 60. That means one in every four business cards in your local MLS is tied to an agent at or near retirement age. And yet theres no industry-wide strategy for what happens next.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2025
The reverse mortgage industrys premier trade association held its first event of 2025 this past week. While the mood was generally upbeat among the roughly 150 attendees who made the journey to Irvine, California, for the event hosted by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), there was also an acknowledgement of challenges faced by the industry when it comes to getting the word out about reverse mortgages.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 2, 2025
Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
The Gibson case continues, however, with Crye-Leike and a Warren Buffet-owned company still pushing back, and other settlements facing challenges.
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Inman
MAY 1, 2025
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better.
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Eye on Housing
APRIL 30, 2025
A record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
Alex Seavall expands his title after almost six years as HomeServices CFO, while Candace Adams fills the vacant EVP role. At RE/MAX, a new SVP comes on board.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
In walking back policies designed to boost participation in foreclosed property sales for nonprofit and government bodies, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said that policies put in place in 2022 that restrict certain sales to these entities for a 30-day period have produced mixed results at best and will now be rescinded. Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2022-01 expanded the exclusive listing period for U.S.
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RIS Media
MAY 2, 2025
Real estate professionalsand the country at largebreathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor market showed stronger than expected growth in payrolls, and unemployment unchanged from the previous month. According to the latest release from the U.S. Department of Labor, the country added 177,000 jobs in April despite disruption… The post Jobs Data Comes in StrongThough Economists Say Too Early to Celebrate appeared first on RISMedia.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
CEO Erik Carlson said numbers were higher than expected though U.S. agent count fell significantly calling 2025 a year of transition for the brand.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2025
Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2025
Todays jobs report showed positive growth, with 177,000 jobs added and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Mortgage rates went up a tad today, but the spreads improved, which was a positive. As market drama calms down, we should see some improvement with the spreads, something I discussed in this recent episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast. While this is encouraging, the Federal Reserve focuses on broader indicators that have economic implications, particularly in light of potential high-velocity
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Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 28, 2025
Its not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.
Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2025
Years of rapid home price growth have trained sellers to price high, but the market has shifted, leading to a widening gap between seller asks and buyer offers.
Inman
APRIL 28, 2025
A sprawling waterfront estate in Naples, Florida, has shattered records with its $225 million sale, making it the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the second-priciest in the country, the Wall Street Journalreported Friday.
Housing Wire
MAY 1, 2025
Industry debate around off-market listings or pocket listings has become increasingly heated. For some agents , these private transactions are tools of exclusivity and strategy. For others, theyre a disservice to sellers and a potential breach of fiduciary duty. Four agents with strong opinions; Isom Coleman in Sacramento, Calif.; Kevin Dombrowski in Arlington Heights, Ill.; Jaymes Willoughby in Austin, Texas; and Jovanka Novakovic in Chicago, offered contrasting views on the practice.
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Calculated Risk Real Estate
APRIL 28, 2025
After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) releases the monthly existing home sales report , I pick up additional local market data that is reported after the NAR. This is the final look at local markets in March. The big story for March was that existing home sales decreased year-over-year (YoY) for the 2nd consecutive month following four consecutive months with a year-over-year increase.
Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2025
A new Bright MLS survey suggests a rise in inventory is making it easier for buyers to find their next home.
Inman
APRIL 27, 2025
Jessi Healey explores the rise of virtual influencers, Metas shifting platforms and how real estate pros can keep showing up in a less human but more connected digital world.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
Over a month after Rocket Companies announced its $1.75 billion deal to acquire digital real estate brokerage firm Redfin , industry observers are still trying to understand the future of one key asset: Bay Equity Home Loans. While the companies remain quiet on their plans, some Bay Equity employees arent waiting for answerstheyre already looking for new jobs.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 1, 2025
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.
Real Estate News
MAY 1, 2025
A rise in inventory is giving homebuyers more choices, but economic uncertainty and affordability continue to drag on sales.
Inman
APRIL 30, 2025
A new software application called "Anyone" that promises to fully digitize the residential home sale has announced its rollout in the United States.
Housing Wire
APRIL 28, 2025
During last week’s earnings call, PennyMac Financial Services chairman and CEO David Spector said during a Q&A with investors and analysts that the company’s goals include continued growth in its broker direct channel and 10% market share by the end of 2026 a goal of more than 100% growth over the next 18 months. The California-headquartered company’s broker market share currently sits at 4.8%, according to Kim Nichols , Pennymac’s chief third-party origination produ
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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.
Bigger Pockets
MAY 2, 2025
What if you reached financial independencebefore knowing what it was? Thats what happened to Chris Rusin.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2025
The Co-Sponsor Program is about honoring how real influence and support work in our industry, said CEO Leo Pareja. Plus, a promotion and 2 new faces at eXp.
Inman
APRIL 30, 2025
According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), contract signings jumped 6.1 percent in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, when pending sales rose 7 percent. In contrast, February only saw a modest 2 percent uptick.
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