Housing Wire
MAY 17, 2025
One of the lesser known storylines in housing economics is that the improvement in mortgage spreads since 2023 has contributed to a noticeable trend in purchase application data for 2025, which is now showing 15 consecutive weeks of positive year-over-year growth. Mortgage spreads recently turned negative due to market volatility, which resulted in an increase of 20 to 25 basis points in mortgage rates.
Real Estate News
MAY 14, 2025
A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 8, 2025
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering whats next and whether now is really the right time to move.
Inman
MAY 17, 2025
Legendary Texas world-record holder Ben Caballero shares the secrets that allowed him to sell 7,000 homes last year.
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AAOA
MAY 12, 2025
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Housing Wire
MAY 10, 2025
If someone had told me that home sales would remain firm this year despite mortgage rates ranging from 7.25% to 6.64%, I would not have taken that bet. However, amid all the chaotic economic headlines of 2025 so far, the demand for mortgages is holding steady, even with the higher rates. Let’s dig into the latest Housing Market Tracker data to see what last week brought us.
Real Estate News
MAY 12, 2025
A new report suggests mortgage rates are continuing to delay purchase decisions, but younger buyers are most eager to trade renting for homeownership.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 12, 2025
Whether youre planning to move soon or not, its smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.
Inman
MAY 16, 2025
The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past two decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states.
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BAM Media
MAY 15, 2025
Heres the headline most consumers are seeing: the median home price nationwide is $402,300, a 3.4% increase year-over-year. In fact, 38% of metro markets189 out of 228posted home price gains in the first quarter of 2025. Those stats alone can cause buyers to freeze. But when you look at the whole picture, theres more to the story. Home Prices Keep Climbing According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) first quarter report for 2025 , more than 80% of metro markets saw home price gains y
Lab Coat Agents
MAY 14, 2025
Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend This Career Theres a stat from Redfins 2025 Industry Survey that hit me hard: Only 21% of real estate agents say theyd recommend this career to someone else. Thats less than 1 in 4. In an industry thats been marketed for years as the ultimate path to freedom and financial potential, this should be a wake-up call for all of us.
Housing Wire
MAY 15, 2025
Housing markets across the country are grappling with a number of issues that have resulted in historically low home sales, and chief among them is the lack of affordability. Thats largely driven by a national housing shortage thats leading to fewer listings and thus driving up home prices. According to a new paper from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the drop in affordability is present in all income brackets but its most stark among the middle class where the percentage of affordab
Real Estate News
MAY 15, 2025
A new report from NAR and Realtor.com found that households earning $100k or less can afford far fewer homes today compared to before the pandemic.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 19, 2025
If youre a homeowner, chances are youve built up a lot of wealth just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.
Inman
MAY 16, 2025
Lone Wolf began notifying customers of the popular customer relationship manager software's imminent shutdown "a few weeks ago," Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly told Inman exclusively.
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.
BAM Media
MAY 7, 2025
If youre an agent trying to scale, or an overly ambitious new one, chances are youve said this recently: I just need better systems. I get it, Ive been there. But now I am here to tell you that perfecting your systems is not a plan. Stop Hiding Behind I Need Better Systems In reality, that phrase is a delay tactic. Its a safety blanket. It feels productive, but really, it keeps you stuck.
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Housing Wire
MAY 12, 2025
What will happen to mortgage rates now that China and the U.S. have made progress in their trade war, agreeing to a 90-day period of lower tariffs? Stocks are up considerably this morning and bond yields have also increased. This raises the question: Is the de-escalation of the trade war good for mortgage rates ? The trade deals are just one factor, but I see three possible scenarios for mortgage rates in this environment.
Real Estate News
MAY 16, 2025
Research based on three decades of data suggests rising home prices are a more likely factor, which aligns with current reports on post-settlement compensation.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 20, 2025
When buying a home, youre probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.
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.
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.
RIS Media
MAY 14, 2025
Continued steady mortgage rates this past week resulted in a slight increase in mortgage application volume as the spring market is now fully underway. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending May 9, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume)… The post Mortgage Applications Increase as Rates Continue Holding Steady appeared first on RISMedia.
AAOA
MAY 16, 2025
When the Fair Housing Act (FHA) comes up, the conversation typically centers around leasing, advertising, or resident interactions. But an often-overlooked aspect is how maintenance services, including unit repairs, are handled. While the FHA doesnt directly reference repairs or maintenance, it clearly prohibits discrimination in the delivery of housing-related services.
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.
Real Estate News
MAY 7, 2025
A draft bill in Illinois would require licensed agents to add listings to a platform or website accessible to the general public within a calendar day.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 5, 2025
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.
Inman
MAY 14, 2025
Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Every expert does.
Bigger Pockets
MAY 14, 2025
What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)?
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