Inman

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In a keynote presentation, the KW co-founder and other leaders discussed what an uncertain economy means for real estate and what agents need to tell clients.

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Agents 273

BAM Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In the past two years, home sellers who avoided the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) left over $1 billion on the table. According to new research from Zillow , choosing a private listing network over the MLS meant the typical seller pocketed $4,975 less than they could have. And in high-priced markets like California, that number jumped to a $30,000 loss per home sold.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he wants to eliminate property taxes in the state. In a post on X, the governor said that taxing land/property “is the more oppressive and ineffective” form of taxation. “Property taxes are local, not state. So wed need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that 60

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The new analysis was done by Zillow, whose CEO said private listings come at the expense of the seller and are an attempt by some brokerages to double dip.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Home price appreciation across the country is barely positive compared to last year at this time. Depending on how you measure it, home prices are about 2% higher on average across the country than last year at this time. Late last year, prices were about 4% to 5% above last year. Now, were looking at 2%. The question worth asking now, is what happens the rest of this spring.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Co-founder James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are now co-CEOs as the Unfiltered podcast duo embraces a move designed to ramp up our already winning strategy.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has pledged to work for the Department of Government Efficiency. Airbnb hosts aren’t happy about it.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

While the share of first-time homebuyers has declined across the country, Black homebuyers are bucking the trend and showing resilience in an increasingly difficult housing market. A recent Zillow survey found that 62% of all Black homebuyers in 2024 were first-timers, the same level as the previous year. In contrast, first-time buyers accounted for only 44% of the market, down from 50% in 2023.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Arizona association had been facing the loss of its charter after offering a discounted, non-Realtor membership option that included MLS access.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market. Around 85% have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believe the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether its going to be a buyers or a sellers market, 87% predict that demand will remain very strong over the next year.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In several metros in the Midwest and South, Gen Z accounted for a fifth of the mortgage applicants. Home prices in those markets were typically below $300K.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Compass CEO said that NAR's rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Rocket Mortgage on Tuesday unveiled RocketRentRewards, which the company says is the homeownership industrys first offer to provide closing cost credits for renters. Under the program, homebuyers who use Rocket Mortgage as their lender can earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments, receiving up to $5,000 in lender credits toward closing costs.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While down sharply from December, sales are off to a better start vs. 2023 and buyers who can handle elevated rates have fresh inventory to choose from.

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Sales 235

Inman

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

At Keller Williams' annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won't be any better than 2024 but agents can still thrive if they're willing to dig in and use market headwinds to their advantage.

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Estate Agent Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Property Ombudsman has published new guidance to support the owners of 4.8mleaseholdproperties in response to a sharp rise in block and estate management disputes.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Masiello commission lawsuits defendant list just got a bit lighter. On Friday, the suits lead plaintiff Joseph Masiello filed a motion to dismiss several parties voluntarily, but without prejudice, meaning that he could refile his suit against them in the future. The dismissed parties include the Arizona Association of Realtors , Phoenix Association of Realtors , Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors , West and Southeast Realtor of the Valley, Inc., Tucson Association of Realtors, Inc. , A

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

HUD Secretary Turner is just getting started, with disaster relief, rental assistance and fair housing at risk. Plus: CFPB remains in limbo, FHA faces cuts.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday.This continues a growing trend, with Black first-time buyers making up 55 percent of the market in 2022 and 63 percent in 2023.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The housing market is always on my mind, and I'm sure it's on yours too, especially if you're thinking of buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your investment. Here's the bottom line: Fannie Mae has dialed back its expectations for the housing market in 2025, predicting fewer home sales and slower price growth than previously anticipated. This change is primarily due to persistent high mortgage rates, which continue to be a major hurdle for potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mortgage rates decreased again today on weak economic data, following last Friday’s similar drop in the 10-year yield. Furthermore, the mortgage spreads in today’s pricing are favorable. According to the latest quote from Mortgage News Daily , mortgage rates are now around 6.89%. This represents a decline of 0.37% from the most recent high of 7.26%, which was recorded on Jan. 13.

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Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

CEO Erik Carlson announced a $5.5 million deal to settle Canadian commissions cases and a profitable end to 2024. Now RE/MAX aims to stabilize U.S. agent count.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025.

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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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