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.
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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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In 2024, a key element for the reverse mortgage industry was a sense of newfound collaboration that many industry participants felt with forward mortgage players. Longbridge Financial largely sees that dynamic as one that is likely to continue, according to CEO Chris Mayer. In an interview with HousingWire s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD), Mayer said there is momentum on the side of the reverse mortgage industry to further bolster these partnerships in 2025.
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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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Annual rent growth for single-family homes remained sluggish in December 2024, with prices rising 1.8% year over year, according to the newest Single-Family Rent Index from CoreLogic. While this marks a slight uptick from Novembers 1.5% growth rate the lowest in 14 years it is still below the 2.5% increase recorded in December 2023. The modest gains reflect a continuing slowdown in the rental housing market, which has struggled to regain momentum after surging demand in previous years.
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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Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has revised its previous 2025 mortgage forecast, raising its projection for purchase originations while trimming projections for refinances from its January forecast. Its updated forecast, released Feb. 19, put this year’s total origination volume at a projected $2.055 trillion, up slightly from January’s $2.052 trillion forecast.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The firm said homes initially listed privately sold faster and for a higher price, supporting its position that sellers should decide if or when to use the MLS.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Existing-home sales started the year on a down note, dropping 4.9% month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Despite the monthly decrease, existing-home sales were up 2% compared to the same month last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of annualized increases.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
InGenius , a data provider for the mortgage and real estate industries, has appointed industry veteran Sue Woodard as its chief customer officer. Woodard, a senior adviser at STRATMOR Group , brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services and mortgage lending. She will continue her advisory role at STRATMOR while taking on her new position at InGenius.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2025
There's a lot of information out there, and your sellers may be struggling to make sense of the market. Darryl Davis offers ideas for talking clients through their biggest objections and helping them make the right decisions.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Fidelity National Financial (FNF) delivered a strong earnings report in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing its companywide net earnings for the full year and showing positive Q4 results for its title insurance segment. FNFs adjusted net earnings were $366 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $204 million in Q4 2023. For the full year, adjusted net earnings reached $1.3 billion, up from $962 million in 2023.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
This week at Keller Williams' Family Reunion, Gary Keller forecast significant market headwinds in 2025. How can you prepare and flourish no matter what happens next?
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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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FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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HomeLight
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
If mom isnt happy, no one is. Youve heard it before, but it bears repeating especially when it comes to a certain mother-in-law moving in. Plenty of households are cohabiting across several generations, by choice or by necessity, and thats generated more interest in the home additions or renovations known as mother-in-law suites. In fact, in 2024, 14% of home buyers bought a multi-generational home , the top reasons being to take care of or spend more time with aging parents, to make room for c
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Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Rather than telling your clients what you think they want to hear, Bernice Ross writes, ask the right questions, and get them talking about what matters most to them.
RIS Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Existing-home sales fell by 4.9% month-over-month from December 2024 to January 2025, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million. In spite of the month-to-month decline, sales were still up 2% nationally on a year-over-year basisthe fourth straight month sales were higher than the same time last year. Existing-home sales also slumped in three… The post Existing-Home Sales Dip, but Hold Long-Term Rally appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The newly renovated 5,200 square foot brownstone has become the priciest townhouse without parking to have ever sold in Cobble Hill. Abigail Palanca and Ryan Serhant of SERHANT. repped the listing.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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RIS Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
eXps 2024 earnings were mixed, with strong momentum in the fourth quarter but a drop in agent count year-over-year. Revenue for the fourth quarter grew 11% YoY to $1.07 billion. For the full year, revenue increased 6% to close to $4.5 billion Its productivity that the brokerage is keeping an eye on. While agent count… The post eXp Agent Count Drops, but Firms Eyes Are on Productivity and International Growth appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Existing-home sales dropped in January, as high mortgage rates and rising home prices continued to squeeze buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million.
Bigger Pockets
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Should you invest in real estate or stocks in 2025? What if you DONT have to choose?
Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
After three months of increases, existing home sales retreated in January from the 10-month high last month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales continued to be suppressed by higher mortgage rates, which remained above 6.5% despite the Fed cutting rates by 100 basis points last year. The persistent high mortgage rates largely.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2025
If the last two years in financial markets were a movie, theyd be a mix of The Wolf of Wall Street (euphoria), Final Destination (impending doom), and Groundhog Day (rates […]
Calculated Risk Real Estate
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
From the NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased 4.9% in January, But Increased Year-Over-Year for Fourth Consecutive Month Existing-home sales retreated in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Sales slipped in three major U.S. regions and held steady in the Midwest. Year-over-year, sales rose in three regions and were unchanged in the South.
Marco Santarelli
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Are you wondering what's really going on with home sales right now? You're not alone! It feels like every time you turn on the news, there's another headline about the housing market, and it can be tough to make sense of it all. Here's the bottom line upfront: while the latest numbers show a bit of a dip in home sales from the previous month, it's definitely not all doom and gloom.
Bigger Pockets
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Think the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is dead because of high interest rates and rising home prices? Think again.
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