Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Roughly two years after Kamini Lane took the helm at Coldwell Banker Realty , the real estate industry has gone through quite a bit of change and faced its fair share of challenges. From the interest rate environment and inflation to the commission lawsuits and the business practice changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) settlement agreement , it has been quite a ride.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 21, 2025
Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are back with fan-favorite Joel Baker from Totality (formerly CoreLogic) to dive into the upcoming UAD 3.6 changes and what they mean for appraisers. Listen in to hear whats changing, how itll impact your workflow, and why now is the time to get ahead of the curve. If you missed Joels standout demo at ACTS this past April, dont worryweve got you covered.
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Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
As issues continue to persist across the country for local housing authorities, the situation in Houston has led to an investigation by prominent local media outlets and a commissioned report by outside legal counsel. The probe found that mismanagement of contractors and the submission of fraudulent paperwork likely led to millions of dollars in losses.
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
MAY 21, 2025
Housing is on my mind. Here are five things I’m watching closely in today’s market. I suspect many locations around the country are experiencing very similar trends. I’d love to hear your take in the comments. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 5/21/25 Grounded Real Estate 6/5/25 Auburn Marketing Meeting 6/12/25 Realtist of Sacramento 7/22/25 Investor Event (TBA) […] The post Five things to watch in the housing market first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.
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Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Rural areas of the U.S. that have long been viewed as a refuge for affordable homeownership are now grappling with rising prices , limited inventory and increasing competition pressures once thought unique to urban housing markets. Even the term affordable feels like a relic of the past, said Jake Vehige, president of mortgage lending at Neighbors Bank , who authored a recent report that analyzes housing conditions in rural counties with populations of less than 20,000.
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Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
As California continues to grapple with a deepening housing affordability crisis and escalating climate disasters, one company is working to offer a scalable, budget-friendly solution and it’s building it one backyard at a time. Samara , a Bay Area-based manufacturer of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is helping to shelter wildfire victims in the Los Angeles area by providing quickly deployable, factory-built homes.
Real Estate News
MAY 21, 2025
Now that Leo Pareja holds the keys to the battleship, he wants to drive massive growth, and he thinks the brokerage of the future will look a lot like eXp.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Housing markets across the country are getting a much-needed infusion of inventory, as the number of homes for sale and new listings are running well ahead of last years pace. Overall, inventory nationally is currently 31% higher than this time in 2024, with annual percentage gains in most markets running well into double digits. But big year-over-year increases dont necessarily mean inventory levels are high, nor is that one metric useful to determine affordability. “Inventory by itself i
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 21, 2025
A new joint study by HFS Research and Cognizant shows how important technology has become for mortgage lenders and predicts that Agentic AI will become the next big play, as it merges GenAIs cognitive reasoning with automations precision ushering in task-fulfilling agents that scale beyond efficiency into execution. In the rapidly evolving landscape of non-bank mortgage lending, there is a critical need for innovation and agility, says Ajay Pandita, senior vice president and financial services,
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Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
The rising cost of homeowners insurance coupled with the rising regularity of weather-related natural disasters is serving to erode the longstanding barrier between mortgage lenders and loan losses, according to a new report published by First Street. As the frequency of disasters has risen destabilizing the insurance market , limiting coverage and raising consumers costs that barrier is beginning to show signs of stress.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 21, 2025
Mortgage application volume fell 5.1% during the week ended May 16, as the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.92%, up from 6.86% the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey. Applications for refinances decreased 5% compared with the previous week but were up 27% compared with the same week one year ago.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
The housing industry is shaped by shifting consumer expectations, rapid technological advancement, and a turbulent economic landscape. As mortgage and real estate leaders work to navigate whats next, the perspective of those whove helped shape the industry is more important than ever. HousingWire reached out to past Women of Influence honorees to answer a timely question: What is one trend that you believe will define the next five years and how are you preparing for it?
Inman
MAY 21, 2025
In slower markets, agents who are strategic, creative and proactive rise to the top, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. Those who wait for conditions to change get left behind.
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Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Mortgage lending has long catered to a bygone era of steady paychecks and W-2 forms, leaving millions of self-employed and gig economy workers underserved. But as the gig economy booms, lenders are finding success in the nonqualified mortgage ( non-QM ) sector by engaging with AI-powered tools like Prudent AI. “Our technology eliminates the tedious ‘stare and compare’ work of analyzing bank statements while enhancing fraud detection and ensuring consistency across underwriting
Inman
MAY 21, 2025
From marketing prowess to wise advice, top real estate agents have a range of skills that set them apart. Let us know what you think is the game-changing quality they possess.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Mortgage applications decreased 5.1% from a week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 16, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 5% compared with the previous week. The refinance index also decreased 5% from the previous week and was 27% higher than the same week one year ago.
Real Estate News
MAY 21, 2025
Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining ground, and real estate agents can play a role in dismantling old stigmas and guiding buyers toward informed choices.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Mortgage lenders and services today face significant operational challenges, especially when relying on third-party processors for their outsourced services. While these middlemen operators can streamline certain tasks, the benefits are outweighed by their extreme high costs as well as the limitations over operational controls. Here we will focus on the complexities involved with outsourcing, and an understanding of the growing trend of direct servicing to maintain control and reduce costs.
Inman
MAY 21, 2025
Lets build cultures that protect joy, promote clarity and value contribution in all its forms, Stacey Soleil writes. Thats not just smart business. Thats leadership.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Who would have predicted purchase application data increasing for 16 consecutive weeks on a year-over-year basis, with double-digit growth, during seasonal peak periods in 2025? And with elevated rates? Not me I wouldnt have taken this bet unless mortgage rates were trending between 6.64% and 6%, since thats when we have seen better forward-looking data.
Inman
MAY 21, 2025
Transcendent enthusiasm, like falling in love, grabs hold when buyers find a home they adore, Brad Inman writes of the couple who bought his Spanish-style West Hollywood home earlier this month.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
In an ongoing series of stories focused on the dynamics of Colorado s aging population, the Colorado Sun previously detailed some of the ways that the state is confronting the silver tsunami of people growing older while needing sufficient services to accommodate their needs. While the state may not have the largest population of people in the 60-and-older bracket, its not far from the top of the list.
Inman
MAY 21, 2025
Rick Guerrero and coach Ricky Carruth talk strategy, mindset, motivation and more in this interview filled with actionable, practical advice.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Amid a surge in AI adoption and mounting cybersecurity threats, only 51% of nonbank mortgage lenders say they feel fully prepared to handle compliance risk a warning sign in an industry that’s undergoing rapid digital transformation. That’s according to a new joint study from HFS Research and Cognizant. “Reinventing Non-Bank Mortgage Lending Journey in the Age of AI” pulled insights from 257 nonbank lenders and ecosystem partners about AI adoption and innovation.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 21, 2025
Can the housing crisis be solved without a big drop in home prices?
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Welcome to the world of real estate sales! Maybe youve recently passed your real estate exam and obtained your license, or maybe youre simply thinking about becoming a real estate agent. While real estate prelicensing schools will teach you how to pass the test, theres a lot that they dont teach you. Real estate is very much a learn on the job career, but luckily, there are many agents (like us!
BiggerPockets
MAY 21, 2025
When you’re self-employed, you gain flexibility, freedom, and control over your incomebut you also lose something many full-time employees take for granted: access to employer-sponsored retirement plans like a 401(k) […]
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
Fannie Mae upwardly revised forecasts in its May 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook, reflecting modest improvements in economic growth expectations, as well as mortgage rates and home sales projections. The government-sponsored enterprise now expects real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.7% in 2025 and 2% in 2026 on an annualized basis. These figures are up from its previous growth estimates of 0.5% and 1.9%, respectively.
BiggerPockets
MAY 21, 2025
When most new investors think about getting into real estate, they picture buying a single-family home or maybe a small multifamily property.
Housing Wire
MAY 21, 2025
A northern Nevada real estate brokerage led by a longtime local broker has joined the Century 21 network aiming to grow its presence across the region. Michelle Barney, broker and owner of Nevada Prime Real Estate LLC , announced her Fernley, Nev.-based firm has affiliated with Century 21 and will now operate as Century 21 Prime. The move gives the office access to the brands national platform, technology and agent training tools.
Valuation Review
MAY 21, 2025
Dart Appraisal recently launched its new Portfolio AVM solution. Built with speed, accuracy and scale in mind, Portfolio AVM is ideal for lenders who service loans they originate and servicers who purchase from the original lending institution.
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