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

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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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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in April, with a total of 36,033 properties receiving default notices, scheduled for auction or repossessed, according to the latest data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM. The figure represents a 0.4% increase from March and a 13.9% jump compared to April 2024. April’s foreclosure activity continued its gradual climb, with both starts and completions up annually, Rob Barber , CEO of ATTOM, said in a statement.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2025

Mortgage rates ticked up this week, and it could take a recession to bring them down. But that doesnt mean a home sales rebound is off the table.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

In an era of high mortgage rates and stagnant home sales , a real estate transaction model is making waves by reintroducing and standardizing a once-popular financing method. Ryan Leahy, the founder of MORE Seller Financing , said his company has created the first nationwide platform to bring consistency, compliance and clarity to seller financing a practice that has been relatively diminished in the mainstream market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Another year of slow home sales resulted in a further decline in title insurance premium volume, according to the American Land Title Association (ALTA)’s Market Share Analysis report released Thursday. In 2024, the title industry generated $16.2 billion in premiums, down 7% year over year. This comes after 2023 posted a 31% annual decline compared to 2022.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 15, 2025

The rate of critical defects in mortgage loans post-closing was about 1.16% as of the end of the fourth quarter, reflecting a 23.18% decrease compared with the third quarter of 2024, according to ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report. Thats the second-lowest defect rate on record while full-year results reflect a 9.5% year-over-year improvement despite lingering compliance and eligibility risks.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The federal judge overseeing the case brought by reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial against market leader Mutual of Omaha Mortgage over allegedly deceptive advertising practices has ruled that some of Longbridges claims warrant limited injunctive relief, finding that the law and facts clearly favor some of Longbridges claims. The order was handed down Tuesday by Judge Dana M.

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Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2025

An agent alleged the New York City-based home search site was continuing to collect fees for rental listings that were no longer displayed.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The tight housing market of the last few years gave home sellers a substantial edge. Many buyers had to bid over a homes asking price just to have their offers considered. That led some savvy shoppers to make all-cash offers on homes, as it offered more certainty for sellers (making those bids more appealing) and gave buyers some much-needed negotiating power.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 15, 2025

Applications for mortgages for new home purchases increased 2% in April compared with March and were up 5.3% compared April 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS). Despite the ongoing economic uncertainty and mortgage rate volatility, April was a strong month for new home purchase activity, with applications posting an annual gain for the second straight month, says Joel Kan, vice president and deputy chief economist for the MBA, in a statemen

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has brought in an attorney from the same law firm that’s representing Elon Musk and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for two of its commission lawsuits. Last week, NAR made some changes to its legal counsel lineup by removing all attorneys from Cooley LLP including lead attorney Ethan Glass from the Moehrl and Gibson home seller commission suits.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 15, 2025

U.S. households earning $75,000 a year can only afford 21.2% of home listings as of March up slightly from 20.8% in March 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Realtor.com 2025 Housing Affordability & Supply report. Even though inventory is up nearly 20% from a year ago, it is still far below pre-pandemic levels. As a result, home prices are at all-time peaks, with no sign of falling anytime soon.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

In recognition of the cohorts size and contribution to the state, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is aiming to offer tips to older residents to make it easier for them to age in place in their own homes. According to a 2024 report from the Alaska Commission on Aging, the state is home to more than 160,000 residents at or over the age of 60 representing 21% of the states total population.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 15, 2025

Mortgage rates increased this week, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising to 6.81%, up from 6.76% last week, according to Freddie Macs Primary Mortgage Market Survey. A year ago at this time, the average rate for a 30-year was 7.02%. The jump comes just as the spring purchase market seems to be warming up. Sam Khater, chief economist for Freddie Mac, notes that the 30-year has remained below the 7 percent threshold for the 17th consecutive week.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Vija Williams a longtime real estate executive and current head of industry at technology platform PLACE is joining eXp Realty , where she will launch a new agent-focused initiative called UPGRADE. Williams, who also co-owns the Seattle -based Vija Real Estate team, described the move not simply as a career transition but part of a broader push to support real estate professionals across multiple dimensions of life and work.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 15, 2025

A&D Mortgage has completed its second major non-QM securitization of the year a $426.67 million transaction backed by 1,136 loans originated by the company. Non-QM loans represented 37.4% of the securitization while investment property loans represented 47.4%. The deal, which was done in conjunction with Bob Diamonds Atlas Merchant Capital and Imperial Fund, marks A&Ds 25th securitization issued with A&D-originated collateral.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

There is no doubt that CoStar Group threw everything it had into the 2024 launch of the revamped Homes.com. From Super Bowl ads that were part of the firms $1 billion marketing spend , to a reallocation of nearly all of its sales staff, Homes.com debuted with a bang. And then things kind of fizzled. Now, roughly 15 months later, two of its hedge fund investors, D.E.

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Eyes on Housing

MAY 15, 2025

Builder confidence fell sharply in May on growing uncertainties stemming from elevated interest rates, tariff concerns, building material cost uncertainty and the cloudy economic outlook. However, 90% of the responses received in May were tabulated prior to the May 12 announcement that the United States and China agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days to.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., you’re not alone. From historic brownstones to modern high-rises, D.C.s housing market has something for everyone. But first, you have to get a real estate license. But, with so many schools offering real estate courses, how do you know which one is actually worth your time and money?

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Mortgagebroker News

MAY 15, 2025

Experts weigh in on the current climate

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Two established real estate firms in southern Louisiana have merged to form the largest Century 21 affiliate in the state. Century 21 Bessette Realty and Flavin Realty have combined operations under the new name CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin , expanding their market presence across a wider region. The merger brings together two multigenerational companies with deep local roots and decades of industry leadership.

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GoForrmz

MAY 15, 2025

Whats the Best Form Builder for Your Business? If youre asking yourself this question, youre not alone. Whether youre managing a small business, a field service crew, or a growing startup, the right form builder can save time, streamline workflows, and reduce costly manual errors. But with so many online form builder options on the market, how do you know which is best?

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Dozens of employees at mortgage tech firm Dark Matter Technologies were laid off on Monday, multiple sources told HousingWire. It’s unclear how many were laid off, but sources said it was “massive” and impacted staffers in a variety of roles. Former employees told HousingWire the reason cited for the layoffs was the shaky “economy” and the company’s “bottom line.” Several described the layoff as “abrupt” and a surprise.

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Eyes on Housing

MAY 15, 2025

The cost of credit for residential Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) eased in the first quarter of 2025, according to NAHBs survey on AD&C Financing. During the quarter, the average contract interest rate declined on three of the four categories of loans tracked in the NAHB survey: from 8.48% in 2024 Q4 to 8.23%.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

HousingWire reports on the quarterly earnings of publicly traded mortgage and real estate companies, offering a glimpse into the financial performance of key players in the housing market. As earnings results wrap up for the first quarter of 2025, here’s a rundown of what’s happened at the major lenders, brokerages, listing portals and title firms.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MAY 15, 2025

News & Media Klaus Vedfelt, DigitalVisi, Getty Images Source: [link] Florida Leads as Americas Vacation Destination Florida hit a record 15.5% share of U.S. vacation travel in 2024, welcoming 142.9M visitors and leading the nation in tourism for the sixth year running. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida has reached a historic milestone in tourism, securing an all-time record 15.5% share of the domestic vacation market in 2024, Gov.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Investment manager Angel Oak Capital Advisors has completed its first securitization backed by home equity lines of credit ( HELOCs ) amid strong demand from investors. We remain solidly bullish on U.S. housing overall, relative to other areas of credit and the broader fixed-income landscape, Sreeni Prabhu, co-CEO and managing partner at Angel Oak, said a statement.

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BiggerPockets

MAY 15, 2025

Home prices have been on a run upward over the last few years, with homeowners finding that their primary residence is now worth much more than when they bought it.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The national critical defect rate for mortgages fell to 1.16% in the fourth quarter of 2024. That marked the second-lowest level on record, according to a report released Thursday by ACES Quality Management. For the entire calendar year of 2024, the average critical defect rate was 1.52%, down 9.52% from 2023. Post-closing quality control data is collected through ACES quality management and control software and offers a snapshot of mortgage industry underwriting trends.

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Mortgagebroker News

MAY 15, 2025

Easing trade tensions and slowing growth support additional monetary policy easing

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