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More first-time buyers rely on mortgage rate buydowns to afford homes

Housing Wire

Higher mortgage rates are forcing many first-time homebuyers to adopt a “wait-and-see” approach to the market. According to HomeLight ‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers. HomeLight is an Arizona -based real estate platform designed to connect agents with clients.

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Compass launches client portal amid private listings push

Real Estate News

The brokerages leaders are betting on a future where Clear Cooperation is repealed, aligning tech and marketing strategies around exclusive listings.

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5 critical areas that agents cannot afford to skimp on in 2025

Inman

Sales stats may look like 1995, but this is not the time to go cheap on professionalism and fiduciary duties in our industry, Rachael Hite writes.

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Brokerage Beat: News from eXp, RE/MAX, KW, @properties

Real Estate News

eXp adds top NJ team; 2 Colorado RE/MAX offices merge; Seattle team joins KW; Chicago agent brings team to @properties; Christie's Sereno adds NorCal duo; more.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Haverhill, MA vs. Methuen, MA: 2024 Real Estate Market Trends

Buys Brokers Only LLC

The Methuen, Massachusetts, real estate market saw stronger single-family real estate sales and more significant median price growth in 2024 than its neighbor, Haverhill, Massachusetts.

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How the Trump agenda is (already) impacting housing: The Download

Inman

Get caught up on Trump-era housing policies with Marian McPherson's deep-dive series and the latest news out of D.C.

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Homebuilders ask Trump for tariff exemptions on building materials

Housing Wire

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) sent a letter to President Trump Friday asking for tariff exemptions on building materials from Canada and Mexico. The letter follows a Trump announcement that the U.S. was levying tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports that would go into effect on Saturday, which would hit homebuilders hard. The letter reads: Our country is facing a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis , which you recognized on your first day in office by issui

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President Trump Fires CFPB Director

Appraisal Buzz

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who had served in the role since being appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021 for a five-year term, has announced that he has been fired by President Donald Trump. According to CNN , Chopra received the news via an email from the White House Saturday morning. Chopra then publicly announced the news via a post on X , formerly known as Twitter.

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Trump fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra

Housing Wire

President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Saturday, abruptly ending a five-year term scheduled to run through late 2026. The Associated Press reported that Chopra was notified of his firing in an email. Chopra confirmed the news via a letter posted on X that read With so much power concentrated in the hands of a few, agencies like the CFPB have never been more critical.” The news comes a few weeks after inauguration day, with man

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing

Housing Wire

Below is a recap of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025. Each category list is in reverse order, with the most recent actions first. CFPB Fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Feb. 1 Senate banking chairman says CFPB changes could come soon Jan. 29 Rohit Chopra remains CFPB director for now, as Trumps moves are uncertain.