Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
With housing costs soaring, many homeowners are looking for creative ways to maximize their property value while providing additional living options. ADUs offer a flexible, cost-effective way to generate rental income, accommodate aging family members, or even provide young adults with an independent living space—all without the need for costly relocations or massive new developments.
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 10, 2025
Mortgage credit availability increased 2.1% in May compared with April, rising to a score of 105.1 on the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). “Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022, driven by growth in the supply of both conventional and government loans, as lenders offered a greater variety of loan types to support the spring homebuying season,” says Joel Kan, vice president and deputy chief economist for the MBA, in a stateme
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
As the economic situation for many Americans continues to evolve due in part to the cost of housing, one Democratic member of the House of Representatives used her time on the floor Tuesday to call for more action to address rising housing expenses. Rep. Shontel Brown (D- Ohio ) on Tuesday introduced a House Resolution calling for “urgent, coordinated federal action to address the nation’s worsening housing crisis by preserving and expanding access to affordable housing,” according to a statemen
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
The former chief financial officer of cloud-based real estate firm The Real Brokerage has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was pushed out of the company after becoming pregnant and taking maternity leave. Michelle Ressler, who was relieved of her role as CFO in April, claims in the suit that Real orchestrated her termination under false pretenses and replaced her with a less qualified male employee.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Mortgage lenders increased their credit supply in May 2025 to the highest level in almost three years, according to data released Tuesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022, driven by growth in the supply of both conventional and government loans, as lenders offered a greater variety of loan types to support the spring homebuying season,” Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist, said in a statement.
Real Estate News
JUNE 10, 2025
Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Industry Over 2.5 million claims filed in commissions lawsuits Based on the number of claims filed by the May 9 deadline, each home seller could receive around $250 from the over $1 billion settlement fund. Dave Gallagher June 10, 2025 2 mins While the numbers are still being finalized, it appears home sellers who filed a claim in the buyer agent commissions lawsuits will each receive around $250.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Rocket Pro is partnering with Vetted VA , which provides education to veterans and training to loan officers to give veterans better access to home loan benefits. The partnership, announced on Tuesday at The Gathering by HousingWire , will involve the training of Rocket staff and LOs by Vetted VA so the lender can better serve the veteran community.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company, EliseAI, to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and send automatic follow-ups to renters.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
In March, Shant Banosian, the No. 1 loan originator in the country by volume for at least five years, was announced as the new president of Rate Mortgage. Rate — previously known as Guaranteed Rate until its 2024 rebrand — ranked No. 8 on Inside Mortgage Finance ’s list of top originators with just under $40 billion in volume last year. Banosian led the company’s Boston-based team for more than a decade, originating more than $2 billion in 2021 alone.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Loe has more than two decades of industry experience and most recently served as executive vice president and director of sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Amid expectations that interest rate declines may reignite refinance activity , Optimal Blue on Monday launched a new tool that automatically analyzes loan officer portfolios each month to identify recapture opportunities. The tool is designed to ensure loan officers are ready when refinance volume picks up. While refinances declined in May from the prior month, Optimal Blue data released on Tuesday shows a significant year-over-year increase.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Rising mortgage rates are beginning to take a toll on rate-lock activity. According to a report from Optimal Blue, total rate-lock volume in May decreased by 5.87% compared to last month, driven by a 255 basis-point drop in refinance application pull-through to 62.3%. Mortgage rates popped back up to 7% in the aftermath of the new global tariff regime announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, as it tanked stock markets, the bond market and the dollar all at once.
Lamacchia Realty
JUNE 10, 2025
Ben Panunzio Joins Lamacchia Realty as Assistant Regional Manager Lamacchia Realty is pleased to welcome Ben Panunzio , previously a REALTOR® with the company, to the management team as Assistant Regional Manager. With over s ix years of experience as a successful real estate agent, Ben brings a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for agent development.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Legacy Group Capital on Tuesday at HousingWire’s The Gathering announced the expansion of its suite of consumer financing solutions. Legacy, one of the few private lenders focused on Residential Transition Loans (RTL) for both business-purpose real estate investors and consumers, is offering flexible financing for homebuyers and homeowners to help them move quickly in the housing market.
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
JUNE 10, 2025
I was in the waiting room, waiting while our youngest son was having his wisdom teeth pulled. One of the dental assistants told me she was very nervous because she was buying her first home. After congratulating her, I mentioned that I am a real estate appraiser and appreciate the anxiety of buying your first home. She asked me if I could offer some tips.
Lamacchia Realty
JUNE 10, 2025
Lamacchia Realty's Top Producing REALTORS® for May 2025! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®” for May 2025! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® company-wide with the highest transaction numbers AND sales volume for the month! May 2025 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY LAST NAME) AJ Bruce is a seasoned real estate professional with a proven track record of success and a passion for helping clients achieve their homeownershi
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September.
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial , a no. 2 industry player in reverse-backed securities issuance and one of the top two providers of proprietary reverse mortgage loans, is expanding its product suite beyond government-backed and proprietary reverse mortgages while remaining focused on older customers. It’s doing so with the launch of a new home equity line of credit ( HELOC ) option specifically for customers ages 62 and older.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and two local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he claims is illegal and anticompetitive.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 10, 2025
Investor demand for condos is plummeting in Vancouver's city centre, raising fears of a Toronto-type crisis
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
One-size-fits-all answers just don't cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 10, 2025
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Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
From marketing to commingling to hate speech, it's been a big year of change at the National Association of Realtors. What's your take on the changes they've made?
Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2025
Goodbye, trigger leads? It’s not quite done yet, but a key House committee on Tuesday is expected to pass H.R. 2808, a bill to curb abusive mortgage trigger leads. In a conversation with HousingWire ’s Sarah Wheeler at The Gathering , the head of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said the move has “been a long time coming ” and will benefit the consumer.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside's reach from 11 to 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
BiggerPockets
JUNE 10, 2025
He had no money, no experience, and no idea how to renovate a house… but he still pulled off two real estate deals by 22.
Inman
JUNE 10, 2025
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is strengthening its footprint in California through the addition of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Platinum Realty Group, a boutique brokerage based in Tehachapi, California, the firm announced Monday.
Real Estate News
JUNE 10, 2025
A Massachusetts judge granted preliminary approval on June 10, nearly two years after a proposed settlement drew intense scrutiny from the Justice Department.
Mortgagebroker News
JUNE 10, 2025
An obsessive focus on the 'bonkers' Toronto crisis is painting an incomplete picture of Canada's housing market, brokers say
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