Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 4, 2025
Housing affordability challenges are worsening for millions of American homeowners, with a growing number struggling to keep up with rising costs. A new research brief analyzing the latest American Community Survey data highlights that cost burdensdefined as paying more than 30% of household income on housinghave surged across income levels and demographics.
Housing Wire
MARCH 5, 2025
Mortgage applications increased 20.4% from one week earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis as buyers pounced on lower rates , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending Feb. 28, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, applications increased 22% compared with the previous week. The refinance index increased 37% from the previous week and was 83% higher than the same week one year ago.
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
MARCH 5, 2025
Im starting to hear so much more chatter about the “R” word, so let’s talk about it. What happens to the housing market during a recession? What happens to homes prices and jobs? I have some new visuals to help us talk through this. Also, let’s look at some spicy issues to keep an eye […] The post The R word in real estate first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.
Inman
MARCH 4, 2025
Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target.
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Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 7, 2025
ATTOM has released its latest Special Housing Risk Report , spotlighting county-level housing markets around the nation that are more or less vulnerable to declines, based on home affordability, equity, and other measures in Q4 2024. ATTOMs report shows that California, Illinois, and the New York City area had high concentrations of the most-at-risk markets in the country, with parts of Florida also in that mix.
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George Dell
MARCH 3, 2025
We continue to explore what is acceptable to Fannie Mae for time adjustment. We have reviewed each of the four FHFA time adjustment strategies. We now consider each of the five acceptable methods per the current Fannie Mae Selling Guide. Editors Note: Access the entire series (so far) here. (We will conclude this series with […] The post Acceptable Time?
Eyes on Housing
MARCH 5, 2025
Following two straight quarters of deceleration, house price appreciation accelerated slightly in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to the persistent high mortgage rates and low inventory. Although inventories of existing homes have improved from a year ago, the current 3.5-month supply remains below the 4.5- to 6-month supply that considered a balanced housing market.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 7, 2025
The commercial and multifamily lending market is poised for significant growth in 2025, with borrowing and lending expected to increase by 16% year-over-year. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) , total commercial and multifamily mortgage originations are forecasted to reach $583 billion in 2025, up from an estimated $503 billion in 2024.
Housing Wire
MARCH 3, 2025
Keller Williams has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Stone Point Capital , according to an announcement on Monday. Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian. This is an exciting milestone for all Keller Williams agents and franchisees, Gary Keller, the co-founder and executive chairman of Keller Williams, said in a prepared statement.
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Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600.
Eyes on Housing
MARCH 5, 2025
In 2023, nearly 6.45 million homes, around 5% of U.S housing stock, were classified as inadequate according to the American Housing Survey (AHS). Of these, 1.65 million homes were classified as severely inadequate, showing significant concerns over housing quality. While this reveals ongoing issues in nations housing conditions, it signals probable market growth for remodeling.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 3, 2025
The argument comes up all the time. Appraisers are getting squeezed from all sideslenders, AMCs, regulators, and now even AI and automation. Meanwhile, other industries, from Hollywood writers to UPS drivers, have secured massive wins through collective bargaining. So, wouldnt it make sense for appraisers to do the same? I get it. I really do. Im as frustrated as anyone by the way appraisers are treated.
Housing Wire
MARCH 5, 2025
A large majority of homeowners (88%) have concerns about selling their homes, with financial uncertainty and housing market conditions ranking among their top fears, according to a recent survey by Clever Real Estate. The survey , which polled 1,000 homeowners at the end of 2024, found that the most common concerns include the stress of the sale (42%), the high costs of selling (40%), the inability to afford a new home (32%) and not selling for a high enough price (32%).
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Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
At $24 billion, Guild's 2024 mortgage production marked the San Diego-based lender's biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom.
Real Estate News
MARCH 3, 2025
Keller Williams says strategic investment by CoreLogic owner Stone Point Capital is designed to fuel growth, as Christopher Czarnecki takes the helm.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 3, 2025
Intercontinental Exchange has released its March 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report , based on the companys mortgage, real estate and public records datasets, analyzing the latest trends shaping the housing market in early 2025, with a special emphasis on rising insurance costs and the ways borrowers are adapting to protect what, for many, may be their most valuable asset.
Housing Wire
MARCH 3, 2025
If you thought winning a listing was challenging, just wait until you have to start telling a homeowner what to do with their home in order to sell it quickly. Home staging is your chance to transform a property into a home that buyers cant wait to get their hands on. Homeowners can be reluctant to make some of these changes, but its your job to guide them through the process.
Inman
MARCH 7, 2025
The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a "Clear Collaboration Policy," which it says would be more flexible than the status quo.
Real Estate News
MARCH 6, 2025
Revenue jumped 84% compared to the previous year and the company added 10,000 agents in 2024 after needing nine years to gain its first 10,000.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 5, 2025
Its no secret that buying a home has been exceedingly difficult in the past few years due to a number of affordability factors. From rates bordering the 7% range, to record high home prices, many home buyers are sitting on the sidelines waiting for a seismic change to hit the U.S. housing market. New data from LendingTree shows that among those active in the market last year, first-time buyers received a larger share of offers than those who already own.
Housing Wire
MARCH 7, 2025
While the U.S. housing market has shown signs of slowing, demand remains strong in key Midwest and Northeast cities, where homes are selling weeks faster than the national average, according to Realtor.com s Hottest Markets Report for February. In the most in-demand markets, homes sold in 33 to 51 days, significantly below the national median of 66 days.
Inman
MARCH 7, 2025
While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy, that's up from an all time low of 14 percent last spring.
Real Estate News
MARCH 4, 2025
After a 30-day pause, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico major providers of construction materials took effect Mar. 4, creating uncertainty for builders.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 3, 2025
Artificial intelligence is beginning to play a positive role in the mortgage origination process from applications to verifications to valuations to closings and beyond, it is helping to speed processes and reduce the rate of error. But AI can be a double-edged sword, as there is also a rising risk of AI-driven fraud. In a recent report, Sarah Frano, vice president and real estate fraud expert at First American Title Insurance Company , explains that scammers are increasingly harnessing AI to g
Housing Wire
MARCH 4, 2025
Remote online notarization (RON) continues to stake its claim as a critical innovation for real estate professionals and homebuyers, opening the door for faster closings and largely eliminating the need for in-person meetings. However, enhanced accessibility and improved security has also come with regulatory challenges and risks that every stakeholder in the property transaction process must navigate.
Inman
MARCH 6, 2025
In real estate, a strong legacy isn't just about the past it's about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If youre considering M&A, heres what you should know.
Real Estate News
MARCH 7, 2025
As AI evolves, more companies are launching tools aimed at improving agent efficiency but they cant replace the human touch, tech leaders say.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 5, 2025
One in seven pending home sales in the U.S. are getting canceled, the highest share on record for this time of the year, due in part to sticker shock, according to a recent report from Redfin. More than 41,000 home-purchase agreements fell through in January, equal to 14.3% of homes that went under contract that month, up from 13.4% a year earlier and the highest cancellation rate for this time of year since at least 2017, the firm reports.
Housing Wire
MARCH 3, 2025
Introduction As part of our ongoing discussion on the concept of movement in the mortgage industry, it is readily apparent that the failure of mortgage companies to pivot or tweak their business models to satisfy changing market and other conditions has resulted in consolidation based on liquidity, buyback, financial and other concerns. Regardless of whether you are on the buy or sell side for a mortgage lender and/or servicer in a M&A transaction, it is critical to focus on post-closing mat
Inman
MARCH 7, 2025
Top brass at Instagram, Adam Mosseri, is sharing insights for creators to get more traction on the platform. Reals Jimmy Burgess breaks down how to make these tips work for you in real estate.
Real Estate News
MARCH 3, 2025
The Ninth Circuit denied the brokerage's request for a new trial, agreeing with an earlier ruling that NAR's no-commingling rule was not anticompetitive.
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