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JUNE 25, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Agents Agents rethink pricing strategies as buyers gain leverage Two new agent surveys indicate that while affordability remains a top concern for home shoppers, the market is starting to favor buyers. AJ LaTrace June 25, 2025 4 mins There is growing evidence that the housing market is slowly but surely shifting away from sellers and beginning to favor buyers , according to a pair of new real estate ag

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2025

Homebuyers in 2025 are finally getting some good news. Active housing inventory is returning to the levels we experienced before the pandemic, which means the chaotic and unhealthy housing market of the last several years is finally a thing of the past. As someone who was concerned about home prices skyrocketing out of control between 2020 and 2022, I am happy to see the housing market just returning to normal.

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Realtor

JUNE 23, 2025

Getty Image After much anticipation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally signed a sweeping condominium reform bill aimed at protecting condo owners throughout the state. The bill, HB 913, amends the regulation of condos and cooperatives, increasing transparency and accountability on condominium associations and providing needed financial relief for condo owners.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2025

Appraisal Misconceptions Are More Common Than You Think Let’s face it—real estate appraisals can feel mysterious if you’re not an appraiser. I’ve been doing this work for over 30 years, and I still run into smart, experienced professionals who have some appraisal misconceptions that lead them to misunderstand key parts of the appraisal process. Whether you’re a real estate agent trying to price a listing, a homeowner selling or refinancing, an attorney handling a divorce or estate, or a lo

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JUNE 27, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock MLS/Assn MLS extending push for transparency to referral fees New disclosure forms will help buyers and sellers understand who is getting paid — and how much — during home transactions, Northwest MLS says. Dave Gallagher June 27, 2025 3 mins One of the nation's largest multiple listing services is moving toward "complete transparency" in home transactions by surfacing information about b

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JUNE 26, 2025

Realtor.com In 15 U.S. states, a single person now needs to earn more than $100,000 a year just to live comfortably , a new study has found. The study from SmartAsset defines “living comfortably” as following the 50/30/20 rule: 50% of income goes toward essentials like housing and groceries, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% for savings or debt payments.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 26, 2025

Pending home sales increased 1.8% in May compared with April and were up 1.1% compared with May 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). All four U.S. regions experienced month-over-month increases – most notably the West. Year-over-year, contract signings rose in the Midwest and South, while they fell in the Northeast and West.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers High rates, prices keep existing home sales muted Though there was an uptick in existing home sales as spring progressed, last month was still the slowest for the month of May since 2009. Dave Gallagher June 23, 2025 4 mins Key points: The seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales came in at 4.03 million in May, which beat expectations but remained behind last year’s pace.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

Two of Chicago’s largest independent real estate firms — Baird & Warner and Dream Town — have announced a merging of operations, creating a top residential brokerage in the region based on 2024 home sales , the companies said. Baird & Warner is ranked No. 13 in the Top Private Independents in the 2025 RealTrends Verified top brokerage rankings.

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JUNE 27, 2025

Realtor.com The sour outlook from consumers, and the consistent “wait-and see” policy from the Federal Reserve, helped push interest rates lower, including mortgage rates dipping to 6.77% for a 30-year fixed home loan. The dip was housing-friendly but small, so its impact will be modest. Inflation, which showed the Fed’s preferred gauge , rose 2.3% in the year even as the index excluding food and energy prices edged a bit higher.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2025

On this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal Humphreys is joined by Ronyelle Banks, the expert leading the charge on the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). With limited production kicking off this September, lenders and appraisers alike need to be ready. Ronyelle is here to walk us through what’s changing, why it matters, and what cool features are coming with it.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 26, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Pending sales defy expectations, spark hope for a rebound Mortgage rates continued to decline in another positive sign for the market. But new listings lost steam in June amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Dave Gallagher June 26, 2025 4 mins Key points: Pending home sales increased between April and May, surprising forecasters who expected to see the spring slowdown continue.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

As American demographics shift, so do the priorities of homebuyers, and pets are playing an increased role in real estate decisions. “Did you know there are more households with pets than children?” Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), wrote in a recent blog post. “And these beloved pets are a driver of economic activity, namely, homebuying.

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JUNE 26, 2025

Getty Images As summer kicks into high gear, buyers considering coming off the sidelines and dipping their toes into the housing market are likely to find the conditions shifting in their favor, with more fresh listings to choose from and a slower pace of activity, allowing for more time to make a decision. For prospective homebuyers, things are gradually looking up after a sluggish spring season, considering there are now more than one million for-sale homes on the market across the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 25, 2025

New home sales were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 623,000 in May, a decrease of 13.7% compared with April and down 6.3% compared with May 2024, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The drop in new home sales comes despite an increase in inventory: There were about 507,000, new homes available for sale, as of the end of May, an increase of 1.4% compared with April and up 8.1% compared with May 2024.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 24, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Brokerages Judge gives final OK to 15 commissions settlements The deals in Gibson and Keel total more than $20 million, closing another chapter in the years-long litigation over agent fees. Dave Gallagher June 24, 2025 3 mins Several more brokerages and MLSs can breathe easier after a district court judge signed off on another round of settlements in the commissions lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

Come July 1, those working and transacting in Florida’s condo market will have some new requirements to deal with. On Monday, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed both HB 913 and HB 393 into law. Many of the changes outlined in the bills were championed by Florida Realtors. These changes include things like adjustments to document transparency and an extended deadline for “structural integrity reserve studies” (SIRS) until the end of 2025.

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JUNE 27, 2025

Getty Images While uncertainty in the Florida real estate market is on the rise, home prices are starting to fall. Though overall list rates remain about 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, the numbers for April 2025 showed a significant downward trend, with the median home price statewide coming in at $412,734. In May, there was a slightly smaller decrease, at -2.2% year over year, but prices are still trending lower with a median list price in Florida of $439,999.

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JUNE 24, 2025

While competitors focus on traditional SEO tactics, marketing expert Molly McKinley writes, forward-thinking professionals can build the review foundation that will drive AI recommendations for years to come.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 25, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers More sales this year? It’s possible, data indicates ATTOM’s midyear review suggested rising inventory could cause home prices to flatten or fall later this year — and that would be good news for sales. Dave Gallagher June 25, 2025 2 mins After years of rising home prices and slowing sales, the real estate market may shift in the second half of the year as pent-up demand overcomes some of

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2025

I’ve been in this business long enough to know the truth that most agents don’t want to hear: The road to real estate success isn’t paved with hacks or shortcuts. It’s built on consistency, accountability, and the willingness to do what’s hard, especially when you don’t feel like it. So let’s talk about what’s hard, and why that’s exactly where your breakthrough is hiding.

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JUNE 23, 2025

Getty Images It’s become difficult for sellers to make major upgrades these days due to the economy and ongoing tariff pressures on goods and materials. Even homeowners just looking to tap into their equity for repairs are having a hard time knowing what they can afford these days. However, with home prices still commanding attention, even a modest $500 investment can go a long way in boosting perceived value—and possibly even the sale price.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 26, 2025

For years, the mortgage industry has operated under a hopeful assumption: “If you build it, they will come.” This notion, popularized by Field of Dreams, has often underpinned the creation of new loan products, outreach programs and grand strategies aimed at reaching untapped homebuyer markets. However, when it comes to engaging diverse and historically underserved communities, the harsh reality has emerged: Simply building programs is not enough.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Agents ‘Unfiltered’: Don’t fall for ‘the big lie’ about marketing Watch the conversation as media strategist Luke Acree explains the key to amplifying your marketing efforts 10x and how to “solve all your problems.” Meghan Roos June 23, 2025 4 mins Editor's note: The Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast explores the people and forces that shape the real estate

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. Real’s May 2025 Agent Survey — which polled more than 260 real estate professionals across the U.S. and Canada — points to softening transaction activity and a shift in market power toward homebuyers.

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JUNE 26, 2025

Getty Images It’s a nightmare situation. More than 100 homeowners in San Jose, CA , have been hit with debt claims for failing to pay thousands in sidewalk repair costs outside their homes. Homeowners have approximately one year to make the repairs by hiring either city contractors or their own contractors. Failure to comply could result in a lien being added to their property tax bill.

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Inman

JUNE 27, 2025

Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 26, 2025

The union of venerable Baird & Warner and “friendly competitor” Dream Town will create the 2nd-largest brokerage in the region, with about 3,000 agents.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

Rocket Close and Rocket Pro have taken a major step forward by integrating the two platforms into a single, more efficient platform, designed to simplify the closing process and enhance the broker experience. Under the leadership of Matt Brown — Rocket’s Executive Vice President, Sales and Revenue Strategy, with a background in tech , finance, and business growth — the company is focused on simplifying the closing process while empowering brokers with smarter, more connected tools.

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Realtor

JUNE 24, 2025

Realtor.com Millions of American homeowners are sitting on a hidden tax burden they never planned for—one that threatens their hard-earned home equity and, at the same time, is tightening the nation’s already strained housing supply. Today, roughly 1 in 3 homeowners —nearly 29 million households—have built up more home equity than the federal capital gains tax exclusion for single filers protects when they sell their primary home, according to a recent analysis by the National Association

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JUNE 25, 2025

Your clients don’t need you to have all the answers; they just need to know that you’re there for them and that you’re willing (and able) to help them navigate these rough seas, Spencer Krull writes.

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