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Prices for pending home sales reach record high
After a couple weeks of big jumps for mortgage rates, we’re still seeing relatively surprising strength in the housing market. In fact, some measures of home prices are now at their all-time highs, having surpassed the previous peak of two years ago. We’re watching a few key factors to see if homebuyers are backing off […]
AI in real estate: Assessing current and future use cases
A panel discussion at The Gathering by HousingWire explored the implications of artificial intelligence on the real estate industry.
Real estate industry leaders see silver linings in commission lawsuits
Brokerage leaders weigh in on how the commission lawsuits and NAR’s pending settlement agreement may create positive change in the industry.
The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing
Some feel more confident in the rules, while others are skeptical that dual licensing works effectively, especially at scale.
As a ‘higher-for-longer’ rate scenario unfolds, how is the mortgage industry adapting?
If 7% mortgage rates persist, executives will be ready to update expectations, including fewer originations than previously forecast.
Will a wider war in the Middle East push mortgage rates higher or lower?
Mortgage rates rose last week after the CPI report. Now, with news of a wider war in the Middle East, should we expect even higher rates?
Real estate industry leaders see silver linings in commission lawsuits
Brokerage leaders weigh in on how the commission lawsuits and NAR’s pending settlement agreement may create positive change in the industry.
Now is a great time for brokerage acquisitions: RTC Consulting
The real estate industry is facing unprecedented challenges. This makes it the perfect time to lay the groundwork for M&A activity, especially smaller broker firms, RealTrends Consulting partners say.
Why are existing home prices rising when sales are still so low?
Existing home sales fell in today’s report, but home prices are still up year over year, even with higher inventory and higher mortgage rates.
Title industry prepares for possible changes in a post-commission lawsuit world
From more consumer education to increased scrutiny, the title industry imagines a post-commission lawsuit world.
Joint ventures between title firms and real estate companies are under the microscope
Opponents say the title JV business model — currently under scrutiny from regulators — harms consumers. Supporters argue it creates a better overall experience for the buyer. Our look inside the next frontier of industry regulation.
Builders only have 76,000 completed new homes for sale
For all the hype, today we sit here still trying to work back to pre-COVID-19 levels with just 76,000 completed homes ready to be moved.
Fannie Mae makes further changes to appraiser independence requirements
The new AIR updates also brought property data independence requirements, and one professional says the impacts will be felt by the industry.
NAMB supports new proposed regulations for AVMs
NAMB announced its support of proposed AVM regulations announced by federal agencies and the White House in June.
Fannie Mae approves six vendors for controversial new valuation initiative
Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which represents potentially the biggest shift in the valuation space in years.
