Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

And 2025 is poised to continue the trend of rising inventory across the country. Well probably finish 2025 with 15% more homes available than we have now. How will that impact home prices in 2025? Lets look at last weeks data and see if we can tease out the signals for impact on the 2025 housing market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Wall Street investors and analysts forecast that mortgage credit-score costs will rise in 2025 as lower interest rates may drive an increase in home loan applications. If the anticipated price hike occurs in 2025, it would mark the third straight year of increases. Fair Isaac Corp. to at least $5, according to the estimates.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zillow is predicting a more active housing market in 2025 , but those hoping to buy — or even refinance — should buckle up for a bumpy ride and be ready to move when conditions are right. More inventory should shake loose in 2025, giving buyers a bit more room to breathe. Zillow currently forecasts home prices will increase 2.6%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week established Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in 2025. HUD has published the DDA data , as well as metropolitan and non-metropolitan QCT data, for 2025 on its website.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report (Thursday) The post The Week Ahead: Preparing for 2025 first appeared on The MortgagePoint. The post The Week Ahead: Preparing for 2025 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What will the housing market look like in 2025? For a more comprehensive look, read our 2025 Housing Market Forecast covering home prices, home sales volumes and more. One of the conclusions of our forecast is that we’ll see inventory growth in 2025 again, with about 17% more homes on the market by the end of next year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I think 2025 is going to be another major growth year for us,” Poleg said. Going into 2025, we are remembering the fact that this company was built in order to constantly provide value for agents,” Poleg said. Real owns mortgage and title companies, and in 2025, Poleg said he hopes to drive increased attach rates.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If 2024 was a rollercoaster, 2025 is shaping up to be a championship gameand every buyer , seller and homeowner has a shot at winning big. Whether youre looking to buy your first home, upgrade or simply gain clarity on the current market , this guide is your insiders playbook to tackle 2025 with confidence. The key takeaway?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

According to real estate data provider Attom , homebuyers may face more challenges heading into 2025. In related news, mortgage delinquencies were also up in October, indicating a downturn as the housing market shifts into 2025. Attom released its October 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report on Tuesday.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The work you do now is what will set you up for success in the first quarter of 2025. Consider who you want to be in 2025. Start 2025 with purpose: Write down three things you want to achieve next year. Skill up for success Think of 2025 as the year to refine your skills. What actions do you need to start now?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

26, 2025 and hear Daren Blomquist in person. The summit is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the economic factors driving the housing market in 2025 and what it all means for your business. Register today to attend the Housing Economic Summit in Dallas, on Feb.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on Tuesday via Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2024-22 a maximum claim amount of $1,209,750 in 2025. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Tuesday announced that conforming limits will increase to $806,500 in 2025. 1, 2025, through Dec. compared to third-quarter 2023.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2025 to $524,225 and $1,209,750, respectively, the agency announced Tuesday. The ceiling rate for these areas is $1,814,625 for a one-unit property in 2025. 1, according to the publication of FHA Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2024-21.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

District Court Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco set the November 2025 trial date on Friday during a case management hearing. 28, 2025, for fact discovery, with opening reports then due by March 12, 2025, and rebuttal reports due by May 30, 2025. The most important upcoming deadline is Dec.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — the regulatory body that oversees communications across a wide variety of media including radio, telephone and the internet — announced that new rules related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) will go into effect in April 2025. The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2024, a U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Fitch Ratings announced Monday that it has revised its outlook for the mortgage origination and servicing sector in 2025 from “deteriorating” to “improving,” reflecting forecasts of lower mortgage rates. trillion in total originations for 2025, a 28% increase from this year. The outlook is based on Fannie Mae ’s forecast of $2.1

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

26, 2025 and hear Daryl Fairweather in person. The summit is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the economic factors driving the housing market in 2025 and what it all means for your business. Register today to attend the Housing Economic Summit in Dallas, on Feb.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday announced that it will raise the 2025 multifamily loan caps for purchases by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $73 billion each. FHFA Director Sandra Thompson said that the new caps highlight the agency’s efforts to make rental housing more affordable.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With the election behind us, the industry is refocused on building momentum and driving growth in 2025. By focusing on high-quality referrals, efficient expense management, agent support and advanced technology, you can position your business to thrive in 2025. Ready to accelerate?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has set a new baseline conforming loan limit of $806,500 for one-unit properties in 2025, authorizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase mortgages up to this amount. The new limit reflects a 5.2% increase over the current $766,550 cap for 2024, aligning with home price trends.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As 2025 approaches, the U.S. Despite Fed cuts, mortgage rates remain stubborn One of the most glaring contradictions as we head into 2025 is the persistence of high mortgage rates despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in late 2024. real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

Home price growth in the second quarter was stronger than previously anticipated, but economists at Fannie Mae believe it will likely moderate soon, closing 2024 and 2025 at annualized rates of 6.1% Fannie also forecasts refi volumes to grow to $563 billion in 2025 as home prices continue to rise and mortgage rates fall.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Growth in 2024 and 2025 is now anticipated to be 2.0% by the end of 2025. We have revised our Q4/Q4 economic growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025. growth in 2025. in 2025 (up from 3.0%). million homes sold in 2025, up from 4.77 While they predict that mortgage originations in 2025 will be $2.14

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

TD: There will be an uptick throughout the rest of 2024 and into 2025 due to a deficit of 5-7 million homes. TD: As we head into 2025, I highly recommend originators think about their plan and goals. Tapping into new construction in investor markets should be a part of your plan in 2025.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The 2024 housing market is shaping out to be one of the slowest in recent memory, but what can the industry expect in 2025? HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and Altos Research Founder Mike Simonsen have compiled a comprehensive forecast for the 2025 housing market. million in existing home sales in 2025.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) is welcoming many new and returning board of director members in 2025. In addition to the five open board seats filled, there are nine board members who will continue to serve their current terms in 2025.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Many in the real estate industry are looking at 2025 as a year to get back to the basics of the business, but Side is taking it one step further. As Side looks to 2025, the company wants to continue strengthening its agents and the industry as a whole through its education initiatives.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

in 2025, the lowest such increase since 2021. Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of people keep up with expenses even as inflation has started to cool,” Social Security Commission Martin O’Malley said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This downward pricing trend at distressed property auctions, combined with affordability constraints for retail buyers and rising rates of serious delinquency, foreshadows slowing home-price appreciation in 2025. 26, 2025 and hear Daren Blomquist in person. Register today to attend the Housing Economic Summit in Dallas, on Feb.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Photo: Frames For Your The post CoreLogic: Home Price Growth Forecast to Flatten in 2025 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. And while the mortgage rate and economic outlook is full of questions, home prices are likely to maintain their leveled path until early next year when buyers return to the housing market.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Rocket Companies ’ third-quarter earnings call offered a glimpse into a key element of its 2025 strategy for Rocket Mortgage — driving profits through ridiculously high recapture rates and an expanding servicing portfolio. Here’s HousingWire’s early look at Rocket Mortgage’s 2025 recapture play strategy.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Executives at mortgage lenders anticipate a minimum 20% increase in credit reporting costs in 2025 compared to 2024. However, in planning for 2025, many lenders have already started factoring in higher credit report costs based on initial discussions with vendors. Currently, we pay $82, so for 2025, we are budgeting $100 per report.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, a smaller increase than in recent years as the bite of inflation loosens its grip. Recipients of the federal Social Security benefits program are on track to receive a 2.5%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced last week that the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) limit for 2025 will be $1,209,750. It’s the ninth straight year that the limit will increase based on home-price appreciation levels, which feeds into a single, national limit for all HECM loans.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The NAR president and Massachusetts native then took NAR members on a walk down memory lane to explain the trade group’s priorities for 2025. “In So, as I look to 2025 and where we want to go, it is to stick to the basics. It means that in 2025, NAR is going to be leaner. Let’s protect the consumer; let’s work together.”

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2025, home purchasers and homeowners will design cozy, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes by fusing the newest technology with vintage, rustic beauty. Floral designs, tapestries, antique furniture, and chintz are all expected to make a big comeback in 2025.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Although eXp Realty s tagline may be the most agent-centric brokerage on the planet, CEO Leo Pareja said the company will strive to keep the best interests of the consumer at the center of its decisions in 2025. I think 2025 will be more about implementing and finding best practices again, Pareja said.

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