Fri.Feb 28, 2025

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The housing data trends to watch in 2025

Housing Wire

Forecasts for the housing market in 2025 are not that rosy, but Ryan McKeveny and Brian Hale see this as a good thing for the years ahead. Big picture 2025, our view is that it will be slightly better than 2024 in terms of originations and sales , but unfortunately it probably wont feel much better, McKeveny, the managing director of mortgage and real estate at Zelman & Associates , told attendees of HousingWires Housing Economic Summit on Wednesday.

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Understanding the Reinstatement of Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting and Its Impact on Real Estate Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

In recent developments, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This reinstatement follows a federal district court’s decisionon February 17, 2025, which lifted the nationwide injunction that had previously halted these filings.

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Home sale cancellations hit record high in January

Housing Wire

Home sale cancellations in the U.S. surged to their highest level for this time of year, with 14.3% of pending deals falling through in January, according to a new analysis by Redfin. The figure, which represents over 41,000 failed home-purchase agreements, marks an increase from 13.4% a year earlier and is the highest rate recorded for January since at least 2017.

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Effortless Appraisal Assignments: The Connexions Advantage

Appraisal Buzz

Streamline your workflow with cutting-edge technology and expert support. Offering appraisal management companies, a comprehensive solution for the entire valuation process, Connexions offers robust appraisal management software and full management of appraiser panels. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., February 28, 2025 – Connexions , a leading appraisal management software provider in the United States, hones in on how to support Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) business more than ever.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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California Realtor Claire O’Connor explores family losses, post-wildfire recovery in Palisades

Housing Wire

In the most recent episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Claire O’Connor, team leader of O’Connor Estates with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. They explore O’Connor’s personal experience during the Los Angeles wildfires , including evacuation efforts, as well as the current dynamics of the real estate market.

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HUD announces $2.5M in disaster recovery across three states

Housing Wire

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the allocation of $2.48 million in new disaster recovery funds, which will be distributed to three states and one city to assist Americans impacted by recent hurricanes and severe storms, according to the announcement. The funds are being distributed under the departments Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program.

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Perfume mogul Jean Madar puts 1 of 6 mansions on market for $55M

Inman

The waterfront mansion, located at 1007 Links Drive in Miami, is the first of six luxury spec mansions that he and his brother, Alain Madar, are bringing to the market.

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Fifth Third Bank’s Jay Plum explores Basel III, upcoming lending trends

Housing Wire

This week on Power House , Diego Sanchez chats with Jay Plum, EVP of Consumer Lending at Fifth Third Bank. During the conversation, Plum explores Basel III’s impact on warehouse lending, the importance of affordability programs, and how Fifth Third plans to grow market share with mortgage servicing portfolios (MSRs). This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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CoStar closes $1.6B Matterport acquisition ahead of schedule

Inman

Virginia-based portal CoStar Group has finished its acquisition of spatial mapping company Matterport. The companies expected to finish the deal by the end of March, putting them 31 days ahead of schedule.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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A&D Mortgage announces $459M RMBS transaction

Housing Wire

Florida-based non-QM lender A&D Mortgage on Friday announced an offering of $458.9 million in residential mortgage-backed securities ( RMBS ), calling it another milestone in the companys commitment to expanding financing solutions for borrowers with diverse income streams. The RMBS deal, done in partnership with Imperial Fund Asset Management and Clearwater Analytics , is expected to close on March 13.

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Most brokerage leaders expect business to improve in 2025

Real Estate News

More than 70% of execs in a recent poll anticipate a bump in transactions this year, a sign of confidence that the real estate market has reached its bottom.

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State Farm makes strategic investment in Proof’s digital verification tools

Housing Wire

State Farm Ventures , the investment arm of State Farm , has made a strategic investment in digital identity verification provider Proof. The capital infusion will reportedly go toward bolstering fraud prevention efforts and improving security in insurance and other industries. The investment aims to advance Proofs technology to combat identity fraud and automate traditionally paper-intensive business processes.

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Consumer banking helps Blend weather 2024 mortgage doldrums

Inman

Revenue from Blend's biggest business, its mortgage software suite, fell 6 percent in 2024 to $73.3 million. A 42 percent increase in consumer banking suite revenue, to $33.7 million, more than made up the difference.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Longbridge parent again touts reverse mortgage performance in Q4 earnings

Housing Wire

Despite the potential for uncertainty ahead, reverse mortgages continue to be a positive addition to the overall portfolio of Ellington Financial. This is according to an earnings presentation the company held on Friday morning, detailing its financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2024. Multiple times over the course of the call, company leaders lauded the contributions of Longbridge Financial , its wholly owned reverse mortgage lending and servicing subsidiary.

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Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says

Inman

Florida wrapped up the first month of the year with a record-breaking number of homes for sale, according to Redfin's latest data analysis. At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market, the most Florida has ever seen. That's a 22.7 percent jump from last year.

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NRMLA announces first event of 2025

Housing Wire

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association ( NRMLA ) this week announced its first conference of 2025 in the form of its Western Regional Meeting, the first such event to take place since 2023. NRMLA will hold the event in Irvine, California , on April 29, initially announcing it via an emailed member alert. The association has yet to announce any details about the specific venue or programming content, but trade group president Steve Irwin told HousingWire s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD)

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Mortgage Delinquency Rate Flat in December as Loan Performance Remains Strong 

Appraisal Buzz

The U.S. mortgage delinquency rate was flat in December compared with November, at 3.1%, according to CoreLogic. Early-stage delinquencies(30 to 59 days past due) represented 1.6% of all loans, unchanged compared with December 2023. Loans 60 to 89 days past due represented 0.5%, also unchanged compared with December 2023. Serious delinquencies(90 days or more past due, including loans in foreclosure) represented 1% of all loans, again flat compared with December 2023.

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Multifamily Completions Rise Again Pushing Absorption Rates Lower

Eyes on Housing

The percentage of new apartment units that were absorbed within three months after completion continued to trend downwards, according to the Census Bureaus latest release of the Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units (SOMA). The survey covers new units in multifamily residential buildings with five or more units. The number of new multifamily.

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Westcor Land Title Insurance Company Promotes Bettina Arthur to VP, Sales Enablement

Appraisal Buzz

Bettina Arthur has been promoted to vice president of sales enablement at Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. Arthur has more than 30 years of diverse experience in the real estate industry. Her subject matter expertise spansescrow, closing, mortgage lending, sales, home building, human resources, general management, and organizational development.

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Tech Bytes: CoStar deal finalized as Matterport launches platform

Real Estate News

Matterport Marketing Cloud aims to simplify multimedia content creation; Maverix Advisory group adds former @Properties and Christies leader for key role.

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Why ‘just stay positive’ is a career-killer (and what to do instead)

Inman

Positive mental attitude alone won't save you or your real estate business, Aaron Hendon writes. Strengthen your mindset and embrace real connection for authentic growth.

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Opendoor sees opportunity in its stream of high-intent sellers

Real Estate News

Real estates top iBuyer reported increased revenue as it looks to give sellers more choices through listing products that go beyond a standard cash offer.

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Appraisers: Advice On Staying Current

Appraisal Today

Newz: AMCs Fee Skimming Lawsuit, Appraising a Hobbit Hole February 28, 2025 Whats in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA ad: Disclosing Identity of Complaining Party On Staying Current By Timothy Andersen, MAI Futuristic $177 Million Bel-Air Megamansion With Its Own Private Jazz Club Hits All the Right Notes Appraising a Hobbit Hole: The Property Value of Bag End AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit The 10 Most Expensive Home Listings and Home Sales in the U.S.

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What’s changed for agents since the NAR commission settlement

Inman

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about what's different since the National Association of Realtors commission lawsuit settlement was finalized.

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The 15 Best Airbnb Markets for Every Investor’s Budget in 2025

BiggerPockets

Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mineor a costly lesson in what not to do. The key?

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Compass One puts clients at true north: Tech Review

Inman

Among other benefits, this application is an intuitive and lightweight method by which to manage multiple relationships in a single setting.

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How I Turned $9,000 into My Dream Home By “Level-Up” Investing

BiggerPockets

Can you afford your dream house right now? The one with the pool and the ocean views, space for the kids to run around, and a huge pantry.

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Trending: LinkedIn levels up, TikTok tumbles and truth gets tricky

Inman

From LinkedIn’s new metrics to Duolingo’s viral creativity, Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends shaping online engagement.

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CMHC provides 'realistic' timeline for solving housing crisis

Mortgagebroker News

With affordability relief decades away, CMHC push for policy changes and construction innovations to speed up supply

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Scott and Virginia Trench Talk Goal Setting, Spending, Prenups, and Future Plans

BiggerPockets

How has Scott achieved so much financial success already in his early 30s? Hes got a secret weapon nobody else has: Virginia Trench!

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CIBC CEO warns of economic uncertainty as bank's profits surge

Mortgagebroker News

CEO highlights why clients are holding back

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