Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 10, 2025
ATTOM has issued its Q1 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report , which shows a total of 93,953 U.S. properties with a foreclosure filings during Q1 of 2025, up 11% from the previous quarter, but down 2% from a year ago. The Q1 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows a total of 35,890 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in the month of March 2025 alone, up 11% from the previous month and up 9% year-over-year.
Housing Wire
APRIL 7, 2025
Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae has reportedly laid off as many as 700 employees, with 200 of the layoffs focused on members of the Telugu-speaking community over irregularities uncovered related to charitable donations. According to reports from outlets including TechStory , HRKatha and the Times of India ,700 U.S.-based employees were fired within the first few days of April, including 200 workers who speak the Telugu language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian states of
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
APRIL 9, 2025
We’re seeing the spring market unfold, but it’s also been a more subdued spring. I have lots of fresh stats today and some thoughts on the stock market vs real estate, declining condo prices, Chuck Norris, and cancellations. I hope this is helpful. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 4/10/25 Yuba-Sutter Association (register here) 4/15/25 Culbertson and Gray […] The post Spring housing vibes & tariffs dont bother Chuck Norris first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.
Inman
APRIL 10, 2025
Zillow said the company's new standards, which eXp Realty also committed to, show how it's implementing Clear Cooperation on its platform. Those that do not meet the standards won't be published on Zillow "for the life of the listing.
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Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 8, 2025
Auction.com has released its 2025 Buyer Insights report , showing buyers of distressed properties at auction are the most optimistic they have been in three years when it comes to expectations for property purchases in the coming year, while becoming less bearish about home price appreciation and rents. Based on a February 2025 survey of more than 350 Auction.com buyers, the survey also found that 26% of auction buyers describe themselves as owner-occupants, double the share from a year ago.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 10, 2025
The move, endorsed by eXp, could affect listings that are promoted via social media, yard signs and other means allowed by NARs delayed marketing policy.
Inman
APRIL 10, 2025
In a volatile real estate market, client-centricity isnt optional its your competitive edge. Chris Pollinger shares how elite agents turn uncertainty into opportunity by obsessing over what clients truly need, moving fast and thinking like strategic partners.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 9, 2025
Mortgage application volume increased 20% during the week ended April 4, as the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.61%, down from 6.70% the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey. Most of the increase was due to a sharp increase in applications for refinances, which surged 35% from the previous week and were up 93% compared with the same week one year ago.
Housing Wire
APRIL 9, 2025
Mortgage applications jumped 20.0% from the prior week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) weekly mortgage applications Survey for the week ending April 4, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index increased 20% compared with the previous week. The refinance index increased 35% from the previous week as mortgage rates took a dip.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 7, 2025
As the FHFA signals an interest in loosening control of the GSEs, experts predict mortgage rates would rise as a result but the increase might be temporary.
Inman
APRIL 10, 2025
Learn how this second-generation broker brings an athlete's mindset and competitive advantage to leadership and life.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 9, 2025
Top remodeling projects for homeowner satisfaction and cost recovery continue to vary as individuals remodel their homes for diverse reasons, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and National Association of the Remodeling Industrys 2025 Remodeling Impact Report. The report assesses the reasons homeowners undertake remodeling projects, the outcomes of these projects and the increased happiness experienced in the home once a project is completed.
Housing Wire
APRIL 10, 2025
Volatility is becoming the new norm in today’s commercial real estate market. If it isn’t rising interest rates or shifting rental trends, then growing technology is the driving force that prompts investors to evolve. They also face significant pressure to become faster and more efficient. A change is needed. To help investors survive uncertain times, professionals must understand market trends and develop a game plan for success.
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Appraiserblogs
APRIL 10, 2025
Brian Zitin’s self-serving interpretation of Reggora’s survey results on hybrid appraisals is a textbook example of twisting flawed data to fit a preconceived flawed narrative. He triumphantly proclaims that 60% of appraisers plan to perform hybrid appraisals, painting it as some groundbreaking shift in the industry. But the reality is far more nuanced and less flattering to his agenda. “Our main question to appraisers: Do you plan to perform hybrid appraisals?
Inman
APRIL 8, 2025
Fannie Mae has confirmed the dismissal of over 100 employees in connection with a fraud scheme aimed at its charitable matching program.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 11, 2025
U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Bill Hagerty have reintroduced the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act , a measure drafted to reduce spam calls, texts, and emails from irresponsible players in the mortgage industry. The bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act would crack down on the misuse of mortgage trigger leadswhich occur when a consumers credit inquiry triggers the sale of their information to third-party lenders and businesses.
Housing Wire
APRIL 8, 2025
UWM’s Jason Bressler and Google’s Oliver Parker United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) , the top mortgage lender in America, on Tuesday announced a strategic AI agreement with Google Cloud that the companies say will bring modernization to the mortgage industry. The partnership will see UWM blend Google Clouds advanced AI and data analytics capabilities with the lender’s technical solutions to create a faster, more intuitive and streamlined mortgage process.
Real Estate News
APRIL 9, 2025
Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi, whose firm has been under fire from Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, says PLNs are a return to a "caste system of real estate.
Inman
APRIL 10, 2025
The sale marks the first time the home has changed hands since 2020, when it was purchased for $5.35 million by "Full House" creator Jeff Franklin.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 9, 2025
Casas para todos! Homes for all Americans! With 9.8 million Hispanic households currently owning their homes, Hispanic homeownership hit a record high in 2024. For the second straight year, Hispanic households experienced the biggest rise of any racial or ethnic group, with a net gain of 238,000 new homeowners in the most recent year. The 2024 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report was published by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), the largest Latino busine
Housing Wire
APRIL 8, 2025
The past few days have been highly turbulent for the stock and bond markets, resulting in dramatic shifts in mortgage rate pricing. When chaos enters the marketplace, it quickly makes its presence felt. This is a critical moment for all of us to stay informed and navigate these challenges together. I’ve been concerned over the past few days, emphasizing that without the recent tariff news , we likely wouldnt have seen mortgage rates drop to a year-to-date low last week.
Real Estate News
APRIL 7, 2025
NAREBs Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose tells Real Estate News independent brokers and consumers will suffer if efforts to bolster private listing channels persist.
Inman
APRIL 11, 2025
Updated NAR rules, communication with visitors and appropriate hosting times can all impact the leverage provided by a well-planned open house, Andrew Reichek writes.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 10, 2025
The median-priced property for sale requires an annual income of $116,633, which is 81.8% higher than the $64,160 required to rent a typical apartment. This is in line with a recent analysis fromRedfin. The average U.S. property for sale last year required a salary of $110,808, which is 73.1% higher than the average rental income of $64,000. To afford the average property for sale two years ago, they had to make $101,341, which was 54.5% higher than the average rental income of $65,600.
Housing Wire
APRIL 10, 2025
Since 2022, Ive focused on the relationship between labor and Fed policy. Theres a common belief that a decrease in the inflation growth rate would lead to mortgage rates dropping below 6% as the Fed would cut more aggressively. However, we havent seen that improvement. Todays soft Consumer Price Index ( CPI ) inflation report indicates progress. However, it also highlights that we are still adjusting to the pandemic-related inflation that arose when supply chains were disrupted and recovered.
Real Estate News
APRIL 11, 2025
While most remodels arent driven by plans to sell, homeowners should consider the long-term returns and the upgrades agents say buyers are most interested in.
Inman
APRIL 7, 2025
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 7, 2025
In April, as the real estate industry celebrates New Homes Month, millennial buyers indicate they are prepared to compromise on space. According to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey, most millennial buyers would choose a smaller, feature-rich home for the same pricealthough they do want more square footage than prior generations.
Housing Wire
APRIL 10, 2025
Florida-based Keller Williams franchisees are alleging that prominent eXp Realty team leader Veronica Figueroa and Joseph Firmin have breached a contract and misappropriated trade secrets in their recruiting efforts. The suit was filed earlier this month in the Ninth Circuit Court for the State of Florida by Keller Williams Advantage 2 Realty in Waterford, Keller Williams Advantage Realty in Oviedo and Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona against Figueroa , the leader of The Fig Tea
Real Estate News
APRIL 7, 2025
After trending down last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had its largest 24-hour increase of the year when it jumped closer to 7% on Monday.
Inman
APRIL 10, 2025
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