Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic turned a number of nontraditional cities into housing market hotspots. While some of those markets have since seen a reversal of fortunes, 2025 may bring a few more surprises. Indianapolis has an affordable housing market that will make it attractive. Two markets in the Northeast also stand to flourish.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 13, 2025

As housing affordability reached its lowest point since 2006, one group stood out in defying market trendssingle women. According to a National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey , many are cutting back on non-essential spending, canceling vacations, and even taking second jobs to save for a down payment and afford homeownership.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Phoenix Association of Realtors (PAR) has blinked first in its game of chicken with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The groups announced Thursday that theyve come to an agreement that will pare down PARs membership option to agents who are not Realtors, bringing PAR into compliance with NARs bylaws.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Instead of buying pre-qualified leads, agents will be able to connect with consumers organicallythrough decentralized AI-powered search, hyper-personalized recommendations, and direct engagement that doesnt require a middleman to access the market. History suggests that market leaders rarely drive true transformation.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, when many in the real estate industry correctly anticipated changes to the agent commission structure — which were solidified by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement following the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit nearly a year ago — there was quite a bit of fear about how first-time buyers would be impacted.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As high mortgage rates reshape the housing market, existing homes are making up a larger percentage of for-sale inventory, and homebuyers are taking notice. This marked the lowest market share for new homes in three years. market share, while first-quarter 2022 saw a record high of 34.4%. Census Bureau. Census Bureau.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Michael Nourmand, president of Beverly Hills-based Nourmand & Associates Realtors , said in an interview Wednesday with HousingWire that safety is the top priority. Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been destroyed, with many displaced residents scouting for rental properties and temporary shelter.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, early indicators suggest that the housing market is pointed in the right direction. The latest signal comes from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which shows sales in October growing 5.4% year over year and 2% compared to September.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Zillow anticipates a more active housing market with more buyers obtaining the upper hand in 2025. As the market gradually recovers, 2025 should bring more sales and relatively moderate increases in property values. Working with an excellent realtor to assist price and market a house listing will be more crucial than in previous years.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But the narrative is more complex in niche markets like the Texas capital of Austin. Social media posts have fueled speculation that Austin’s rental market is in freefall. Gerli told HousingWire in an emailed response that normalizing market conditions would be indicated by a slow and gradual decline in rents.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ohio REALTORS, one of the largest and most influential real estate associations in the Midwest, has announced its partnership with HousingWire , the leading source for housing market news and information. “At Ohio REALTORS, our mission is to be the indispensable professional partner for our members and brokers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveyed buyers and sellers on what they want from their real estate agents. Help with marketing their home was the top response from sellers at 22%, while pricing the home competitively was a close second at 20%. Help negotiating with buyers registered at just 13%.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

According to a new IPX 1031 survey, an estimated67% of Americans are worried about the real estate market in 2025. housing market, such as the need to carefully negotiate high borrowing rates and agent commissions. 25% will rely on conventional rates, while 45% will directly negotiate commission with their realtor.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The luxury real estate market is on a growth trend early in 2025. as reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Buyers and sellers alike continue to rely on the expertise of Sothebys International Realty agents to successfully navigate an ever-changing market and achieve their real estate goals, White said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Davis believes that by aligning with the right lender and expanding product offerings, originators can position themselves as valuable partners in a shaky market. Tom Davis: Investor transactions are still close to 28% of the overall purchase market. Helping Realtors close more transactions is invaluable.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Compass says that the listings protect home sellers against negative insights, such as days on market. At Compass we are advocating for homeowners to have control over how their listings are marketed, Reffkin said in a statement. Coming Soon is part of Compasss three-phase marketing plan for homes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

million, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) On a year-over-year basis, existing-home sales were down 3.5% After falling 2.5% from July to August , sales again trended down last month, dropping 1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.84 in September. from August and down 6.1%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Californians deserve a reliable insurance market that doesnt retreat from communities most vulnerable to wildfires and climate change , Lara said in a statement. My Sustainable Insurance Strategy is focused on addressing the challenges we face today and building a resilient insurance market for the future.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

Pending home sales ended the year on a down note, according to data published on Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Pending sales activity had been higher in October and November, and there was some growing optimism that the 2025 housing market could start out strong. Annually, pending home sales were down 5.0%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing-home sales in November rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 The jump in sales gives the market momentum heading into 2025, which is expected to outperform 2024. The housing industry is getting an early Christmas gift. million, a 4.8% increase year over year.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The real estate industry is currently divided over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, but one local Realtor association and MLS has decided to move beyond just voicing an opinion. In an email sent to members on Oct. NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy was established in 2020.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Real estate professionals and even some local Realtor associations have begun pushing back against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) three-way membership. Phoenix Realtors (PAR) is one such association exploring alternative membership structures, but NAR is not having it.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Alabama Association of Realtors is calling out for change in national membership models. But according to many in the industry, Realtors in Alabama are not the only ones seeking more choice. Image created by AI in Midjourney.) If we fail to act, we may lose these members forever.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. is probably the most cliche real estate marketing advice of the decade. Many Realtors are using Canva to cut their marketing budgets in half. Many Realtors are using Canva to cut their marketing budgets in half.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that during the third quarter of 2024, home prices grew in 87% of the 226 metropolitan areas analyzed. Home prices remain on solid ground as reflected by the vast number of markets experiencing gains,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

About 34% of buyers paid below the asking price in 2024—up from 27% in 2022, when the market was more favorable to sellers. Moreover, buyers could incur an additional $12,944 in commission costs on the average home if sellers opt not to pay the buyer’s agent commission following the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement in August.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The National Association of Realtors reports that existing-home sales increased in November. More buyers have entered the market as the economy continues to add jobs, housing inventory grows compared to a year ago, and consumers get used to a new normal of mortgage rates between 6% and 7%. Three major U.S. from October to 4.15

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the housing market like no event since the 2008 financial crisis, but some of the trends induced by the pandemic are starting to reverse. That’s evident in the annual profile of home buyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which provides data on dozens of real estate trends.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several other defendants are making another attempt at having the Hardy antitrust lawsuit dismissed. Plaintiffs take issue with being Realtors, including as members of Realcomps alleged shareholder associations, the motion states.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

The housing market in 2024 was about as frustrating for the real estate industry as you can imagine. Its a stunning number given how bad the market was in the years after the financial crisis in 2008. Whether 2025 will be a better market depends on who you ask. Consider the numbers. But new-home sales are a relative bright spot.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

Tom Davis: When you’re working with a professional and you want expertise, you’re going to want to work with someone who is the expert in your market. Davis: Either you take market share or someone takes yours, right? Why do you think brokers should work with a specialist instead of a multi-product lender?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed an increase in pending home sales for the fourth consecutive month. “We find the strongest supply surges in Southern and Western markets, but more muted improvements in the Northeast and Midwest,” Kushi added. NAR data showed a 6.1%

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

According to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in 2024, Realtors indicated that their recent clients choose to move to a certain area mostly to acquire more home for the money (21%), and to be closer to family and friends (30%). While the U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Some real estate brokers have found their path blocked as they try to navigate the membership agreements mandated by NAR and their local Realtor associations to gain access to MLS listings. NARs three-way membership agreement requires Realtors to join associations at the local, state and national levels.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

District Court for the Central District of Utah, include the usual cast of antitrust lawsuit characters: the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere Real Estate , Keller Williams Realty , HomeServices of America , and RE/MAX. Defendants in the lawsuit, which was filed in U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

HousingWire, the leading source for housing market news and information, announced its partnership with Columbus Realtors, the largest city-based Realtor association in Ohio. Columbus Realtors aims to be the leading voice of real estate in central Ohio.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Higher mortgage rates are forcing many first-time homebuyers to adopt a “wait-and-see” approach to the market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), only 24% of recent buyers were first-timers. By comparison, first-time buyers comprised 40% of the market before 2008.

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