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Uncertainty in 2025 clouds housing market forecasts

Uncertainty in 2025 clouds housing market forecasts

"We're presenting an unusually wide sales range this year because while high housing costs may price out some would-be buyers, there's a fair amount of pent-up demand in the market," they said in their forecast.


Brokerage Beat: News from KW, LPT Realty, BHGRE and more

Brokerage Beat: News from KW, LPT Realty, BHGRE and more

LPT Realty has named Jeff Whiteside as its new chief financial officer, a key move, the company said, as the cloud-based brokerage gears up for further expansion and its upcoming initial public offering.


NAR holds onto more than 1.5M members despite turbulent year

NAR holds onto more than 1.5M members despite turbulent year

It's been a tough year for the National Association of Realtors, from its landmark settlement in the commissions suits to ongoing DOJ scrutiny and an industry-wide battle over Clear Cooperation — but NAR is ending 2024 on a strong note when it comes to its overall membership count.


Invest in Grainger: a landlord with growth potential

Invest in Grainger: a landlord with growth potential

These forecasts are based on management’s growth projections, which have Epra earnings (a measure of operational performance and net income) rising 50%, even after accounting for higher interest rates on the firm’s debt.


Texas broker piles on to mandatory membership challenges

Texas broker piles on to mandatory membership challenges

"These practices disproportionately affect minority professionals and have resulted in inequitable enforcement of rules and exclusion from fair competition in the real estate industry," the filing states.


Brokerage Beat: News from RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21, more

Brokerage Beat: News from RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21, more

Debuting this campaign in Times Square during the holiday season perfectly captures this sentiment and serves as an invitation for everyone to reflect on the pride, warmth, and connection that comes with owning a home."


Tech Bytes: Zillow launches new tool to help homebuyers

Tech Bytes: Zillow launches new tool to help homebuyers

"This award is yet another sign that the industry is ready for a technology-first brokerage platform that boosts agent productivity through automation," said Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of Real.


What Realtors should know about ‘golden ticket’ for homebuyers

What Realtors should know about ‘golden ticket’ for homebuyers

From helping people navigate down-payment assistance options to special mortgage programs and more, counselors — and Realtors — "play a critical role" in supporting housing affordability and fairness, Berenbaum said.


Trends 2025: 9 opportunities for brokers adapting to a new world

Trends 2025: 9 opportunities for brokers adapting to a new world

Recent upheaval caused by the lawsuits together with the ongoing downward pressure on brokerage margins have created a fertile landscape to implement new business model options not previously considered viable.


First-time homebuyers may not be who you expect, NAR says

First-time homebuyers may not be who you expect, NAR says

Don't forget to study: NAR advises first-timers to seek out the help of a real estate professional (naturally), but reminds consumers to do their homework before deciding on an agent.


eXp continues to lose agents, but transaction volume gets a boost

eXp continues to lose agents, but transaction volume gets a boost

Revenue for international transactions has increased by 63% over the last 12 months, and the company plans to open locations in Türkiye, Peru and Egypt in early 2025, Sanford said.


House prices hit record high, says Halifax

House prices hit record high, says Halifax

Guy Gittins, CEO of Foxtons, says that while homebuyers were disappointed about the lack of a stamp duty relief extension in last week’s Budget, “the vast majority have already factored this increased cost into their plans for 2025 and those currently looking to purchase still have time to complete before the deadline at the end of March next year”.