Real’s latest roster addition is the 150-agent ROVI Homes
The Real Brokerage announced an affiliation with ROVI Homes, adding 150 agents across New England and Florida.
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Redfin’s 2025 housing market forecast predicts resilient homebuyers
Redfin forecasts home prices to rise by 4% over the course of 2025, with existing home sales between 4.1 million and 4.4 million.
Reverse mortgage pros sound off on 2025 HECM limit
Reverse mortgage professionals at multiple companies shared their thoughts on what the higher HECM limit for 2025 will mean for business.
Cyberattacks using gen AI on the rise, experts warn
Cyberattacks using gen AI are on the rise, experts warn, and title companies, lenders and real estate firms are all in the crosshairs.
NAR settlement faces another legal appeal
Judge Stephen R. Bough’s ruling that granted final approval to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement is facing yet another appeal. On Tuesday, Robert Friedman filed an appeal of Bough’s ruling with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Rental portal Zumper launches ’Zoe’ AI assistant
The rental portal this week launched an AI assistant named Zoe, which according to the company can answer “virtually any renter question about a property or its neighborhood.”
Reverse mortgage metrics show little movement in November
While there has been something of a “yo-yo” of gains and losses in the reverse mortgage industry’s performance metrics for the past several months, some mixed signals on the horizon — such as higher interest rates that could depress origination volumes along with the potential implementation of HMBS 2.0 — leave 2024 winding down in an active way for the business.
Investment giant Pretium Partners hires Sid Visentini to lead optimization efforts
Sid Visentini will join Pretium Partners as the firm’s senior managing director and head of business optimization.
Small drop in mortgage rates a good sign for December
If housing industry professionals are looking for an early Christmas gift, they might receive it in the next two weeks if key economic indicators move in the right direction.
AARP highlights needs for aging in place, walkable communities
The advocacy group’s has current lobbying priorities include a focus on making it easier for retirees across various states to age in place.