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According to Yun, interpreting in-person home search activity for December presents some unique challenges for people traveling and taking time off for the holidays, as well as the challenges presented by winter weather in some markets. “We will look at the data in the coming months to determine whether the signing of soft contracts was […]
Trump also signed an executive order Tuesday restricting federal financing and approval pathways used by institutional investors to acquire single-family homes, following a Jan. 7 statement that he planned to halt such purchases. At the same time, Clever Offers research found that 32% of recent home sellers consider real estate investors to be unreliable. While […]
In late 2024, Reffkin was blunt about what he sees as Compass’ most important asset: inventory tracking. “Listed inventory remains the lifeblood of the housing market,” he said, arguing that Compass “already has unparalleled inventory in many of our local markets.” That statement matters because it reveals the company’s North Star – not just in […]
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan approval authority of Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) and Home acceptance company (RAC), in several markets, as detailed in Wednesday’s Federal Register. The action is part of HUD’s Credit Watch Termination Initiative, which monitors the performance of mortgage lenders. In […]
Fair housing is often discussed in broad terms, but may not always be clearly defined. At its core, Fair Housing (capital F and H) refers to an interwoven framework of federal, state, and local policies, rooted in the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, […]
2025: Focus on resetting and finding stability According to NAR, 2025 was primarily focused on resetting and finding stability after years of legal and financial challenges, with the organization focusing on Sears’ goal of “getting back to basics.” As a centerpiece of its grassroots focus, NAR and its leaders emphasize that 2025 marked the second […]
Feature UAD uses computer vision to analyze property photos and extract information such as features, condition and visible damage. Restb.ai said the data is structured to align with the UAD 3.6 format, which significantly expands reporting requirements – including photo-level detail and separate assessments of interior and exterior condition and quality. “Our AI solution has […]
Figurine has acquired significant assets from ResiSharesincluding its analytics platform and proprietary technology – a move aimed at expanding ATTOM’s data analytics capabilities in the real estate sector. The acquisition brings ResiShares’ forecasting models and analytics tools to ATTOM’s national data platform, covering most U.S. properties. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “ResiShares […]
Abdullah, who has spent nearly 25 years in the single-family home and proptech space, said the past year was spent stabilizing and maintaining the existing portfolio. “What we’ve been doing over the last year is really … understanding how we can best work with the existing portfolio consumers and ensure that they are successful,” he […]
Others, however, are likely to face significant regulatory hurdles. Proposals involving penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals and restrictions for institutional homebuyers would require action from Congress, industry experts say. In particular, a ban on large investors purchasing single-family homes would likely fall outside the budget reconciliation process, meaning it would require 60 votes in the Senate — […]
