Mortgage applications drop over MLK holiday, inauguration week by Sarah Wolak for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 2.0% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest weekly mortgage applications survey. This week’s results for the week ending Jan. 24, 2025, include an adjustment…

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Downward trend in agent movement continues through December by Rob Keefe for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Relitix’s latest release of the Agent Movement Index (AMI) through December 2024 confirms a continuation of the downward trajectory observed in recent months, underscoring the year-end slowdown and persistent market caution. While December often marks the lowest point seasonally, this year’s results reinforce the subdued climate that has defined much of 2024. Key…

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Servicing QC 2025 outlook: Identify risks amidst changing rules by Sharon Reichhardt for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire No one can know what, exactly, will change in 2025 for the mortgage servicing industry’s quality control units, but experts agree there will be changes. Rohit Chopra, head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is unlikely to remain at the bureau’s helm after the new presidential administration is…

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The best real estate closing gifts for 2025 by Emile L’Eplattenier, Meghan Thibault for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. We curated some standout closing gift ideas for buyers and sellers and assembled this guide to help you navigate the closing gift process. We’ve included the…

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Concierge Auctions and Luxury Presence team up on marketing by Sarah Wolak for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Luxury real estate auction house Concierge Auctions has entered a co-marketing partnership with proptech startup Luxury Presence, announced today. The collaboration offers Luxury Presence’s clients the ability to promote upcoming auctions, in addition to using the Concierge Auctions platform as a tool in the buying and selling of high-end…

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