In real estate, short-term rentals (STRs) have carved a niche that extends far beyond the heyday of basic room rentals. This market has transformed in recent years, offering travelers a range of unique experiences while providing property owners with an appealing stream of income. While it may seem like short-term rentals are a recent phenomenon, [...]read moreWhat lies ahead – HousingWire
Thanks to high mortgage rates, mortgage refinance rates, and even higher home prices, the vibe among homebuyers has been fairly bleak these past couple months. In Fannie Mae‘s most recent National Housing Survey, only 17% of consumers said they think it’s a good time to buy a home. To that I say, timing is everything [...]read moreOpinion: Riding the wave – HousingWire
The number one rule of the marketplace is to understand your customer. Knowing what they need, what they want and what they fear is fundamental for success. The housing market has shifted. Today it’s dominated by baby boomers who make up 39% of all homebuyers and 52% of all home sellers. Known as “Peak 65”, in [...]read moreThe Retirement Trifecta – HousingWire
We lament over ever-changing rates, changing fees and guidelines. We change companies, processors, assistance and our workspace. Every area and facet of our industry, it seems, moves, and changes with the wind. It likely is part of what you like about your career. Each day has its own opportunity to be unique and come with its [...]read moreThe unchanging – HousingWire
Nominations for the 2024 Marketing Leaders award are open now through April 30. This prestigious accolade recognizes the visionaries, innovators and strategists who have set new standards of marketing excellence in mortgage and real estate. HousingWire is proud to have recognized a slew of industry heavyweights since the program started. We’re taking a look back [...]read moreSpotlighting HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders – HousingWire
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) unveiled a new partnership with SoFi on Monday. As part of the agreement, NAR members and their clients will be eligible to receive exclusive rates and discounts on mortgages, student loan refinancing, and personal loans, among other perks. “This partnership amplifies our support for the diverse financial needs of [...]read moreNAR partners with SoFi – HousingWire
HousingWire has partnered with New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) to bring original data, analytics and news to its members who are the voice for real estate in the state. Opportunities are revealed when housing leaders have an industry-spanning, deeply informed perspective, which is made possible through HousingWire insights that members can make decisions on. [...]read moreNew Hampshire Association of Realtors partners with HousingWire
The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) announced the winners of the 2023 Best in Business Awards, honoring excellence in business journalism from 2023. HousingWire journalist Will Robinson won the Data Journalism category for his data reporting series on the seismic changes in the real estate industry. The series was published on HousingWire.com [...]read moreHousingWire journalist wins prestigious data journalism award