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Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers

Requests to refinance are up 40 percent from a year ago, but uncertainty "continues to hold homebuyers out of the market," Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday.

With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs

CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider 'any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,' but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules

Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US’s largest markets

Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with metros in the South and on the West Coast seeing active inventory double compared to 2019.

FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell

"Chairman Powell needs to be investigated by Congress immediately," the FHFA director said in a statement on Wednesday. Pulte and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates.

Your next referral source is already in your phone

The best lead generation comes from genuinely valuing and nurturing the relationships you already have and keeping in touch with your network.

Why thought leadership is the new real estate agent advantage

Leads follow leaders, Angela Yungk writes. Lead with purpose, clarity and consistency, and you won't have to chase business — it finds you.

How do you think the private listings battle will play out? Pulse

Are you Team Compass? Team Zillow? Or are you just keeping watch to see who comes out on top and how you can pivot?

Yes, it’s a ‘big, beautiful bill’ — for the real estate industry at least

Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk

Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse

For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes.

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