After trending down last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had its largest 24-hour increase of the year when it jumped closer to 7% on Monday. Read More
April 2025
NAREB’s Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose tells Real Estate News independent brokers and consumers will “suffer” if efforts to bolster private listing channels persist. Read More
As the FHFA signals an interest in loosening control of the GSEs, experts predict mortgage rates would rise as a result — but the increase might be temporary. Read More
New Zillow research explains which metrics can predict a listing’s length of time on the market — and what sellers can do to speed up the process. Read More
Brokerage leadership coordinated a private listings push in the region despite MLS rules restricting pre-marketing — and the risk of steep fines for agents. Read More
A promotion at Florida powerhouse MSC; Christie's nabs $1B Park City team; a BHGRE merger in Appalachia; 14-agent team joins KW in New Jersey; and more news. Read More
Today’s jobs data was stronger than expected, and mortgage rates hit a 5-month low. That could boost home sales if economic anxiety doesn’t scare buyers away. Read More
Rates may drop in the short-term before inflation ramps up, but stock market volatility, higher prices and rising unemployment could stall home purchases. Read More
Though the number of office exclusives is rising, a new report from Bright MLS found no financial advantage to pre-marketing a home off the MLS. Read More
The number of households that can only afford homes under $300K far exceeds the supply at that price point, while there is a glut of homes valued at $2M and up. Read More