Consumer Sentiment Flat, Iran War Continues to Hold Expectations Back
Consumer’s economic expectations remain muted for another month as the Iran War continues to hold the economy back, according to...
Mortgage Mix: Trump Issues Housing EO Ahead of Midterms; Treasury Reveals Investor Ban Plan
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. ...
Report: Renting vs. Homeownership Debate Continues as Insurance Outweighs Property Taxes in ‘Hidden Costs’
The conversation surrounding renting vs. homeownership has been contentious for some time now. The question as to whether it’s cheaper...
The Morning After: Compass Hedges on Future Lawsuits; CMLS Preps Legal Defense Fund
Three separate federal lawsuits involving Compass and seven different MLSs are now making their way through the (often slow-moving) civil...
Rates Edge Down for First Time in Two Months
Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield dropped this past week, offering homebuyers brief relief after two months of steady...
Five First-Time Homebuyer Budget Traps Newlyweds Should Avoid
Although mortgage rates recently hit a three-year high, they’ve eased slightly recently. For newlyweds, the question is whether now is...
Recording Client Convos: Views Vary on Touchy Talking Point
Do you record all your back and forths with clients? If not, you may want to reconsider, as they can...
Crye-Leike Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Destin Conference
Crye-Leike Real Estate Services celebrated its 50th anniversary during its annual conference, held Oct. 13-15. The Golden Jubilee Conference featured...
Five First-Time Homebuyer Budget Traps Newlyweds Should Avoid
“A two-week low can make buyers feel like their budget has improved, even when the monthly savings are small,” says one real estate professional. “Newlyweds should calculate that difference before increasing their price range. Higher property taxes, insurance and maintenance can quickly outweigh those savings.” Read more.
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