Mortgage Mix: ‘Trigger Leads’ Bill Advances; Fed Projects Fewer Cuts
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Consumer Sentiment Rises for Fifth Straight Month in December
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index improved for the fifth consecutive month in December, rising about 3% to its...
NAR Escalates MLS Access Controversy With Threat Against Local Board
Doubling down in what appears to be a growing and multi-pronged battle over MLS membership requirements, the National Association of...
Key Inflation Rate Hits 2.4% in November, Near 2% Fed Target
Inflation rose slightly in November, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report released December 20, as a recent...
Howard Hanna Presses Judge on Request to Transfer Commission Case
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That would appear to be the philosophy behind Howard Hanna’s latest...
Be the Encyclopedia: How to Apply 5 Niche Interests to Real Estate
While every agent knows how important market and local expertise is, it might be hard to imagine how certain interest...
Mortgage Rates Increase Ahead of the Holidays
Mortgage rates reversed course this week after several weeks of declines, but continue to make small moves around the mid-...
Leading Index Reverses Course, Up for the First Time Since February
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which measures indicators of significant turning points in the business cycle and where...
With Rentals Rising, Has the American Dream Become the American Fantasy for Many?
It’s a troubling trend, at least for those working within the residential real estate realm. Homebuyer hopefuls priced out of...
2025 Housing Market Predictions: What Economists Expect for the Year Ahead
Ask any real estate or mortgage professional what housing has been like in 2024, and the answer is likely chaotic....
Pet Peeves: How to Tame All Kinds of Animal Issues in Homes for Sale
When selling a home, the agent’s responsibility is to make sure the place shows as pet-neutral as possible. Read more.
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