After a brief dip into the fives, mortgage rates ticked back up this week and will likely continue to rise if the conflict with Iran escalates into a prolonged war, economists cautioned this week. “The launch of the conflict in Iran over the weekend and its subsequent escalation has stoked fears of wartime inflation that…
The average top-tier mortgage rates dipped below 6% this week, offering up what economists say could be the “psychological push” some buyers are looking for to get them off the sidelines and into a stubborn housing market that continues to be constrained by affordability and inventory challenges. Mortgage News Daily (MND) reported that the average…
For agents, maintaining and strengthening client relationships is essential, especially in today’s market, where inventory constraints and affordability pressures make repeat and referral business more important than ever. That’s why the right partners and tools matter. A home inspection partner can play a powerful role in that equation. Results from RISMedia’s and Pillar To Post’s…
The discourse around private listing policies has become a headline controversy over the past year, and with recent massive consolidation, the debate over limited marketing strategies is only going to become more important. But as brokerages seek an advantage in the post commission-lawsuit landscape, simply being in favor of or against private listings doesn’t take…
The results of RISMedia’s first annual Tech Showdown are in, and Oppy, the AI-driven platform that launches and manages personalized AI assistants called “Oppies,” rose to the top after an extremely tight race among finalists. A three-way tie among judges was tipped in Oppy’s favor from votes cast by RISMedia viewers who tuned into the…
Above, top row from left, John Newman and Anam Hargey; bottom row from left, Ric Martel and Donny Samson Whether you’re a newbie agent or a veteran team leader, growth is always the goal. In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s 6th Annual Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year, “Surefire Growth Strategies for Every Level…
Above, top row from left, Laurie Mecier-Brochu and Keith Ard; bottom row from left, Matthew Melinger and Kimberly Cocotos Industry reports examining the luxury real estate market have shown that there are two tracks unfolding as we head into the new year–balance and a slowing pace of price appreciation in some markets while others continue…
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. –Flagstar last month agreed to a $31.5 million settlement in multiple class-action cases filed by former customers, focused on two data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of customers in 2021 and…
Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere could end up having a major impact on its lawsuit against Zillow, as the portal giant is seeking to determine if Compass contradicted its assertions about the value of private listings through the proposed mega-merger. A joint letter filed by the two companies to U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas in…
Above, Parker Pemberton Parker Pemberton, founder and CEO of Pemberton Homes with eXp Realty in Minnesota, one of eXp’s top teams worldwide and one of the North Star State’s top teams statewide, has announced the 200+ agent team Pemberton Homes is going independent under the brand name PembertonRE. Pemberton founded Pemberton Homes, a real estate…
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
