A new report from data provider Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) shows U.S. home prices rose to their strongest single-month gain in nearly two years. The May ICE Mortgage Monitor analysis found prices rose 0.32% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis and while modest on the surface, that pace translates to a 3.9% seasonally adjusted…
When a new lead fills out a contact form at 10:47 p.m. on a Tuesday, the clock starts ticking—but the competition doesn’t wait. In real estate, response time isn’t just a metric; it’s often the difference between securing a client or watching them move onto the next agent. That reality is exactly what inspired serial…
Above, Lane McCormack HomeServices of America has named Lane McCormack president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. McCormack brings more than 28 years of real estate industry experience to the role, including leadership positions focused on brokerage growth, operations and luxury real estate. She joins Beach Properties following seven years with Ansley Real…
The residential real estate landscape is changing rapidly—and 2026 is proving to be one of the most transformative years the industry has seen in decades. Following Real’s acquisition of REMAX, eXp Realty has now announced its acquisition of NextHome, bringing together thousands of agents and hundreds of offices under some of the industry’s largest and…
Freddie Mac reported today that mortgage rates increased this week, still being driven by geopolitical tensions and sticky inflation, according to economists. The average mortgage rate increased 7 basis points to 6.37%, up from 6.30%, last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday. “The expectation of rates…
MoxiWorks has announced the next phase of RISE, its AI-powered relationship intelligence platform for real estate, expanding its ability to connect marketing, outreach, follow-up and execution into one continuous workflow for brokerages, teams and agents. The release addresses one of real estate’s most persistent challenges: consistent follow-up. RISE moves beyond reactive AI by helping agents…
HomeServices of America has announced Jason Waugh will succeed Vince Leisey as CEO of HSF Affiliates, the franchisor of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate network. The multi-year transition plan is expected to commence in 2027, per a release from HSF Affiliates. Waugh previously led Prudential Northwest Real Estate prior to its acquisition by HomeServices…
Mortgage applications declined for a second week in a row as economists point to economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on activity and drive mortgage rates up. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchases and refinances—decreased 4.4% on…
Fierce portal giant competitors Zillow and Realtor.com have announced a new collaboration where, beginning this summer, Zillow Preview pre-market listings will also be available on Realtor.com®—listed as “Realtor.com Preview” listings. The move, being hailed by the portals in a release as setting “a new standard for pre-market transparency,” will allow buyers to see more homes…
PropStream, in collaboration with LoanGeek, will host a live webinar aimed at helping real estate professionals better navigate today’s evolving lending landscape and identify effective funding strategies. The session, “Funding Made Simple: Loan Options for Your Next Deal,” will focus on simplifying financing options and helping agents, investors and other real estate professionals bridge the…
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