Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast, but Down Year-Over-Year
Consumers appear to be feeling more hopeful as summer begins and tariffs remain relatively low impact at the moment, according...
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3 Ways to Modernize Your Open House
If your open house still runs on printed flyers and a clipboard, it might be time for a refresh. Today’s...
Chicagoland’s Two Largest Independents Announce Merger
Baird & Warner and Dream Town, Chicagoland’s two largest independent real estate companies, have announced the companies are merging their...
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Restricting Trigger Leads
One challenge that your buyer clients may face when applying for a mortgage are “trigger leads,” where after a lender...
Forbes Global Properties Expands to the Dominican Republic
Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Dominican Republic Forbes Global Properties to its curated network of local brokerages....
Opening the Door to the American Dream
Above, from left, Gary Scott, Roxana Alarcon, Victor Gutierez, Ruthie Assouline and Ethan Assouline Real estate agents spend their lives...
Only 3 Major U.S. Cities Still Pass Affordability Test: Report
When the typical U.S. household has to fork over 44.6% of their income just to afford a median-priced home, financial...
Fed Chair Pressed on Housing Crisis Amid Political Pressure to Cut Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced intense congressional scrutiny this week over the housing market and his approach to interest...
Mortgage Rates Decline, Continue to Hold in Steady Territory
As rates dip a bit more this week, economists point to a several-months-long stretch of little fluctuation and a short-term...
The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase: What Agents Must Know
When you’re talking to a prospective client and the mortgage topic comes up, how well-versed are you? No one needs...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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