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...
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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...
Power Broker Insights: Elevating Professionalism and Service
Above, Chris Trapani VITALS: Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno Years in business: 34 Size: 19 offices, 650-plus agents Regions Served:...
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....
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter-Point, Third Cut This Year
As widely expected, Federal Reserve (Fed) officials lowered interest rates again, marking the third cut this year—although markets wobbled based...
Existing-Home Sales See Strongest Year-Over-Year Increase Since 2021
Existing-home sales continue to rise year-over-year for the second month as economists say buyers are feeling more positive about their...
3 Small Things Agents Can Do to Make Clients Feel Taken Care Of
These simple actions can go a long way in helping clients feel supported, informed and confident throughout the transaction. Read more.
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