Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Point to a Recession
The Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell by 0.3% in February to 11, the same percent decline as in January, according...
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The Hottest Rental Markets of 2023 So Far
While the Sunbelt has long held the title for hottest rental markets, the undersupplied Northeast has recently grown in competition,...
Mortgage Mix: GSE Fees Delayed; Sterling Pays a Pittance in Fraud Case
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday. -The...
THE PLAYBOOK: Reaching Out to Past Clients
Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia weekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they...
Housing Starts, Building Permits and Completed Construction Jump
Housing starts, building permits and completed construction all saw increases of over 9%, according to the latest new residential construction...
Mortgage Rates Pull Back a Bit After 5 Straight Increases
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.60%, a pullback from last week’s fifth-straight week of increases to 673%, according to...
Multifamily Rents Stay Level in February
Multifamily rents were flat in February, unchanged from January and December, as asking rates averaged $1,702, according to a new...
Acting Out: How Role Playing Can Perfect Your Interpersonal Skills
Remember back in school when you were taking a big test? You’d be at your desk and very likely knew...
Builder Confidence Higher in March but Future Outlook Uncertain
Although high construction costs and elevated interest rates continue to hamper housing affordability, builders expressed cautious optimism in March as...
Wholesale Prices Fall as Fed Eyes Big Picture
The Producer Price Index (PPI), another gauge of inflation that measures prices for wholesale goods and services, fell further than...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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