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...
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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...
Mortgage Applications Increase Again This Week
Mortgage applications marked their second week in a row of increases, up 6.5% this week from last week’s 7.4% increase,...
SOCIAL SKILLS: ‘Spring’ Your Socials Into Action
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips,...
Regional Spotlight: South Dakota Is a Steadily Growing Market
When you think of booming real estate markets, South Dakota probably doesn’t spring to mind. The state has the fifth-smallest...
Could Bank Busts Be a Boon for Real Estate Agents?
Headlines about crumbling banks and financial institutions are stirring up concerns again. Many are still reeling from the news that...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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