Fed Announces First Rate Cut of 2025, Citing a Worsening Job Market
The Federal Reserve has announced its first interest rate cut since December 2024, pointing toward a degrading job market as...
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New Construction Cools as Housing Starts Slow to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S....
Mortgage Applications Grow Nearly 30% Before Fed Rate Decision
As mortgage rates reached their lowest level in a year this past week, demand for housing experienced a major jump...
‘Cautious’ Approach to Private Listings as Agents Press on Amid Controversy
Private listings can impact an agent’s bottom line. But make no mistake, the topic is a controversial one, especially in...
Shoring Up Your Agent Force: Recruiting and Retention in the Changing Real Estate Landscape
Above, from left: Jackie Louh, Alex Vidal, Vince Leisey and Duff Rubin. Photo by AJ Canaria. Recruiting and retention is...
Report: Spooky Season Is 2025’s Best Time to Buy
As summer winds down and the colder season approaches, Realtor.com® released its annual Best Time to Buy report just in...
Builder Confidence Remains Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
The monthly Housing Market Index (HMI), released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo this week, came in...
The MLS Landscape: ‘Cooperation as Competition’ Amid Industry Upheaval
Above, from left, Brad Bjelke, Dionna Hall, Michael Wurzer, Merri Jo Cowen and Brian Donnellan. Photo by AJ Canaria. The...
Fed Likely to Cut Rates by 25 Basis Points, Says Redfin Chief Economist
Above, Daryl Fairweather NEW HAVEN, CT—With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week to vote on a rate...
Appeals Court Blocks Firing of Fed Governor, Securing Lineup Ahead of Interest Rate Vote
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), where Federal Reserve members meet to determine interest rate adjustments, begins today—and the voting...
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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