Broker Confidence Index Ticks Up as Industry Enters Slower Season
The August edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, up slightly from a 5.3 reading last...
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Down
Borrowers continue to benefit from lowering mortgage rates, as the average 30-year fixed has slid to an 11-month low. According...
Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas...
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...
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...
Your Social Media Fall Audit: How to Refresh Your Digital Presence in Q4
Just like cleaning out your closet for a new season, fall is the perfect time to refresh your digital branding, fine-tune your social media profiles and make sure your content strategy is working hard for you. Read more.
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