Homebuilder Confidence Sees Bump Following Rate Dip, but Tariff Worries Remain
The latest Housing Market Index (HMI) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo shows economic uncertainty...
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Mortgage Applications Take a Hit Under Consumer Uncertainty
Mortgage applications took a hit this week as the consumers remain on edge due to a wavering economy. The Market...
Blefari Felt This Was ‘Appropriate Time to Make the Change’—Kelly Shares Details of HomeServices Succession Announcement
Above, Gino Blefari, left, and Chris Kelly As part of a planned succession strategy, Gino Blefari, who has captained HomeServices...
Laws Banning REALTOR® Membership Requirements Defeated in 2 States
Last month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill that explicitly bans any requirement that homebuyers sign an agreement with...
Private Listings, Public Discussion: Industry Execs Talk Zillow’s New Policy
Zillow’s move to ban private listings has sparked intense debate across the industry. For some, it’s the logical next step...
Have Starter Homes Reached Their End? The Shifting Reality of Entry-Level Homes
A traditional stepping stone, starter homes are becoming more and more out of reach. In the 1980s, the typical first-time...
A Drop in the Current: Consumer Confidence’s Supporting Role in Predicting Housing Trends
Consumer confidence has been rocky so far in 2025, with sentiment plunging again this week due to ongoing news of...
Home-Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month in March
Home prices are still on an upward trajectory, but the speed at which they’re rising has slowed for the third-straight...
Industry Pros Talk Tariff Tumult, and the Convos to Have With Clients
On April 2, alas just 24 hours after April Fool’s Day, President Donald Trump, in an Executive Order, stated that...
Court Report: Realtor.com Drops CoStar Suit; Gibson Judge Declines to Step Down
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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