New-Home Mortgage Applications Down 2.2% in November
Mortgage applications for new-home purchases decreased 2.2% YoY, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data...
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‘Tis the Season: Tips for Staying in Touch
Holidays are a great time to reach out to your contacts, but besides the ubiquitous Christmas card, finding original ways...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Following Fed Policy Changes
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.12% for the week ending Dec. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage...
Single-Family and Multifamily Starts See Double-Digit Growth in November
Single-family and multifamily housing starts accelerated in November, due to increasing demand for new construction. Housing starts increased 11.8% to...
Tracking and Measuring Critical Data Is Key to Reaching Your Goals
As we jump into 2022, we need to take a deep look into what worked and what didn't in 2021....
Home-Buying Competition Heating Up for the Holidays
Bucking seasonal slow-down trends, home-buying competition is heating up as the year comes to a close. According to realtor.com®'s latest...
Brokers Are Very Confident in Residential Real Estate as 2022 Approaches
Editor’s note: RISMedia is proud to release the first edition of our Broker Confidence Index (BCI) Report. On a monthly...
How to Seize Opportunities in 2022 Amid Continuing Market Challenges
The challenges facing real estate professionals heading into 2022 are not inconsequential. Amid challenges such as lacking inventory, rising inflation,...
Buffini’s ‘Bold Predictions’ for 2022 Include Challenges for Inexperienced Agents
It's hard to argue that 2021 wasn't a solid year for real estate. Agents and brokers have stayed busy as...
Single Women Buyers Take the Lead, Outpacing Men in Home-Buying
Single women are currently outpacing men in the home-buying space despite entering the playing field late in the game. According...
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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