Fed Holds Rates Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Mount
As largely expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, leaving ...
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Women in Real Estate: Insights and Strategies for Succeeding in Today’s Market
Above (L-R): Jackie Louh, Lisa Sturtevant, Bess Freedman, Christina Pappas, Carrie Little, Michele Harrington and DeAnne Golden (upper row). Anam ...
Bright MLS Chief Economist: 2026 Will Be a ‘Transition Year’
The real estate industry is viewing 2026 with hearts full of hope. After a challenging few years since the pandemic, ...
Pending Home Sales Show 9.3% Decrease in December
Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3% year-over-year, according to the National Association ...
Growing Financial Anxiety Could Hamper Housing Market Recovery: Bright MLS
Americans from all walks of life are feeling heightened anxiety about their finances — and that could dampen the housing ...
Inflation Lower Than Expected After Months of Inching Up
The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back ...
November Jobs Report Reveals Highest Unemployment Rate Since Sept. 2021
The labor market continued to see growth in November, although with little net change since April, and the unemployment rate ...
Slow Price Growth and Mortgage-Rate Drops Forecast for 2026 Housing Market
This year is on track to end with a slower than average housing market, but will 2026 kick real estate ...
Pending Sales Inch Up in October Despite Uncertainty
As we get closer to a new year, the real estate market shows new signs of incremental pick-up. According to ...
Pending Home Sales Show No Change in September
Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year-over-year, according to the National ...
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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