‘Inflation is still running too high’: Homebuyers stunned by rate surge

Requests for purchase loans were down last week by 31 percent from a year ago as rates rose to new 2023 highs and homes remained scarce in many markets, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Continue reading

Catapult agent productivity to new heights with these key strategies

Learn the strategies of agent productivity from a panel of top-performers as they discuss recruiting, training and empowering agents to conquer sales goals in a shifting market. Continue reading

When it comes to Instagram, how personal is too personal?

Start infusing your personality and perspective into your social media content to connect with your audience and increase engagement, writes social media expert Maris Callahan Messervey. Continue reading

Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit

If the parties don’t settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers’ case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading

Mortgage rates hit new 2023 high on debt ceiling, inflation worries

For investors who provide the funding for most U.S. mortgages, the debt ceiling crisis won’t be over until Congress actually votes to approve the deal negotiated over the weekend. Continue reading

Second month of home price gains could signal end to year of declines

U.S. home prices rose 0.7 percent in March, notching a second-straight month of upticks while suggesting declines that began in 2022 may be winding down, according to data from CoreLogic and the FHFA. Continue reading

Heading into summer, Airbnb is going head-to-head with the hotels

It grew from a way to earn a little extra money renting out a room to a $67B behemoth. Now, heading into a busy travel season, Airbnb looks to return to its roots. Continue reading

Real estate investing: 3 tips to get started from a seasoned investor

Find a niche, start small and think local, writes Inman contributor Michael Zaransky, the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners. Continue reading