NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects mortgage rates to settle around 6 percent, a prediction he’s made before. A look back at two years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass

Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with “old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity.” Continue reading

4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate

By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman

Find out how the team’s three co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach. Continue reading

DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS

DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers. Continue reading

FHA, VA requests drive pickup in purchase mortgage demand

Rates surged and then pulled back last week in what could foreshadow more election-year volatility in the months ahead. Jerome Powell tells Congress Fed will remain above the fray. Continue reading

More lenders partner with Calque to offer ‘The Trade-In Mortgage’

EMM Loans, Searchlight Lending join growing list of mortgage lenders who have partnered with Calque to help homeowners tap their equity and buy before they sell. Continue reading

6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join

Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to an organization’s success, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. Continue reading

NAR membership dips as Realtors report closing fewer deals in 2023

NAR’s 2024 Membership profile shows the impacts of a difficult market on real estate professionals — many of whom are contending with issues related to affordability and inventory. Continue reading

Final Offer buys North American operations of Openn Negotiation

The acquisition will allow Final Offer, a platform for managing and negotiating offers, to provide a “transparent and straightforward experience when buying and selling a home,” executives said. Continue reading