Plunk to punch up marketing for Union Street Media, Realforce

Data from artificial intelligence-powered valuation company Plunk will be used to enrich the products of two real estate industry firms that specialize in marketing technology and services. Continue reading

Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring

Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely to follow. Continue reading

Existing-home sales fall off 0.7% led by Southern, Western markets

Sales of existing homes slid 0.7 percent between July and August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million but held steady in the Northeast and rose in the Midwest. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Charlie Taylor and Jake Doilney, The Agency Park City

Learn how a former pro golfer and a lifelong real estate developer joined forces to share their love of Park City’s lifestyle and culture with clients. Continue reading

The best advice most real estate agents don’t want to hear

Knowing and acting on what you need to hear, Jimmy Burgess writes, instead of what you want to hear, is key to growing and optimizing your professional performance. Continue reading

8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it

In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event. Continue reading

Fed stays put but is prepared to hike rates one more time this year

Treasury yields, a barometer for mortgage rates, barely budged Wednesday as bond market investors look ahead to next year when the Fed is expected to start bringing short-term rates back down. Continue reading

Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $8.53B

The third annual Top Producers list honors 388 agents and team leaders who raked in $8.53 billion in 2023 alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says. Continue reading

Demand for purchase loans picks up, but so do mortgage rates

Applications for FHA mortgages and conforming loans backed by Fannie and Freddie were up last week, even as rates crept back toward 2023 highs registered in August. Continue reading