Big Florida real estate brokerage is selling its mortgage division

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First Federal Bank continues expansion of its nationwide mortgage lending operations with deal to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp. and investments in digital solutions. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales drop in March as high rates stun homebuyers

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Existing-home sales retreated 4.3 percent between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Single women don’t want to shell out for your next milestone, saying “it’s too expensive to be single”

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In March, the U.S. producer price index rose at the fastest pace in nearly a year from the year prior, which means – in short – it’s still expensive to exist right now. In times of high inflation, it’s nice to be able to share the financial load with a partner, especially for women who […] Continue reading →

Weeklong BoomTown outage was caused by hackers, CEO confirms

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On Wednesday, executives told customers that a “security incident involving a malicious third party” caused the outage that has disrupted thousands of brokers and agents since last week. Continue reading →

2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead

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One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking. Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: Karen Hanson, Engel & Völkers By the Sea

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Find out how this award-winning broker combines culture, collaboration and commitment to elevate the profession. Continue reading →

Still standing: Realtor resilience for challenging times

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Need a pep talk? Coach Darryl Davis offers a little wisdom to help you remember your value and navigate the difficult waters of client service. Continue reading →

Industry gets some clarity on mortgage commission rules

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Fannie, Freddie and FHA say sellers can continue to pay the buyer’s agent’s commission. But it remains to be seen if buyers will be allowed to finance their agent’s commission into their mortgage. Continue reading →