Mortgage demand slips again as rates continue relentless rise

Loan applications slipped to lowest level since 1995 as mortgage rates climb for the seventh week in a row, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky nails personal best score on Week 5 of ‘DWTS’

In a powerful and athletic contemporary dance routine, The Agency CEO and dance partner Emma Slater achieved their “best dance yet” on Tuesday night’s episode, judge Bruno Tonioli declared. Continue reading

Anywhere, RE/MAX agree to settle Nosalek commission lawsuit

New legal filings propose that MLS PIN class members from the Nosalek lawsuit be included in the “substantive terms” of the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl settlements with Anywhere and RE/MAX. Continue reading

Sitzer defendants ask for mistrial as HomeServices alleges ‘ambush’

HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial. Continue reading

New-home sales soar in September — but analysts see sales slowdown

New-home sales skyrocketed in September, soaring to a 20-month high, according to data issued Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?

First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior. Continue reading

Want to recruit top talent? Master the art of virtual interviewing

According to brokerage growth expert Jim Turner, improving your virtual interview skills and setup increases your reach and your ability to connect with the best (and busiest) agents in your market. Continue reading

Andy Florance: Zillow isn’t ready for post-commission portal revolution

In the opening remarks of CoStar Group’s Q3 earnings call Tuesday, CEO Andy Florance revealed to investment analysts the company’s grand plan to make Homes.com the portal of the future. Continue reading