Government shutdown could bring mortgage rates down

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Investors seeking safety in bonds and mortgage-backed securities can bring rates down. Yields on 10-year Treasurys fell 4 basis points on first day of shutdown. Continue reading →

Why most real estate agents lose the deal after the 1st meeting

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You make a great first impression, but do you get the deal? Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes that the art of the follow-up is where trust, loyalty and contracts are won. Continue reading →

Supreme Court not ready to let Trump boot Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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The legal battle over the Fed’s independence will drag into next year, with the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in January on the Trump administration’s bid to fire Cook. Continue reading →

What the Compass-Anywhere deal means for the future of MLSs

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If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they’ll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes. Continue reading →

A mega-team goes indie, and other big-time real estate moves

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Parker Pemberton and his team have left eXp Realty, Corcoran snapped up a team in Rhode Island, and a new team has emerged at Douglas Elliman. Continue reading →

Don’t just read the news. Be part of the story with Inman’s Tip Line

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The Inman Tip Line is ready and waiting for your insights. Reach out with what you’re hearing and become part of the news-gathering process. Continue reading →

FTC sues Zillow: A wake-up call for real estate agents and brokers

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If you’re dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it’s time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

Rocket Companies closes Mr. Cooper acquisition

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Rocket Companies has closed its acquisition of Mr. Cooper for $14.2 billion, according to an announcement on Wednesday morning. The final acquisition price is 51 percent higher than the $9.4 billion price tag announced in March, due to Mr. Cooper’s rec… Continue reading →

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

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What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We’ve got the answers Continue reading →