Mortgage rates are tumbling again as job openings hit 18-month low

Bond market investors who fund most mortgages are already certain the Fed will slash rates this month. The question has become how much will policymakers cut on Sept. 18, Nov. 7 and Dec. 18? Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate

Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky’s mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
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Data points to another mortgage boom if rates continue to tumble

If mortgage rates fall by another percentage point, ICE Mortgage sees homebuyers’ monthly payment dropping by $236 and nearly 7.2 million homeowners “in the money” for a refinance. Continue reading

Judge in Moehrl, Batton recused after revealing conflict of interest

Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said she discovered a relative’s spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl. She recused herself in a surprise filing on Wednesday. Continue reading

CoStar Group dismisses year-old lawsuit against Homesnap founder

The residential and commercial real estate company sued over misuse of trade secrets in 2023, but revealed in a new court filing that a rival tech platform’s “limited nature” is no longer a threat. Continue reading

Dorm decor goes luxe as students opt for high-end designers

The trend of parents and college students shopping at budget-friendly stores like Target and IKEA for DIY dorm decor may be fading as more students are turning to professional interior designers for their dorm rooms, The New York Times reported on Friday. Continue reading

I’m a real estate broker, but I’m no longer a Realtor. Here’s why I quit

Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR. Continue reading

Laura Monroe joins REALM as executive director for innovation

The former Global Head of Community at Inman will drive innovation and brand strategy in her new role at REALM to help enrich the member experience. Continue reading

Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B

Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10,000 homeowners in 16 states. Continue reading

Zillow, unfiltered: Portal giant adds AI-fueled natural language feature

Consumers using Zillow’s mobile application can now search homes with simple voice prompts based on commute, points of interest, affordability and school access, according to executives. Continue reading