Agent Outlook: Know the market so that you can translate the market

Being able to crunch the numbers and speak about trends allows you to better interpret market movements for leads and clients in your area. Livian’s Eric Forney offers the relevant data so that you always know where to focus. Continue reading

Moody’s says odds of recession have risen to ‘uncomfortably high’ 59.5%

Investors who fund mortgages are demanding unusually high premiums in comparison to government bonds, out of fears the loans they make now could quickly be refinanced if rates drop. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: Life events will still drive home sales, you can hang your hat on it

The market may be slowing in some areas, but it will not come to a complete halt. Eric Forney of Livian shares this week’s market insights and says that life events will keep consumers buying Continue reading

Don’t expect mortgage rate relief in 2023, Fannie Mae warns in forecast

Even though the economy is probably headed for a recession next year, the Fed is seen as having a ways to go before inflation is under control. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: How will the market determine your strategy?

Eric Forney, director of industry for Livian shares his wit and wisdom as he reviews current market stats and weighs in on what’s next. Check out this week’s outlook, and add these insights to your weekly playbook. Continue reading

Does remote work spell doom for Florida’s housing market? The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage fraud, rising home prices in the Sunshine State, and news from Left, Right and Center. Find out what they have to say about these hot topics, and watch this week’s The Real Word. Continue reading

Goldman Sachs predicts 2024 recovery: The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Goldman Sachs prediction on falling home sales, the return of the 40-year fixed mortgage, California blackout risks, and Apple’s iPhone 14 event. Find out what they have to say about these hot topics, and watch… Continue reading

Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now

Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can’t ultimately turn around their stock market performances, their falling share prices could have profound impacts on the real estate industry. Continue reading

The truth about Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition: The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how “shrinkflation” could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023. Watch this week’s TRW to stay on top of this week… Continue reading

Your prediction about the housing market is probably wrong

Forget the memes. According to broker Teresa Boardman, if you’ve been around real estate for any length of time, you know that the only thing you can expect is the unexpected. Continue reading