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Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails

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Applications for purchase loans fell 5 percent last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt. Continue reading →

Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it

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Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they’d be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows. Continue reading →

It’s all a cycle: Boom, bust, rebound, Roben Farzad says

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Roben Farzad took the stage at Inman On Tour Miami with a message that struck a rare balance between realism and resilience: We’re living in uncertain times, but history has shown that people adapt. Continue reading →

Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn’t faltered

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The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market. Continue reading →

Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize

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With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty. Continue reading →

7 ways to recession-proof your real estate business

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A recession doesn’t have to wreck your business bottom line, coach Darryl Davis writes, but ignoring the warning signs can set you up for financial disaster. Continue reading →

Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut

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Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae forecasting higher 2025 inflation, slower growth

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Slowing economy could also help bring mortgage rates down to Earth more rapidly, with the latest forecast predicting rates will drop to 6.2 percent by the end of this year and to 6 percent next year. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning

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Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected Continue reading →

5 fresh ways real estate pros can earn passive income this spring

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The smartest agents aren’t just selling homes anymore, branding and marketing expert Alyssa Stalker writes. They’re building scalable income ecosystems that grow with them. Continue reading →