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Trump’s mortgage bond promise already bringing rates down

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Although $200 billion sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie’s bond purchases on mortgage rates won’t be as big as the Federal Reserve’s. Continue reading →

Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie’s help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors

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Trump’s promise to “ban” large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability. Continue reading →

Homebuyer demand sags as mortgage rates stay range bound

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Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a fifth consecutive week to the lowest level since October, as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6 percent. Continue reading →

A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

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Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn’t complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs. Continue reading →

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

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The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading →

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

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Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Running lean as an agent: 6 ways to do more with less in 2026

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Running a leaner real estate business isn’t about cutting corners, but rather, reducing friction, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here are six ways to streamline in 2026. Continue reading →

Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker

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Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel’s December survey. Continue reading →

Crystal balls and tea leaves: The Download on 2026 forecasts

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Everybody’s looking ahead to 2026, so this week’s Download rounds up the forecasts and advice you need to hit the ground running. Continue reading →

NAR’s final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum

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In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory. Continue reading →