Mortgage rates surge as Trump’s odds improve after debate

Investors weigh the potential for higher tariffs, tighter restrictions on immigration, and an extension of 2017 tax cuts to fuel inflation under a second Trump administration. Continue reading

Rate dip drags ‘doomers’ back from the ledge: Client Pipeline Tracker

Expectations for future buyer pipelines have started to improve after a rough four-month stretch. Intel unpacks the latest developments with its Client Pipeline Tracker, fueled by the Intel Index. Continue reading

5 ways commercial and residential real estate can cooperate now

A brokerage with access to a commercial division, Troy Palmquist writes, experiences a whole new way of serving clients, adding value and creating professional synergies Continue reading

Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?

Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today’s housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide. Continue reading

Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download

What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy? Continue reading

Prospects for lower mortgage rates grow as inflation continues to ease

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56 percent in May, getting closer to the Fed’s 2 percent target for the 2nd month in a row. Core inflation reading is lowest since March 2021. Continue reading

BofA analysts cast doubts on prospects for 2025 sales rebound

“The U.S. housing market is stuck, and we are not convinced it will become unstuck anytime soon,” economists at Bank of America Global Research say of ongoing affordability issues. Continue reading

Weak demand drives up share of homesellers cutting prices

The typical home sold for 0.3 percent less than the original asking price in the past month, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

Agents, brokers reveal a tale of 2 commission-split scenarios in 2025

Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming. Continue reading

Pending home sales fall by 2.1% in May as buyer demand softens

Elevated mortgage rates continued to curb homebuyer activity in May, NAR reported. As inventory increases in upcoming months, slower home price growth will follow, and likely more buyers hitting the market. Continue reading