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Get ready to get hit with a tsunami of real estate consolidation

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From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next. Continue reading →

Zillow released its price forecast for hundreds of US markets. What will happen near you?

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The real estate portal giant expects a chill on prices to spread through markets across the country over the next year, with pockets of strong price growth in the red-hot Midwest and Northeast. Continue reading →

Here’s why price cuts are sweeping the country

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Reports released on Thursday by Redfin and Realtor.com show that homesellers are increasingly motivated to sell, especially in lower price ranges and on single-family homes. Continue reading →

Anywhere: The rise and fall of an industry giant

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The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading →

Government shutdown could bring mortgage rates down

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Investors seeking safety in bonds and mortgage-backed securities can bring rates down. Yields on 10-year Treasurys fell 4 basis points on first day of shutdown. Continue reading →

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

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By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4. Continue reading →

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

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The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger. Continue reading →

Price growth continues to slow, but economists say that may be good news for the market

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The housing market is moving deeper into a rut, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller July index. National home prices grew at one of the slowest rates in a decade, only tallying a 1.7 percent year-over-year growth. The 20-City and 10-City Co… Continue reading →

Is the mortgage lock-in effect ending? These numbers offer clues

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The Federal Reserve’s decision to make a series of historic short-term rate cuts at the height of the pandemic has proven to be a double-edged sword, with the sharpest point being the percentage of would-be homesellers locked into their homes by 2 perc… Continue reading →

Pending home sales jumped 4% in August in positive market signal

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said lowering mortgage rates were leading to more buyers coming to market, but Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant said hopes for a fall market rebound should stay tempered. Continue reading →