Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs

Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announces 90-day pause on country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” with the exception of 125 percent duties on Chinese goods. Continue reading

Maybe the real estate market’s not so screwed after all

As Trump’s tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors. Continue reading

Record down payments reveal a divided housing market

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Continue reading

What’s your best tighten-your-belt tip for agents in 2025? Pulse

For agents who are looking to improve their financial outlook, what costs can be cut to get on a firmer fiscal footing? Continue reading

Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing

In 2024, a record 39,000 single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5 percent jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday. Continue reading

How rent control policies are reshaping multifamily investments

Even in the face of regulatory headwinds, investment analyst Michael Zaransky writes, there are always opportunities in the multifamily investment sector. Continue reading

How to lead through market uncertainty with facts, not fear

We don’t control interest rates or government layoffs, broker Thai Hung Nguyen writes. But we do control how we lead, educate our agents and build trust in the marketplace. Continue reading

The real estate market is changing: Adapt or get left behind

The way agents succeed is undergoing a profound transformation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Are you adapting and adopting new tools fast enough to keep up? Continue reading

Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth

Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket’s plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper. Continue reading

Mortgage rates down sharply as tariff worries spark flight to safety

Heightened fears of a trade war and recession have investors convinced that the Fed will start cutting rates again in June — a sentiment that gives mortgage rates more room to come down. Continue reading