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Fannie Mae dials back sales expectations by 220,000 homes

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Driving the revised forecast are expectations for slightly cooler economic growth and hotter inflation, which could mean mortgage rates come down a little more slowly. Continue reading →

‘Construction is in a funk’: Homebuilding improves, but inventory issues remain

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The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to face cooled buyer demand in response to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs this year with builder sentime… Continue reading →

Here’s the data you need to grow your real estate business right now

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The agents who will thrive this year aren’t waiting for the market to change, Jimmy Burgess writes. They’re making the market work for them. Continue reading →

Mortgage lenders are turning to AI to play in the big leagues

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Rocket Mortgage and UWM are counting on AI to help them scale their businesses as mortgage rates fall. Small and mid-size lenders don’t want to be left behind. Continue reading →

Smart financial planning tips to protect your real estate income

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Your response to up-and-down economic cycles, grounded in solid financial planning, determines whether you survive or dominate, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes. Continue reading →

New listings grew 276% last week — but it’s not enough

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Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7 to 6.4 percent in one week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn’t translated to more home sales, as homebuyers struggle with affordability. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates hit 4-month low and have more room to drop

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Homeowners scrambled to refinance last week as mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in four months, with homebuyer demand also up by double digits from a year ago, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortg… Continue reading →

Gary Keller: Real estate could be in a recession until late 2026

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At Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said the housing market could be in a recession through late 2026, as the economy experiences burgeoning stagflation. Continue reading →

A tale of 2 housing markets as price declines spread to the West

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Prices are holding up in the Northeast and Midwest, but are down from a year ago in more than 70 percent of Western markets and 40 percent of Southern markets. Continue reading →

4 smart ways to use Zillow’s tools to level up your brand

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Leverage Zillow’s built-in tools to stand out, build trust and win more clients — without adding hours to your day. Continue reading →