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Century 21 CEO: ‘I think you’re going to see more consolidation’

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Mike Miedler spoke to Inman about the state of the industry and offered three tips for agents facing a tough market. Continue reading →

The Real-REMAX deal: Pros, cons and what it means for agents

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Alloy Advisors’ Amit Kulkarni crunches the numbers on Real’s acquisition of REMAX and outlines the ways they don’t make sense. Continue reading →

Compass economist on this year’s housing market: ‘Overall it’s been a little disappointing’

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Don’t hold your breath for a “Goldilocks effect.” These key metrics show the real estate market continues to sputter. Continue reading →

Demand rises as mortgage rates retreat from April high: Redfin

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Pending home sales posted their biggest annual gain in six weeks and new listings rose for a second consecutive week during the four weeks ending April 26, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

The best-kept ‘secret’ mortgage: What you need to know to get one  

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Bernice Ross talks through the pros and cons of all-in-one mortgages from first-hand experience. Continue reading →

Fed once again holds rates steady amid ‘elevated’ inflation

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Members of the Federal Open Market Committee were split 8-4. One of the dissenters, Stephen Miran, wanted a rate cut. Continue reading →

EVERYTHING you need to know about the Real-REMAX merger

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As you wrap your mind around the consolidation deal, we’re making sure you have all of the information you need to navigate what comes next. Continue reading →

The portable mortgage illusion: How this ‘solution’ can create bigger problems

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Portable mortgages sound like a creative answer to a difficult problem, but they are not a true fix, Derek Carlson writes. They are a trade-off. Continue reading →

Real Brokerage to acquire REMAX in $880M consolidation play

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Real’s deal for REMAX would create a 180,000-agent platform as consolidation reshapes brokerage competition. Continue reading →

Homeowners finally eye a move as lock-in effect loosens: Intel survey

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Homeowners are increasingly willing to give up an ultra-low mortgage rate and hit the market, a new Intel survey finds. Continue reading →