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7 ways to recession-proof your real estate business

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A recession doesn’t have to wreck your business bottom line, coach Darryl Davis writes, but ignoring the warning signs can set you up for financial disaster. Continue reading →

Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs

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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

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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 →

7 recession-buster tips to save money during a downturn

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Now is a great time to cut expenses where you can and put the savings into financial instruments that will take care of you down the road, trainer Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Home prices hit new highs in 2024. These 2 factors could ease the pain 

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Prices hit record highs in 2024, making affordability just as big a problem as it was on the eve of the 2007 housing bust. But this time, prices in most markets are expected to decelerate, not fall. Continue reading →

Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash

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Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds. Continue reading →

Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career

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Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes. Continue reading →

Homebuyers still waiting for more listings and lower mortgage rates

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The Fed doesn’t have direct control over mortgage rates, but they’ve been coming down as investors are increasingly convinced that policymakers will be cutting rates at their three remaining meetings this year. Continue reading →

It will take time for falling rates to translate into sales: Fannie Mae

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Affordability challenges will limit growth in home sales to 0.5 percent this year — to just 4.78 million — before surging to 5.19 million in 2025, according to the latest housing forecast from Fannie Mae economists. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates trending down as Fed rate cuts seen as certain

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Investors see a September rate cut as a certainty, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction. Continue reading →