Rising inventories have more homebuyers going to their lender
Purchase loan applications soared 10% last week to the highest level since April, even though rates have been stuck in the high 6s, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday
by Matt Carter Jun 11
Jon Grauman and Adam Rosenfeld launch Resident Group at Side
The duo previously led the Grauman Rosenfeld Group at The Agency and have collectively closed more than $3B in career sales. The new firm will be focused on client service, they said
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
NYC broker fee bill goes into effect despite REBNY lawsuit
New York City's broker fee bill went into effect on Wednesday, prohibiting property owners from passing broker fees onto renters. REBNY attempted to block the bill's enforcement but failed
by Marian McPherson Jun 11
Fairway Independent Mortgage buys itself a new Midwest division
Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Hallmark Home Mortgage is licensed in 18 states. Company founder and CEO Deborah Sturges is joining Fairway Independent Mortgage as a division manager
by Matt Carter Jun 11
3rd indictment adds new charge against Alexander brothers
The new allegation of aggravated sexual abuse by force, threat or intoxicant against Oren and Alon brings the total number of counts against the brothers collectively up to 10
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
May CPI misses projections even as tariff effects hold off
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year over year, slightly above April's 2.3% increase. Month over month, prices edged up just 0.1%, compared to 0.2% in April
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 11
CFPB enforcement chief resigns, saying mission 'under attack'
The Trump administration is seeking to cut 90% of the CFPB's workforce, and has dismissed about 20 active enforcement cases and moved to vacate or weaken several finalized settlements
by Matt Carter Jun 11
Most likely to succeed (or disrupt): Class photos from Real Estate High
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a fictional yearbook of 'Real Estate High,' because sometimes the best way to understand the industry is to take it back to homeroom
by Summer Goralik Jun 11
An image of the same house twice; one is black and white and the other in color to represent how to revive a listing without dropping the price.
A price drop is not your only option when the market's slow or the listing's stale. Darryl Davis offers strategies to reboot and relaunch that property
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
8 tips for maximizing a listing's square footage as an agent
Agents can help sellers get the most value for their property by presenting a sleek, appealing home that's optimized every single square foot of space, Clever's Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Jun 11
25 bathroom remodel ideas for 2025 that add value and style
Want to add instant charm and value to a listing or investment property? Try one (or more) of these smart updates from Jonathan Pressman
by Jonathan Pressman Jun 11
Former Real Brokerage CFO sues, alleges pregnancy discrimination
Michelle Ressler was fired earlier this year and replaced with Ravi Jani. She now says company leadership suggested she couldn't be both an effective executive and a mother
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company EliseAI to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and more
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Christy Rabe's Platinum Realty Group joins forces with BHGRE
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is strengthening its footprint in California through the addition of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Platinum Realty Group
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
MLS PIN deal wins court approval after DOJ backs off — for now
The $3.95M settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10