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Loan officers, agents and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice.

Fed Gov. Christopher Waller wants the central bank to cut short-term interest rates at its July meeting — and isn’t counting out a second cut later this year.

Housing permits, starts and completions were all down year-over-year in June as rates and material costs remain elevated, continuing a “worrying pattern.”

Watch the conversation with Dan Cooper as the tech entrepreneur reminds agents that they “have to put in the work” as the market shifts in buyers’ favor.

AARP — one key proponent of the law — called it “a critical step forward” in protecting homeowners “from deceptive and predatory real estate practices."

While some sellers seem to be reacting to the shift toward a buyers market, stubbornly high mortgage rates aren’t making the transition easy for buyers.

A new filing from the top home search site denies wrongdoing, offering a detailed defense of its listings rules as it pushes back on the brokerage’s lawsuit.

Lawrence Yun said this week that home sales could still tick up slightly this year, and if mortgage rates hit 6%, next year could see double-digit growth.

While the president reportedly drafted a letter firing Jerome Powell, he told reporters he doesn’t intend to follow through — unless there’s cause.

A 2024 lawsuit accused the defendants of conspiring to boycott flat-fee brokerage Homie, but a judge said it was filed too late and failed to prove its claims.

Andy Florance has taken to social media to rebuke Zillow’s listing standards and “outrageous bullying.” But some agents are also unhappy with Homes.com.

Nest Realty’s 500+ agents now have access to the unified platform. Plus, Opendoor launches new agent app, ATTOM expands data access and more tech news.

A lawsuit filed last month had accused the brokerage of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act — a claim Keller Williams has faced more than once.

Affordability and lifestyle preferences may be driving home shoppers’ online searches for homes in new locations, Realtor.com data suggests.

The five “summer launch” features include a drone-like view of listings, tour scheduling updates and other “magic wand” improvements for agents.

Simonsen, whose data company was bought by HW Media in 2022, will be the brokerage's first chief economist after getting "a very compelling offer" from its CEO.

Feeling stuck? It might be time to simplify your approach, reassess priorities and ensure your team is on board — and capable of getting the job done.

Terms of the deal, described as a response to real estate industry changes, weren’t shared. Zenlist’s CEO called it an “incredible opportunity” for growth.

Hanna believes the portal’s new listing standards “penalize” agents and home sellers, while his brokerage — and Compass — are the real innovators.