Lower mortgage rates get a few more homebuyers off the fence
Tariff uncertainties and job loss worries meant lower rates had a bigger impact last week on refinancing demand than homebuying, MBA lender surveys show....
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Zillow Group exceeded revenue expectations during Q2 2025
Revenue was up 15 percent year over year to $655 million and the company hit a positive net income for the second quarter in a row at $2 million....
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Mortgage bankers take a stand against tri-merge credit reporting
Consumer group say FHFA's plan to pit VantageScore 4.0 against older FICO Classic score will make "anti-competitive natures of the credit scoring market even worse."...
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Realtor income edges up 4% despite market softening: NAR
The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 Member Profile on Wednesday, which revealed that its typical member earned a median gross income of $58,100 — up from $55,800 in 2023....
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3 social media lead gen lessons from the Trump vs. Powell drama
Capture attention and build relationships by helping your clients navigate the implications of headline-grabbing topics, Josh Ries writes....
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Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig’s head in mail after AI deal closing
A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head sent to Agrippa CEO Blake Owens asserted that "'AI' is not going to replace brokers," in a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology....
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Price adjustments are back: How to have tough conversations without losing the listing
Don't fear having this conversation with your frustrated sellers, coach Darryl Davis writes. Putting it off too long costs your clients time, money and momentum....
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Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us....
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6 tech tools to elevate your listing presentation on a budget
Want to land the listing? Marketing expert Alyssa Stalker offers tech tools designed to help you make a big impression on potential clients....
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No gimmicks: Just 5 things that work for real estate entrepreneurs
Whether you’re a solo agent building your brand, a team leader scaling your operations or a broker expanding your vision, these five keys from Julia Lashay Israel form the foundation of lasting success....
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