by Beth McGuire | Jul 2, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Above, from left, Mike Hickman, Chris Trapani, Dava Davin, Brad Clayton and Kate Reisinger While industry consolidation is triggering concern for some, many independent brokerages are saying, “bring it on.” In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 2, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level in seven weeks, but is still hovering in the mid-6% range, indicating to economists that buyers–mainly in the higher-income bracket–are coming to terms with this rate environment as the new normal. ...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 1, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier, Tech, Technology |
Above, the Everett McKinley Dirksen Courthouse in Chicago where the hearing is taking place. Photo by Clarissa Garza. CHICAGO—Zillow, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass squared off in a Chicago courtroom Wednesday in a preliminary injunction hearing, kicking...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 1, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The Mortgage Bankers Association is attributing an increase in home-purchase applications this week to mortgage rates edging down slightly following a decline in oil prices and easing tensions in the Middle East. The latest Market Composite Index from the MBA—its...
by Beth McGuire | Jun 29, 2026 | Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Above, Isom Coleman Isom Coleman CEO/Broker HomeSmart ICARE Realty Sacramento, California https://homesmart.com/real-estate-office/california/sacramento/16-homesmart-icare-realty Region served: The Greater Sacramento area Years in real estate: 20-plus Number of...