by Beth McGuire | Jan 9, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Luxury, National, News |
Sea Glass, a boutique lifestyle real estate franchisor focused on waterfront, resort, and lifestyle-driven markets, has announced the acquisition of Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, an industry-leading commercial real estate franchisor with a growing national and...
by Beth McGuire | Jan 8, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive signs as the market moves toward the traditional busy buying season. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac...
by Beth McGuire | Jan 7, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
While mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level since September, applications for home purchases were down nearly 10% from two weeks prior. Despite the mixed trends, mortgage watchers expect rates to remain at current levels with periods of increased refinances. ...
by Beth McGuire | Jan 6, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate has announced that Refined Real Estate LLC, a five-year-old brokerage serving Hawaii’s island of O’ahu, is the latest firm to affiliate with the brand. The firm, now doing business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Refined,...
by Beth McGuire | Jan 5, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The way buyers and sellers choose a real estate agent has shifted meaningfully over the past several years, and it’s reshaping what it takes to win business, according to a new report. Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents, released Dec....