by | Apr 30, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Nonprofit business research organization The Conference Board released its latest Leading Economic Index (LEI)—which provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading—showing a decline of 0.6% in March...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 30, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Mortgage rates bumped back up this week but overall remain in the low 6% range, contributing to a subdued but steady spring market, according to economists. The average mortgage rate ticked increased 7 basis points to 6.30%, up from 6.23% last week, and back to the...
by | Apr 30, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Planning for an open house requires diligence; you don’t get a second chance for the first impression of a house. For real estate agents wanting to add a bit more fun to the touring, your options range from a snack table to a music playlist. When it comes to picking...
by | Apr 30, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
“Steering” buyers to or from a particular neighborhood is a practice most often associated with the history of racial discrimination in real estate. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) condemns the illegal practice and urges its members to “steer” away from...
by | Apr 29, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
One day after plaintiffs in the largest buyer-focused lawsuit sought to block the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) $52 million settlement, a federal judge has curtly denied the request, pointing to her previous ruling when the same plaintiffs tried to prevent...
by | Apr 29, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Jerome Powell’s reign at the Fed may be at its end, but he’s not going anywhere. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its April Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, leaving the federal funds rate unchanged at a rate of 3.5%-3.75%...