by Beth McGuire | Aug 6, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Mortgage rates continued their upward march, coming in above year-ago levels for the first time in 44 weeks, but economists are pointing to improving trends in housing inventory and list prices as a silver lining for buyers. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
by | Aug 6, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Florida-based Real Brokerage, like many other big players in the industry, is seeking to grow through acquisition. Its deal to purchase REMAX, announced in the spring, was part of a larger trend of big brokerages consolidating in the face of a challenging market and...
by | Aug 6, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Realtors Property Resource®, LLC (RPR)—a subsidiary of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)—has announced the promotions of Emily Line to chief strategy officer and Janine Sieja to chief product officer. RPR stated that these promotions build on the leadership...
by | Aug 5, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Zillow Group reported an 18% increase in second-quarter revenue Wednesday, topping its high-end forecast even as the online real estate giant posted a narrow net loss over the quarter, just one day after announcing 500 layoffs companywide. The results outpaced the...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 5, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Two state ballot initiatives in Missouri, focused on major changes to taxation and grassroots ballot measures, were both soundly defeated last night, as the state Realtor® association joined with the rival American Association of Realtors (ARA) to oppose the...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 5, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Those shopping for a home or a refinance for a lower rate appear to be moving back to the sidelines this past week, as application activity for both has declined for a second consecutive week following mortgage rates rising to their highest point in more than a year. ...