by | Oct 7, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The mid-September Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting came with a unanimous vote to hike interest rates, after many economists predicted that outcome. Minutes from the meeting released today, however, reveal some of the thinking behind that decision....
by | Oct 7, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
New Zillow research found that where a six-figure earner lives can be the difference between renting a four-bedroom house with a yard and a 650-square-foot apartment. A $100,000 salary is a meaningful advantage in today’s rental market, translating directly into more...
by Beth McGuire | Oct 7, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Borrowers looking to purchase or refinance their homes continue to sit on the sidelines, hesitant to make a move as mortgage rates sailed past the seven-percent mark and arrived at their highest level in almost three years–at one point hitting 7.49% last week. The...
by | Oct 7, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Housing has been on a rollercoaster ride in the last two years, and 2027 is shaping up to be more of the same. Even though real estate has certainly seen its down cycles, this time is different, a leading economist told real estate executives last...
by | Oct 7, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Higher mortgage rates are reshaping the fall housing market, pushing more sellers to reduce prices while fewer buyers move forward with a purchase, according to the recently released Realtor.com® September 2026 Monthly Housing Trends Report. The share of active...
by | Oct 7, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
One day after Compass’s deadline for MLSs to change rules or get sued, another listing service is defying the mega-brokerage, with Texas-based Unlock MLS alleging Compass mischaracterizes its rules—and has also privately praised those same policies before threatening...