by | Mar 21, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Several of Freddie Mac’s top officials, including CEO Diana Reid, were fired yesterday by new FHFA Director Bill Pulte. President Michael Hutchins is to act as interim CEO. Also reportedly fired was Chief Human Resources Officer Dionne Wallace Oakley. There are other...
by | Mar 20, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which measures indicators of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is headed in the near term, posted yet another decline for the month of February, to the tune of 0.3%. After a 0.2%...
by | Mar 20, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
After a slightly disappointing start to 2025, existing-home sales data reversed in February, seeing a rise in line with what was observed throughout much of the latter part of 2024. Existing-home sales rose 4.2% from a rate of 4.08 million in January to 4.26 million...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 20, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage rates remained steady this week, in a holding pattern in the mid-sixes now for several weeks. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.67%, up slightly from...
by | Mar 20, 2025 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Editor’s Note: The Playbook is a monthly RISMedia segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve...
by | Mar 19, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
As had been widely speculated, the Fed on March 19 decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.50%, its second consecutive meeting of keeping interest rates unchanged. Uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the effect of President Trump’s tariffs...