Be the Encyclopedia: How to Apply 5 Niche Interests to Real Estate
While every agent knows how important market and local expertise is, it might be hard to imagine how certain interest and knowledge—however deep or important to you—have any applicability to real estate. Of course it is entirely possible that your favorite subject in...
Mortgage Rates Increase Ahead of the Holidays
Mortgage rates reversed course this week after several weeks of declines, but continue to make small moves around the mid- to upper sixes. This week the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.72%, up from last week’s average of 6.60%, according to the latest...
Leading Index Reverses Course, Up for the First Time Since February
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, saw a rise for the first time in eight months and nearly completely reversed course from...
With Rentals Rising, Has the American Dream Become the American Fantasy for Many?
It’s a troubling trend, at least for those working within the residential real estate realm. Homebuyer hopefuls priced out of the American Dream having to reluctantly continue to rent is one thing. But having some of those same folks shift gears and embrace renting...
2025 Housing Market Predictions: What Economists Expect for the Year Ahead
Ask any real estate or mortgage professional what housing has been like in 2024, and the answer is likely chaotic. Ask consumers the same question, and they’ll probably sum it up in one word: unaffordable. A continued trend of higher-for-longer mortgage rates will...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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