Fed Minutes Hint at Policy Pivot Toward Rate Cuts, but Inflation Vigilance Remains
The Federal Reserve acknowledged in its last meeting that rates have likely hit their peak, but they’re continuing to keep a watchful eye on key economic indicators and inflation, balancing a sense of optimism with some caution, according to meeting minutes released...
NAR: Existing Home Sales Rose in January
Following a drop to its lowest level in three decades by the end of last year, existing-home sales reversed course last month, rising 3.1% from December to a rate of 4.00 million in January, down 1.7% year-over-year, or 4.07 million sales, according to the latest...
Ransomware Round-Up: Recent Cybersecurity Attacks, and How to Avoid Being Next
Since Q3 2023, real estate companies—from MLSs to title servicers—have been beset by cyberattacks that have compromised their users’ personal data. Such attacks are typically ransomware (or hackers holding data hostage for a payout). A company-wide cyberattack can be...
Mortgage Rates Near 7%
Nearing a return to 7% territory, the 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage continued its ascent this week, up to 6.9% from last week’s average of 6.77%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers:...
First-Time Buyers See More Mortgage Offers in 2023
First-time homebuyers have been struggling through the housing market in recent years. Many challenges have locked them out, creating little opportunity for these buyers to take the steps they need to begin building wealth and equity. The major thing industry...
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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