Is Compass Gaining an Advantage Over Clear Cooperation?
Compass CEO Reffkin revealed that nearly half of their markets have paused enforcement of the NAR's CCP rule, highlighting a shift in regulatory dynamics for brokers.
The Importance of Partnerships for Scaling Your Real Estate Team
Discover how strategic partnerships can enhance lead generation for real estate teams, boost gross commission income, and maintain sustainable margins.
Refinance Applications Decline After Recent Sustained Increase
Refinance activity in mortgage applications decreased to 38.7%, down from 40.2%, indicating a shift in market dynamics for private lenders.
Gary Keller highlights uncertainty in the housing market.
Executives at KW predict that uncertainty may cause potential homebuyers to delay major investments, influencing private lenders' strategies and market dynamics.
Redfin reports a decline in the popularity of all-cash home purchases.
Homebuyers can buy properties outright with cash, reducing reliance on mortgages. However, cash purchases fell to a three-year low, with only one-third of buyers opting for this method.
Homebuyers Adapt to the Current Landscape of 7% Mortgage Rates
Explore the evolving landscape of home loans as costs decrease amidst inflation fears, impacting the upcoming spring homebuying season for private lenders.
Factors Necessary to Revitalize the Senior Housing Market
As baby boomers age, the dedicated senior housing market transitions from oversupply to a critical shortage, highlighting new investment opportunities for private lenders.
Rocket Mortgage Introduces Closing Cost Credits Program for Renters
Discover how homebuyers can benefit from Rocket Mortgage's new program that rewards renters with closing cost credits, enhancing affordability and homeownership opportunities.
Study Finds Renting More Affordable Than Buying in Most Major Metros
Renting remains a more cost-effective option than purchasing a home in most major U.S. metros, with only Pittsburgh and Detroit as exceptions.
Builder Confidence Drops Due to Tariff and Housing Cost Challenges
Builder confidence hits a five-month low due to escalating tariff issues and rising housing costs, impacting market conditions for private lenders.