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Report: NAR Members Remain Resilient, Resolved Despite Market Headwinds
Despite the ongoing pressures and challenges that have remained in the news about the U.S. residential real estate market–elevated rates, affordability woes, economic uncertainty, new mandates in the wake of an historic wave of lawsuits, to name a few–agents who are Realtors® abide. That’s the consensus of the annual National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 2025…
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Mortgage bankers take a stand against tri-merge credit reporting
Consumer group say FHFA's plan to pit VantageScore 4.0 against older FICO Classic score will make "anti-competitive natures of the credit scoring market even worse."
10 of the Best REITs to Buy for 2025 - US News Money
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Tommy Allen Real Estate Group Joins The Jason Mitchell Group
The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced the inclusion of the Tommy Allen Real Estate Group to its rapidly expanding national network. This strategic partnership will give Tommy Allen Real Estate Group access to JMG’s platform and referral pipeline promise to drive significant growth and elevate their platform. Led by Tommy Allen, the Tommy Allen…
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Opendoor Works to Strengthen Market Stance as Earnings Rise
iBuying does not appear to be out of the real estate game yet, as Opendoor—now describing itself as an e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions—reported strong earnings for Q2 2025. Opendoor reported a Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion, up 4% year-over-year and 36% higher than its $1.2 billion last quarter and. Gross profit came…
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Realtor income edges up 4% despite market softening: NAR
The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 Member Profile on Wednesday, which revealed that its typical member earned a median gross income of $58,100 — up from $55,800 in 2023.
Mortgage Rates Drop to 10-Month Low; Buyers Should Buy Now, Mortgage Leaders Say
Reaching its lowest point in 10 months on August 4, the daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57%. On the median-priced U.S. home—which goes for roughly $447,000—a monthly mortgage payment is $2,862 with today’s average rate, according to Redfin. When rates were above 7% in mid-May, the monthly payment would have been $2,983—over $100 more.…
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Builders Brace for More Shifts, Incentives Grow, Consumer Confidence Wanes
The housing market has faced several challenges in recent years, from elevated mortgage rates to the lack of affordable housing. Developers face their own troubles as they adjust strategies based on buyer demands and consumer sentiment. To encourage buyers and keep homes within reach, developers are turning their focus towards incentives and figuring out how…
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3 social media lead gen lessons from the Trump vs. Powell drama
Capture attention and build relationships by helping your clients navigate the implications of headline-grabbing topics, Josh Ries writes.
Mortgage Applications Increase as Borrowers Seek to Refi and Purchase After Rate Dip
Mortgage applications saw their second week in a row of increases, this past one fueled by declining Treasury yields and the subsequent mortgage rate declines that typically follow. Experts are mixed on these results as a plus for some borrowers but also as a reason to stay on the sidelines for others who may be…
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