Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2024

Are we seeing the start of a market shift in mortgage demand? Notably, mortgage rates have been gradually declining, and we’ve observed back-to-back positive weeks in purchase application data for the first time since mid-March. While I typically prefer to see a sustained growth of 12-14 weeks before concluding there’s been a sea change, the low bar in purchase application data suggests that even a slight change could push demand higher if mortgage rates keep falling.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 22, 2024

New York is one of only two cities where landlords can hire brokers and require renters to pay them. This may be changing — but not if the industry has its way.

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Landlords 304

Inman

JUNE 22, 2024

Virtual staging is becoming an increasingly easy and affordable way to market a stale listing. Here are a number of software companies that excel in making empty homes meet market expectations.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 22, 2024

Chicago-area team joins Keller Williams Infinity; team leader joins Detroit RE/MAX franchise as broker/owner; The Agency opens fourth Texas office.

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