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Mortgage rates poised to drop 3 times as Fed signals reversal

Dec 13, 2023

Federal Reserve policymakers anticipate three rate cuts by the end of next year, but many think the central bank may cut faster and harder.

Homebuyers continue to take advantage of falling rates

Dec 13, 2023

Demand for purchase mortgages has picked up in five out of the last six weeks, and applications to refinance have roared back, jumping 27 percent from a year ago.

New York’s largest MLS grows to nearly 50K agents with acquisition

Dec 13, 2023

OneKey MLS's purchase of broker-owned Mid-Hudson MLS is expected to close in January. OneKey says it will provide more data and reach to agents while saving time and money.

Zillow unveils 3D tour of Santa’s enviable North Pole luxury cabin

Dec 13, 2023

Using a floor plan generated by artificial intelligence, families can now explore every nook and cranny of Santa Claus' house, which is currently valued at $1.18 million.

‘Grow, grow, grow’: Realtor.com’s plan to come out swinging in 2024

Dec 13, 2023

Realtor.com is ramping up its competition with rival portals heading into the new year as it rolls out enhanced listing-focused products for agents, Chief Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger told Intel exclusively.

Matt Lionetti of Over Ask podcast leaves The Agency for Real

Dec 13, 2023

Lionetti said he believes Real's model is the future of the industry. His business partner, Anna Oliver, will be moving from The Agency to Real, too.

High-income renters are top prize as ownership hurdles pile up: Poll

Dec 13, 2023

Luring high-income renters into homeownership will only become more challenging as costs stay high, according to experts and a survey of US consumers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman.

Rocket Homes app puts listings on your car’s infotainment screen

Dec 13, 2023

Integration with Apple CarPlay turns the commute "into an exciting and natural part of the homebuying journey" — unless you drive a Tesla.

What do you really want this holiday season? Pulse

Dec 13, 2023

Have you made your wishlist for the holidays? Are you looking for some shiny objects or something a little less tangible this year?

Confused about condos? Here’s everything you need to know

Dec 13, 2023

Selling detached or single-family condominiums comes with a host of unusual issues. Trainer Bernice Ross shares how it works and what you need to know to provide expert service to your clients.

How Sean Carpenter is building relationships and solving problems

Dec 13, 2023

As part of his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle profiles speaker, coach and consultant Sean Carpenter to find out how he brings fun and enthusiasm to his real estate journey.

Automating verifications lets loanDepot OK loans in minutes

Dec 12, 2023

After months of beta testing, the melloNow underwriting engine can analyze credit reports, detect fraud, and validate income and employment data without human assistance.