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Biggest mortgage rate drop since pandemic sparks agent optimism

Nov 23, 2023

A big drop in mortgage rates has resulted in holiday rejoicing for agents and hopeful buyers. Make sure you're ready to work with them.

Economists agree rates have peaked. But will they come down?

Nov 22, 2023

Two closely watched forecasts agree that mortgage rates have probably peaked, but diverge sharply on how quickly they'll come down over the next two years.

Mr. Cooper faces slew of class action lawsuits after cyberattack

Nov 22, 2023

The servicer is facing five separate federal lawsuits over an Oct. 31 cyberattack that knocked out services for days and prevented borrowers from accessing their accounts or paying home loans.

Homebuyers perk up as mortgage rates hit lowest level in 2 months

Nov 22, 2023

Requests for purchase loans were up 4 percent last week compared to the week before, but down 20 percent from the same time a year ago, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks

Nov 22, 2023

Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations.

Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler on his ‘relentless’ pursuit of NYC in 2024

Nov 22, 2023

The Century 21 president and CEO spoke to Intel about his 25th anniversary with the brokerage, deploying AI to recruit agents and his plan to grow marketshare across New York City in 2024.

Like a boyfriend, the perfect lender is experienced, well-funded: Triple-I

Nov 22, 2023

Neither brand recognition nor the promise of lower rates were as valuable to agents as a mortgage lender's ability to reliably obtain funding, according to results from the latest Inman Intel Index.

Strategize for success: Your 2024 social media playbook

Nov 22, 2023

Join Katie Lance and learn how to create a social media calendar that will drive engagement and boost your business in 2024.

How did you give back in 2023?

Nov 22, 2023

It's the season for giving, so we're asking you: How did you share with others this year?

How millennial and Gen-Z Realtors are reshaping real estate

Nov 22, 2023

CEO Troy Reierson offers insights gleaned from young professionals and the way they add their unique perspectives to the practice of real estate.

Here’s how to find the perfect fit when shopping for a CRM

Nov 22, 2023

Gone are the days of collecting business cards and cramming them into an overstuffed Rolodex. These days, customer relationship management (CRM) software is the tool that makes keeping client information safe and accessible.

Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit

Nov 21, 2023

Curbio "strongly" denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.'s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through "deception, intimidation and fraud."