FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing cha...
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Plunk to punch up marketing for Union Street Media, Realforce
Data from artificial intelligence-powered valuation company Plunk will be used to enrich the products of two real estate industry firms that special...
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Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring
Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely...
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Existing-home sales fall off 0.7% led by Southern, Western markets
Sales of existing homes slid 0.7 percent between July and August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million but held steady in the Northea...
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Broker Spotlight: Charlie Taylor and Jake Doilney, The Agency Park City
Learn how a former pro golfer and a lifelong real estate developer joined forces to share their love of Park City's lifestyle and culture with clien...
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The best advice most real estate agents don’t want to hear
Knowing and acting on what you need to hear, Jimmy Burgess writes, instead of what you want to hear, is key to growing and optimizing your professio...
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8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it
In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next cl...
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Fed stays put but is prepared to hike rates one more time this year
Treasury yields, a barometer for mortgage rates, barely budged Wednesday as bond market investors look ahead to next year when the Fed is expected t...
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Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $8.53B
The third annual Top Producers list honors 388 agents and team leaders who raked in $8.53 billion in 2023 alone, reflecting the growing influence of...
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Demand for purchase loans picks up, but so do mortgage rates
Applications for FHA mortgages and conforming loans backed by Fannie and Freddie were up last week, even as rates crept back toward 2023 highs regis...
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