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Compass attracts top Connecticut team

January 17, 2025 by bp56691

Compass is strengthening its presence in the Nutmeg State. On Friday, the largest brokerage in the country by sales volume announced that The Jennifer Leahy Team will be leaving Douglas Elliman to join the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm.

Rising mortgage rates zap builder confidence

January 17, 2025 by bp56691

The recent rise in mortgage rates, approaching 7.25%, has negatively affected builder sentiment. They need rates in the 6-6.5% range to grow.

Longbridge files to remove ads from website in case against Mutual

January 16, 2025 by bp56691

Longbridge has filed a motion in court seeking to take down material it contends is deceptive and misleading from several websites.

Mutual of Omaha denies Longbridge allegations, files counterclaim

January 15, 2025 by bp56691

Mutual of Omaha has denied Longbridge’s allegations, and wants a jury trial to determine monetary losses from Longbridge’s own alleged actions.

The Supreme Court is out, so what’s next for NAR?

January 14, 2025 by bp56691

Legal experts weigh in on where NAR goes now that it has run out of courts to hear its appeal against the Department of Justice.

Housing demand positive, but at risk from higher mortgage rates

January 11, 2025 by bp56691

Our weekly pending contract data is still positive, but only by 1%, as demand growth has slowed amid higher mortgage rates.

Rep. Maxine Waters pushes for serious investigation with proposed wildfire bill

January 10, 2025 by bp56691

Less than 10 days into 2025, California is experiencing a multibillion-dollar wildfire disaster that is further shaking up the state’s already vulnerable insurance coverage.

Jobs week data is keeping mortgage rates above 7%

January 10, 2025 by bp56691

Today’s jobs report beat expectations, which means mortgage rates will stay elevated.

How reverse mortgage pros will seek to connect with clients in 2025

January 7, 2025 by bp56691

The reverse mortgage industry is ready to hit the ground running in its efforts to connect with new clients in 2025.

New CMLS leader John DiMichele on the state of multiple listing services

January 3, 2025 by bp56691

HousingWire real estate reporter Jeff Andrews sat down with John DiMichele, the new chair of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS), to discuss the state of MLSs and their future in a rapidly changing real estate environment.