Powell sends mortgage rates higher as he questions December cut
Mortgage rates rose by 14 basis points after the Fed cut rates, as Powell’s hawkish tone pushed back on December rate cut expectations.
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ALTA’s David Townsend on housing affordability and title insurance regulations
Townsend said his agenda will include efforts to expand housing access, halt right-to-list agreements and oppose title waivers.
Scroll, swipe, sold: Klipster app brings the TikTok effect to real estate
The platform is designed for what the company describes as a “content-first” home shopping experience, targeting Millennials and Gen Z.
Inside LPT Realty’s big dreams: from record growth to $1B teams
With explosive team growth and nationwide expansion, CEO Robert Palmer says the three-year-old brokerage is preparing for its public debut.
Financially stressed homeowners are delaying essential repairs
A study found that 71% of homeowners have postponed at least one home project in 2025, and 60% are actively delaying essential maintenance.
Coldwell Banker affiliate changes ownership in West Virginia
The acquired firm has served multiple West Virginia communities for more than two decades, with leadership staying on under new ownership.
Fed prepares to pivot balance sheet, with potential ripple effects for mortgages
A growing number of economists believe the Federal Reserve is close to announcing the end of its quantitative tightening (QT) program — a move that could have wide-reaching implications for the mortgage industry.
Collov AI, Side partner on virtual staging tools for agents
The partnership aims to support more than 3,700 Side agents by enabling them to create photorealistic, professionally designed spaces.
Luxury homebuyers getting more bang for their buck in Atlanta, Denver
In Atlanta, Denver and Houston, homes priced between $1 million and $2 million often contain more than 4,000 square feet.
Renters are moving more than homeowners, but US mobility is historically low
In 2024, just 11% of Americans changed their address, down from 14.3% a decade earlier and nearly half the rate of the 1960s.