The Fed’s Sept. 17 rate cut was expected, but new unemployment numbers were not, causing volatility this week. Still, affordability could improve by year end. Read More
2025
Membership in the trade group surges by 66% with the addition; Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined the ARA management board to help guide its direction. Read More
Real estate marketing and tech veteran Kim Koraca has been named chief marketing officer as the proptech eyes growth and "competitive differentiation." Read More
The anticipated 25-basis-point cut may not push mortgage rates down further, but refi and purchase applications are way up, a positive sign for the fall market. Read More
The Landmark Group adds 250 agents to Real’s roster. Plus, Pennsylvania team joins C21 affiliate; KW launches in Hungary; Corcoran, BHS pick up agents. Read More
Opendoor intends to expand its service area to the “entire continental United States” at some point “in the coming weeks,” a new SEC filing states. Read More
Rent prices have softened in a handful of major U.S. markets, but overall asking rents remain much higher now than before the pandemic. Read More
Realizing it was “inextricably linked to the entire industry,” the portal began investing in tools for all agents, not just paying customers, said COO Jun Choo. Read More
Builder confidence remained low in September, according to the NAHB — but many are optimistic that declining mortgage rates will bring buyers back. Read More
Florida Realtors’ e-signature tool is available to all Form Simplicity users. Plus, broker resigns over Charlie Kirk comments; HAR.com adds commercial listings. Read More