Real Estate News
More Homeowners Turn to Cash-Out Refinancing
Homeowners tapped record equity in Q2 cash-out refinances, averaging $94K each. Monthly payments rose $590 as refinances made up 60% of loans. Read More
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. Read More
Building a Smarter Social Media Calendar
Agents can plan their social media content with a calendar to stay consistent. Be sure to set clear goals and choose engaging formats. Read More
Long-Term Mortgage Rate Hits 10-Month Low
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.56% from 6.58% last week while rates on 15-year mortgages held steady at 5.69%. Read More
Will a Rate Cut Lower Mortgage Rates?
Fed rate cuts may not lower mortgage rates right away, as they follow long-term Treasury yields. Prices may still sideline buyers. Read More
NAR: July Pending Home Sales Decrease 0.4%
In the South, pending home sales dipped 0.1% in July but rose 1.8% year-over-year, marking the strongest annual increase among all U.S. regions. Read More
Staging Homes With Neurodiversity in Mind
Make your listings inclusive by connecting with buyers of all backgrounds and being mindful of your design touches. Focus on calm, functional spaces. Read More
History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. Read More
Private Insurers Approved to Take More Citizens
Florida regulators approved private insurers to take tens of thousands of Citizens policies later this year as part of a program to reduce the state-run insurer’s size. Read More