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- How AI is helping property managers meet a challenging market April 7, 2025The property management landscape is evolving rapidly, with rising costs, shifting renter expectations, and increasing competition pushing industry professionals to rethink strategies. Many property managers are embracing this opportunity to innovate, streamline operations, and deliver even greater value to residents and property owners alike.
- Lower mortgage rates are spurring housing demand April 5, 2025Without the recent tariff developments, the 10-year yield would not have dipped below 4% and mortgage rates would be higher.
- Mortgage software firm RETR hires two executive leaders April 4, 2025Heidi Iverson is the company's new vice president of growth and Anthony Savala is the new vice president of sales. Both are joining the firm effective April 7, RETR co-founder and CEO Steven Wynands said.
- How are agents navigating the growing economic uncertainty? April 4, 2025Mortgage rates are down, but so is the stock market, leaving agents stuck in neutral as the height of the spring purchase market approaches.
- Experts weigh usefulness of exclusive listings April 4, 2025A Bright MLS study found that nearly 90% of office exclusives eventually transition to a standard MLS listing before going under contract.
- Longbridge has a new addition to its proprietary reverse mortgage suite April 4, 2025Platinum Peak aims to offer higher LTVs for borrowers, with Longbridge saying it could help those who previously came up short.
- The lean, mean (illegal?) 1099 LO machine April 4, 2025A revealing look into the high-stakes (and legally murky) world of 1099 loan officers, recruiter tactics, and what some see as a blatant end-run around LO Comp rules.
- Retiree moving activity was down nearly 25% in 2024 April 4, 2025Elevated mortgage rates and home prices were mentioned in a study as the likely culprits for the stagnant moving activity among retirees.
- Keller Williams adds New Jersey real estate team April 4, 2025Founded by Oscar Nunez, The Nunez Group has been recognized for its focus on strategic investment opportunities, particularly in serving developers and real estate investors.
- Fed Chair Powell speaks out on the impacts of Trump’s tariffs April 4, 2025At a conference in Arlington, Virginia, Powell warned the audience that tariffs could fuel rising inflation and slower economic growth.