Following a slight average mortgage rate increase this week, economists are pointing to a slow summer housing market ahead and even a possible interest rate increase, but recent housing reports show the market continues to hold steady. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.52% from 6.48% last week, according to the latest Primary…
Despite mortgage rates remaining elevated due to ongoing economic pressures stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict, the market continues to paint a picture of resilience as this spring sees many signs grow historically better. Zillow’s May Market Report saw monthly mortgage payments on a typical home (currently valued at $368,720) clock in at $1,861 (assuming…
Google’s effort to embed listings directly into its world-dominant search engine just expanded nationally as the tech mega-company leans into the scramble for listing control and display. Starting this summer—but currently limited only to mobile—consumers across the country will see entire listings with photos, pricing, home characteristics and the identities of listing agent and brokerage…
As the market continues to shift heading into the second half of the year, with rising home prices and growing inventory shaping the landscape amid broader economic uncertainty, real estate leaders are riding the wave of momentum as they plan for the months ahead. To gain insight into how real estate professionals are guiding their…
For Danny Hernandez, real estate has never been only about closing deals—it’s about the families on the other side of them. Over 36 years in the industry, he has helped thousands of them reach the closing table, an experience that now informs how he leads Realty ONE Group’s expansion beyond U.S. borders. As Vice President,…
Above, Jessica Edgerton (courtesy of CMLS) Amid a fundamental reorganizing of the MLS space, the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) announced that Jessica Edgerton, a lawyer who previously served in high-profile leadership roles at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) and as a lawyer for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) will…
Decisions about data vendors are, at their core, decisions about operational efficiency and marketplace integrity. MLSs serve as the governing institutions of their local real estate markets. They establish rules of cooperation, ensure accurate and timely information and provide the shared system that enables professionals to serve consumers effectively. At the center of that responsibility…
A transaction starts with a seller, and ends with a buyer. Everything in between is theoretically flexible—though for many years, not much has changed, as sellers have relied on agents to list properties directly on local MLSs, which subsequently syndicate properties to consumer portals that have the most reach with buyers. Today, the industry faces…
Anthony Lamacchia Founder & CEO Lamacchia Companies, LLC Waltham, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com Region served: New England and Florida Years in real estate: 22 Number of offices: 27 Number of agents: 731 You have a reputation as one of the industry’s most aggressive and effective growth strategists—acquiring 14 companies in 2.5 years. What tactics led to this…
Despite a high-rate environment and continued economic challenges, borrowers continue to find pockets of opportunity as mortgage applications saw a jump this week, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey saw overall mortgage applications jump 10.8% for the week ending June 5, 2026, up from last…
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