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Darryl Davis
May 21
Consolidation isn’t the crisis real estate brokers think it is — but it is a wake-up call
Brokerage mergers can increase ad and recruiting spend, pressuring agents who rely on company leads and brand recognition.
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Fortune
May 21
The Midwest is leading America's spring housing rebound
Kansas City, Louisville, and Indianapolis are powering the strongest spring housing market since 2022 as buyers chase affordability in the Midwest away from a cooling Sun Belt.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 21
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busies
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The New York Times
May 21
Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since August
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States rose amid growing concerns over inflation.
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NerdWallet
May 21
Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise Under Gloomy Economic Clouds
Mortgage rates climbed higher this week as inflation fears linger.
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Santa Ana Orange County Register
May 21
Average long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest in 8 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busies
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Alex Lange
May 20
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC for Debt Consolidation on a Fixed Income
A HELOC payment can double in year 6. A fixed home equity loan can't. Which survives a fixed income — with average rates inside.
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Flávia Furlan Nunes
May 20
Land leases, ARM buydowns emerge as lending options while mortgage rates stay elevated
Mortgage lenders are getting creative to combat the housing affordability crisis fueled by rising interest rates, rolling out novel products and blending existing options to keep borrowers in the mark
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Lesley Collins
May 20
“Humans over houses”: Charis Moreno on why industry noise shouldn’t distract agents from what matters
Charis Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer at NextHome, reflects on leadership, resilience and the importance of keeping people — not industry noise — at the center of real estate.
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Brooklee Han
May 20
The return of ‘legacy gold’: CENTURY 21 Real Estate embraces its iconic past while betting on Compass tech
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler outlines Compass platform integration and a renewed focus on brand trust and community presence.
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Forbes
May 20
The Housing Market's Mortgage Lock-In Problem Isn't Solving Itself
Sellers in the current environment face a choice that isn't going away: wait for rates to fall to a level that eliminates the lock-in penalty, or sell now and accept that the move is expensive in rate
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Benzinga
May 20
Mortgage Rates Near 7%: Homebuilder ETFs May Do Better Than REIT Funds
Rising mortgage rates and bond yields are pressuring housing ETFs, with REIT funds facing greater risks than homebuilder ETFs.
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