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Home prices are still rising, but June numbers mark ‘a decisive shift’ in the housing market

Home prices are still rising year-over-year in the majority of large U.S. metros, but they are climbing at a slower pace than a month ago.

Home prices rose nearly 3% annually in Q2, FHFA says

House prices rose in 46 states year over year and were down in four, with the District of Columbia posting the most significant price decline.

Coldwell Banker Warburg adds Netflix-featured NYC agent, $100M team

The additions follow a wave of new hires at the firm, including more than two dozen agents and brokers in recent months.

ARIVE locks up another partnership, this time with Union Home Mortgage

Brokers approved by Union Home Mortgage will immediately be able to access products and pricing on the ARIVE platform.

UWM unveils suite of AI-powered solutions ahead of flagship event

On Wednesday, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) launched a new suite of six artificial intelligence-powered tools built specifically for independent mortgage brokers.

FHA/VA purchase mortgage demand up 40% annually

This week’s data revealed a gain in government purchase mortgage applications, up almost 5% for the week and 40% on an annual basis.

Sounding the alarm on private listings: The truth sellers aren’t being told

There is a growing trend in the real estate industry that puts sellers at a serious disadvantage: private, or “off-market,” listings.

While many brokerages promote private listings as a premium service, sellers are being misled by sacrificing maximum exposure and higher offers in exchange for a strategy that primarily benefits the brokerage and agent.