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eXp team leader David Brooke on how to overcome industry myths
From navigating team turnover and agent burnout to building a strong culture, Brooke opens up about what it really takes to lead effectively.
Final Offer joins LeadingRE preferred vendor program
Final Offer provides tools that allow listing agents to share sellers’ preferred terms and timelines with potential homebuyers.
Homebuilders are weathering the trade war — for now
So far, major homebuilders have weathered the trade war, as D.R. Horton and PulteGroup said that tariffs have not heavily impacted them.
Why mortgage originations should pick up in 2025
U.S. mortgage originations are projected to grow moderately in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates, according to TransUnion’s newly released credit insights in the fourth quarter of 2024. After years of sluggish origination growth due to inflation, high borrowing costs, and a tight housing market, mortgage originations are expected to rise to […]
Mortgage demand for new homes is down 6% in the past year
Mortgage applications for newly built homes decreased 6% year over year in January 2025, according to a report released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). But application volume increased by 19% from December 2024.
Can my agent get a better deal than others? The data says probably not
New research from the Atlanta Fed shows that the vast majority of real estate agents achieve similar price outcomes.
REcolorado finalizes controversial sale. But who owns the listing data?
REcolorado announced on Friday that its sale to the Joseph Burks-owned entity MAZL has been finalized, but its new participation agreement is rubbing many the wrong way.
Buyers still expect sellers to cover agent compensation
A new agent survey from The Real Brokerage shows little change in commission rates, with the majority of sellers still offering to cover a portion of buyer agent fees.
