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Real Brokerage adds Coastline, a top San Diego team
The group has closed more than $200 million in home sales and is ranked among the top 1% of teams in San Diego County.
Realtors Relief Foundation sends $500K to Texas flood victims
The funding — distributed through Texas Realtors and eight local associations — will be used to help residents cover housing payments.
Phillip Cantrell’s book offers blueprint for real estate entrepreneurship
Phillip Cantrell — founder and CEO of Benchmark Realty — says the inspiration for writing the book stemmed from a desire to give back.
Mortgage credit availability jumped 2.5% in January
The MBA reported growth of 2.5% in mortgage credit availability for January 2025, led by greater consumer access to conventional loans.
Homebuyers say they are willing to accept longer mortgage terms
A new REsimpli survey reveals that 73% of prospective borrowers are willing to extend their loan terms to get lower monthly payments.
Mortgage rates aren’t the only obstacle faced by homebuyers
All types of prospective homebuyers — whether they’re a Gen Z worker searching for a starter home, a millennial looking for more space or a small investor seeking their next source of income — are dealing with the same set of circumstances as they mull a purchase.
MRI Software throws its hat in the ring to purchase REcolorado
The two Denver-area Realtor associations at the center of the saga are meeting on Monday to discuss MAZL LLC’s purchase offer
Double whammy: Florida condo market grapples with rising insurance costs, milestone inspections
While local real estate agents have yet to see a major impact on the condo market, units in some complexes have lost value.
Indiana markets are indicative of the Midwest regional housing boom
Indiana is benefiting from the broader housing boom in the Midwest, which has long been a region of the country with stagnant home prices, a result of the Steel Belt turning into the Rust Belt.
