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Inflation stays muted, but so does the likelihood of interest rate cuts
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May, which shows headline inflation growth of 2.4% year over year.
Trigger leads bill advances in the House; industry anticipates new rule soon
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) is designed to curb the controversial practice of abusive trigger leads.
Mortgage applications pick back up to highest level in a month
Purchase applications were 20% ahead of last year’s pace, the key driver for increased mortgage demand coming out of a holiday weekend.
CPI inflation report shows the Fed loves playing with fire
I’ve been tracking data for a long time and have never seen this kind of divergence in the report.
ICE strikes multiyear deal with MLS-owned REdistribute
The deal expands ICE’s data coverage to more than 90% of U.S. residential real estate listings
NAF reverse VP talks 2024 business, collaboration with forward side
Shannon Robinson, VP of reverse at New American Funding, discusses the priorities and opportunities of the division in 2024.
An inside look at local housing markets across the country
Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. HW+ Premium Content
A leaner, meaner Douglas Elliman?
Elliman is pitching itself as a brokerage that can compete in a market of higher agent commission splits and lower overhead. HW+ Premium Content.
