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Robert Reffkin touts Compass’s AI platform, agent advocacy efforts
Reffkin described a future where Compass AI can identify active clients, prepare outreach emails and pinpoint other market opportunities.
House Financial Services chair calls for federal investigation into Little Rock Housing Authority
Rep. French Hill said the agency operates with “broken promises, shameful mismanagement and questionable expenditures.”
Compass’ Reffkin sees Clear Cooperation fight as choice vs. control
Reffkin discussed Compass’s three-phase marketing plan, CCP and Compass AI during his keynote at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday
Mortgage rates get close to the yearly high of 7.49%
Mortgage rates started the week at 7.28%, got as high as 7.47%, and ended at 7.39%. That’s close to the yearly high of 7.49%.
Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook
Wondering what’s ahead for the housing market? Doug Duncan of Fannie Mae shares his insights with HW in this new Q&A.
The Fed pauses its rate hikes for now, will it last?
The Federal Open Markets Committee paused its interest-rate hikes on Wednesday for the second time this year. However, the door remains open for another increase as early as November.
Homes in Boise, Idaho are “flying off the market”
The Boise housing market has just 0.3 months worth of supply, according to Keller Williams Realty Boise, and homes typically stay on the market for just five days. That has led to a sharp increase in the median home price to $390,000, a 16.4% increase compared to this time last year. HW+ Premium Content
A look at Nevada’s exploding housing market
Low taxes, plenty of sunshine and ample living space are certainly draws for movers looking to escape the financial squeeze of California, New York and more expensive states, but Nevada has additional attractions, local Realtors said.
The housing market outlook for 2021
After an unprecedented year, MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni says there’s no place like home. Here is his 2021 housing market forecast.
