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The only remedy to build more homes? Lower mortgage rates
The data for single-family home starts and permits is concerning. Both metrics are trending negatively and the only remedy is lower rates.
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ fails to pass House Budget Committee vote
The package would extend Trump’s first-term tax cuts that are set to expire in 2025, with a projected cost of $3.72 trillion over 10 years.
Redfin: Buyer’s agent commissions largely unchanged after NAR settlement
Buyer’s agents earned an average commission of 2.40% on U.S. home sales during the first quarter of 2025, up from the fourth quarter.
The Logic of Emotion: How to Make Inaction Impossible
You may have noticed a problem with the age-old “problem/solution” formula for driving action from your messages and marketing: it doesn’t always work! That’s a big issue when your job, and maybe even your business, depends on your content converting customers and clients. Unfortunately, presenting only the audience’s problem and your solution misses an important […]
1+1=3 The Marketing Strategy of M&A
We’ve assembled a powerhouse panel of marketers who have walked the path many in the industry may find themselves on to share their experience of developing and executing a marketing strategy after a merger or acquisition. This is a discussion among marketers for marketers about the key things you should consider, will have to overcome […]
How I Earned 100k Followers & Other Social Media Lessons
One of the biggest benefits of social media for real estate agents and mortgage brokers is the ability to highlight your success stories to connect with clients. Buyers and sellers are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding an agent or lender, so the more you’re able to stay top of mind the more […]
