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Sounding the alarm on private listings: The truth sellers aren’t being told
There is a growing trend in the real estate industry that puts sellers at a serious disadvantage: private, or “off-market,” listings.
While many brokerages promote private listings as a premium service, sellers are being misled by sacrificing maximum exposure and higher offers in exchange for a strategy that primarily benefits the brokerage and agent.
Why this week’s Fed meeting is critical for mortgage rates
The Fed has adjusted its inflation targets, primarily in response to the trade war and the anticipated shortages if agreements aren’t reached.
The labor market is still keeping mortgage rates elevated
To get mortgage rates below 6% with duration, we need to see the labor market break, which hasn’t happened yet.
Unemployment rates and mortgage rates both under 4%
The unemployment rate is currently at 3.9% and we had another big print from the household survey which showed 651,000 jobs gained.
[video] The three most important housing factors for 2022
In this video interview, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath sits down with Housingwire Lead analyst Logan Mohthashami, as they share a fast take on housing in 2022.
HW+ Member Spotlight: Joe Langner
What keeps Joe Langner, CEO at ReverseVision, up at night? It has to deal with a lack of reverse mortgage awareness.
