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- 5 steps to attract top-producing agents to your team September 15, 2025Attracting top-producing agents to your real estate team isn’t all about having “low splits” or the promise of “unlimited leads.” The agents you truly want — self-starters with a proven track record — are looking for more than just a paycheck.
- Zillow says no to Compass deposition of Lloyd Frink September 15, 2025Compass claims Llyod Frink has information on Zillow’s listing standards policy that ‘no other witness can provide’.
- 6 best real estate direct mailers for 2025 + tips September 15, 2025Discover top providers for effective real estate mailers, innovative ideas and best practices for direct mail campaigns.
- The path to more affordable mortgages: Why lenders hold the keys September 15, 2025Affordability remains one of the biggest hurdles in today’s housing market. Yes, macroeconomic forces like the Fed’s policies shape the overall rate environment, but mortgage lenders aren’t powerless passengers on this ride. In fact, you hold tangible points of influence that can directly impact borrower affordability and your own business competitiveness. The question is: are […]
- What are Non-QM loans and who are they for? September 15, 2025Modern, fully documented mortgages for people whose finances don’t fit a W-2 mold—self-employed earners, 1099 contractors, and real-estate investors. If you’ve ever been told “you don’t fit the box” even though you can comfortably afford the payment, you’ve felt the limits of traditional mortgages. Non-QM loans exist for exactly that situation.
- Have Fed rate cuts already been priced into mortgage rates? September 13, 2025Last week, mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025, as the labor market proved more critical to the bond market than inflation. The big question is: what will happen after the Fed cuts rates this week? Last year at this time, mortgage rates hit a yearly low of nearly 6% and the Fed cut […]
- Lisa Cook loan docs listing ‘vacation home’ seem to undermine mortgage fraud claims September 13, 2025The loan estimate for an Atlanta condo Cook bought in 2021 shows that Cook declared the property a “vacation home,” not a primary residence.
- The battle over rates: Trump vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell September 13, 2025Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami has been tracking the battle over rates between Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell since the election.
- Midwest housing markets defy national days on market trends September 12, 2025Midwest housing markets are demonstrating remarkable resilience against the national trend of extended Days on Market.
- Tech Pulse: AI for real estate teams; Tech Trendsetter shares insights September 12, 2025Small real estate team leaders speak on best artificial intelligence practices, and a Tech Trendsetter delves into lending agent automation.