May Mortgage Outlook: Rates Stable

Mortgage rates may stay steady, but global tensions and Fed signals could shift the market. Agents who understand rate drivers can guide buyers through uncertainty.

How to Be a Better Real Estate Team Player

While shared branding and lead flow matter, strong teams develop clear roles, build trust, improve processes and focus on work that directly drives business.

Mortgage Rates Edge Just Barely Lower

One popular refrain in the mortgage industry is that rates take the escalator on the way up and the stairs on the way down. Yesterday was definitely an "escalator" sort of day with the average lender moving up 0.12% for a top-tier 30yr fixed rate. Based on improvement in the bond market, rates are l

Buyers: How Much Home Can You Afford?

More homebuyers may be ready to enter the market now – figuring out debt-to-income ratio, interest rates, budget considerations and other factors are key.