Refi Demand Surged as Rates Hit Longer-Term Lows

Mortgage application activity surged last week as sharply lower mortgage rates boosted refinance demand and gave purchase applications a modest lift. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey showed a 10.9% increase in the seasonally adjusted Composite Index for the week ending August 8, 2025

How to Sell a Home in a Sluggish Market: Strategies for Standing Out and Closing the Deal

How to Sell a Home in a Sluggish Market: Strategies for Standing Out and Closing the DealSelling a home when the market feels slow can be daunting, but it’s far from impossible. With the right strategies and a bit of creativity, you can make your property shine and attract serious buyers—even when o

Tapping Into the Build-to-Rent Market

BTR offers agents a chance for rental commissions, a pipeline of future buyers and connections with developers in a fast-growing market.

Housing, Jobs Now Outrank Marriage, Kids

Living independently is now a key marker of adulthood, as fewer young adults marry or have kids amid rising housing and living costs.