Mortgage Rates Jump to 3-Week Highs After Jackson Hole Speech

Mortgage application activity softened last week, with both purchase and refinance demand moving lower as mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in three weeks. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 1.0% decrease in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the w

Average 30-year mortgage rate returns to its level from four weeks ago

The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.65% last week, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.98% from 5.95%.

Five ways agents can turn video into business

At the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, coach Kim Rittberg urged agents to move beyond listing posts by sharing focused content that showcases their expertise and personality.

A case for dropping ‘agent’ and ‘salesperson’

National speaker and coach Darryl Davis said in HousingWire that licensing, continuing education, liability coverage and fiduciary duties position practitioners as trusted advisers and risk managers.