Purchase loan demand was up 11 percent last week, with "surprisingly strong" demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says. ..READ MORE +
Industry veteran Vija Williams has left award-winning proptech platform Place for Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners. ..READ MORE +
Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older. ..READ MORE +
Central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration's "substantial policy changes" in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations ..READ MORE +
Despite more than 13,000 homes destroyed in the January Los Angeles wildfires and many residents still trying to pick up the pieces, the program was never activated in Los Angeles. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it. ..READ MORE +
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first three months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market. ..READ MORE +
Two months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor's financial and operations teams. ..READ MORE +
Active listings in Washington, D.C., have surged 25.1 percent year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2 percent, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows. ..READ MORE +
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does. ..READ MORE +
Build your brand around a location or property type you're passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off. ..READ MORE +
