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- Spring recruiting season ends early with continued decline in agent movement July 1, 2025The latest data through May 31, 2025, shows that agent movement continues to decelerate sharply as the industry exits the spring recruiting window. Despite May traditionally being a strong month for agent switching activity, this year’s readings signal that the expected seasonal strength failed to materialize — intensifying concerns about the sluggish recruiting landscape already […]
- Homebuying is broken. Rocket thinks it can fix it July 1, 2025Rocket Cos., the Detroit-based mortgage lender, is creating a homebuying super app that handles everything from the first house search to the final mortgage payment. It’s a vision that’s been floated for years in the housing and fintech sectors. Now, Rocket is putting serious capital behind turning that vision into reality.
- NAR: Homebuyers still have down payment misconceptions June 30, 2025One of the most persistent misconceptions among aspiring homeowners is that a 20% down payment is required to buy a home.
- What agents must know about telemarketing consent June 30, 2025Firms are urged to remember a key distinction — calls that involve a bona fide offer to purchase a home versus calls that promote services.
- Mayors back Realtor.com’s campaign to address the housing crisis June 30, 2025The resolution acknowledges the mounting housing affordability crisis and calls for policy reforms at all levels of government.
- Home equity cushions homeowners against economic shocks June 30, 2025The latest NMDB report from FHFA shows that 82% of homeowners in America have at least 30% of equity in their homes.
- NAMB issues support for CHLA white paper on LO compensation June 30, 2025NAMB’s letter said that the association opposes the current “rigid” interpretation of loan originator compensation regulations.
- 15 real estate lead generation ideas (+ expert tips & tools) June 30, 2025Are you looking for fresh new ways to keep your pipeline full? These 15 lead gen strategies are packed with expert tips, proven strategies and effective tools to help you grow your business.
- Zillow fires back against Compass’s claims of ‘irreparable harm’ June 30, 2025Zillow stated its intent to oppose Compass’s motion for preliminary injunction and to file a motion to dismiss the suit.
- Are broker-to-broker referral fees next in the hot seat? June 30, 2025As the real estate industry looks to increase transparency for consumers, referral fees could be the next target for scrutiny.