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How to combine short, medium and long-term real estate investments

Mar 12, 2024

SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis on why you need to balance your portfolio with a variety of investment styles and terms.

Inflation rises to 3.2% in February, raising doubts about soft landing

Mar 12, 2024

Inflation rose 0.4 percent in February to an annual rate of 3.2 percent, with shelter and gas costs contributing substantially to the uptick, according to the the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index.

UWM raises more than $1B by tweaking mortgage servicing

Mar 12, 2024

Nation's largest mortgage lender trims its servicing portfolio by nearly one-fourth, selling $70 billion in mortgage servicing rights for $941.2 million.

OJO acquires The LEAD Syndicate, rebrands around Movoto

Mar 12, 2024

The acquisition will help OJO launch Lever by Movoto, which the company describes as an all-in-one technology platform for individual agents.

Quality over quantity: What you should NOT be blogging

Mar 12, 2024

By focusing on creating valuable content that resonates with your audience, David Marden writes, you can set yourself apart from the competition.

8 secrets to creating a truly impactful personal brand

Mar 12, 2024

Personal branding is more than just self-promotion, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It's about making a real difference in people's lives and inspiring them to live better.

Rent prices post highest annual increase in over a year: Redfin

Mar 11, 2024

The median asking rent in the United States rose 2.2 percent year over year to $1,981 in February, the largest annual gain since January 2023 and a 0.9 percent increase compared to the month before.

Marc King steps down as president of Keller Williams

Mar 11, 2024

After three years as president, Marc King has stepped down from his post at Keller Williams Realty. CEO Mark Willis will take over King's responsibilities.

Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down March 22

Mar 11, 2024

The surprise announcement comes as the Biden administration rolls out a $7.3 trillion budget proposal that would provide $258 billion to expand access to affordable housing.

Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll

Mar 11, 2024

In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of U.S. homeowners and renters "feel negatively" about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it.

Want to avoid AI pitfalls? Think like a compliance officer

Mar 11, 2024

Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.

Biden’s relaxed new Freddie, Fannie refi requirements irk title industry

Mar 11, 2024

In a pilot program announced last week, the Biden administration cleared the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to let some homeowners refinance mortgages without paying for title insurance.