Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Key Inflation Report

Pundits, politicians, and everyone else can continue to assume that mortgage rates will respond to changes to the Fed Funds Rate. Meanwhile the bonds that actually dictate mortgage pricing will continue responding to the most important economic reports. The two biggest examples are the monthly jobs

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.

Skipping Open Houses for Faster Closings

Some agents say private showings and targeted marketing help focus on serious buyers. Virtual tours and online listings also reduce the need for open houses.

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.