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Career Coach: real estate photography
Source: Journal --- Live or die by the photo Great photographs are more important than ever for hooking up with online house-hunters. Unless you’re listing million-dollar homes or you (or your broker) have a big budget for marketing, chances are you’re the...
When it comes to cutting carbon emissions, the real estate industry is running out of time
Source: CNN --- Extreme weather events — including heat waves, droughts and floods — have unfolded all over the world this summer. The grave impact of climate change is upon us and will continue to have a profound impact on human life. But there are still largely...
Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Dec. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
Q3 Home Flipping Down, But Profits Are Up
The typical profit margin in the third quarter was 29.8%. Continue Reading Q3 Home Flipping Down, But Profits Are Up
Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Lower CEO and co-founder Dan Snyder will lead the combined team. Continue Reading Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
FCP Provides $22 Million in Preferred Equity for Two Multifamily Developments
“FCP is pleased to provide financing through our Structured Investments platform for these transactions, each well-located in a dynamic Southeast market,” said FCP’s Kevin Murphy. Continue Reading FCP Provides $22 Million in Preferred Equity for Two Multifamily Developments
UK and EU Central Banks Keep Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada also left rates unchanged. Continue Reading UK and EU Central Banks Keep Rates Unchanged
Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Stairs is now live in Texas with licenses across 40 states, and the company plans to expand nationwide in early 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Tech Trends: Don’t Ignore the Power of Video in 2024
Users need to stay on your pages long enough to know what you want them to do (and to actually take that action). Continue Reading Tech Trends: Don’t Ignore the Power of Video in 2024
NAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing Home Sales in 2024
NAR also predicted the Austin metro market will have the most pent-up housing demand in 2024. Continue Reading NAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing Home Sales in 2024
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
The central bank said it would “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 27% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity














