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Mortgage Applications: Is New-Home Demand Slowing?
📉 New-home mortgage applications fell 5% in September, but they were still up 2% from…

Real Estate Pre-Licensing: Do You Really Need …
📚 Most U.S. states legally require 75–135 hours of pre-licensing education before taking the real…

Real Estate Leads: Are You Missing These …
📈 68% of real estate sellers choose agents via referrals or past experience, per NAR…

Buyer Agency Agreements: Should Agents Sue Buyers?
⚠️ Commission lawsuits may increase as buyer agency agreements become more common post-NAR settlement.💼 "Procuring…

Mortgage Rates: Why Aren’t They Moving?
🏡 Mortgage rates held steady at 6.38% despite economic turmoil and a government shutdown.⚖️ The…

2026 Housing Market: Is a Rebound Finally …
📉 Mortgage rates are expected to go down to mid-6% or even below 6% by…

Mortgage Brokers on Social Media: Does It …
📱 97% of homebuyers use the internet to look for homes, and many use social…

VA Mortgages and Renovation Loans: Are They …
🧠 Personalized mortgage lending is replacing conventional models as borrowers demand tailored financial solutions.💰 Less…