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Simple Ways Agents Can Add Value After Closing (Without Big Gifts)

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:51

For many agents, a closing gift marks the end of a transaction. But for clients, it’s often just the beginning of homeownership—and that’s where small, thoughtful follow-ups can make a lasting impression. Agents don’t need expensive gifts or elaborate gestures to stay top-of-mind after closing. Sometimes, the most meaningful value comes from showing up at…

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MBA: Affordability Challenges Driving Rise in Government-Backed Loan Activity

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:49

Applications for home loans remained essentially flat this week, declining slightly along with the refinance share of total mortgage activity, while experts note an uptick in government-backed loan applications is an indicator of ongoing affordability challenges. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) report, the Market Composite Index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume…

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Jobs Report Sees ‘Modest’ Improvement, With 2026 Rate Cuts in Flux

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:21

On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data appears to support the decision as jobs and unemployment saw improvement in January. The latest Employment Situation Summary—aka the jobs report—saw the U.S. add 130,000 jobs in January, and…

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Zillow Matches Earning Targets; Legal Issues Downplayed

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:13

Fresh from its dramatic victory in federal court on Feb. 6, in which U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York denied a request by Compass to block its new listing rules, the Seattle-based portal giant announced in a report Feb. 10 that earnings for Q4 2025 and for the full…

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What you need to know about the House’s new affordability bill

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 04:45
The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls.

Is real estate actually a service business? The answer might be costing you listings

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 04:30
Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to mentally "click" between being a ruthless product marketer and an empathetic service provider.

$18K to millions: Why you shouldn’t quit real estate

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 04:00
On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18,000 in Year 1 to building several eight-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career.

Report: Rate Decline in January Opened Refinance Opportunity for Nearly 5 Million Homeowners

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-02-10 19:04

Early January declines in mortgage rates unlocked refinance opportunities for nearly five million borrowers and helped push affordability to a four-year high, according to the February Mortgage Monitor released Feb. 9 by ICE Mortgage Technology, a provider of an end-to-end mortgage platform.  According to the analysis, “Even small reductions toward 6% rates can significantly boost…

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Here’s how Zillow continued growing — and touching more transactions — in 2025

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-02-10 16:13
Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company.
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