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After four weeks of consecutive drops in activity, mortgage applications break the streak with gains for refinance and purchase applications. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that the market composite index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume—increased 7.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending Oct. 24. The index increased at nearly the…

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As people continuously rely on digital platforms in the age of social media, new careers have found their way into the market. These new careers have ramifications in real estate, as it opens up new avenues for home shopping—and new ways for agents to build their business. Digital platforms designed to share and spread content…

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Every holiday is an opportunity to remind people that you're not just a salesperson, Darryl Davis writes. You're a neighbor and, possibly, the hero they need now.

Making AI part of your transaction process saves you time and money, while helping you focus on the tasks only you can do, new Inman contributor America Foy writes.

The National Association of Realtors' monthly report showed that homebuyers are still a bit crippled by economic uncertainty, and recent mortgage rate drops have mostly only spurred refinance activity.

Why London families are trapped in their first homes  The Telegraph

Pending Home Sales  National Association of REALTORS®

London has grasped the housing nettle  Property Week

Irish racing tycoons sell Barchester Healthcare to US giant Welltower for £5.2bn  Business Matters

PNB, EPF reaffirm commitment to Battersea project in London, says no immediate plan to exit  Malay Mail

London Square launches County Hall Kingston in South-West London  EdgeProp.sg

All types of paranormal spirits or energies can surface within a home, Shari DeBenedetti of "Ghost Hunters" told Inman. But if agents encounter them while trying to sell a listing, there are solutions.

On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like "past client," "listing agent" and "comps" are killing your value and offers smart replacements.

Once you build structure into your process with the help of AI, you can focus on storytelling instead of logistics, Josh Ries writes.

CoStar Group released its Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Florance used the opportunity to deliver harsh criticism of rival Zillow, and outlined his competitive plan.

In Montana, where rugged independence meets deep community roots, Realtor Karen Berg-DiGangi is redefining what it means to fight for fair housing.

Halloween 2025 is filled with terrors. Agents beware, trainer Rachael Hite writes. She warns that any of these creeps could knock at your door in quarter four.

Springfield real estate giant calls for new courthouse next to existing building  MassLive

This industry doesn’t need more agents, coach Lori Muller writes, it needs more leaders. Here are five ways to level-up your leadership for today’s tough market.

Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett is seen as the most likely pick to lead the Federal Reserve Board next year. Critics say doubts about the central bank's independence could put upward pressure on rates.