Investors’ expectations for big Fed rate cut rise on new data releases
Investors who fund most mortgages have already priced in several rate cuts, so further declines could depend on what next week's "dot plot" says about expectations for the pace of future cuts.
Trump allies formulating plans to privatize Fannie and Freddie
A new "Wall Street Journal" report reveals that talks about privatization have been taking place since the spring and have included Trump confidants Larry Kudlow and John McEntee.
@properties adds business planning tool to tech suite
The in-house developed "Pipeline" automatically pulls client and property information from pl@tform to help agents track progress of current and prospective deals in real time and compare that progress with their personal goals.
Rocket is first mortgage lender to raise its conforming loan limits
Rocket will treat loans of up to $802,650 as conforming ahead of expected increase. Last year UWM and Guaranteed Rate also got a jump on the official announcement.
Meet Emmy-nominated reality TV star and agent Mercedes Javid
The Emmys were Sunday night, and "The Traitors" was nominated. Get to know cast member, former star of Bravo’s "Shahs of Sunset" and 20-year real estate veteran Mercedes "MJ" Javid.
Second-home mortgages decline amid economic uncertainty
U.S. homeowners are showing less interest in taking on second-home mortgages, as elevated prices and economic jitters make these properties less appealing, Redfin reported on Thursday.
Brad Stein on the rise, fall and lasting appeal of the Austin market
An influx of high-earning workers and new multifamily units has put Austin developers in a unique position, the Intracorp Homes executive said ahead of Inman Connect Austin.
Bethenny Frankel asks $5.995M for Bridgehampton home
After upgrading to a larger home in Southampton last year, the "RHONY" alum is selling the Bridgehampton property that she has owned since 2013.
Clear Cooperation, winning offers, transparency truth: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.