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Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 17:03
Purchase loan demand was up 11 percent last week, with "surprisingly strong" demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says.

Place’s Vija Williams takes on coaching position with Cheplak Live

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 16:37
Place Head of Industry Vija Williams has joined Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners.

Vija Williams leaves Place for coaching position at Cheplak Live

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 16:37
Industry veteran Vija Williams has left award-winning proptech platform Place for Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners.

Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 16:24
Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older.

A June rate cut is now seen as off the table as Fed stays put

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 15:54
Central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration's "substantial policy changes" in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations

FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here’s why

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 15:07
Despite more than 13,000 homes destroyed in the January Los Angeles wildfires and many residents still trying to pick up the pieces, the program was never activated in Los Angeles. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it.

Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 15:05
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first three months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market.

2025 Looks More Like a Buyer-Friendly Market, Bright MLS Finds

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-05-07 14:48

Between an inventory shortage and high costs, residential real estate has been a seller’s market across recent memory. However, the latest market survey from Bright MLS (which covers the mid-Atlantic United States) suggests that 2025 might finally tip the scales over to a buyer’s market. Authored by Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, this…

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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged as Uncertainties Cloud Future

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-05-07 14:35

Above, Fed Chair Jerome Powell Rarely has a Federal Reserve meeting been as anticipated as the one that took place May 7, because this one likely had the eyes and ears of President Donald Trump watching and listening closely. With Fed Chair Jerome Powell under intense scrutiny from Trump, who has insisted that interest rates…

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Keller Williams appoints new chief financial, operating officers

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-05-07 14:27
Two months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor's financial and operations teams.

eXp Focused on International Growth, Agent Momentum and AI

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-05-07 13:36

Above, Leo Pareja eXp’s first quarter earnings call reeled in on what most of the industry is focused on right now: Compass’ take on Clear Cooperation and private listings, AI and a potential recession. Focusing on the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja emphasized eXp’s consumer-first commitment. “We believe that delayed marketing…

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