Market News May 30

Market News May 30

Go For Believers, Not Followers This YearUsing social media to connect with prospects and borrowers may seem tricky at times, especially when the real estate market is less than ideal. While sharing your expertise online is important, you may need to put a new spin on...
Market News May 23

Market News May 23

More Sellers Ready to NegotiateNew listings have grown 9.8% month-over-month, encouraging more buyers to begin or renew their search for their next home. Inventory nationwide is up nearly 20% year over year, reaching levels not seen since August 2020. Some major...
Market News May 16

Market News May 16

Mortgage Demand Rises in Early MayLast week, new purchase loan applications rose 11% and were 13% higher than the same week in 2024. This puzzled some economists, as 30-year conforming mortgage interest rates only saw a slight decrease during this time.The increase in...
Market News May 9

Market News May 9

South Region Numbers Top Pending SalesRecent statistics from the National Assocation of REALTORS® (NAR) reported a 6.1% increase in pending home sales during March 2025. This was the biggest month-to-month increase since December 2023.While two regions experienced...
Market News May 2

Market News May 2

Home Prices Falling in Major MetrosIt's potentially good news for buyers, bad news for sellers. While property prices are still increasing, the gains are slowing. Recent data found that national home prices only rose 2.1% year-over-year, which is the slowest growth...