Pending sales slide 5.4% in June under pressure from high rates

Contract signings fell in all four regions, reversing spring's annual gains and signaling softer closings ahead.

Why 87% of homebuyers overpaid on their mortgage last year

A new Bankrate analysis of 3.2 million HMDA loans finds 87 percent of 2025 homebuyers overpaid on their mortgage rate, costing the typical borrower $78,186 over the life of the loan.

Active advertising: How local sponsorships bring a brand to life

Random event calendars don't help brokerages build community ties. Selective, well-followed-up real estate promotions do.

The Agency President: Saying ‘no’ to the wrong agents is our biggest growth strategy

Saying "yes" to the wrong agent can cost you in the long run. Rainy Hake Austin shares how The Agency decides whom to partner with as it grows.