Homebuyer mortgage demand picks up even as lenders tighten

Mortgage lenders tightened standards for the third month in a row in May, with mortgage credit availability falling to the lowest level since January 2013.

Anywhere’s BHGRE and ERA name new presidents after Sherry Chris

Sherry Chris, who recently retired, formerly led both brands. Now Ginger Wilcox will lead BHGRE while Alex Vidal leads ERA, according to an announcement Wednesday by Anywhere Real Estate.

Nearly 92% of all US homeowners now have a mortgage rate below 6%

The vast majority of United States homeowners boast a mortgage rate below the current average of 6.71 percent — a bittersweet pill that explains the stalemate playing out in housing markets across the country.

Want to become the best listing agent in your area? Practice

For Realtors who want to be the best at their craft, team leader Carl Medford writes, it means taking the required abilities, practicing more than their competition and then seeking out a coach to help fine-tune each area of practice until mastery is achieved.