Housing starts defy expectations, surge to highest point since May

Housing starts jumped 14.8 percent between October and November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56 million. That's 9.3 percent higher than they were in December 2022.

Flyhomes announces 3rd round of layoffs since 2022

Seattle-based brokerage and mortgage lender Flyhomes announced another round of layoffs on Friday. The company had layoffs in July and November 2022, with one round impacting 20 percent of its workforce.

Want a high-performance network? It all starts at ICNY

According to research, writes Nikki Beauchamp, by aligning yourself with those who complement your skill set and creating a systematic approach to networking, you can add targeted leverage to your real estate business.

Fannie Mae, MBA economists still expect mild 2024 recession

The good news for real estate pros is that closely watched forecasts agree home sales will bottom in Q4 2023, and mortgage rates are looking ready to come down significantly next year.