NAR spent big on exec salaries, marketing and lobbying in 2024 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:44:47 The association's IRS Form 990, which was recently released to industry media, shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, but also paints a picture of the state of things before "fiscal discipline" by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said. read more»
Real (Estate) Talk: Can a 50-year mortgage offer any benefits? Thu, 04 Dec 2025 2:27:25 Many agents have been reading headlines about the good and bad of 50-year mortgage options for consumers. Broker and expert Dr. Lee Davenport advises agents to look to the goal of the consumer and weigh it against the risk read more»
Homebuyers made time for mortgages around Thanksgiving Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:50:23 Demand for purchase loans hit a new 2025 high last week after adjusting for the holiday, with mortgage rates near a low for the year and a Dec. 10 Fed rate cut on tap. read more»
A 15-year Zillow veteran gives his take on today’s portal wars Wed, 03 Dec 2025 9:00:19 Lofty’s Andrew Wild joined Zillow as employee No. 60 — when he left, it had grown past 6,000. After stops at Tom Ferry and Final Offer. On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, he’s sharing predictions for where the industry is headed next. read more»
In latest industry hook-up, Follow Up Boss and Rechat target industry power users Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:46:11 Follow Up Boss and Rechat agreed to create a two-way integration, meaning data acted upon in one will be updated in the other. Users can use Rechat’s automated, AI-supported creative and strategic marketing features to identify and contact existing FUB lists and leads. read more»
