Housing Wire
MAY 17, 2025
One of the lesser known storylines in housing economics is that the improvement in mortgage spreads since 2023 has contributed to a noticeable trend in purchase application data for 2025, which is now showing 15 consecutive weeks of positive year-over-year growth. Mortgage spreads recently turned negative due to market volatility, which resulted in an increase of 20 to 25 basis points in mortgage rates.
Inman
MAY 17, 2025
Legendary Texas world-record holder Ben Caballero shares the secrets that allowed him to sell 7,000 homes last year.
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Housing Wire
MAY 17, 2025
Mortgage professionals are navigating one of the most challenging origination markets in recent history. Still, cutting mortgage rates would not be the end-all solution to pacify markets that many claim it to be. While lower rates might temporarily ease borrower costs or support home purchases, they would also expose the housing industry to further risk without meaningfully addressing core issues, like supply shortages or long-term affordability.
Inman
MAY 17, 2025
Let springtime be your reminder: You dont have to do more you just have to do what matters, more mindfully, Nikki Beauchamp writes.
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Real Estate News
MAY 17, 2025
Brokerages are battling each other (and the portals). Things have gotten loud and contentious, but heres all you really need to know when talking to clients.
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Real Estate News
MAY 17, 2025
A merger creates Century 21s largest firm in Louisiana; eXp launches UPGRADE; Coldwell Banker nabs top California team; E&V scores in Texas; more.
Marco Santarelli
MAY 17, 2025
As of May 17, 2025, mortgage rates have shown a notable decrease, making it a potentially advantageous time to explore your options. The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.77% , down from previous highs. For 15-year fixed mortgages, rates have dropped to 6.03%. This trend of decreasing rates could encourage homebuyers to take the plunge, especially in light of persistent economic uncertainties.
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MAY 17, 2025
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