Inman

MARCH 29, 2025

The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right?

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

Have you ever felt like your real estate marketing efforts are casting too wide a net, catching a lot of seaweed but few prized fish? I know I have. For years, the industry standard felt like shouting into a crowded stadium, hoping the right person would hear you. But times are changing, and thanks to the smarts of artificial intelligence (AI), we can now laser-focus our efforts with AI-powered hyperlocal real estate marketing , a strategy that allows us to connect with potential buyers on a str

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this Charlotte, North Carolina, Realtor who empowers herself and others through mentorship and professional collaboration.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2025

Watch the conversation with real estate recruiting expert Sean Soderstrom as he shares data-driven advice on finding and keeping top talent.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

Good news for prospective homebuyers and those looking to refinance! As of today, March 29, 2025, mortgage rates have generally decreased compared to the beginning of the year. This dip offers a potential window for securing a more favorable interest rate on your home loan or refinance. Today's Mortgage Rates – March 29, 2025: Rates See a Slight Dip Key Takeaways: Mortgage rates today have mostly decreased.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 29, 2025

D.C. luxury team trades Compass for TTR Sotheby's; KW expands in Caymans, Arkansas; ERA targets baseball fans in new campaign, nabs Georgia affiliate; more.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

Thinking about the value of your home or planning to buy one? Well, buckle up, because the housing market is looking a bit different for 2025. Experts are saying that home price appreciation for 2025 is forecast to remain lower than in 2024. This doesn't mean prices will suddenly crash, but the big increases we might have seen in the recent past are likely to slow down.

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Louisville Homes

MARCH 29, 2025

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BAM Media

MARCH 29, 2025

Last week, several top execs at Freddie Mac and the FHFA were fired , including Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid, just six months into the job. That alone was enough to turn heads across the mortgage and housing sectors. This week, FHFA Director Bill Pulte took to X to announce another round of changes, discontinuing several programs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

Trying to buy a house in 2025 feels like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. One minute you think you see a good rate, the next it jumps up and makes you queasy. This up-and-down movement of mortgage rates, recently sitting around 6.73%-6.80% for a 30-year fixed loan after hitting a high of 7.2% earlier this year, is a big worry for people hoping to buy a home.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2025

In the newest episode of the Power House podcast, mortgage industry veteran Dave Lykken joins host Diego Sanchez live from HousingWire ‘s Housing Economic Summit. They explore the current mortgage industry climate, when Lykken expects interest rate stabilization to occur, and strategies for connecting with consumers. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

Thinking about buying a home in 2025? One of the biggest things on your mind is likely where mortgage rates are headed. Right now, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is around 6.73%. So, the big question is: how much lower can mortgage rates drop in 2025? Based on expert predictions right now, we could see mortgage rates drop by as much as 0.7 percentage points , potentially bringing them down to around 6.03%.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2025

Mortgage rates have been trending downward since Jan. 14, contrary to expectations surrounding the trade war and inflation concerns. This decline has positively impacted purchase application data, which is showing positive year-to-date data as we approach the end of March. As we anticipate what might happen with tariffs on April 2 what President Trump is calling liberation day it raises an important question about how much further mortgage rates might decrease, mainly if the Federal Reserve an

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

Imagine the hustle and bustle of a busy city where people are always on the move, especially when it comes to buying homes. Goldman Sachs predicts home prices to rise more than 4% in 2025 , a projection that many are watching closely as the housing market continues to show signs of life. With factors like changes in interest rates and the fluctuating job market at play, this forecast raises many questions about what it means for homebuyers, homeowners, and those looking to invest in properties.

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