Will we see a Santa Claus rally in mortgage rates? by Logan Mohtashami for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Despite initial concerns that tariffs would push mortgage rates up to 8% and reduce housing demand, this week has brought some encouraging news. The 10-year yield has remained stable at a crucial technical level and even reversed direction, resulting in improved mortgage rates. Additionally, housing demand has surprisingly held…

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NextHome CEO James Dwiggins on NAR settlement aftermath: ‘We’re in the first inning’ by Kennedy Edgerton for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire In a new episode of the Power House podcast, host Diego Sanchez chats with James Dwiggins, CEO and co-founder of NextHome and co-host of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast. During this conversation, the duo explore NextHome’s “humans over houses” philosophy and its referral-focused growth efforts. They also explore…

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Continued downward trend in agent mobility reflects ongoing challenges in real estate market by Rob Keefe for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Key observations from October • Continued decline in agent movement:   The seasonally adjusted AMI metric for October dropped to 86.2, marking another decrease in agent mobility and continuing the downward trend observed in recent months.  • Factors influencing decline  The Presidential election and the implementation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR)…

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