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Darryl Davis: Market shifts reward the skilled — why now is your moment
Experienced real estate agents can gain share in a cooler market by staying visible, sharing market updates, and proving negotiation skill.
‘Lock it in!’: Mortgage rates climb to 6.5% amid global volatility
Mortgage rates have returned to the 6.5% level as financial markets shift their focus from economic data to escalating geopolitical events.
Rocket Pro extends 100 bps broker credit into May
Rocket Pro’s second Power Play includes the extension of its stacked 100 bps broker pricing credit through May and expanded non-QM limits.
Private lending in 2025: A market in transition
Once viewed as a niche option, private lending has rapidly entered the mainstream as more borrowers discover the speed, flexibility, and accessibility of private credit financing. But as the industry attracts new borrowers, it is also evolving with their needs, particularly in the balance between short-term and long-term loans.
The debt crisis among younger Americans: How it is shaping homeownership — and what lenders can do
The median first-time homebuyer in the U.S. in 40 years old, which is a record high. One of the main reasons is that Millennials typically delay ownership by about 7 years, and Gen Z only have a 26% homeownership rate by their late 20s, far behind previous generations.
Innovations in reverse mortgage lending will drive growth in 2026
The reverse mortgage market is expected to grow in 2026 as lenders innovate with new offerings and adapt to the interest rate environment.
Baird & Warner launches AI assistant to support Chicago agents
Developed exclusively for Baird & Warner, the assistant resolves about 90 percent of agent inquiries within minutes, according to the company.
Boston real estate team launches own private listing platform
Boston’s top-ranked Sarkis Team has launched SARKIS SOON, an invite-only private exclusive listings marketplace.
Ridley bets big that real estate’s future belongs to consumers, not commissions
Ridley said its upcoming buy-side experience will include access to private listings and properties expected to hit the market.
