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How much higher can mortgage rates go?
Mortgage rates reached 6.75% as the 10-year yield hit 4.68%, with Iran, spreads, and Fed signals driving moves.
MRED cuts Zillow access to Chicagoland listing feed
Zillow lost licensed MRED listing data for Zillow and Trulia, about 43,000 active listings, as injunction and arbitration motions proceed.
110% growth and counting: A Kansas City broker’s GameChanger run
According to RealTrends Verified, REMAX State Line + Elite posted $563.2 million in volume across 1,558 transactions in 2025.
Reducing risk: The importance of administrative access responsibilities
In today’s digital-first environment, administrative access is essential to keeping real estate, title insurance, and mortgage operations running smoothly. From managing core production systems to supporting secure transaction workflows, administrators play a critical role behind the scenes.
However, administrative access also represents one of the most significant cybersecurity risks facing organizations today. With elevated privileges comes the ability to change configurations, access sensitive data, and override safeguards designed to protect the business. If those privileges are misunderstood, misused, or inadequately controlled, the consequences can be severe.
Skyrocketing health care costs threaten early retirement
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025 — leaving 24 million people facing a sharp rise in health insurance costs.
Justin Demola joins Equifax as SVP of mortgage and housing
Justin Demola, the former president of Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, announced he has joined Equifax as SVP of mortgage and housing.
Natalie Passerini returns as Douglas Elliman CMO to lead brand evolution
Natalie Passerini returns as CMO at Douglas Elliman, overseeing national marketing and creative direction efforts during a company rebrand.
Twin Cities real estate experts on how policy reforms have impacted inventory, affordability
Minneapolis and St. Paul adopted contrasting housing policies, resulting in different rent, inventory and development trends.
New executives named at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
@properties appoints Paul Blackburn, Rachel Scheid and Rick Sobin to new executive roles as part of a 2025 leadership shakeup.
