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| Consumer Sentiment Rises, Though Still Down Year-Over-Year | ||
| 6/26/2026 11:23 AM | ||
| The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index showed that Americans are upbeat about the economy this month compared with May. The index, which evaluates the relative level of current and future economic conditions through a survey of approximately 500 consumers, recorded a reading of 49.5, compared with May’s 44.8. While the 10.5% ...Read More | ||
| Bright MLS to Bring Listings to Google Search via HouseCanary Partnership | ||
| 6/25/2026 6:20 PM | ||
| Bright MLS has announced it will join a HouseCanary-powered program that surfaces home listings directly in Google mobile search results—a move that would make it one of the first major regional MLSs to plug into the initiative. Bright MLS covers six states—Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia—and the District...Read More | ||
| Consolidation: Pros, Cons and the Future of Brokerage Growth | ||
| 6/25/2026 2:47 PM | ||
| Above, from left, Rick Haase, Tara Brown, David Howell and Whitney LaCosta The dizzying pace and scale of industry consolidation has left some brokers eager to take advantage of the trend, and some concerned about the implications for their business—and the future of the industry. Real estate experts will weigh the pros and cons of…<...Read More | ||
| Ways for Agents to Keep Cool During Summer Showings | ||
| 6/25/2026 2:40 PM | ||
| The Summer selling season is here, which means it’s not just your sales figures that could heat up. As you go about your daily business during sunny, or worst case, scorching days, here are some simple tips for staying cool. Keep your car cool even when not in use If you spend your days hopping… The post Read More | ||
| Thriving in a Chaotic World | ||
| 6/25/2026 1:54 PM | ||
| There is no shortage of chaos in today’s world, and real estate is no exception. Our industry is being pulled in multiple directions at once. There are “new” business models emerging, shifting rules and regulations, a steady stream of clickbait headlines and a growing number of agents and brokers who are overwhelmed, disengaged or simply…<...Read More | ||
| United Finds Its Rhythm in Nashville | ||
| 6/25/2026 1:49 PM | ||
| Above, from left, Rick Murr and Curran Scarlata United Finds Its Rhythm in Nashville Rick Murr Co-Owner Curran Scarlata Co-Owner United Real Estate Middle TN Murfreesboro, Tennessee UnitedRealEstateMiddleTN.com Region served: Nashville and surrounding counties Years in real estate: Rick Murr: 16; Curran Scarlata: 12 Number of offices: 1 Nu...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Continue to Hover Around 6.5% for Sixth Straight Week | ||
| 6/25/2026 1:18 PM | ||
| As pending sales and existing home sales showed modest improvement in May, economists say despite mortgage rates remaining around 6.5%, homebuyers seem to be adapting to the current environment. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased 2 basis points to 6.49% from 6.47% last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Su...Read More | ||
| Fed-Favored Inflation Measure Posts Largest Annual Increase in Three Years | ||
| 6/25/2026 12:22 PM | ||
| The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.7% in May, as the economy continues to absorb tariff impacts and Iran war-related disruption. Excluding food and energy (so-called “core inflation”), the headline PCE price index increased by 0.3%, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Year-o...Read More | ||
| NAR Reports Realtors Remain Resilient Through Tides of Change | ||
| 6/25/2026 10:14 AM | ||
| Even with continued challenges in the housing market, 75% of Realtors® are “very certain” that they will remain active in real estate for at least two more years, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) 2026 Member Profile of its 1,438,569 current members. NAR’s report identified a resilient batch of members, who saw ...Read More | ||
| Consumers Say Buying Is Preferable to Renting for First Time in Years | ||
| 6/25/2026 9:32 AM | ||
| For the first time since 2023, more than half of consumers say that buying a home is a better option than renting, per the latest findings from Bank of America, a potentially positive sign for the near-future housing market amid broader economic uncertainty. The bank’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report found that 53% of 2,000 respondents…...Read More | ||