Mortgage Rates Edge Down for Second Week

Mortgage rates edged down for the second consecutive week, a move buyers hope will continue, but economists say may not have much of an impact on the market.  The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® released Thursday shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate at 7.24%, down ei

MLS executives weigh Open Real Estate and listing control

Bright MLS and Northstar MLS cite modernization potential, SDMLS flags adoption hurdles and data set concerns

Inflation Ticks Up as Housing Headwinds Continue to Brew

Despite the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise rates yesterday, the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) still showed a 0.5% month-to-month increase in inflation as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, 0.2% higher than the increase in August.  T

Halloween Houses: From Killer Homes to ‘Killer’ Homes

Typically, supernatural occurrences at properties can bring home prices down. But it certainly gives more for buyers—and agents—to talk about! In celebration of Halloween—and to encourage the timeless tradition of watching scary movies throughout the season—we are taking a look at some of the most n