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When you create private listing networks, who are you accountable to? If somebody says, “I want to sell my house to the neatest family in the world,” well, now you’re discriminating against single people. Is that fair? Could it be a situation of have and have not? In this instance, it’s saying, “we’re not going to play by the fair housing rules anymore.”

Transparency and equitable access to real estate listings is at risk, threatening to push the industry backwards. Currently, most homes are listed on the Multiple Listings Service (MLS), a database shared by the real estate industry. The MLS database is also what feeds listings to consumer platforms, allowing you to see for sale homes on places like Zillow, Homes.com or Realtor.com.

However,…

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Due to volatility in the U.S. economy since late January, prospective buyers currently seem to be holding their collective breath while waiting to see how ongoing market conditions may affect their purchasing power. As economists weigh in with their take on the market, buyers should stay alert to opportunities to enter the market at lower costs if mortgage rates decline and buying demand slows.

Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs

Existing-home sales dropped by 5.9% from February and by 2.4% from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

A dimming economic outlook because of uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's constantly shifting…

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to tick down,” writes Freddie Mac in its weekly mortgage rate report released Thursday. Indeed, the average weekly 30-year-fixed rate mortgage now sits at 6.64%, down slightly from the week prior, and more significantly down from the above-7% rates we saw in January.

In April, mortgages are likely to remain in the 6.5% to 7% neighborhood, says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.

He adds that “they could fall beneath that range if there were signs of economic weakness but be careful what you wish for.” Ideally, McBride says we like to see mortgage rates fall because inflation pressures are subsiding rather than due to economic weakness, but concerns about inflation are still front and…

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Keenan Porter: The "Sexiest Real Estate Agent Alive" and the Darling of the Silver Beehive Brigade

Move over Hollywood heartthrobs and pop star sensations—there’s a new contender in town, and he’s got the keys to your dream home! Meet Keenan Porter, recently crowned "Sexiest Real Estate Agent Alive" by none other than the National Association of Retired Real Estate Agents (NARREA). Yes, you read that right. It seems the golden years have a golden eye for talent, and Keenan is their latest muse.

**The Man Behind the Title**

Keenan Porter isn’t just a pretty face with a killer smile; he’s a top-notch real estate agent with a knack for finding the perfect home for every client. Known for his charm, charisma, and uncanny ability to make even…

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