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Clients are interviewing real estate agents differently. Here’s what they’re really looking for

There’s been a noticeable shift in how clients approach this business. Buyers and sellers aren’t just hiring agents anymore. They’re vetting them more carefully, asking sharper questions and paying closer attention to how you show up before, during, and after the transaction. The dynamic has flipped. The agent isn’t just evaluating the client. The client is evaluating the agent just as much, if...

RHOM star Alexia Nepola buys $5.25M villa at the Ritz-Carlton Miami Beach — with ex Todd Nepola

Even with The Real Housewives of Miami currently on pause, Alexia Nepola clearly isn’t stepping away from the spotlight. The longtime Bravo star just purchased a $5.25 million villa at the The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach — and in true Housewives fashion, the story comes with a twist. Her ex-husband Todd Nepola represented her in the transaction. And honestly, it already sounds like a...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise as Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears

U.S. mortgage rates moved higher this week as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed inflation concerns rippled through global financial markets, adding fresh pressure to an already strained housing sector. According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.51% for the week ending May 21, up from 6.36%...

Housing demand stays firm, pushing inventory close to negative YOY

It’s been a day full of news about a possible peace deal with Iran, which would be great news for housing. However, even though mortgage rates have risen due to the conflict lasting longer than anyone initially thought, housing demand has held up, and housing inventory is now on the verge of going negative year over year in our weekly single-family listings data.  Housing inventory going negative...

25 Ideas for Kitchen Appliance Garages (27 photos)

Appliance garages conceal countertop appliances such as blenders, coffee makers and toasters while keeping them easily accessible and organized. While they’ve been around for decades, they’re enjoying a resurgence in popularity as homeowners incorporate more gadgets into their kitchens — and as...

House passes bill hiking VA mortgage refi fees to fund expanded veterans’ benefits

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that increases benefits for veterans and their surviving families, offsetting the cost by raising fees on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) refinance transactions. The legislation — H.R. 6047, also known as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025 — was introduced in November by Rep. Tom Barrett...

HouseAmerica Financial joins All Western Mortgage 

National mortgage banking company All Western Mortgage (AWM) announced on Thursday that HouseAmerica Financial has joined the company as it continues its national expansion. HouseAmerica Financial, based in La Cañada, California, produces about $500 million annually in mortgage volume, according to the announcement. The company is led by mortgage executive Alan Pezeshkian, who has more than 30 years of...

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