The Federal Reserve cut the Fed funds rate today but mortgage rates shot higher. This was not shocking to me as yesterday I wrote about whether Powell would ruin the year’s lowest mortgage rates with his remarks at the Fed press event — and that’s exactly what happened.When mortgage rates are near 6% and bond yields are at yearly lows, that’s when Powell tends to get hawkish, so the backdrop for...

As new American Land Title Association (ALTA) President David Townsend steps into his role, he’s wasting no time setting an agenda that includes expanded housing access and a halt to right-to-list agreements — also known as non-title recorded agreements for personal service (NTRAPS). Townsend said these initiatives, along with efforts to improve affordability, streamline permitting and strengthen...

People only connect online now, and no one uses business cards anymore, right? Not the case at all. I attended two networking events just this week and walked away with 15 physical business cards and one virtual business card. The art of exchanging cards is not dead. For real estate agents who are newer to the business or simply looking to level up their business card game, keep reading for our ultimate...

Klipster, a new real estate platform aimed at younger homebuyers, has launched with a mobile app that combines short-form video, automation and marketplace features. Created by co-founders Arlinda Dine, Eric Benaim and Michael Taus, the platform is designed for what the company describes as a “content-first” home shopping experience, targeting Millennials and Gen Z with the fun slogan, “If TikTok...

When you typically think of fast-growing brokerages, firms like eXp Realty, Compass and Real typically come to mind, but the rapid ascension of LPT Realty should not be overlooked.  In 2024, agents at LPT Realty closed 36,369 transaction sides for $13.86 billion in sales volume, earning the just 3-year-old firm the No. 10 and No. 14 ranks for sides and volume, respectively, in the 2025 RealTrends...

A true Hollywoodland original has surfaced on the market for the first time in four decades, and it’s every bit the storybook residence you’d hope for. Listed for $2.996 million with Tina Marie Phan and Howard Stevens of Nourmand & Associates, the property at 3105 Ledgewood Drive blends historic architecture, creative legacy, and panoramic hillside views — all crowned by a front-row glimpse...

A rare architectural treasure by Ray Kappe, FAIA — the visionary behind some of California’s most celebrated modern homes — has just hit the market in Marina del Rey for $6.995 million. Listed with Cory Weiss of Douglas Elliman, the property at 3817 Ocean Front Walk stands as a testament to Kappe’s mastery of light, structure, and the coastal landscape. Set on one of Los Angeles’ few...

Meet Fort Lauderdale’s newest statement home: a triple-decker concrete fortress perched directly on the Middle River. Listed for $14.995 million with Jonathan Vega of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, this modern compound spans two contiguous lots totaling 0.58 acre and delivers more than 205 feet of direct water frontage. Elevated more than three feet above grade and supported by over 150...

From flickering lights to uninvited guests, these are the most common haunted occurrences that homeowners have...

Great TV shows can make viewers feel like they’re part of the story, whether the setting is a New York coffee shop or a medieval castle. To turn that feeling into reality, five leading design and construction firms partnered with Houzz Pro and reimagined iconic TV settings as real-world spaces...