Sun.Sep 03, 2023

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Did we reach the peak for mortgage rates this year?

Housing Wire

We had a crazy jobs week last week, with tons of data that the Federal Reserve was happy to see, but did those labor reports mean we’ve hit peak mortgage rates for 2023? Mortgage rates did fall, purchase application data rose and new listings data came back to trend. Weekly active listings rose by only 5,654 Mortgage rates went from 7.37% and ended the week at 7.08% Purchase apps rose 2 % week to week Mortgage rates and the bond market The 10-year yield and mortgage rates were wild last we

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Buy Side: Buyers, not agents will suffer if commission structure changes

Real Estate News

For Heather Maddox, working with buyers is "exciting and positive," and she’s confident she’ll continue to get paid no matter the outcome of lawsuits.

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How to Use Your Financial Fears to Build Wealth Better

BiggerPockets

Financial fear is… a good thing!? Fear is an uncomfortable feeling we often try to ignore or suppress. But what if, like other emotions, it exists for a specific purpose?

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Protecting Your Future in Short-Term Rentals: It Starts By Providing a Powerful Guest Experience

BiggerPockets

Short-term rentals have become more and more competitive as the market has gotten larger. Why leave your bookings up to fate? Here's what you need to know.

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What Is a Conventional Loan?

BiggerPockets

A conventional mortgage loan is a type of financing offered by private lenders.

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A “Soft Landing” Looks Shaky as Recession Risk Starts to Rise

BiggerPockets

The Chinese economy is facing one of its most significant tests in years.