Browsing: Realtors

June 23, 2025 — As the U.S. housing market contends with high mortgage rates and changing buyer expectations, real estate agents are evolving their strategies to stay competitive. With 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering between 6.5% and 7%, affordability has become a pressing concern for many prospective buyers. This has prompted real estate professionals to...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has released its June 2025 Real Estate and Economic Outlook, revealing a steady and measured pace for the U.S. housing market heading into the third quarter of the year. Unveiled at NAR’s annual forum in Washington, D.C., the report reflects a cautiously optimistic tone, with economists and real estate...

National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun has expressed optimism about a housing market rebound in 2025, pointing to modest price growth and a projected increase in home sales. Speaking at a REALTORS® forum in Washington, D.C. earlier this month, Yun outlined a scenario in which lower mortgage rates and job growth converge to...

With mortgage rates hovering around the mid-6% range, U.S. homebuilders are leaning heavily on buyer incentives to maintain momentum in the housing market. As real estate activity picks up pace in key regions, industry experts say that 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for both builders and buyers—particularly in traditionally hot markets....

During a forum held June 3 in Washington, D.C., Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for the U.S. housing market heading into 2025. Speaking at the Realtors Legislative Meetings, Yun projected that the residential real estate sector is on a slow path to recovery, buoyed...

In a bold move signaling their continued expansion into tech and financial sectors, the Trump family has launched Trump Mobile, a mobile phone service and smartphone branding initiative spearheaded by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. This new venture seeks to capitalize on the increasing demand for personalized mobile services, while also integrating the Trump...

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The historic Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans came alive on June 16, 2025, as the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) opened its 59th Annual Real Estate Journalism Conference. Running through June 19, the four-day event has drawn a national crowd of journalists, editors, and industry professionals for one of...

Television chef and media personality Rachael Ray made a rare public appearance on June 12, 2025, at the North Shore Animal League America’s Celebration of Rescue event in New York City. The annual gala, which raises funds and awareness for animal rescue efforts, marked a significant moment for Ray, who attended alongside her husband, John...

On June 11, 2025, Partner Real Estate was named one of the top-performing real estate teams in the country in the prestigious 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings. The firm achieved the #1 position in California’s San Gabriel Valley, ranked #3 across California, and secured the #13 spot nationally, marking a significant milestone in its trajectory as...

On June 9, 2025, the city of Glendale, California, made a historic move by ending its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold detainees in local facilities. This shift reflects a growing resistance to federal immigration enforcement practices and prioritizes maintaining community trust. Glendale’s decision is seen as a step toward protecting civil...