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Lock-In Effect Loosening as One in Three Spring Sellers Give Up Sub-5% Rate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-23 10:35

A new survey from Coldwell Banker Real Estate suggests the mortgage rate “lock-in effect” that has constrained housing supply for the past several years may finally be starting to ease. The company’s 2026 Home Shopping Season Report, based on a survey of more than 700 active Coldwell Banker agents conducted between March 23 and April…

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Rising property taxes stretch household budgets thin (VIDEO)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-23 10:10
Property taxes are rising fast in 2026, shocking homeowners and straining budgets. Most still aren’t appealing their tax bills despite growing pressure.

Compass International Holdings execs: Consolidation must deliver real results

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-23 10:08
Compass International Holdings Brands and Century 21 execs say the future of consolidation hinges on unified tech platforms, stronger agent support and measurable consumer value.

Keyes and Illustrated Luxury Report: South Florida Luxury Home Sales Jump in Q1 2026

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-23 08:31

South Florida’s luxury housing market recorded a notable increase in transaction activity during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties.  The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World-member firm’s latest Luxury Market Report found gains in both single-family and condominium sales across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm…

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How brokerage owners can optimize per-agent margins

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-23 03:00
Once recruiting is done, it's time for brokers to start looking at the amount of income they're making per agent, Joe Killinger writes.

NAR’s Yun has a new 2026 prediction: a slower, less certain market recovery

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-23 03:00
NAR's Lawrence Yun outlines a cautious 2026 housing market outlook, citing mortgage rate volatility, oil price shocks and shifting consumer sentiment as key forces shaping a slower, uncertain recovery.

Your real estate clients aren’t hiring you to be yourself

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-04-22 17:47
Authenticity opens the door. Broker-owner Deb Siefkin shares what actually carries the conversation when the decision gets difficult.
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