The agency now expects mortgage rates to average 7.5% next year, up from its September forecast of 6.7%, while lowering its projections for home sales.
Consistent outreach, personal follow-ups and year-end market updates can help real estate agents build momentum now and start 2027 with a stronger pipeline.
A new appraisal reporting format is rolling out. These five questions can help agents prepare for lender changes, customer conversations and transactions.
Hispanic households are driving U.S. homeownership growth, creating opportunities for agents who understand their communication needs, communities and homebuying questions.
