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Experts from Redfin explain why declining rent costs aren’t showing up in the data just yet, as landlords nationwide are issuing one-time discounts to attract tenants.

“We continue to see pockets of the U.S. housing market where the foundation is a bit shakier—or more solid—than others, based on important quarterly metrics,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.

Bringing nearly 40 years of experience to his new role, Dan Hanson will be responsible for developing new revenue-generating opportunities and establishing national referral relationships and acquisitions for loanDepot.

As challenges persist for first-time homebuyers, mortgage rates trended upward yet again, rising six basis points week-over-week and remaining above the 7% mark for the fifth straight week.

C-suite transition finds former Snapdocs President promoted to CEO, replacing Aaron King who will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the digital closing provider.

Although mortgage rates remain above 7%, the first week of October has historically been the best time to buy a home due to a drop in demand and reduced home prices.

At the upcoming Five Star Conference & Expo, the industry’s next generation of women leaders will be recognized as part of the Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon. Check out our profiles of this year’s Rising Star Executive Award finalists.

"August was another rough month for mortgage borrowers from an interest rate perspective," said Andy Walden, VP of Enterprise Research and Strategy at Black Knight, now a part of ICE.

“The worsening housing affordability crisis has an outsized impact on Gen Zers and millennials because they’re much less likely to own a home than older generations,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.

The third installment of 2023 of WFG’s “Quarterly Economic Outlook,” featuring WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone along with Dr. Bill Conerly, will review Q3 and look ahead to what’s expected in the housing space for the remainder of 2023.