Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2025

Housing inventory growth has been slowing down since the last two weeks of June, as mortgage rates have been trending lower. However, last week we saw an actual decline week to week, which is rare for this time of year compared to recent years. What does this mean? Has active inventory peaked? Our new listings data is having its traditional seasonal decline, but active inventory has peaked in recent years in October and November.

Mortgages

Real Estate News

AUGUST 9, 2025

Real welcomes a 45-agent team in Northern California; CB Warburg adds two new teams; Engel & Völkers welcomes over 60 new real estate pros in Arizona; more.

Agents

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 9, 2025

If you're trying to buy a home or thinking about refinancing, mortgage rates are probably top of mind. And the big question everyone's asking is: where are Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next 60 Days headed? As of August 2025, you can likely expect mortgage rates to hover around the 6.5%-6.8% range for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Keep reading, and I'll break down the factors influencing these rates and what it means for you.

Mortgages

Lighter Side of Real Estate

AUGUST 9, 2025

Depending on who you ask, content marketing is either the oldest trick in the book… or the next big thing. It’s been called everything from a foundational strategy to a revolutionary trend — and that duality says a lot about how misunderstood (and underutilized) it still is in the real estate space. To be fair, there’s some truth to both perspectives.

Agents

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Technology

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 9, 2025

Mortgage rates today on August 9, 2025, show a slight decrease in purchase mortgage rates , while refinance rates are mostly holding steady. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate for buying a home dropped modestly to 6.72% , down from 6.82% last week. Conversely, the 30-year fixed refinance rate ticked up slightly to 7.03% , unchanged week-over-week. Shorter-term rates like 15-year fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) have mixed movements but hover near recent levels.

Loans

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 9, 2025

If you're keeping an eye on mortgage rates, especially for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage , here's the scoop: As of today, August 9, 2025, the average 15-year mortgage rate today increased from 5.78% to 5.80%. While a slight increase, even small fluctuations can impact your monthly payments and overall borrowing costs. Let's dive deeper into what this means for you and the broader housing market.

Mortgages

BAM Media

AUGUST 9, 2025

It’s no secret that real estate content has gotten more attention-grabby lately. Some of it’s clever. Some of it’s cringe. And every so often, a post comes along that draws a clear line in the sand. This week’s Marketer of the Week is Shannon Gillette , who used her Instagram platform to call out a growing trend: listing videos that aren’t just bold, but flat-out inappropriate.

Agents

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 9, 2025

Hold on to your hats, Lakeland homeowners! According to a recent report, Lakeland, Florida, ranks as the second most risky housing market in the US. This means that a significant price correction or even a market downturn is possible. Don’t panic just yet, but it is time to pay attention and understand why this is happening, what it means for you, and what you can do about it.

Marketing

Brownstoner

AUGUST 9, 2025

Art Deco Studio in Fort Greene With Wood Floors, Skyline Views Asks $495K On a high story of Fort Greene’s The Griffin, this studio is petite, but it has wood floors, high beamed ceilings, and a black steel-frame casement window offering skyline views. -- Renovated Fort Greene Wood Frame With Wide Plank Floors… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Eastern Parkway Oasis Wins Greenest Block in Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.

Renovation

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Development

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 9, 2025

Figuring out when to buy a home is a big decision, and a key factor is understanding mortgage rates. As of today, August 9, 2025, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate today is down 10 basis points from last week, averaging 6.72%. This slight dip could be a signal, but let's dive deeper to understand what's really going on and what it means for you. Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Today Drops by 10 Basis Points to 6.72% Here’s a breakdown of where things stand right now: According to Zillow, the nati

Mortgages

Real Estate News

AUGUST 9, 2025

Co-founder Gary Keller will also be discussing the state of the housing market in the first major Keller Williams event since the company named a new CEO.

Marketing

BubbleInfo

AUGUST 9, 2025

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Seattle Times Real Estate

AUGUST 9, 2025

A group of retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, addiction and disappointing marriages. Now they are trying to create a utopia just for themselves.

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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