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With fresh capital, Knock ups the limit on its bridge loans to $1M
Institutional investors snapped up a securitization of Knock bridge loans, paving the way for the company to scale lending by nearly $1 billion over the next 2 years.

How this agent sold $20M in real estate in the past 12 months through Instagram
Jordan Silver said essentially all of his business comes in through Instagram today, but he continues to practice traditional forms of real estate marketing, too. Agents need to keep evolving and have fun with their content marketing to succeed, he said.

Silence the self-sabotage that’s costing you real estate clients
Stop being mean to your mind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t let negative self-talk and your inner saboteur rob you of the confidence you’ve earned.

5 ways to cut your marketing spend (without losing leads)
Josh Ries offers strategies to help you create a leaner, more efficient real estate business without cutting into your lead generation or hampering growth.

Your 19-step new agent’s guide to effective home showings
If you're a new real estate agent, team lead Carl Medford writes, developing a process for conducting home showings will help you manage client experiences with confidence.

What the ballooning national debt means for housing
Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on the housing market.

Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states
After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender's "strategic expansion into carefully identified markets nationwide" will include 18 additional states before next year's spring homebuying season.

New-home sales declined in July but beat analyst expectations
Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000, which still beat analysts' expectations of a rate of about 630,000 units.

A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes
For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel's latest survey of 3,000 working adults found.

How to launch a real estate listing like Taylor Swift drops an album
Taylor Swift didn’t just announce an album, she created a cultural moment. Here’s how to turn your listing into a must-see event with storytelling, anticipation and some follower-fueled magic.

Outflank the competition with new data tools: The Download
Amid a divided housing market, new real estate data tools help agents and clients visualize the ongoing shifts that most impact their bottom lines.

Strategies successful agents have in common
How balanced, innovative marketing is winning and bringing agents quality leads, popular listings and a strong brand reputation.

Build a high-trust real estate culture beyond commissions
Foster trust, collaboration and mentorship to create high-performing, sustainable real estate teams.

The 60-deal-a-year referral-based blueprint anyone can implement
Jimmy Burgess outlines how this Virginia historic homes specialist blends community service with a personal touch to generate exceptional return on her marketing investment.

Small lenders oppose combining Fannie, Freddie into single entity
Mortgage giants should continue to operate as separate companies and be regulated like utilities with a cap on excessive fees and prohibitions on backing risky loans, industry group maintains.

Mortgage rates drop sharply as Powell shifts stance on rate cuts
Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the U.S. economy than inflation.

NYC luxury agent accused of biting child over concert free T-shirt toss
Compass agent Gail Bomze was arrested after allegedly biting a 7-year-old child during a free T-shirt toss at East Hamptons' Tuesdays on Main beach concert series. Bomze denies the allegations and says she was pushed to the ground by teenagers during the event.

Yes, inventory’s up, but de-listings and expireds slow growth
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won't bend on price.