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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 2026 High — Here's What That Did to Pending Home Sales

Sarah L

Published on: 21/08/2026

Mortgage rates hit a 2026 high in July, pulling pending home sales to their lowest point since January. See the regional breakdown, key stats, and what it means for brokers heading into fall.

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7 Key Takeaways from Real & RE/MAX Acquisition

Mỹ Linh

Published on: 15/08/2026

Discover the impact of Real's acquisition of RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage on the real estate industry.

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