Fed governor ties rate decision to inflation report

Fed Gov. Christopher Waller said higher-than-expected August inflation could lead him to support a rate hike during the Federal Reserve meeting Sept. 15-16, potentially pushing mortgage rates higher. The August inflation data comes out Sept. 11.  

Dolly Parton’s California Home Investment

A seven-bedroom home in Solvang, California that Dolly Parton bought in 2004 and used as a weekend getaway and investment before selling it in 2014 is for sale at $1.995 million. Although Dolly didn’t live there permanently, she made changes to the property while she owned it. The post Dolly Parton’

Homebuilders turn cautious on second-half outlook

Most executives expect a flat second half as rising construction costs and cautious speculative building shape the new-home outlook.

Simple habits that keep referrals coming

NAR data shows repeat business and referrals from past customers generate far more sales volume than other sources. Broker-owner Eric Bramlett said in HousingWire that consistent personal outreach helps turn those relationships into a business that grows over time.