Month: July 2026

Nearly half of outstanding mortgages still carried rates of 4% or lower in the first quarter of 2026, according to a July analysis of federal mortgage data. By July 23, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate had reached 6.58%, widening the financing gap facing homeowners who want to move. That gap is pushing some unsuccessful…

The Massachusetts Senate advanced a proposal on July 24 that would require cities and towns to allow one duplex by right on lots zoned for residential use. The provision cleared the Senate as part of H.5576, a broader economic development package. It is not law. The House passed a different version of the bill, and…

Today’s agents expect more from their brokerage than basic supervision, transaction oversight, and commission processing. As a real estate agent myself, I know firsthand that when agents evaluate brokerages, they’re looking at much more than commission splits. Training, technology, marketing support, lead generation, mentorship, company culture, and operational support all play a role in the…

A Pennsylvania couple who tried to fire their buyer’s agent remained tied to a one-year exclusive agreement, according to a July 22 report. Kirsten Ganas and Austin McCarley signed the agreement at their first home tour. When they later sought another agent, the brokerage offered reassignment, a referral arrangement, or an early-termination payment. The contract…

Active listings tied to large institutional investors more than doubled between February and July, rising from 4,166 to 9,447 as a new federal restriction on their future home purchases approaches. HousingWire reported the increase July 21, citing data from Parcl Labs. The additional listings could add inventory in neighborhoods where corporate ownership is concentrated, but…

BXP has hired Eastdil Secured to market the leasehold interest in 7 Times Square for a reported $700 million to $750 million, according to a July 20 report on the offering. No sale has closed, and no buyer has been identified. The offering arrives as office demand shows renewed strength in parts of Manhattan, but…

As a real estate agent, I’ve worked with investors and rental property owners who are not just trying to collect rent. They are trying to understand cash flow, track expenses, organize property finances, and make smarter decisions across one or multiple rental properties. That is where Baselane stands out. Baselane is a rental property finance…