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• The great paradox of property management: Why efficiency isn’t enough Aug. 15th 2025
  There’s a silent struggle unfolding across the real estate industry. Property managers are pushing harder than ever for operational efficiency, yet a nagging question remains: why isn't this translating into true performance? What's going on, and why are so many falling short?

• Investor sentiment rebounds after 2-year low, still trails 2024 levels Aug. 14th 2025
  The share of investors who said the market was better or much better than a year earlier jumped to 48% from 31% in the spring.

• Mortgage rates drop to another new low for 2025 Aug. 13th 2025
  Mortgage rates reached a new 2025 low on Wednesday, despite core inflation running at 3.1% year over year, according to the CPI report.

• New Western president speaks on PadSplit partnership Aug. 13th 2025
  The collaboration will allow investors to access PadSplit’s model for converting single-family homes into shared living spaces.

• Lead generation will lead to success in a slow market: Gary Keller Aug. 12th 2025
  In Gary Keller’s mind, 2025 could be an agent’s best year, despite the slow conditions, but lead generation is key to that success.

• Optimal Blue July 2025 data shows record-high non-QM share Aug. 12th 2025
  The July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report found cooling purchase demand, rising refis and record non-QM lending.

• Trump to nominate economist E.J. Antoni as BLS head Aug. 12th 2025
  Antoni would replace Erika McEntarfer, whom Trump fired Aug. 1 after accusing her of manipulating jobs report data

• Survey: Younger homebuyers banking on future refinancing Aug. 12th 2025
  The report found that 64% of Gen Z buyers and 65% of millennial buyers said refinancing is important to their financial health.

• Fix-and-flip market struggles in Q2 due to labor, material challenges Aug. 11th 2025
  As a result of constricted labor and a tepid housing market, just 30% of flippers reported good sales in the second quarter.

• Centerbridge Partners to acquire MeridianLink for $2B Aug. 11th 2025
  Under the terms of the agreement, MeridianLink shareholders will receive $20.00 per share in cash for each share of common stock they own