Each week, Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi report on the latest industry news, market trends, housing stats and more!
Each week, Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi report on the latest industry news, market trends, housing stats and more!
This week: mortgage rates increase and the rise of assumable mortgages, CRMLS and Compass lawsuit, the Midwest becomes less affordable, DSCR lending, customer service by brokerages lacking, Berkshire Hathaway increases stake in new home builders, Viewer Mail and more!
October 19, 2026
This week: August CPI Report highlights, September Job Report analysis, a new buyers market, the "Silver Tsunami" is coming, renting v. buying breakdown and why Chicago is leading the nation, Serhant coming to Chicago area, Viewer Mail and more!
October 12, 2026
This week: mortgage rates spike, US homeowners sitting on historic equity, what's ahead for mortgage rates for the next 5 years, ALTA's fraud survey highlights, Il, WI and Chicago market stats, Viewer Mail and more!
October 5, 2026
This week: the Fed hikes rates - what's coming next?, navigating the 7+% mortgage, pending homes sales breakdown, NAR's Technology Survey, home buyers want a One-Stop-Shop experience, Viewer Mail and more!
September 28, 2026
This week: Compass and MRED's legal win over Zillow, August CPI Report, August existing home sales down and inventory up, many local housing markets are overvalued, the shopping mall is back, data centers impact on local areas, Viewer Mail and more!
September 21, 2026
This week, the August job report shines, investor activity slows, the great housing shortage myth, Mayor Johnson's new renters proposal, REALTOR Safety Month, Viewer Mail and more!
September 14, 2026
This week, Warsh delivers a hawkish view on interest rates, Compass/NWMLS settle lawsuit, consumers in the dark on real estate commissions, the renovation boom, what to know before buying in an HOA, Viewer Mail and more!
September 8, 2026
This week, mortgage portability on the table in Congress, the vacation rental sell-off, NAR unveils new CRE Demand Index, Sitzer-Burnett Settlement upheld, IL most affordable state, July market stats, Viewer Mail and more!
August 31, 2026
This week, July CPI report highlights, July pending home sales drop, More Homes on the Market Act, association health care plans coming soon(?), Viewer Mail and more!
August 24, 2026
This week, July jobs report surprise, existing homes sales cool down, Compass reports strong Q2 revenue, insurance cost controls now in Illinois, Illinois REALTORS new accelerator, Viewer Mail and more!
August 17, 2026