Bright MLS has joined the growing list of MLSs partnering with Compass International Holdings to provide a nationwide feed of all of its listings to MLS subscribers.  The Mid-Atlantic-based MLS announced Wednesday that Compass International Holdings has committed to making its nationwide data available to Bright MLS subscribers. Additionally, Compass International Holdings has agreed to […]

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve, sparking hopes within the mortgage industry for less volatility as Warsh takes the helm of the central bank. Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the 17th Fed chair, was previously confirmed as a board member on

Mortgage rates rose somewhat sharply yesterday to match the highest level since March 27th. They’re just a hair higher today, thus officially at 6-week highs.  Whereas yesterday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) didn’t have an obviously negative impact on rates, today’s Producer Price Index (PPI) did. Both are big inflation reports. CPI is typically much more