Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers
The guilty verdict of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case sent shockwaves across the real estate industry. In the aftermath, one of the...
6 strategies to get more from your MLS searches
Real estate agents and brokers, are you relying solely on that buyer drip you set up for your motivated and qualified clients? Has...
2023: A year of retrenchment for the secondary mortgage market
As 2023 winds to a close, so too does a brutal year for the housing market, a year marked by rising rates, steep...
Consumer prices rose moderately in November, but housing prices remain sticky
Inflation continued to edge down in November on a monthly basis, reinforcing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at...
SERHANT. appoints its first chief business officer
New York City-based brokerage SERHANT. is promoting its new development director, Jennifer Alese, to the position of chief business officer, The Real Deal...
The average IMB lost $1,015 per loan in Q3, nearly doubling Q2 losses: MBA
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average net loss of $1,015 on each loan they originated in...
The power of credit optimization
The No. 1 reason a mortgage loan applicant is denied for a loan is a problem with their credit score.
In good times when...
White House announces new housing initiatives to boost homeownership
The White House on Monday announced a series of new initiatives designed to boost U.S. homeownership, alongside data detailing housing aid that has...
eXp’s CFO Jeff Whiteside set to leave role
Jeff Whiteside, eXp World Holdings’ chief financial officer, has stepped down from his position, the company announced on Thursday. The brokerage already initiated...
How the housing ecosystem can empower and educate borrowers about mortgage relief
Every borrower wants to believe their homeownership journey will be smooth sailing, without financial hardships or missed mortgage payments. But as the last...
