loanDepot reports a $26M loss in Q3, expects lower volumes ahead
loanDepot, the California-based lender targeting profitability next year, delivered its sixth consecutive quarterly loss in the third quarter of 2023, according to documents...
Are home sellers finally coming back to the market?
The defining characteristic of the 2023 housing market has been dramatically fewer home sellers than any recent year. That’s one reason total sales...
DataDigest: Yes, buyer agents steer clients, new study claims
Three researchers believe a first-of-its-kind dataset has enabled them to definitively answer a long-debated question: why have buyer agent commission rates been so...
Housing experts are hopeful the Fed is done with rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to a future interest rate hike on Wednesday, but most housing professionals are hopeful...
FHFA conforming loan limits increase to $766,550 in 2024
The baseline conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024 will be $766,550, up 5.5% compared to...
NAR president offers guidance on how agents can navigate commission lawsuit uncertainty
In her first video appearance since the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, National Association of Realtors president Tracy Kasper told NAR...
Reverse mortgage volume and HMBS issuance improve in April
The refi market continues to be anemic as higher rates are persisting, with refi volume dropping 3.4% compared to the prior month. Seven...
CBC Mortgage Agency cuts rates on down payment assistance second mortgages
CBC Mortgage Agency — a federally chartered housing finance agency — is reducing interest rates on repayable second mortgages used for its down...
6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we...
How to master the art of listening
In the fast-paced world of real estate, success hinges on the ability to connect with clients. Recently, I dedicated some time to listening...
