Mr. Cooper’s automated phone systems, website are back up following cyberattack

The automated phone systems and website of lender and servicer Mr. Cooper are running again following a cybersecurity incident that forced the company...

Foreclosure starts rise in October but near-term risk is muted: ICE

While foreclosure completions remained relatively flat in October, foreclosure starts rose to 33,000, hitting their highest level in 18 months, according to the...

Housing starts rise on falling mortgage rates

Housing starts rose in November, significantly beating expectations. New construction rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,560,000, according to the U.S. Department...

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...

First American cybersecurity attack disrupts closings over holidays

The nation’s second largest title insurer, First American, as well as some of its subsidiaries, remain offline as of Wednesday morning in the...

4 key partnerships to leverage for real estate success

In my experience within the real estate industry, a fundamental lesson stands out: the power of partnerships. These collaborations represent opportunities to combine...

Make the most of real estate testimonials (+ examples & scripts)

Referral business is crucial to your bottom line as an agent. Imagine if you could bottle the enthusiasm your clients have for working...

The Fed was wrong about jobs and inflation

After today’s jobs report, which showed unemployment at 3.7%, it’s now clear that the Federal Reserve does not need to create a job-loss...

Will home prices continue to grow in 2024?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CVPi2z-UKI A few months ago I published a video where we asked, “How much will home prices gain by the end of the year?”...

Mortgage origination market should improve by 19% next year: MBA

The trough for the mortgage origination market is nearing an end point and 2024 is shaping up to be a better year for...