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What Realtors really think about working with builders
New research shows Realtors see potential with builders despite frustrations over compensation and communication.
Longbridge has record quarter for proprietary volume, posts $8.6M profit
Longbridge posted net income of $8.6 million from July through September — down from the $10.7 million profit it achieved in the second quarter but a continuation of a positive trend after its $1 million loss in the first quarter of 2025.
Opendoor, Roam team up to expand assumable mortgage access
Opendoor and Roam are teaming up to help consumers identify assumable mortgage opportunities as they look for new homes.
Will 6% mortgage rates create more opportunities for homebuyers?
Mortgage rates are nearing 6%, creating new opportunities for homebuyers, but LLPAs and market trends may impact affordability.
Stockton Mortgage sues Novus, ex-employees over alleged client poaching
The two mortgage lenders have entered a dispute over claims of diverted active and prospective borrowers in Alabama.
Why is consistency the key to real estate success?
Uncover the secret to real estate success: consistency. Learn why steady, persistent actions outperform trendy tactics and lead to long-term mastery.
What makes personal PR a game-changer for real estate agents?
Discover the power of personal PR in real estate. Learn how it enhances credibility, builds relationships, and positions you as an industry leader.
‘Where’s the money?’ Broker working group pushes NAR for clarity on spending
The broker working group argues that the delayed financial disclosures show the trade group needs structural reform to rebuild trust.
ALTA adds title insurance endorsements to combat seller impersonation
Endorsements provide coverage for both new and existing homeowners, offering post-policy protection against forgery of a deed or mortgage.
WFG National Title launches Agent 3.0 with AI, automation focus
The program also offers access to seven support areas, including marketing assistance, operational support and fraud prevention.
Closinglock adds two-way text messaging for title insurance
The feature allows real-time communication with buyers, sellers, lenders and agents, and links each conversation to the relevant transaction.
Hurricane season is here and more than $10T worth of property is at risk
From Texas to Maine, more than 32.7 million residential properties are at risk of moderate or severe damage from hurricane-force winds alone, at a combined potential reconstruction cost of $10.8 trillion, according to CoreLogic.
CHLA president addresses various consumer protection measures
A late-breaking CFPB announcement quickly expanded the scope of a session with CHLA’s Taylor Stork at The Gathering.
FHFA analysis finds racial disparity in appraisers’ use of time adjustments
The FHFA based its analysis on the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD), collected by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
