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Corcoran launches New Mexico affiliate in Santa Fe
The firm is led by broker and CEO Rob Thorwald and will cover the city and surrounding areas up to the Colorado border.
Mortgage applications take a dive as rates tick back up
Despite rebounding last week, refinance applications decreased 21% and the refinance share of activity shrank to 55.0% of total applications.
MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit calls for credit score modernization
In a new video, MBA’s Bob Broeksmit highlighted efforts to boost competition and cut redundancies in credit score reporting.
Unlock adds five more states, hires chief growth officer
Unlock is now providing home equity agreements (HEAs) in five additional states: Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Hampshire and Wyoming.
Freddie Mac expands CHOICEHome financing options to boost affordable housing
The move is effective immediately and includes modern single-section, factory-built homes as an option for buyers and builders.
Douglas Elliman doesn’t want private listings to be the norm
Despite a slow second quarter, Douglas Elliman recorded its strongest first half of the year since 2022.
LPT Realty, Aperture Global book their spot on the Nasdaq ticker
LPT Realty has emerged as an independent powerhouse — posting the fastest growth in sides and volume in the RealTrends Verified 2025 rankings.
Baird & Warner launches image services division amid VHT Studios closure
The new Image Services division will provide professional photography, 3D virtual tours, floor plans, videography and drone footage.
