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Real Brokerage tops 30,000 agents amid rapid growth
The brokerage was recently named the top mover in the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings. Real advanced from No. 10 to No. 5 in sales volume.
Refinance volume jumps, boosting mortgage application activity
MBA data shows purchase application activity remains relatively strong, running 18% ahead of last year’s pace.
The path to automation
I’ve always had an analytical streak, some might call it a blessing, others a curse that constantly scans for opportunities to improve how we work. Whether it’s a project, product, or process, I’m wired to evaluate the good, the bad, and the ugly in search of ways to make things better. We all have blind spots, and my goal is to minimize them through continuous reflection, open dialogue, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Unlock secures $250M from D2 Asset Management
Unlock Technologies announced Wednesday it has secured access to $250 million through a purchase commitment agreement with D2 Asset Management.
Mr. Cooper stays profitable despite major subservicing exit in Q2
Mr. Cooper reported $198 million in net income for the quarter, up from $88 million in Q1 2025 but slightly below its $204 million profit from the same period last year.
Mortgage demand continues to outpace 2024
With rates still on the high end, MBA reported that refinance applications continued to fall but are still ahead of last year’s pace
Renters care more about connectivity and privacy than a gym — Here’s what that means for your bottom line
Renters now consistently put more value on digital features than traditional physical amenities. According to a 2024 NMHC/Grace Hill survey, 87 percent expect Wi-Fi to be live the moment they move in. And nearly half say they’re more likely to lease a unit with verified connectivity certification. Other reports show high-speed broadband is more desired than a gym or private garage, and even resident portals (at 23 percent) are now more common than features like premium appliances (12 percent) and playgrounds (15 percent).
NWMLS launches voice-activated home search tool
The platform — called Finding Homes — allows users to search listings using natural speech through Alexa-enabled devices or apps.
Two Idaho brokerages, agents named in RICO suit
The suit alleges that the brokerages conspired with developers to sell defective homes to the home buyer plaintiffs.
