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Midwest housing markets defy national days on market trends
Midwest housing markets are demonstrating remarkable resilience against the national trend of extended Days on Market.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says Fannie, Freddie IPO ‘could well be this year’
Lutnick appeared on CNBC to offer comments about the plans and said the offering “could potentially be the largest IPO in history.”
Redefining what it means to win in mortgage
You likely hear strategies rooted in competitive advantage: how to stand out, gain market share and outperform rivals. In mortgage, that playbook often mirrors sports—one side wins, the other loses.
Record-high home equity provides opportunity for the reverse mortgage industry
Record-high home equity is good news for seniors looking to remodel their homes, particularly those considering a reverse mortgage.
Volly’s new tech tool aims to improve collaboration between lenders, agents
The tool integrates lender-specific pricing data into each listing and includes a dashboard that tracks campaign activity.
Coldwell Banker: Luxury homebuyers remain active but selective
Despite economic uncertainty, 68% of surveyed agents reported that clients are maintaining or increasing real estate holdings.
15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.