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Real Brokerage teams up with MAXA designs to automate marketing for agents
Real Brokerage teams up with MAXA Designs to automate marketing for agents. Discover how this partnership enhances efficiency and creativity.
Q3 2025 earnings for publicly traded mortgage and real estate companies
As earnings results wrap up for Q1 2025, here’s a rundown of what’s happened for major lenders, brokerages, listing portals and title firms.
Mamdani not Florida’s ‘Realtor of the Year’ as NYC’s housing market stays stable — so far
Predictions of a sell-off and migration surge haven’t played out — at least not yet — as agents await signs of a true “Mamdani effect.”
Fed prepares to pivot balance sheet, with potential ripple effects for mortgages
A growing number of economists believe the Federal Reserve is close to announcing the end of its quantitative tightening (QT) program — a move that could have wide-reaching implications for the mortgage industry.
PartnerOne to acquire Mortgage Cadence
The move aligns with PartnerOne’s philosophy of investing in long-term growth and operational excellence, promising innovation in mortgage technology.
Prudential study reveals retirement planning gaps
Prudential’s survey reveals a gap between retirement confidence and preparedness among affluent Americans.
Real Brokerage lands familiar team as Pozek Group returns to the fold
After time at other firms, The Pozek Group returns to Real looking to close $400 million in sales this year.
Collov AI, Side partner on virtual staging tools for agents
The partnership aims to support more than 3,700 Side agents by enabling them to create photorealistic, professionally designed spaces.
Major title insurers post strong Q1 earnings, fueled by commercial real estate deals
The four largest title underwriters reported year-over-year gains in commercial title revenue as company leaders pointed to higher demand.
Refinance closing costs vary sharply by state
New York topped the list with average closing costs of 2.1% of the loan amount — nearly three times the national average.
Bowe Digital CEO Wayne Stanley dies at 38
Stanley, who built Bowe Digital from the ground up, was widely regarded not only as a marketing innovator but also a mentor and friend.
Obstacles to tech adoption & the question of appraisal bias
During a panel on residential appraisals, experts posed technology as a way to make appraisals more efficient and less subjective, as regulators take steps to understand and counteract bias. HW+ Premium Content
What role will the appraiser play in the future of valuations?
A Fannie Mae official Monday questioned the role of appraisal management companies, or “AMCs,” in evaluating houses. HW+ Premium Content.
Appraisal Subcommittee hosts tense discussion on bias
An subcommittee roundtable discussion about bias in appraisals struck a nerve with attendees of the virtual summit, many of them appraisal professionals. HW+ Premium Content
