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Crittora launches secure real estate document delivery tool
The American Land Title Association estimates that one in three real estate transactions are targeted for wire fraud attempts.
Final Offer launches in Texas with Keller Williams brokerages
Features include real-time updates on property activity — including when offers are submitted and when deadlines are set.
New Jersey seniors seek out home modifications to age in place
New Jersey is keeping aging in place in mind as the silver tsunami is projected to grow in and around the Garden State.
Trump to Powell: It’s a ‘mistake’ to not lower interest rates
During a face-to-face meeting on Thursday, Trump told the Federal Reserve chair that he’s making a ‘mistake’ by not lowering interest rates.
Mortgage subservicing is having a makeover moment
The sector drew renewed attention in March when Rocket Companies offered to acquire Mr. Cooper Group, the largest subservicer in the country.
The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin on leadership and AI integration
Hake Austin emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and a growing industry shift away from a purely transactional mindset.
NAR: Americans want a tax plan that supports the American dream
NAR’s poll shows that 67% of voters support doubling the capital gains exemption on the sale of a primary residence and a robust tax plan.
Sidelined homebuyers see opportunity in a possible recession
According to the survey, 63.4% of respondents expect a recession within the next year, reflecting the highest level of concern since 2019.
