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Gen Z offers its thoughts on the renter vs. homeowner debate
Mortgage rates, high home prices, student debt and career uncertainty are reshaping Gen Z housing — and many are renting for the long term.
What mortgage lenders are doing to limit contract cancellations
Experts cite affordability challenges, underprepared buyers, and lender pressure as reasons contracts keep collapsing.
How AI is already transforming—and improving—the mortgage underwriting process
AI-based tools are now substantially reducing both the time and labor of routine mortgage processing. Traditional procedural steps—such as employment proofing, income verification, fraud detection and title checks—have long resulted in an unnecessarily lengthy time for a mortgage application’s approval. But the potential benefits of the AI revolution in mortgage lending aren’t just speculation; they are already producing meaningful results.
Building an empire starts with your POS
Millennial homebuyers (born between 1981 and 1996) are reshaping the real estate landscape with their strong preference for digital tools and technology-driven experiences. As the largest cohort of homebuyers in the U.S., their tech-first approach influences how properties are marketed, searched and purchased.
GoodLife Home Loans launches retail reverse mortgage division, says it is actively hiring
GoodLife has launched a retail reverse mortgage division and is seeking out reverse mortgage professionals for it, the company announced.
eXp Realty launches UPGRADE community
Led by Vija Williams, UPGRADE will focus on areas such as personal development, health, business, leadership, investing and lifestyle.
Purchasing a home with all cash gives buyers a big advantage
The tight housing market of the last few years gave home sellers a substantial edge. Many buyers had to bid over a home’s asking price just to have their offers considered. That led some savvy shoppers to make all-cash offers on homes, as it offered more certainty for sellers (making those bids more appealing) and gave buyers some much-needed negotiating power.
CoStar begins its journey of ‘meaningful self-help’
With mounting pressure from “activist” investors, CoStar is working to get back on track as it grows Homes.com.
