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Survey finds generational divide on economy, housing market
On the housing market, 40% of respondents expect little change. Younger generations were more likely to hold neutral or positive views.
NAF targets reverse mortgage growth with ‘connective tissue’ marketing tactics
Unlike NAF’s multimillion-dollar forward mortgage campaign, “Hell Yeah You’re Buying a Home,” which was announced last month, the reverse-centric “Old Wives” campaign isn’t something you’ll find on major TV networks or streaming platforms.
Trump’s GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)
Removing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from conservatorship after 16-plus years would be a complicated endeavor. And if they’re not removed carefully, costs for borrowers could spike.
Legacy Group Capital secures $180M from LibreMax Capital
The deal involves an 18-month revolving period during which principal payoffs can be reinvested to originate new loans.
NAF opens Black homeownership advocacy program to real estate agents
Mosi Gatling, NAF’s senior vice president of strategic growth and expansion, will be leading the program alongside Shanta Patton-Golar, the company’s marketing manager.
Report: DOGE overestimated, backtracked on savings from real estate lease cuts
DOGE initially claimed as much as $600 million in real estate savings, but has since backpedaled on the scale of reported estimates.
Final Offer looks to the future by providing options for consumers
The firm has leaned heavily into transparency and now listing options for sellers, as it looks to capture the zeitgeist of today’s consumers.
Do private listings sell for less than those publicly marketed?
Private listings are often double-ended transactions, and data shows they consistently sell for less than comparable publicly marketed homes.
