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Bill Emerson to retire as president of Rocket Companies
Bill Emerson is retiring as president of Rocket Companies but will remain as a director, the company disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Tech startup offering AI-driven property level risk modeling
Instead of relying on zip code-based risk maps and subjective human judgment, FutureProof’s algorithm analyzes property-specific details.
In New York, many seniors aren’t getting vital support services
New York is among the states where older residents are not receiving adequate levels of in-home care and other support services.
Is your home ready for you to age in place? What to consider
While aging in place is often a preference, sometimes its broader consequences may not be considered, according to an expert.
ICE: First-time homebuyers account for record share of agency lending in Q1 2025
Intercontinental Exchange’s May 2025 Mortgage Monitor Report, released Monday, found that first-time homebuyers accounted for a record share of agency purchase lending (58%) in the first quarter 2025.
Prudent AI launches one-touch pre-qualification platform
Prudent AI claims the product, Upfront by Prudent AI, is the mortgage industry’s first true one-touch pre-qualification platform
6 time management hacks to sell more homes in 2025
A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market, with 85% saying they have an optimistic outlook, and 70% believing the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate.
Nearly half of home sellers are offering concessions
According to Redfin, 44.4% of home sales between January and March included concessions such as money toward repairs and closing costs.
Innovative small brokers share their thoughts on CCP
While smaller brokerages may have large market shares in their strongholds, they are still concerned about a weaker Clear Cooperation Policy.
