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WFG National Title launches Agent 3.0 with AI, automation focus
The program also offers access to seven support areas, including marketing assistance, operational support and fraud prevention.
HUD’s English-only policy slams the door on the American Dream
HUD will be enforcing an English-only policy across operations. But, is it making it harder to live the American Dream for non-English speakers?
Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett bets big on homebuilders
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has invested nearly $1 billion in homebuilders Lennar and D.R. Horton since the start of 2025.
LENDEM Solutions hires Krish Dhokia as CMO
Dhokia was named a 2023 HousingWire Marketing Leader during his time at California-based Kind Lending, a top 50 U.S. lender.
Rocket-Redfin deal sparks uncertainty over Bay Equity’s future
Overlooked in the deals for Redfin and Mr. Cooper is the fact that Rocket is picking up a distributed retail lender that did $4.5 billion in originations last year. We explore the giant’s potential plans for Bay Equity.
A frictionless mobile mortgage experience doesn’t require an app
In the race to create a convenient, modern borrowing experience, many lenders have seized on native mobile apps as the next big thing in mortgage origination. At first glance, the appeal is obvious: an app can live right on a borrower’s phone, promise to save their progress, and provide a sleek, branded interface. Yet, in practice, lenders tell us that only about 20 percent of borrowers take that route when given the choice. The other 80 percent head straight for the mobile-friendly website instead. Outside of mortgage, an estimated 99.5% of consumer apps and 87% of business apps fail. These trends tell us something important: consumers may crave a frictionless experience on their phones, but they often don’t see a compelling reason to download an app—especially for a process they only go through every few years.
NextHome commits to Zillow’s listing transparency standards
By agreeing to Zillow’s new standards, NextHome is committing to not publicly market a property prior to placing it in the MLS
Columbus housing market softens as new listings and inventory spike
In Columbus, Ohio, new listings have shot up considerably since mid-January, and overall inventory has risen with it.
Zillow’s lucrative—but challenging—path to mortgage glory
Zillow has a pathway to build a $20 billion a year purchase lender. But competitive threats are stronger than ever, and building a mortgage biz ain’t easy.
