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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate launches training program
The program trains affiliated brokers and agents on consumer behavior, home design trends and market-related lifestyle factors.
Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler steps down, company appoints CTO to interim role
Carrie Wheeler, Opendoor’s current CEO and chair of the board, is stepping down from her roles with the company, effective immediately
The great paradox of property management: Why efficiency isn’t enough
There’s a silent struggle unfolding across the real estate industry. Property managers are pushing harder than ever for operational efficiency, yet a nagging question remains: why isn’t this translating into true performance? What’s going on, and why are so many falling short?
How lenders are using down payment assistance programs to help borrowers
The number of down payment assistance programs increased by 43 during the first quarter, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,509
Spring selling: Lenders must rethink strategies to keep homeownership within reach
Spring marks the peak season for the U.S. housing market, with more listings hitting the market and warmer weather making it easier for buyers to tour homes and explore their options. Traditionally, this season brings a surge in purchase activity—and in 2025, that trend is especially important for lenders to watch closely against the backdrop of a high-interest rate environment.
Randell Gillespie named president of LeaderOne
Gillespie will be tasked with growing LeaderOne, which has a “unique collaborative ownership model.”
Changes are underway as MLSs implement NAR’s new CCP policy
From figuring out what brokers need to working with vendors, there are a lot of nuances to implementing NAR’s delayed marketing policy.
Refi activity surged in March, and non-agency loans are picking up steam
A strong wave of refinance activity and renewed buyer interest lifted mortgage rate lock volumes in March, according to Optimal Blue’s latest Market Advantage report. Data shows a 24% monthly jump in overall lock activity, driven by falling interest rates and the start of the spring buying season.
Mortgage rates reverse sharply as market goes wild
With market volatility, mortgage spreads do get worse. However, a 10-year yield of 4.35% or lower is reasonable.
