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Mortgage refinance applications rebound in latest MBA data
The refinance share of activity also saw an increase, jumping to nearly 42%, marking its highest level since April
If your tech stack isn’t fully optimized, you’re at a major disadvantage in a tumultuous market
There is nothing more excruciating to a title agency owner than the uncertainty engendered by a chaotic and unpredictable economic environment.
Welcome to 2025, where continued economic volatility and the prospect of a recession continue to exert their impact on real estate markets. On the upside, employment numbers have remained steady, and housing inventory has begun to normalize at four months’ supply, offering hope for a strong buy/sell season before year’s end.
San Francisco Realtors add virtual staging tools
The technology allows real estate agents to transform empty rooms into photorealistic, professionally designed interiors in minutes.
UWM appoints Rami Hasani to CFO slot
Hasani originally joined the company in November 2020 as vice president of financial reporting and compliance.
Dominion Financial creates AI assistants for real estate investors, mortgage brokers
The digital assistants, dubbed “Harvey” and “Donna,” were built internally under the leadership of John McClelland, who heads the company’s artificial intelligence division. Harvey will assist real estate investors while Donna is for mortgage brokers.
Glenn Kelman, Redfin eye profitability in 2025
Redfin executives believe the company has made the necessary adjustments and investments to grow in 2025 after another net loss in 2024.
New Jane Doe files sexual assault suit against Alexander brothers
A woman claims she was drugged and raped by Tal and Alon Alexander at their shared residence in the summer of 2010.
Woman pleads guilty in Graceland fraud scheme
A woman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after attempting to sell Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley.
