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Renters care more about connectivity and privacy than a gym — Here’s what that means for your bottom line
Renters now consistently put more value on digital features than traditional physical amenities. According to a 2024 NMHC/Grace Hill survey, 87 percent expect Wi-Fi to be live the moment they move in. And nearly half say they’re more likely to lease a unit with verified connectivity certification. Other reports show high-speed broadband is more desired than a gym or private garage, and even resident portals (at 23 percent) are now more common than features like premium appliances (12 percent) and playgrounds (15 percent).
Foreclosure auction volume rises 19% after VA moratorium expires
Foreclosure auction volume in Q2 2025 increased 19% from a year ago to a two-year high point, according to a new Auction.com report.
Californians report unraveling mortgage relief after the fires
Amid foreclosure and balloon payment chaos, July 7 officially marked the end of the FHA moratorium on foreclosures and evictions
Rocket Mortgage will pay up to $5,000 in closing costs for renters
Rocket Mortgage on Tuesday unveiled RocketRentRewards, which the company says is the homeownership industry’s first offer to provide closing cost credits for renters. Under the program, homebuyers who use Rocket Mortgage as their lender can earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments, receiving up to $5,000 in lender credits toward closing […]
Independence Home Loans hires Gil Arbitsman as CFO
Arbitsman, who has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, most recently served as UMortgage’s CFO.
Stavvy integrates with Encompass Partner Connect platform
The integration allows lenders to execute hybrid or fully digital closings and integrate features such as eSign, eNote and eVault.
Inventory is rising and affordability is improving, but home sales aren’t happening
Data released Thursday by Realtor.com and Redfin shows that even as more homes are being listed for sale and mortgage payments are becoming more affordable, fewer transactions are occurring.
Harris offers key new details on housing plan
Kamala Harris’ first interview as the Democratic candidate for president touched on housing, including new info about a key proposal.
Leveling up together: Brokerages offer industrywide agent education opportunities
In the wake of the NAR settlement, real estate brokerages are opening up educational tools and resources to agents across the industry.
