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Rocket’s integrations of Redfin, Mr. Cooper lift Q3 results above forecasts
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna said that Q3 2025 marked the strongest purchase and refinance quarter for the company in the past three years.
Debate heats up around GSEs’ potentially larger role as MBS buyers
Overall, the perception is that having new buyers of MBS would be positive for the industry, although some question whether the GSEs would be the best actors to play this role.
Real estate leaders praise federal housing action, stress first-time buyer help
NextHome co-CEO Keith Robinson and others are happy to see Washington address housing, but say more first-time homebuyers help is needed.
Blend Labs unveils AI system for lending
Blend Labs introduces Intelligent Origination, an AI system designed to automate and enhance the lending process.
FHA refinance applications rise 12% amid mixed mortgage rates
Purchase applications declined for the third consecutive week but remained 20% ahead of last year’s pace, MBA reported.
Plaid introduces LendScore for real-time credit risk assessment
Plaid launches LendScore, a credit risk model using real-time cash flow data to show lenders a complete view of borrowers’ financial situations.
Miami has the world’s biggest housing bubble. Local experts reject that label
Experts say the report ignores key Miami market drivers — from a high percentage of all-cash transactions to strong job growth.
NAR unveils new value proposition as it looks ahead
NAR CEO Nykia Wright discussed how NAR is aiming for increased transparency as she unveiled parts of its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan.
NY couple claims Zillow, First Street’s climate risk data harmed home sale
Andrew and Eri Uerkwitz claim that their property’s flood risk rating on Zillow caused prospective buyers to pass on their home.
Proptech bettor First American looks toward mortgage tech and CRE
Paul Hurst talks about why First American is interested in investing in mortgage tech and commercial real estate, the “Amazonification” of real estate and “instant title decisioning” for purchase deals.
“It’s ridiculous”: Real estate industry opposes newly proposed cash-deal reporting rules
The NAR and ALTA say newly-proposed Treasury Department rules on reporting cash deals are too burdensome for real estate agents and title companies.
NFT mania and the future of the home sale
A $654,310 deal in Gulfport, Florida raises questions about whether the blockchain – and NFTs – can provide a jolt to real estate. Here’s our deep dive into the future of the home sale.
