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Rust Belt no more: Manufacturing revival turns Ohio into housing hotspot
Ohio has revived manufacturing and its housing market by attracting companies that make anything from drones to semiconductors to paint.
eXp World Holdings names Jesse Hill as CFO
Hill had been serving as interim CFO and principal financial officer since April, the latest among multiple leadership roles with the company.
Foundation Mortgage offers July pricing incentive for brokers
Brokers who closed and funded non-QM loans with Foundation in June 2025 are automatically eligible to receive tiered pricing incentives.
Trump’s pick to lead HUD has opposed aid programs for the poor
A ProPublica report examined prior statements and legislative activity by Turner, who dismissed the report as painting a “negative picture.”
Refinance activity is up 27%, but higher mortgage rates have pumped the brakes
CoreLogic data illustrates the limited potential for refinances as about 80% of current U.S. mortgage holders have rates below 5%.
The biggest reverse mortgage opportunities in 2025
Reverse mortgage professionals from multiple companies weigh in on the biggest industry opportunities in 2025.
How the buyer commission lawsuits could upend the relationship between agents and LOs
If buyer brokers/agents are no longer involved in most real estate transactions, LOs who rely on agent referrals for transactions would have a smaller target group to focus on. Some LOs are already planning to reach consumers directly.
Anywhere Real Estate settles buyer broker commission lawsuits
Real estate conglomerate Anywhere reached settlement agreements with the plaintiffs in the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett suits.
Single-family construction slows across the country in Q2
Single-family home building slowed across the country during the second quarter of 2023, thanks to higher mortgage rates, and labor and supply shortages.
