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Four charts that perfectly illustrate the housing affordability crisis
Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies lays the housing affordability crisis in its sprawling annual report on the state of housing.
Cenlar to shutter Missouri office
Cenlar FSB, the second-largest U.S. subservicer, will close its facility in O’Fallon, Missouri, resulting in the termination of 93 employees.
Rocket launches bridge loans to make homebuying easier
Rocket Mortgage, the home lending arm of Rocket Companies, will now offer bridge loans, a short-term financing that helps homeowners tap into their equity while selling their current property.
Build vs. Buy: Deciding to partner on AI or grow in house expertise
Build, buy or partner isn’t a new question or decision for housing leaders as they map out their tech stack. But what unique factors come into play when it involves AI? These experts chat through the ins and outs of proprietary technology, how to build systems that are valuable now and in the future, and […]
Kickstarting your AI journey in the mortgage industry
Join Jason Bressler, Chief Technology Officer at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), as he discusses Artificial Intelligence’s impact and opportunity across the mortgage landscape. This session is designed to address the common challenges faced by many — understanding where to start and how to use AI to scale your business. Jason will spotlight practical strategies and […]
AI use cases Part 2: Mortgage
According to Rick, current mortgage boardroom sentiment toward AI is “complete confusion” and full of worry about how it will affect the bottom line. They want to demystify that. Strategic AI adoption will split lenders into two groups: those who leverage efficiency tools and those who don’t. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Watch […]
Cardinals of a different feather: Inside Samson Properties’ unique model
D.C. area real estate brokerage Samson Properties offers 100% commissions, relying on title for revenue. Can this work?
What would it take to crash the housing market?
If you’re looking for a housing crash, you will need to see a lot more total inventory and monthly supply data to skyrocket in a short time.
What would it take to crash the housing market?
If you’re looking for a housing crash, you will need to see a lot more total inventory and monthly supply data to skyrocket in a short time.
