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Compass agents have a battle plan against CCP, Zillow
With Zillow’s listing ban fast approaching, Compass agents say clients are still buying into their three-phase marketing plan.
Senate version of GOP tax bill makes key changes to housing, federal lands sections
The Senate is taking a crack at the “Big Beautiful Bill” via reconciliation, making some key changes to housing and federal land provisions.
Century 21 CEO talks industry consolidation, filling market gaps
CEO Mike Miedler discusses strategy, the company’s foundational franchise model and how it’s preparing for the future of homeownership.
Top cost-effective retail lenders produce loans at half the industry average: Freddie Mac
Retail lenders’ average cost to originate a loan reached $11,600 in the third quarter of 2023, up 35% compared to the last quarter of 2020, according to a Freddie Mac study.
How industry forecasters see 2024 shaping up
Economists at Bank of America and the Mortgage Bankers Association have new forecasts for this year and next. We look at mortgage rates, origination volume and MBS market forecasts.
NEXA to give 100% of commission split to loan officers
NEXA Mortgage will pay loan officers 100% of the commission splits “without hidden fees,” according to co-founder and CEO Mike Kortas.
Hope and homebuyers return to Paradise
In November 2018, the deadliest fire in the history of California nearly destroyed Paradise, resulting in a mass exodus from the area. Over three years later, here’s where Paradise stands today.
Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow
CoStar acquired Homesnap and Homes.com and is taking on Zillow’s dominance in New York City via Zillow-owned StreetEasy with its own direct-to-consumer product.
