The future of real estate professionals belongs to those who deliver long-term value. Let’s be real: the real estate industry is changing. The days of surviving on transactions alone are gone. Today’s buyers and sellers want more—and real estate professionals who evolve their approach will be the ones who thrive.
The tight housing market of the last few years gave home sellers a substantial edge. Many buyers had to bid over a home’s asking price just to have their offers considered. That led some savvy shoppers to make all-cash offers on homes, as it offered more certainty for sellers (making those bids more appealing) and gave buyers some much-needed negotiating power.
Originators are entering the spring homebuying season with a set of new challenges: President Trump’s tariffs have disrupted markets, leaving an uncertain path forward in terms of housing construction and threatening homebuyers’ purchasing power. Meanwhile, the Fed has signaled a rate cut will likely be further delayed amid continued inflation concerns. In a market full of mixed signals, many are understandably tempted to react to every new headline. But in moments like these, stability becomes a key differentiator for originators.
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Capezza will serve as Anywhere’s senior vice president of growth and M&A. He will report directly to Sue Yannaccone, the president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors, according to an announcement on Monday.
China and the United States announced Monday morning that they will temporarily lower their respective tariffs.
The lending playbook needs an overhaul
Let’s cut through the noise: The mortgage market isn’t changing; it’s already changed. Volatility is the norm, margins are squeezed within an inch of viability and borrowers expect a frictionless experience every time. If your entire business still revolves around purchase and refinance, you’re not just playing catch-up, you’re being left behind.
The fiercely competitive hiring environment is driven by the anticipation of a refinance wave that hasn’t fully materialized. It places some companies in a difficult position.
Home Equity Investment (HEI) is a relatively new option for private equity real estate investors, and one that carries significant promise. Essentially, is a secured contract where a homeowner receives cash today for a share of the home’s future value at a refinancing or sale event. Unlike a loan, there are no monthly payments or interest. HEIs are attractive to homeowners because the payment comes in an interest-free lump sum, rather than being spread out over a period of time and including interest, and because they don’t carry the same stringent requirements as traditional home equity loans.
The mortgage market might still be sluggish, but for originators willing to look beyond the traditional, there’s real momentum building in the non-QM space. Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven, is helping lead that charge — working with sales teams across the country to grow not just volume, but trust. In this conversation, Davis breaks down the surge in demand for second liens, DSCR loans, and alternative income documentation — and why originators who lean in now are setting themselves up for long-term success.
As renter expectations shift, property managers and owners are forced to rethink operational efficiency. Property management has heavily relied on outdated processes designed for yesterday’s renter. Many often deal with lost keys, wasted time during client no-shows, and inefficient access that create daily challenges that can be resolved with a more digital approach. To address these issues, property managers must adopt solutions that modernize access, minimize friction, and streamline daily workflows.
As the spring home-buying season winds down, the demand for mortgages is holding steady, even with the higher rates.
