Monthly homebuyer payments just hit all-time high as spring arrives
The typical monthly payment rose to $2,563 this week despite home prices that were down 1%, according to data on Friday. That’s the highest monthly payment on record, up 29% from last year
by Taylor Anderson Mar 10
Luxury home purchases hit record low as buyers eye other investments
Luxury home sales fell 44.6% year over year, according to data released Friday by Redfin. Prices are nevertheless still high because inventory is so low, economists say
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 10
Douglas Elliman earnings fall short to close out 2022
The company logged revenue of $207.3M in Q4 of 2022 compared to $334.2M a year earlier, according to an earnings call Friday. The firm has implemented cost-cutting measures
by Ben Verde Mar 10
LoanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh determined to shake up board
After being ousted as executive chair, Hsieh says he controls enough voting shares to install veteran real estate executive Steve Ozonian on the mortgage lender's board of directors
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Realty ONE Group plants flag in Cayman Islands and Cyprus
The new franchises add to the brand's presence across the globe in more than 400 offices in 49 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada and several other countries
by Ben Verde Mar 9
LoanDepot losses mount as company continues to shed workers
Beleaguered mortgage lender racks up a $610.4M 2022 net loss despite cutting 6,100 jobs as rising mortgage rates cut into the company's lucrative refinancing business
by Matt Carter Mar 8
News Corp. headquarters
In remarks at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media and Telcom Conference Tuesday, CEO Robert Thomson said growing Realtor.com after its sale to CoStar fell through is a 'personal priority'
by Ben Verde Mar 8
LionDesk founder David Anderson joins Venture MLS
'The real estate industry is in a state of change right now, and new technologies are more important than ever. I look forward to advising startups and helping them scale quickly'
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 7
Black Knight ready to sell Empower to address antitrust concerns
Deal with Constellation Software Inc. hinges on Intercontinental Exchange closing deal to acquire Black Knight, now valued at $11.7B. ICE says it's prepared to fight FTC in court
by Matt Carter Mar 7
Mr. Cooper names second chief financial officer in less than a year
Mortgage veteran Kurt Johnson, who held executive roles at Indymac Bank and OneWest Bank before joining Mr. Cooper in 2015, succeeds Jaime Gow as CFO, it was announced this week
by Matt Carter Mar 7
Why real estate lawsuits are increasing in 2023: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the rise of lawsuits, how great agents build relationships and the rollout of NAR’s new ad campaign
by Byron Lazine Mar 6
Inman's Top 5 stories of the week Feb. 24 - March 2
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Feb. 24 - March 2, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 3
Housing inventory shoots up as homes sit longer on the market
A new report from Realtor.com shows that homes were sitting on the market for an average of 67 days in February, up from just 44 last year at the same time
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 2
Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised
Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 2
Howard Hanna merges with New York-based Coach Realtors
The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 1
UWM posts $62M Q4 loss but keeps title of America's biggest lender
CEO Mat Ishbia says aggressive 'Game On' pricing is still in place, but acknowledges Pontiac-based wholesaler is seeking to boost profit margins in 2023
by Matt Carter Mar 1