UWM shares at 3-year high on prospect of refi 'mini boom'
In Q2 earnings, the nation's largest mortgage lender posted a healthy $76M profit, paid down debt and said it's in prime position to capitalize and grow as mortgage rates drop to 2024 lows
by Matt Carter Aug 6
Matterport revenue grows, losses improve during Q2
Total revenue grew to $42.2M during Q2 2024, up from $39.6M the previous year, as the company worked to increase its market share
Redfin sees Q2 revenue rise, while losses remain nearly flat
The company's earnings report saw revenue climb 7% to $295.2M between April and June, but it also lost $27.9M — just a hair above its Q2 2023 loss
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
Investment firm loses former Trump hotel to foreclosure auction
Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group purchased the luxury hotel in 2022 for $375M with a $285M loan from BDT & MSD Partners. By 2023, the firm had defaulted on its debt
Offerpad trims Q2 loss, but sales and revenue continue to slide
Shares in Offerpad hit new all-time low in after-hours trading Monday after the iBuyer reported that it continues to trim its losses but expects further declines in revenue and homes sold in Q3
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Younger homebuyers say they'd sacrifice safety for affordability
Despite safety ranking high among buyer concerns, house hunters say they're willing to consider purchasing in a high-risk area in exchange for affordable housing, according to a new report
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 5
Mixed-use development delayed 18 months after radioactive findings
The US Navy will expand a toxic remediation project at the Hunter's Point Shipyard after radioactive findings at the site
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 5
What's changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker
Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest
by Daniel Houston Aug 5
Mortgage rates are in free fall on a triple whammy of economic news
Jobs reports trigger recession fears, sending rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages plunging to new 2024 lows as investors rotate out of stocks and into bonds and MBSs that fund home loans
by Matt Carter Aug 2
Average buyer's agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement
Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since NAR's March settlement
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
How much is a typical luxury home? $750K in Buffalo, $5.3M in Cali
For about the last 4 years, home price growth in the overall market outpaced growth in the luxury sector every month. But since January 2024, that trend has reversed, Zillow reported
High mortgage rates cool down prices in these US metros
Home prices and sales have declined as the demand from all buyers, including investors and buyers interested in building homes, has cooled, according to CoreLogic
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 2
Opendoor's revenue declines as losses also grow in second quarter
The iBuyer's revenue declined 24% year over year to $1.5B as losses hit $92M, down from positive income of $23M the previous year
Anywhere's revenue remains flat during Q2 at $1.7B
The franchisor's revenue remained flat year over year as it had to make significant payments during the quarter to address the commission lawsuit settlement and a 1999 tax matter
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Mortgage rates continue descent as Fed hints at September rate cut
Fed policymakers are acknowledging that while they're determined not to cut rates until inflation is tamed, they're also worried about waiting too long and throwing the economy into a tailspin
by Matt Carter Jul 31