Lenders are loosening standards, but (most) analysts aren't alarmed
Alternative lending practices are rising, but the 2008 comparison doesn't hold
by Nick Pipitone Jun 8
May home sales soared. Pending contracts tell a different story
Closed sales hit a near 4-year high, but pending contracts went nearly flat as rates climbed
by Jessi Healey Jun 8
Dallas Fed president warns rate hike may be needed this year
Lorie Logan said inflation is not cooling fast enough
by Jessi Healey Jun 5
HomeLight launched an AI escrow agent to automate dozens of tasks
EVA can open orders, pull HOA docs and even use a company credit card
by Nick Pipitone Jun 4
The fixed-rate mortgage myth agents need to stop spreading
Rising property taxes and insurance costs mean variable monthly payments, even on FRMs
by Bernice Ross May 27
S&P report dashes hope that 2026 will be a 'rebound' year
New data shows that home prices in many large markets just dipped
by Marian McPherson May 26
real estate economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker analyzes the real estate market
by Jeff Tucker May 22
Wells Fargo discrimination suit ends in $100M homebuyer fund
The bank still denies wrongdoing, despite the settlement
by Marian McPherson May 22
Newrez to borrowers: Let ChatGPT answer your mortgage questions
Can a chatbot replace the 1st call with a loan officer?
by Nick Pipitone May 21
Rocket, Redfin offer homebuyers up to $20K savings
Credits and discounts accrue when buying, selling and financing with Redfin and Rocket Mortgage
by Marian McPherson May 19
Don't expect mortgage rate relief anytime soon: Fannie Mae
The GSE's latest outlook pins the 30-year fixed at 6.3% through year-end
by Nick Pipitone May 19
Who will become real estate’s power brokers? A timeline of brokerage consolidation
Track the mergers and acquisitions reshaping residential brokerage since the NAR settlement
by AJ LaTrace May 19
Rocket Mortgage files $100M suit against UWM over refi push
Rocket alleges UWM used broker incentives and AI-powered tools to solicit refinances
by Jessi Healey May 15
What does a new Fed chair mean for real estate agents?
Industry leaders weigh in on what Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation means for mortgage rates
by Jessi Healey May 13
Mortgage applications up after buyers 'shrugged off' uncertainty
Economic uncertainty will likely have 'consumers moving cautiously on big financial decisions'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
homesellers with 4% mortgages
Sellers forced to move due to a job change or life event need help making the numbers work
by Luke Babich May 11