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Rick Guerrero and Brandon Brotsky discuss how a consistent personal branding strategy helped generate roughly $50M in annual loan production directly from social media relationships
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is ringing the alarm with its latest white paper, saying affordability is stopping Americans from achieving life milestones like homeownership and starting families
The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that
The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year. It would make Pennymac the second-largest mortgage servicer in the country and one the largest subservicers, the company said
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. The bill will go to the Senate next
Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company
Softening rates opened the door for 4.8M borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in 4 years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels
Through the partnership, Prosperity will make Foyer's homebuyer savings tools, including guided savings plans and education, available as a resource for prospective first-time homebuyers
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability
The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees
The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post
One economist said Wednesday, 'Homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.' Another expert noted that 'mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago'
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents