Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind
Younger boomers (ages 60-69) and older boomers (ages 70-78) combined have captured 42% of the market, claiming the largest share of buyers, according to an NAR report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 2
With $184M, Backflip to offer residential transition loans
Residential transition loans are used to rehab investment properties, and Backflip will use Setpoint-backed financing to offer them to its membership
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 17
24 questions you should ask about open houses
Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients
by Jonathan Pressman Oct 15
LeadingRE adds 'Notable' partner to Solutions Group
Notable white labels its lending solution to brokerages and allows the seller to choose the project team and pay them as needed in an array of flexible methods
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 1
18 ways to show buyers you're worth every commission dollar
Broker Cara Ameer writes that, from a leaky icemaker to a stellar professional reputation, the work of a buyer agent can make or break a home purchase
by Cara Ameer Nov 13
The job description of a loan officer has changed
According to mortgage industry expert Matt Muscat, changes in the mortgage industry and in the financial landscape have made the job of loan officer more important and challenging than ever
by Matt Muscat Nov 8
Location! Location! Funding! Local Logic lands $13M in Series B round
'With an increasingly complex real estate market, our proprietary insights have become crucial in understanding location's impact on ROI' - Local Logic's Vincent-Charles Hodder
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 2
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
Opinion
Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
How to win a bidding war against a buyer who's paying all cash
Opinion
There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. Here's how to go about making your buyer's offer more competitive
Clear Capital's latest innovation can help better mortgage underwriting
'Overall customer satisfaction with primary mortgage originators has dropped 5 points (on a 1,000-point scale) this year, driven largely by declines in satisfaction with the refinancing process,' JD Power
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11
Salvage a failing real estate deal with these 3 tips
The most common culprits for hindering an agreement are often avoidable missteps. Be prepared to guide your clients
by Santiago Arana Feb 8
Knock's GO mortgage offers appraisal coverage and cash-offer close certainty
Knock GO, which stands for Guaranteed Offer, is a 'cash-like' conventional mortgage product that allows buyers to write an offer on a home without including a financing contingency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 4
Agents in 9 new markets eligible to become Knock-Certified
A Knock mortgage is priced competitively, and agents and their clients have the benefit of working through a digital, two-way transaction solution
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 19
Rental proptech Lessen secures $35M in Series A
Lessen is a web-based platform for connecting rental property owners and their management services teams with professionals to assist in an array of business-critical operations
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 24
How to get the most out of your real estate rental investment
In this new normal, rental investments are proving to be lucrative options for investors. However, there are several important factors they should consider so they make sure they don't leave money on the table
by William Tessar Jun 21