Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8
'Not a shift, a transition,' 2 reports say of homebuying market
Redfin and Realtor.com's latest market reports show gaining momentum for homebuyers. However, the national market is far from being a solid buyers' market
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand
Realtor.com's August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market. The report also indicates economic headwinds are suppressing sales
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Dream Finders Homes grows its mortgage, title insurance footprint
Alliant National acquisition brings 700 independent title agents in 32 states to Dream Finders, which provided financing on 72% of the homes it built last year through subsidiary Jet HomeLoans
by Matt Carter Apr 21
REX loses appeal in long-running lawsuit against NAR, Zillow
Judges rule the now-defunct real estate brokerage did not provide evidence of 'concerted action' between NAR and Zillow and that the no-commingling rule was 'in fact' optional
Homebuyers gain leverage as sellers cut prices: Zillow
In January, almost 23% of sellers reduced their listing price — the highest percentage for any January since 2018, according to a new analysis by Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
SoCal law enforcement personnel offered 0-down home loans
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) expands its service area and membership base to include municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies in 10 counties
by Matt Carter Dec 10
MyCUmortgage onboards 15 credit unions as new clients in 2024
Ohio-based credit union service organization (CUSO) partners with mortgage technology providers to help credit unions originate, underwrite and service home loans nationwide
by Matt Carter Dec 10
National rents hit highest level since 2022 despite more inventory
The median United States asking rent rose 0.8% year over year in May to $1,653, the highest it's been since October 2022, according to data from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jun 11
Cordless Media ads on MLSs will provide real-time mortgage rates
Ad marketplace is first to implement Optimal Blue's new lead-quoting application programming interface, allowing ads to display rates from multiple lenders
by Matt Carter Jan 10
Middle-tier metros hit millennial homebuyer sweet spot
A new report from NAR identified the best purchase markets for millennial homebuyers
by Caroline Feeney Jun 2