Offerpad PRO, MAX programs center incentives on agents
Offerpad provides sellers a unique way to transact through a fast, tech-enabled cash offer, with benefits like post-closing stay-over period, free local relocation and ability to choose closing date
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
ICE signs Raymond James Bank to use Encompass mortgage platform
In announcing the second Encompass deal this month, ICE cites investments in mortgage technology and data that automate and accelerate the lending process from start to finish
by Matt Carter Jan 30
Apartment starts hit a 40-year high in 2023. Don't expect a repeat
After the hottest year for new units since the 1980s, 2024 may see a reprieve in the number of new rentals coming online, with CoStar projecting a 25% pullback
by Ben Verde Jan 12
Rates keep falling, and buyers and sellers are springing into action
Listings and pending sales hit the highest level in roughly a year, according to a new report from Redfin. Still, a record number of contracts were canceled
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
Broker Spotlight: Corey Hasting, Engel & Völkers First Coast
Find out how this former NFL player applied his work ethic to building an award-winning, billion-dollar brokerage in just 5 years
by Christy Murdock Dec 14
FNF still mum on whether it was target of ransomware attack
CEO Mike Nolan says FNF has resumed normal operations, and that customer disruption from the cybersecurity incident was 'relatively brief' and included the Thanksgiving holiday weekend
by Matt Carter Dec 6
ONE Sotheby's taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO
The marketing executive spent 8 years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass' luxury division
Title insurer Fidelity restoring operations after security incident
The nation's largest title insurer won't say whether it was the target of a ransomware attack, sparking speculation that it paid a ransom to hackers exploiting Citrix Bleed software vulnerability
by Matt Carter Nov 30
Ameris is now 10th lender to settle DOJ redlining charges in 2 years
In announcing the $9M settlement with the Florida lender, the DOJ says it 'currently has over 2 dozen active investigations into redlining, spanning neighborhoods across the country'
by Matt Carter Oct 19
New builds drive surge of more than $2.6T in housing market value
The value of US housing has reached a new peak of slightly under $52T in the past year and is up 49% from the start of the pandemic, according to Zillow
by Ben Verde Sep 27
Constellation Software handed the keys to Empower, Optimal Blue
To satisfy antitrust regulators, ICE divests itself of Black Knight's loan origination and mortgage pricing business, but gets access to mortgage loan servicers and MLSs in $11.9B merger
by Matt Carter Sep 15
Rent remains near record highs, but the balance of power is shifting
At $2,052, the median monthly rent remains near its all-time high. But builders are wrapping up construction on thousands of new units, and rents could start falling soon
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
Zillow's Listing Showcase product released to 6 more markets
The enhanced property marketing service from the industry’s most popular portal is offered under the company’s ShowingTime+ division, limited to select agents in each market, the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 1
7 can't-miss Inman Connect sessions just for brokers
Don't miss the best Inman Connect Las Vegas sessions and takeaways designed especially for real estate brokers
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
Broker Spotlight: Cole Slate, Slate Real Estate
Learn how this Northeast Florida broker leads with a service-oriented approach and a focus on solid real estate fundamentals
by Christy Murdock Aug 17