Rocket rolls out bridge loan to win more business from homebuyers
New offering lets existing homeowners tap their equity to buy before they sell and make non-contingent offers to better compete with cash buyers in competitive markets
by Matt Carter Jun 24
Judge whittles down Howard Hanna real estate commission lawsuit
No evidence of 'horizontal agreement' by real estate brokerages to inflate commissions, but judge will hear arguments alleging a 'vertical antitrust conspiracy' with NAR
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Christie's Real Estate expands into Traverse City, Michigan
The firm's new office, overseen by broker Ken Kleinrichert, will open in July on South Union Street. Top producers Molly Buttleman and Lydia Wiley will serve as key agents leading sales for the office
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 20
Tariff fears are behind those big swings in consumer confidence
A surge in the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for May made the preliminary numbers from a similar U of M survey look 'far too negative,' one economist told clients Tuesday
by Matt Carter May 27
Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold
The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said. They will be completed in late summer 2025 and are asking $2.95M and $3.25M, respectively
by Lillian Dickerson May 14
UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown
Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17% from a year ago to $32.4B, with refi boom helping drive 5% increase in revenue to $613.4M
by Matt Carter May 6
Judge suggests agent hire a lawyer for his antitrust case against NAR
Federal judge indicates agent 'might benefit' from an attorney in suit against NAR's 3-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 14
UWM and Google Cloud announce 'strategic' AI mortgage partnership
Nation's largest mortgage lender integrates AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform to streamline underwriting and document processing and provide chat support
by Matt Carter Apr 8
5 key steps for identifying and dealing with toxic leadership
If you're in a toxic workplace environment, team leader Carl Medford offers insights for identifying the issues and removing yourself from unhealthy professional dynamics
by Carl Medford Apr 3
Estate Media brings on Chad Carroll and Dawn McKenna
With the collaboration, Carroll and McKenna will create original content for real estate professionals and consumers that educates and entertains, Inman has learned
The Land Report, Land id profile nation's 100 largest landholdings
At No. 1 on the list is the Emerson Family of California, who own and run Sierra Pacific Industries. Their holdings total 2.411M acres throughout the Golden State, Oregon and Washington
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26
Bill Pulte confirmed to lead Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator
Mortgage industry groups support the Trump administration's picks to lead the FHFA and CFPB, but questions remain about the prospects for dramatic policy shifts at the agencies
by Matt Carter Mar 14
UHM adds $1B in lending capacity with NRL Mortgage acquisition
Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending, which does business as NRL Mortgage, sponsors 44 mortgage loan originators working out of 27 branch locations in 10 states
by Matt Carter Mar 4
Brokers want Michigan to split MLS access from Realtor membership
The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M
Franchisees donated $2.6M to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141M. Easterseals helps people with limited mobility and health challenges live more independent lives
by Marian McPherson Feb 24