Here are the hidden costs of homeselling you should disclose to clients
There are a lot of hidden costs that go into closing — and many sellers aren't aware of them. That's why it's your job as the listing agent to educate them on what's to come and keep the process running smoothly
by Luke Babich Oct 17
eClosings
Adobe's Sign platform will now offer remote online notarization at a time when digital closings are booming due to the COVID-19 pandemic
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
housing market
Mortgage rates hit a new low last week as applications continued a downward trend, with total applications dropping 0.7%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Patrick Kearns Oct 14
Rocket Mortgage launches tech platform for agents
Rocket Pro Insight, which is available as a website and mobile app, provides agents with a look at where each loan is in the process, terms of the loan and timing of the loan's closing
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13
Beyond the headlines: Are mortgage rates hurting affordability?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the potential consequences of low mortgage rates and persistently low levels of inventory
by Matthew Gardner Oct 13
DelPrete: Opendoor's long, difficult and uncertain road ahead
In a highly contested and crowded field, the evidence suggests a long, difficult and uncertain road ahead
by Mike DelPrete Oct 5
Mortgage rates hit new record low — but applications wane
Rates hit 3.05% for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, the lowest number ever recorded by the weekly Mortgage Bankers Association survey
by Patrick Kearns Sep 30
Hundreds of thousands have used Fidelity National Financial's new closing tech
StartSafe, which debuted in February, is meant to make real estate transactions faster and safer. FNF announced Tuesday that it has sent the product to 800,000 consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
LoanDepot mulling IPO: Report
The lending giant could be worth $12B to $15B, according to new report in Bloomberg
by Patrick Kearns Sep 21
States Title debuts tech product to speed up closings
Instant Closing Disclosure uses technology to automate parts of the closing process, potentially allowing them to happen faster and with greater efficiency
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17