Former Ebby Halliday executive Mary Frances Burleson dies at 87
The former president and CEO died of natural causes on Nov. 27, according to a company announcement. The company will continue to support Burleson's philanthropic efforts
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
The Agency expands to include mortgage and other services
Luxury brokerage The Agency announced national partnerships Friday with CrossCountry Mortgage, Choice Home Warranty and home inspection provider Pillar to Post
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Ribbon suspends cash offer service, working on new tools for spring
The New York-based power buyer had been purchasing homes on behalf of RibbonCash clients who were unable to close a deal with their own financing
by Matt Carter Nov 11
Mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie battened down the hatches in Q3
Fannie and Freddie remain profitable but are setting aside pots of money to cover future losses in the event that falling home prices drive up defaults
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Coming soon to a Walmart near you: Mortgages, FHA loans and more
Lenders One Cooperative opens the alliance's first mortgage branch in a New Jersey Walmart, with more openings slated for Florida, California, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas
by Matt Carter Oct 11
Credit union invites members to back zero-down mortgages
Blue Federal Credit Union is partnering with real estate agents to find creditworthy borrowers for creative 'no-money-down' mortgage program
by Matt Carter Oct 4
For Real: Toronto-based brokerage re-ups Chime partnership
The brokerage will be able to leverage Chime's newest marketing tool, the content-automating Social Studio, announced in August among other recent updates
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 22
3 years in hibernation, Milestones emerges with $10M in funding
Milestones' client retention model is not entirely new, but the company hopes its new funding and team of backers can deliver a unique message to the market
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Commission study paid for by HomeServices comes under fire
The study argues that decoupling commissions would harm first-time, low-income, and minority buyers, but critics like the Consumer Federation of America say it's based on a faulty premise
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 27
Lenders gearing up to help renters become homebuyers
New technology and policy changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spur innovations by Guild Mortgage and Ready Life to help borrowers without credit scores and good payment histories
by Matt Carter Jul 26
Rocket Mortgage customers offered free premium Truebill accounts
Rebranding and tighter integration of Truebill into Rocket platform is part of a broader effort to transform the company's stable of more than a dozen brands into a fintech platform
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Zillow vs. Opendoor: Who's doing it better right now?
Opinion
Opendoor made over 2M offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. This highlights the growing potential of Opendoor's 'top of the funnel' customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zillow
by Mike DelPrete Jun 30
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by Christy Murdock May 21
Inman Connect New York Starts Today
Thousands of real estate pros are at Inman Connect New York this week. Join virtually — plus secure your ticket for the next Inman Connect in Las Vegas!
by Jodie Cordell Apr 19
EXp's Glenn Sanford on iBuying, the metaverse, stocks and more
Ahead of eXp's EXPCON event, Sanford also discussed agent compensation and his company's latest earnings results
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9