A small but growing minority think it's a good time to buy a home
While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by mortgage giant Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy a home, that's up from an all-time low of 14% last spring
by Matt Carter Mar 7
US home lending giant Rocket Mortgage bidding Canada adieu
Canadian mortgage strategist blames the country's securitization market, which allows the country's 6 biggest banks to sell mortgages to investors but is closed to smaller lenders
by Matt Carter Mar 7
Hsieh returns to LoanDepot as Frank Martell steps down as CEO
Martell will transition into a board advisory role by June, and Anthony Hsieh will return to the executive leadership team after the board ousted him in 2023, officials announced Thursday
Weak February jobs report moves the needle on mortgage rates
Mortgage rates eased Friday as investors took stock of new data showing employers added 151,000 workers to their payrolls in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%
by Matt Carter Mar 7
35-agent Spokane, Washington, team 4 Degrees joins eXp Realty
Brothers Joel and Jordan Tampien founded their brokerage, 4 Degrees, in 2015 and have grown to 35 agents. Last year, the team completed 755 transaction sides worth approximately $306M
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
United Real Estate adds 900-agent Oregon firm MORE Realty to ranks
Oregon brokerage MORE Realty is joining United Real Estate. Its founders will retain ownership of a 4-state team in Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico as it grows over the next 5 years
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
American Real Estate Association floats Clear Cooperation solution
The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a 'Clear Collaboration Policy,' which it says would be more flexible than the status quo
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
Jason Haber: Our industry deserves better and fewer real estate agents
The co-founder of the American Real Estate Association, a competitor to NAR, told Inman his upstart trade organization has held 2 recent events and started talks with potential sponsors
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
Foyer is a better way to FHSA: Tech Review
The company built its features around and offers First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed to put new buyers in homes
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 7
Trending: Instagram’s guide, Meta’s AI and TikTok’s next move
Instagram shares its growth strategy, Meta pushes AI-driven engagement, and TikTok restructures its creator tools. Marketing expert Jessi Healey shares what it all means for agents
by Jessi Healey Mar 7
EXp CEO 'cautiously optimistic' as spring homebuying season nears
EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he's hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 7
Focus on homebuyers helps Guild swing to $97M 2024 profit
$24B in 2024 mortgage production represents Guild's biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom, helping the San Diego-based lender bounce back from $39M 2023 loss
by Matt Carter Mar 6
Zillow CFO shares $5B revenue goal at Morgan Stanley conference
The portal is on track to reach co-founder Rich Barton's $5B revenue goal, Zillow CFO Jeremy Hofmann said Wednesday at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Broker Spotlight: Jennifer Darby Metzger, The Agency Rutherford
Learn how this award-winning broker-owner went from top producer to leading The Agency’s first New Jersey office, redefining real estate with a boutique, high-performance approach
by Jessi Healey Mar 6