Rocket Homes launches local trend reports
The sister company to Quicken Loans will allow consumers and agents to see trend data like the changes in median price, or whether its a buyer's or seller's market
by Patrick Kearns Feb 5
Mortgage companies compete for Super Bowl spotlight
Major mortgage lenders and real estate companies joined the Super Bowl advertising fray, where commercial spots cost $5.2M for 30 seconds
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Home sales climb in December for a strong finish to 2019
Existing-home sales jumped 10.8% year-over-year in December, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
JLL, Century 21 among top real estate firms on Forbes diversity list
Airbnb, Realogy, Compass and several other real estate firms also made the list
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21
Explosion of housing permits a good sign for 2020: Economist
Housing starts are up 11.1% over November 2018 while permits increased by 13.6%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
How to position yourself as a niche industry expert
Industry professionals believe finding a niche is the best way to separate yourself from the noise, but that requires dedication and research
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
Quicken sets multiple company records during best quarter ever
The lender originated more than $10B in loans each month during the second quarter of 2019
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17
Top companies bet on Inman Connect Las Vegas
Why sponsors are more excited than ever to reach top performers at this summer’s event
by Lauren Walker Jun 19
Quicken Loans agrees to pay HUD $32.5M
A multiyear legal battle reaches its conclusion, with the lending giant admitting no wrongdoing but making FHA whole on 0.2% of loan moneys
by Patrick Kearns Jun 14
Airbnb adds another mortgage refinancing partner
Guild Mortgage will now treat Airbnb revenue as income in some refinance applications
by Teke Wiggin Jun 14
Quicken to allow Vrbo short-term rental income for mortgage qualification
The partnership unlocks the power of using rental income generated from primary or secondary residences to qualify for a mortgage
by Patrick Kearns Apr 17
Quicken Loans siblings drop rocket from brand logos
Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Loans will no longer have a rocket in any of their logos
by Patrick Kearns Feb 1
Cryptocurrency dollar bill Benjamin Franklin
More and more people are turning to companies like Quicken Loans and LoanDepot for their mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18