First Community Mortgage recognized for ethical practices
Subsidiary of First Community Bank of Tennessee announced Midwest expansion in October and has also been recognized for its efforts to reach a diverse population of borrowers
by Matt Carter Nov 30
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
Here's what you need to know about Opendoor Exclusives
The iBuyer has launched a new marketplace to connect homebuyers and sellers. The move comes as the housing market continues to slow and as iBuyers face gathering headwinds
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
The Real Brokerage taps 115-agent Dean Aguilar Group in San Diego
Real CEO Tamir Poleg said Tuesday that the latest influx of agents will help further its tech adoption goals as it invests further in software, innovation and a strong online presence
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
After cutting Q3 losses, loanDepot has sights set on breaking even
The troubled lender has shed 5,200 workers through layoffs and attrition and is instituting other cost-cutting measures aimed at trimming $400M in annual expenses by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Finance of America refugees land at Hallmark Home Mortgage
Hallmark is positioned to become one of the top 100 mortgage lenders with expansion into Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina and Texas
by Matt Carter Nov 2
LoanDepot launches joint venture with National HomeCorp
NHC Mortgage will offer home loans in Florida, Iowa and North Carolina, with plans to expand to 9 other states in 2023
by Matt Carter Nov 2
PostcardMania sent 14M mailers in 2021. Here's what agents can take away from direct mail campaigns
The targeted marketing company's largest real estate campaign was just over 53,000 pieces, but it found 3 out of 4 mailings were 500 or fewer pieces, with 70% stamping campaigns below 750
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
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
Lake Homes Realty debuts new logo, announces 2022 'Agent of the Year'
The brokerage unveiled its modern new logo at its National Agents Summit last week in Birmingham, Alabama, and announced Mike Goins of Lake Conroe, Texas, as Agent of the Year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 11
Keller Mortgage implements third round of layoffs in past 12 months
Keller Williams’ lending arm is advertising seven positions online including openings for an area sales manager, an 'elite loan officer' and four local loan officers
by Matt Carter Oct 6
The other real estate company named Rex just laid off 4% of its staff
The Texas-based firm does property management and provides a variety of tech platforms. The layoffs come amid widespread job losses in the real estate sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
Mortgage company Cornerstone Home Lending is now a bank
The acquisition and merger with Roscoe State Bank pave the way for the lender to provide new products, services and resources through advanced technologies
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Your client's home is quirky. How you market the listing is crucial
Real estate agents who have listed unusual, eccentric or just plain bizarre homes shared their tips with Inman for marketing properties with nontraditional features — and sensitive sellers
by Ben Verde Sep 30
Sale of Aspen mansion marks one of the city's biggest deals ever at $69M
The buyers of Silver Lining Ranch, Meriwether Companies and Revere Capital, intend to rent out the mansion on a nightly basis as a short-term rental
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 28