Buyers less into fixer-uppers, more interested in done-for-you updates
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Apr 24
Mr. Cooper veteran Chris Marshall tapped to run Xome marketplace
Marshall will take over for Xome CEO Mike Rawls when he retires on June 30, with the 2 working together until then to ensure a smooth transition at the foreclosure auction site, executives said
by Matt Carter Jan 10
Inman unveils winners of its 2024 Best of Proptech award
This prestigious recognition celebrates those who are at the forefront of property technology innovation and redefining the real estate industry
by Inman Nov 21
Xome's DIY platform lets investors sell homes without an agent
Homeowners can't sell a primary residence through Xome's seller portal without a listing agent, but they're welcome to hire an agent on their own or ask Xome to match them with one
by Matt Carter May 24
'Property IQ' at the heart of Plunk's latest integration
BHR’s RealReports are relatively new to the space, but are extensive in how they break down what a person needs to understand about how a home interacts with its location
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
Data providers now data partners as Plunk, Local Logic strike deal
The overlap in offerings will empower clients on both sides of the partnership, providing Local Logic users with granular insights on the financial aspects of homes within market reports
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 12
Xome partners with Plunk to deliver investment property data
Plunk's repair and renovation analysis tools will serve investors who frequent Xome, which also markets nontraditional listings, such as auctions, foreclosures and other investor-minded assets
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 22
Mr. Cooper lays out path to $1T mortgage servicing rights portfolio
Rising mortgage rates have many lenders looking to sell servicing rights, creating opportunity for Dallas-based company that now collects payments on $870B in loans
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Hints of more layoffs loom at Mr. Cooper as profits wane in Q3
While growing loan servicing business remains profitable, according to Q3 earnings, paper gains on servicing rights could evaporate if interest rates fall and borrowers refinance out of portfolio
by Matt Carter Oct 28
Mr. Cooper lays off originators while mortgage servicing business booms
Sale of Xome subsidiary could be in the works as lenders boost foreclosure filings and auction platform's distressed property inventory swells to record levels
by Matt Carter May 3
Kenneth Jenny's 5 must-read Inman columns
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The acquisition will give the national home search engine a bevy of mortgage-industry products and services
Nationstar does a branding 180, becomes 'Mr. Cooper'
Name change comes with an increased focus on customer service
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
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We need to embrace change and look for our own avenues to be a part of that change
by Kenneth Jenny Jun 30
Xome shows real estate tech hoopla comes and goes
Nationstar is reportedly shopping the platform around to prospective buyers
by Teke Wiggin Jun 13