Rocket rolls out bridge loan to win more business from homebuyers
New offering lets existing homeowners tap their equity to buy before they sell and make non-contingent offers to better compete with cash buyers in competitive markets
by Matt Carter Jun 24
Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix
Orchard customers can choose to 'move first' using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients
When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships
by Mike DelPrete Feb 3
The portal wars are 'like chess without a checkmate': DelPrete
While portals spend billions to win their wars, Mike DelPrete questions whether it's possible for anyone to win on the ultimate metric: revenue
by Mike DelPrete Nov 25
DelPrete: Even more evidence that commissions aren't dropping
In line with Intel's own findings, analyst Mike DelPrete sees that consumers still value buyer agent services the same as before Aug. 17
by Mike DelPrete Nov 20
Mike DelPrete: Is Pacaso duping retail investors?
Opinion
Industry analyst Mike DelPrete writes that manipulating the display of data has the potential to mislead individual retail investors, eroding long-term trust
by Mike DelPrete Oct 11
Which companies saw 'rich and famous' cash flow in H1 2024?
Portals remain some of the most profitable businesses in real estate, while brokerage company profitability is more business model-dependent
by Mike DelPrete Aug 27
Agent churn at 10% in past year as industry sees 144K moves
By its definition, real estate is a high-churn business, according to Mike DelPrete, which offers the potential for massive shifts in brokerage revenue year-to-year
by Mike DelPrete Aug 5
Zavvie's power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on
More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour; NEO Home Loans, American Financial Network are among the biggest partners
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Zillow, Redfin, Better seek to grow their mortgage businesses
Even in a down market, companies can uncover key insights to grow market share, Mike DelPrete writes, as long as they have the cash to invest
by Mike DelPrete Jun 10
More delistings show buyers may have reached their limit on price
Sky-high numbers of delistings and price corrections may mean that buyers have finally had their fill of homes that are priced too high, according to Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete May 30
The silver lining behind the market's mixed messages
While 2024 is looking like more of the same down market, leading indicators may point to happier days ahead, according to Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete May 2
Are real estate's best-paid CEOs worth the money? DelPrete
Industry expert Mike DelPrete looks at CEO compensation for some of the biggest names in real estate and how it relates to company performance
by Mike DelPrete Apr 24
Possibility, probability and paradox after NAR's settlement: DelPrete
Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 8
Zavvie to power cash offers for American Financial Network
About 1,150 AFN loan originators nationwide will be able to offer clients access to zavvie's cash offer programs under a partnership announced Tuesday
by Matt Carter Apr 2