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Mortgage applications decreased again last week — but at a slower pace
The 4.2% weekly decline marked an improvement from the prior week’s 12.7% drop
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Mortgage applications decreased again last week — but at a slower pace
The 4.2% weekly decline marked an improvement from the prior week’s 12.7% drop
Mortgage applications decreased again last week — but at a slower pace
The 4.2% weekly decline marked an improvement from the prior week’s 12.7% drop
Tariff concerns and higher costs take a toll on home builder confidence
Despite year-to-date dip in mortgage rates, builders face volatile market conditions: NAHB
Rising costs and tariff concerns tamp down remodeler optimism
Remodelers say suppliers have raised prices by nearly 7% since January
Tariff concerns and higher costs take a toll on home builder confidence
Despite year-to-date dip in mortgage rates, builders face volatile market conditions: NAHB
Rising costs and tariff concerns tamp down remodeler optimism
Remodelers say suppliers have raised prices by nearly 7% since January
With remote work here to stay, office properties are increasingly in distress
The national office vacancy rate was nearly 20% in March: CommercialEdge
Multifamily rent prices rise in March
But first-quarter rent growth was slower than usual: Yardi
Delinquency rate increases in March, nears four-year high
Every commercial property type except offices saw delinquent loans rise last month: Trepp
Human Element Remains Crucial in Mortgage Process
Technology eases home financing experience, but personal touch is still necessary
Ditch the Fridge Magnets for Something Meaningful
Swag marketing is a chance to demonstrate your company’s culture and values
The Debt Crisis That Could Haunt the Mortgage Market
Rapid growth in unsecured loans could hobble future credit for prospective homebuyers
Ease Homebuyer Worries About Loan Approval
Create a competitive advantage by obtaining the green light early in the mortgage process
DataDecoded: Rob Barber, CEO Attom
Refinances boomed when interest rates inched down slightly
Harris Versus Trump
How the candidates’ policies could impact commercial real estate investing
It’s Time to Rethink the Appraisal Management Company Concept
The effort to establish appraiser independence has been a mixed bag
California leads the way in this effort to solve the housing crisis
Financing remains a hurdle for this increasingly common housing type
Tap into the Growing Rental Market
Aspiring investors looking for single-family properties need your help
Homebuyers may not realize the true costs of climate-related risks
The increasing occurrence and cost of catastrophic weather events has become more concerning for communities and households in many U.S. markets, particularly as the number
Fixing the Homeownership Gap is Complex, But an Opportunity Waiting to Happen
Redlining persists, but fixing this evolving problem offers a wealth of opportunity
Virtual Reality Upends the Housing Market
From appraisals to staging, this valuable technology has revolutionized the business
Property Typecast
Rent growth slows due to increase in new apartments
Your Company’s Leadership Should Be Filled From Your Own Ranks
Mentorship and development is as important as recruitment in finding who will head the industry next
The Most Important Technological Tool for the Mortgage Industry Keeps Evolving
Loan origination system software continues to reshape mortgage lending
Find the Right Closer
Real estate closing and title companies help originators unlock value in deals
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Fired First American CEO to receive $18.6M payout
The package includes $7.24 million in severance pay
Fired First American CEO to receive $18.6M payout
The package includes $7.24 million in severance pay
As HUD looks for a new headquarters, thousands of its workers seek new jobs
More than 2,000 HUD employees have taken deferred resignation offers as part of the government’s ‘Fork in the Road’ program
Federal judge blocks CFPB’s mass layoffs of nearly 90% of workers
On Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued pink slips to 1,483 employees
Federal judge blocks CFPB’s mass layoffs of nearly 90% of workers
On Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued pink slips to 1,483 employees
Senators ask government watchdog to investigate Pulte’s Fannie and Freddie moves
Among other concerns, the Democratic lawmakers questioned the legality of the FHFA director chairing the Fannie and Freddie boards
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