Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications Wed, 07 May 2025 22:03:55 Purchase loan demand was up 11 percent last week, with "surprisingly strong" demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says. read more»
Vija Williams leaves Place for coaching position at Cheplak Live Wed, 07 May 2025 21:37:51 Industry veteran Vija Williams has left award-winning proptech platform Place for Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners. read more»
Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M Wed, 07 May 2025 21:24:08 Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older. read more»
FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here’s why Wed, 07 May 2025 20:07:43 Despite more than 13,000 homes destroyed in the January Los Angeles wildfires and many residents still trying to pick up the pieces, the program was never activated in Los Angeles. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it. read more»
Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years Wed, 07 May 2025 20:05:15 The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first three months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market. read more»
Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation’s capital Wed, 07 May 2025 17:20:42 Active listings in Washington, D.C., have surged 25.1 percent year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2 percent, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows. read more»
It’s later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:34 Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time and open doors of opportunity we never imagined. read more»
LoanDepot boosts lending and profit margins, trims Q1 loss Tue, 06 May 2025 22:35:42 Company founder Anthony Hsieh, who returned to the executive leadership team in March, says investments in technology, connections to real estate agents and joint ventures with homebuilders will help it scale. read more»
Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles Tue, 06 May 2025 22:26:50 Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and Fathom Holdings' subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group. The duo will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities at both companies. read more»
