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Real Estate News
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»

A June rate cut is now seen as off the table as Fed stays put
Wed, 07 May 2025 20:54:50
Central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration's "substantial policy changes" in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations 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»

Keller Williams appoints new chief financial, operating officers
Wed, 07 May 2025 19:27:57
Two months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor's financial and operations teams. 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»

10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring
Wed, 07 May 2025 17:20:07
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does. read more»

How to define your target audience without losing existing business
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:57
Build your brand around a location or property type you're passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off. read more»

What aspect of real estate has changed most in the past 5 years?
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:48
From market changes to regulatory shifts and more, what are the biggest changes you've seen over the past five years? read more»

In a post-settlement world, let’s get rid of procuring cause
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:41
According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it's time for NAR to get rid of the "participation trophy" of procuring cause. 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»

Rewrite the rules: 5 fresh ways to use Canva for real estate
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:30
Forget same-old, same-old flyers and social media posts. Trainer Rachael Hite offers smart strategies for using Canva to streamline your marketing and communication. 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»

UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown
Tue, 06 May 2025 21:38:15
Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17 percent from a year ago to $32.4 billion and revenue up 5 percent to $613.4 million. read more»

Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket
Tue, 06 May 2025 21:04:08
Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies. read more»

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