Portals and Brokerages Intensify Competition in Real Estate Vertical Integration
Portals and brokerages enhance their offerings to boost engagement and margins, adapting to an evolving landscape where AI reshapes shopping and expertise.
MISMO Publishes Data Mappings for Essential VA Eligibility Forms
MISMO's data mappings for VA Forms 26-1880 and 26-1817 provide private lenders with standardized methods to streamline and automate eligibility checks for veterans.
Bright MLS Partners with Google for Home Listings Through HouseCanary
Bright MLS will integrate opt-in brokerage listings into Google search via HouseCanary ComeHome.com, enhancing listing visibility and distribution for private lenders.
VA Revises Appraisal Guidelines and Modifies Fees in Certain Areas
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs revamps home loan appraisal standards, adjusting Minimum Property Requirements to enhance accessibility for borrowers.
AmeriCraft, backed by Falcone, focuses on luxury communities in the Southeast.
Discover how AmeriCraft Homes, led by veteran developer Art Falcone, is reshaping the market with luxurious yet attainable communities in Florida and the Carolinas.
ARA Appoints RE/MAX President Chris Lim to Its Board of Directors
ARA appoints REMAX President Chris Lim and investor Andrew Dodge to its board, providing REMAX agents with a complimentary first-year membership for enhanced benefits.
Defending Commission: Emphasizing Value Over Tools
Enhance agent effectiveness by focusing on coaching sellers on execution instead of debating tools or fees, reducing commission pressure in the process.
JPMorgan Chase Appoints Co-Presidents in Dimon Succession Strategy
JPMorgan Chase appoints Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents, signaling a strategic move in succession planning for CEO Jamie Dimon.
Experienced Realtors Maintain Stability in a Challenging Housing Market
NAR's 2026 Member Profile reveals private lenders face a market with 13 years of experience among members, nine sides closed in 2025, and 27% citing affordability as a key buyer challenge.
Navigating Purpose and Peace in the Busy Life of Modern Originators
Modern mortgage originators focus on meaningful connections, prioritizing trust and resilience through four core pillars: pursuit, purpose, passion, and peace.