ONE Sotheby’s Enhances Luxury Market Reach in South Florida with TFG International
Luxury real estate group, co-founded by Tomer Fridman, bridges Los Angeles and South Florida markets, enhancing opportunities for private lenders.
Blue Sage and Kinective Collaborate on Modernizing Mortgages for Community Banks and Credit Unions
Blue Sage Solutions and Kinective have partnered to enhance connectivity between digital mortgage lending technology and core banking systems, streamlining operations for banks and credit unions.
Keller Williams Tops RealTrends Verified City Rankings with Team Production
Private lenders should note that while teams were underrepresented, they accounted for $832.7 billion in volume and 1.29 million sides, highlighting their market impact.
Greystar Responds to 114 Complaints of Housing Voucher Discrimination
HRI alleges Greystar discriminated against Housing Choice Voucher holders in multiple states, raising significant concerns about fair housing practices.
Increased mortgage rates reduce applications following the holiday week.
Mortgage applications declined as the 30-year fixed rate reached 6.65%. However, refinance activity increased by 4%, while purchase applications dropped by 7%.
Will the housing market continue to grow with mortgage rates above 6.64%?
Amid high rates exceeding 6.64%, purchase applications fell 7% weekly and 2% annually, yet pending sales remain robust, indicating market resilience.
Lofty introduces one-click Showami integration for on-demand property showings.
Lofty’s integration with Showami enables 80,000 U.S. agents to seamlessly request and track on-demand showings directly from their CRM, enhancing efficiency.
The brokerage model is evolving, exemplified by Keller Williams’ JMG acquisition.
Keller Williams to acquire Jason Mitchell Group, enhancing its lead network model amidst speculation of a potential IPO. Insights for private lenders.
UWM’s Broker Ultimatum Linked to Rivals’ 5 Basis Point Price Reduction
United Wholesale Mortgage's policy change restricting brokers from working with Rocket Mortgage led to a 5 basis point price drop for unaffected lenders, a recent study finds.
Top Cities for First-Time Homebuyers: Best and Worst Choices
Explore the challenges first-time homebuyers face in California's cities, revealing significant insights for private lenders in today's competitive market.