Benchmark Realty Advocates for Transparency in Referral Fees
Tennessee brokerage mandates written disclosures on referral fees, enhancing transparency for agents and clients in private lending transactions.
RealPage and DOJ Reach Settlement in Antitrust Rental Pricing Case
RealPage can avoid financial penalties but must cease using competitors' nonpublic data for rental pricing, emphasizing fair practices in the industry.
Mortgage Applications for Home Purchases Hit Peak Levels This Season
Today's report highlights significant growth in purchase loans, with a 20% year-over-year increase and an 8% rise in demand from the previous week, signaling robust market activity.
Understanding Agentic AI: Essential Insights for Real Estate Professionals
Real estate agents are leveraging agentic AI for enhanced workflow automation, streamlined lead management, and improved client communication, driving efficiency.
Small Rise in Mortgage Demand Driven by Purchase Applications
Mortgage applications increased by 0.2% last week, driven by a rise in government purchase loan applications, highlighting resilience in the market.
Can Rising Health Insurance Premiums Impact U.S. Homebuying Trends?
Rising health insurance costs may hinder homebuying prospects and impact current homeowners' financial stability, presenting challenges for private lenders.
Radian Leads the Way in Modernizing RTL and DSCR Lending Practices
Business purpose lending is transforming amid rising securitization, stricter regulations, and shifting investor expectations. Insights from industry leaders highlight the importance of efficiency and innovative strategies.
Local Realtor Association’s Former CEO Faces Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers, former CEO of East Polk County Realtor Association, faces allegations of embezzling over $81,000 from the organization, raising concerns.
Recent Data Indicates a Slowdown in Home Price Growth
As major cities see significant year-over-year price increases, private lenders should closely monitor trends in home prices for informed investment strategies.
Hillwood Supports Homebuilding Fund Amid Tightening AD&C Credit Conditions
Ross Perot Jr.'s Hillwood leads AREC's debt fund, providing private builders with essential financing options as AD&C loan availability tightens.