Loan Officers Should Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
Explore the current discourse around the loan officer population in the lending community. Shift focus from numbers to productivity for future growth insights.
Review of Fannie Mae’s Title Waiver Pilot Program One Year On
Fannie Mae's title insurance waiver pilot faces an uncertain future under new federal leadership, raising questions about its cost-saving potential for borrowers.
Home Sellers Missing MLS Listings Lost $1 Billion in Sale Proceeds
Explore the impact of MLS listings on home sales, revealing significant financial differences for sellers, especially in diverse communities.
Pending Home Sales Surpass Previous Year’s Figures
Pending home sales showed a 2.3% increase, signaling potential growth in the housing market after a sluggish start to the year, promising for private lenders.
Post-Wildfire Home Sales Decline Notably in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
Home sale prices in Altadena have decreased, while prices in Pacific Palisades have risen, highlighting market shifts post-wildfires. Explore the trends.
Southern states experienced the highest mortgage denial rates, according to NAR.
Explore how mortgage denial rates differ across the U.S., revealing significant variations by state, as highlighted in a recent National Association of Realtors report.
Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Reached a Standstill
Homeownership among Gen Xers shows an increase, rising to 72.9%. Explore trends in Gen Z and Millennial homeownership in our latest report.
Bessent proposes inclusion of GSEs in the sovereign wealth fund.
Scott Bessent discusses the implications of SWF implementation on GSEs and its potential effects on various housing categories nationwide.
Brad Clayton and Steve Murray Introduce FIJI MarketPlace for Brokerage Valuations
Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting introduce FIJI MarketPlace, an AI-driven platform enhancing real estate team and brokerage valuations.
Zillow Reports Private Home Listings Resulted in Nearly $5,000 Losses for Sellers
Zillow's survey reveals trends among Hispanic and Black home sellers, indicating a preference for private listings, often resulting in significant financial losses.