Milestone Mortgage Acquires Willow Home Loans to Achieve Market Leadership
Milestone, Massachusetts' largest brokerage, partners with Willow to enhance private lending through advanced technology and expanded regulatory reach.
Strategies for Following Up with Unresponsive Clients Respectfully
After the NAR settlement, concerns emerged about buyers and sellers opting for self-managed transactions, potentially impacting agent reliance in the market.
The Rise of Property Management Software: A Shift Away from Traditional Managers
Explore strategies for rental property owners to simplify operations and maintain profitability amidst rising costs and traditional property management challenges.
Optimal Blue Reports Significant Increase in Rate-and-Term Refinancing
Optimal Blue's latest Market Advantage report highlights a 7% rise in mortgage lock volume, fueled by increased refinance activity, presenting insightful trends for private lenders.
Rising Property Taxes Are Driving Retirees from Certain States
Rising property taxes are increasingly burdensome for older Americans in major metro areas, prompting moves due to escalating housing costs, a recent report finds.
Housing Supply Gap Approaches 4 Million Units in 2024 Report
Total housing starts have declined significantly, reaching their lowest levels in recent years. Explore the implications of a projected 4 million housing supply gap.
HomeVision and Restb.ai Collaborate on AI for Collateral Underwriting
Discover how new technology enhances appraisal accuracy, automates reviews, and aids lenders and appraisers in error detection for improved efficiency.
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill for Commercial-to-Residential Conversions
Proposed measures aim to simplify property conversions, potentially aiding in the state's housing shortage, highlights sponsor lawmaker Amy Walen's insights.
Iowa Title Insurance Sustains Growth with State-Run Model
Iowa's ban on private commercial title insurance introduces a state-backed model, reducing closing costs for homeowners while facing resistance from national insurers.
HUD Postpones Implementation of Biden’s Energy Codes by Six Months
HUD's decision to delay the implementation of Biden's energy codes for six months has been recognized by industry leaders as a crucial measure to address housing affordability challenges.