Keller Williams and Others Challenge Compass and Redfin Amid Zillow’s New Platform
Zillow unveils Preview, enabling public pre-marketing and priority placement, partnering with KW, REMAX, HomeServices, United, and Side to enhance visibility.
Tidalwave AI Surpasses General Models in Mortgage Underwriting Accuracy
Benchmarking assesses Tidalwave’s SOLO agent performance alongside Anthropic's Claude 4.5, focusing on 90 key queries from mortgage loan officers.
Builder Confidence Shows Modest Improvement
Builder confidence shows a slight improvement, yet affordability concerns persist for buyers and builders, highlighting ongoing challenges in the housing market.
Wyoming Refund Highlights Legal Risks for Local Housing Fee Regulations
Teton County, WY officials recently refunded a $24,325 impact fee for affordable housing, highlighting potential opportunities for private lenders in costly markets.
Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Relisted After Discounted Sale
Discover the unique opportunity to invest in a historic French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley, featuring luxurious architecture and rich history.
eXp defendants seek dismissal of Roberts’ sexual assault lawsuit before hearing
Los Angeles federal judge schedules a hearing on summary judgment motions involving eXp World, its CEO, and former agents, impacting industry dynamics.
Florida Sees Increase in Home Sales Alongside Declining Prices
Discover the current dynamics of Florida's housing market, highlighting the balance of supply and demand for single-family homes and condos.
Unlocking Capital and Mitigating Risk: Advanced Interest Reserve Management for Private Lenders
Floating-rate private mortgage note portfolios face compounding reserve risk when rates move. Learn the three pillars of advanced interest reserve management that protect capital efficiency and reduce default exposure.
Homebuilder Confidence Rises Slightly but Still Lags Behind Expectations
Builder confidence remains low at 38, with 37% reducing prices amid rising oil costs near $100 per barrel, impacting demand and construction expenses.
The Unseen Threat: How Unreleased Liens Jeopardize Private Mortgage Capital
An unreleased lien on a paid-off private mortgage note remains a legal encumbrance in public records - one that can challenge your lien priority, delay foreclosure, and block a borrower's ability to refinance or sell. Here is what private mortgage lenders need to know and what proper servicing must do to close this gap.