New Platform Provides Public Speaking Assistance for Real Estate Professionals
The Industry Speaks Academy equips real estate professionals with essential skills for effective public speaking at conferences, enhancing career opportunities.
Is real estate discreetly transitioning behind exclusive barriers?
CRMLS will limit sold listing photo sets on consumer sites, compelling buyers to work with agents for complete comparable details and enhancing agent-client engagement.
Seller Carryback Financing: Simplify Year-End Tax Reporting with Professional Servicing
Seller carryback investors must issue Form 1098, handle Original Issue Discount accrual, and meet IRS deadlines each January. Professional private mortgage servicing handles all year-end tax reporting automatically — protecting investors from penalties and filing errors.
United Real Estate Introduces Investment Program for Agents
Unlock growth with United Real Estate's URESI program, providing agents mentorship, courses, and essential tools for building successful investment property portfolios.
Federal Private Mortgage Lending Regulations: What Note Servicers Must Know in 2026
Federal guidelines now require private mortgage note servicers to meet defined standards across five operational pillars. Servicers with compliant infrastructure hold a clear market advantage in 2026.
Wells Fargo’s Q4 earnings fall short as mortgage profits decrease.
Wells Fargo reported $5.36B in Q4 net income, falling short of forecasts despite increased loan volume and reduced severance costs, raising concerns for lenders.
Existing home sales reach a three-year peak.
U.S. existing home sales increased 5.1% month-over-month, reaching 4.35 million, while inventory dropped 18.1%, signaling a tightening housing market.
Lesley Shea of The Agency Discusses Impactful Marketing Strategies
Discover how a former C-suite marketing executive leverages $100M listing strategies to transform everyday home sales in the competitive real estate market.
Rithm Capital Launches $250 Million Preferred Stock Offering
Rithm Capital raises $250 million through Series F preferred stock at 8.75%, aimed at supporting investments and corporate objectives following significant acquisitions.
Lower Acquires Acopia Home Loans to Enhance Southeast Presence
Lower has acquired Acopia Home Loans, enhancing its footprint with 14 new branches and 36 originators, bolstering a $425 million annual mortgage volume in the Southeast.