Mortgage Rates Reach New Yearly Lows
10-year yield declines post-jobs report lead to a drop in mortgage rates, reaching a new low. Private lenders should consider implications for lending strategies.
States Most Impacted by Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales
Explore how changes to capital gains tax on home sales impact different states, revealing that Mississippi homeowners see the least benefit in this scenario.
LPT Realty and Aperture Global to be listed on the Nasdaq ticker.
LPT Realty has established itself as a formidable player, demonstrating the highest growth in transaction sides and volume in the latest RealTrends rankings.
Rocket Revitalizes Real Estate Division, Partners with Redfin for Home Search
Rocket Homes will redirect users to Redfin for home searches after August 4, enhancing the home-buying experience with a reliable platform transition.
Douglas Elliman opposes the normalization of private listings.
Douglas Elliman shows resilience with its strongest first half performance since 2022, despite a slow second quarter in the current market landscape.
Baird & Warner Introduces Image Services Division Following VHT Studios Closure
Explore how the new Image Services division enhances property marketing with professional photography, virtual tours, floor plans, videography, and drone footage.
HECM Endorsements Reach Highest Level Since February
Reverse mortgage market shows signs of recovery in July, with increased HECM endorsements and HMBS issuance following a dip in June, suggesting renewed activity.
Senate Passes Legislation Banning Trigger Leads in Mortgage Industry
Senate passes a bill to prohibit trigger leads, a significant development noted by MBA President Bob Broeksmit as a much-needed reform for the industry.
ICE Integrates Mortgage Analyzer with Freddie Mac Borrower Verification Tool
Freddie Mac's new tool enables sellers and third-party originators to verify borrowers' income and employment, streamlining the mortgage application process.
Joseph Gormley Selected for Leadership Role at Ginnie Mae
Joseph Gormley's nomination to lead Ginnie Mae has been forwarded to the Senate banking committee, impacting private lenders and the housing finance landscape.