Study Finds Minimum Wage Jobs Insufficient to Cover 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent
In major U.S. metros, four minimum wage workers often need to share a one-bedroom apartment to meet the 30% rent affordability guideline.
Georgia housing agency implicated in alleged $2.5 million fraud scheme.
Federal prosecutors outlined a $2.5 million fraud scheme involving false invoices and kickbacks, exposing vulnerabilities in financial transactions over four years.
Can a reputable car valuation brand generate leads for home sellers?
Explore how Kelley Blue Book Homes could offer unique insights for seller leads, amidst existing challenges with servicers promoting home valuations to homeowners.
Blue Sage and Kinective Collaborate on Modernizing Mortgages for Community Banks and Credit Unions
Blue Sage Solutions and Kinective have partnered to enhance connectivity between digital mortgage lending technology and core banking systems, streamlining operations for banks and credit unions.
Will the housing market continue to grow with mortgage rates above 6.64%?
Amid high rates exceeding 6.64%, purchase applications fell 7% weekly and 2% annually, yet pending sales remain robust, indicating market resilience.
Lofty introduces one-click Showami integration for on-demand property showings.
Lofty’s integration with Showami enables 80,000 U.S. agents to seamlessly request and track on-demand showings directly from their CRM, enhancing efficiency.
UWM’s Broker Ultimatum Linked to Rivals’ 5 Basis Point Price Reduction
United Wholesale Mortgage's policy change restricting brokers from working with Rocket Mortgage led to a 5 basis point price drop for unaffected lenders, a recent study finds.
Thomas Jefferson’s Childhood Residence Hits the Market for $17 Million
Explore the rare opportunity to acquire Thomas Jefferson's historic boyhood home, a National Register property, for $17 million, with private tours available.
Real Brokerage and RE/MAX Merger Passes Antitrust Review
The DOJ has concluded the HSR waiting period early for RE/MAX's merger with Real, allowing for upcoming scheduled votes that could reshape the market landscape.
Major Banks Exceed Second Quarter Mortgage Origination Projections
Big banks outperformed analysts' forecasts in mortgage origination volume, achieving a 32% average increase from the previous quarter, signaling robust market activity.