Home Purchase Demand Remains Strong Despite Mortgage Rates at 6.7%
30-year conforming mortgage rates remain over 6.7%. Despite this, housing market activity shows resilience with an uptick in pending sales and purchase demand.
Century 21 Americana Broadens Its Presence in Montana
Century 21 Americana expands its presence beyond Arizona and Nevada, enhancing its growth strategy throughout the western U.S. for private lenders.
Compass Positioned as a Proxy in the MLS Landscape
Compass aims to limit Zillow's listing feeds by leveraging cooperative MLSs, raising concerns over market fragmentation and consumer transparency in real estate.
NAR Releases Updated Resources on MLS and Property Listings
NAR has released three resources focused on MLS data filtering, IDX and VOW criteria, and effective one-to-one broker communication strategies.
Berkshire Taylor Morrison Agreement Emphasizes Scale and Ecosystem Integration
Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison highlights a strategic investment in homebuilding, focusing on leadership, scalability, and operational excellence.
Berkshire Hathaway enhances mortgage operations through Taylor Morrison acquisition.
Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corp. unites their mortgage operations, enhancing offerings and streamlining services for private lenders.
Plaza Home Mortgage Reports Data Breach Impacting Customers and Employees
Plaza Home Mortgage reveals a data breach that potentially compromised personal information of customers and employees, raising concerns for private lenders.
Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Decreased by 9.3% in Recent Quarter
Fraud risk in mortgage applications decreased by 9.3%, with 1 in 129 affected. Meanwhile, refinances accounted for 41% of overall volume.
Realtracs maintains Zillow listing feed availability for an extended period.
Realtracs reports that Zillow has not complied with updated IDX regulations, with potential changes to licensing that may involve broker compensation.
The Role of Social Media in a Las Vegas Real Estate Agent’s Success
A Las Vegas Realtor credits social media for her entire pipeline, highlighting 5 closings from a single video with 320,000 views, showcasing digital impact.