Five methods brokerages implement systems to enhance agent culture
Leading brokerages implement structured culture systems to enhance agent performance, improve client service, and foster better business alignment for success.
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Before Fed Meeting Amid Spring Housing Focus
Federal Reserve policymakers conclude a two-day meeting, with mortgage rates stable in the low-6% range, signaling minimal short-term market changes for lenders.
Better Secures $175 Million Warehouse Credit Facility Renewal
Better has renewed its $175M warehouse credit, reducing equity requirements and aiming for $1B in monthly originations, enhancing operational capacity for growth.
Investors criticize CoStar’s ineffective board and unrealistic Homes.com goals.
Third Point calls on CoStar to overhaul its board following a $3 billion loss and a 27% drop in stock value, while reevaluating Homes.com strategy.
Onity seeks to raise $150 million through PHH subsidiary financing.
Onity Group, the parent company of PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage, is set to raise $150 million through a debt offering aimed at qualified investors.
Real Estate Certification Highlights Agents Dedicated to Consumer Protection
Discover the new Transparent Agent Certification by Housing Rebel, which highlights agents committed to transparency by avoiding referral fees and dual agency practices.
Year-Over-Year Increase in Down Payment Assistance Programs Noted
Explore the increase in down payment assistance programs, with 63% available for first-time buyers, and its implications for private lenders.
HUD directs housing agencies to confirm tenant eligibility standards.
HUD officials revealed a recent audit found nearly 200,000 tenants needing eligibility verification, highlighting compliance challenges for private lenders.
Steps to Becoming a Luxury Real Estate Agent
Discover effective strategies for successfully selling luxury homes in your market, enhancing your approach to attract high-end buyers and close deals.
Trump Criticizes 401(k) as Down Payment Source for Home Purchases
Trump expresses reluctance about using retirement savings for home down payments, highlighting potential risks and implications for financial planning.