February Sees Increase in New Home Sales
Discover the latest trends in new home sales, highlighting median and average prices that could impact lending strategies for private lenders.
Mortgage Rates Stabilize: What Are the Implications Moving Forward?
Discover how the Federal Reserve's consistent monetary policy impacts loan pricing for private lenders, following recent decisions on benchmark rates.
Post-Wildfire Home Sales Decline Notably in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
Home sale prices in Altadena have decreased, while prices in Pacific Palisades have risen, highlighting market shifts post-wildfires. Explore the trends.
Zillow Reports Private Home Listings Resulted in Nearly $5,000 Losses for Sellers
Zillow's survey reveals trends among Hispanic and Black home sellers, indicating a preference for private listings, often resulting in significant financial losses.
Home Sales Decline in Areas Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
Wildfires in LA have led to a decline in home sales in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, highlighting the impact of natural disasters on local real estate markets.
eXp and Weichert reference Howard Hanna motion against Gibson plaintiffs
Gibson plaintiffs seek intervention to transfer the Hooper suit to Judge Bough, facing resistance from eXp and Weichert in this ongoing legal battle.
Fidelity National Financial Chairman Encounters Resistance at Investment Firm
Cannae Holdings Inc. is under scrutiny from Carronade Capital Management for alleged governance failures and unclear strategic direction, raising investor concerns.
Fix-and-flip activity declined, yet profit margins experienced slight growth.
Investors flipped 297,885 homes in 2024, reflecting a 7.7% decline from the previous year and a 32.4% drop from the 2022 peak. Insights for private lenders.
SFR Investors Reduced Home Purchases This Year
Institutional investor activity declined as iBuyers, flippers, and sale-leaseback firms emerged to fill the gaps in the mortgage market.
Mortgage Rates Remain Steady Amid Deteriorating Economic Outlook
Conforming mortgage rates remain steady, with 30-year rates at 6.79% and 15-year rates rising to 6.58%, impacting lending strategies and market dynamics.