HMDA Analysis Reveals Significant Disparity in Down Payment Assistance Use
Analysis of HMDA data reveals 43.6% of purchase mortgages qualify for down payment assistance, yet participation remains low among eligible borrowers.
CMLS Advocates for Antitrust Support on MLS Collaboration
CMLS urges DOJ and FTC to acknowledge MLSs as pro-competitive, highlighting 230 MLSs, 1.7 million subscribers, and advantages of data access.
CoStar Acquires Zonda from MidOcean Partners
CoStar's acquisition of Zonda enhances its portfolio with NewHomeSource, Livabl, and builder data, strengthening insights for private lenders in the market.
Epique Realty invests in specialized AI tools to enhance agent workflows.
Josh Miller, CEO of Epique Realty, discusses the upcoming launch of the EpiqueX platform in an interview with HousingWire, detailing its impact on private lending.
Lennar Increases Its Footprint in the Des Moines Housing Market
Lennar's expansion into the Des Moines market raises questions about future home developments and timelines, presenting opportunities for private lenders.
Realtracs may suspend Zillow listings due to IDX rule violations.
Realtracs warns that Zillow may face suspension of its MLS feed starting June 1 due to non-compliance with updated IDX display rules, effective May 31.
Housing Markets Adjust to Higher Rates Instead of Stalling
Housing markets are adapting to elevated interest rates, with sellers adjusting pricing strategies while transaction activity remains steady, according to recent data.
Real Estate Teams Often Overlook Agent Productivity as a Key Metric
"Explore how faster appointment booking enhances agent productivity, improving the ratio of productivity per agent from 3.6 to 1.4 for private lenders."
Mortgage Demand Falls 8.5% Due to 18% Decline in Refinance Applications
Mortgage applications declined by 8.5% as the 30-year fixed rate reached 6.65%. Refinances dropped 18%, while purchase demand slightly eased by 0.4%.
Compass Agent Creates Local Real Estate Hub with AI Despite No Coding Skills
Private lender insights from Irina Norrell, leader of the Irina Norrell Team, on improving local education standards in the Washington, D.C. metro area.