Century’s Spec and Land Optionality Model Diverges from Industry Trends
Century Communities increased its gross margin to 17.8% while reducing incentives to 12.5% amid slower deliveries, exceeding 2,000 units in Q1.
Real to Acquire REMAX in $880 Million Transaction, Creating Real REMAX Group
Real is set to acquire RE/MAX in an $880M deal, creating Real REMAX Group. This merger unites 180,000 agents and integrates brokerage, franchise, and fintech services.
Jesse Allen Discusses Implementation of Rate’s Reverse Mortgage Strategy
Jesse Allen explores Rate's reverse mortgage expansion, highlighting proprietary products, market share growth, and advancements in LOS and CRM systems.
Real Estate Highlights and Trends from the Recent Week
Explore the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium valuation, the merger of regional realtor groups, and shifts in starter home demand impacting the real estate landscape.
Two Loan Officers Advocate for Proprietary Reverse Mortgage Legislation in Tennessee
Tennessee's new bill enables proprietary reverse mortgages, offering private lenders opportunities beyond HECMs and their $1.25 million limit, enhancing options.
7 Essential Data Sources Private Lenders Overlook for Smarter Deals
Most private lenders track whether payments arrive. Few track the behavioral patterns, compliance signals, and portfolio trends that reveal where a note is actually headed. These seven data sources are the ones consistently overlooked - and each one directly improves deal quality and risk management.
Integra Partners with Phoenix Brokerage CITIEA to Enter Arizona Market
Brands by Integra expands into Arizona through a partnership with CITIEA, linking growth to high listing demand from 72SOLD and Homes2X across 18 states.
Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease According to ICE First Look Report
Delinquencies decrease to 3.35%, SMM climbs to 1.06%, and foreclosure inventory stands at 273,000 loans, signaling shifts in the mortgage landscape.
MRED Launches Nationwide Private Listing Network for Agents via Compass Partnership
MRED expands its MLS and Private Listing Network to agents across the nation, enhanced by a Compass listing feed and financial subsidies for participation.
7 Overlooked Data Sources That Give Private Lenders a Smarter Edge
Private lenders who track only payment status miss the intelligence embedded in seven key data sources. Payment behavior patterns, escrow trends, borrower communication logs, collateral risk indicators, compliance audit trails, delinquency metrics, and true servicing cost data are the difference between reactive portfolio management and proactive, data-driven decision-making.