Dallas ‘mansion’ with no bedrooms, windows mocked on social media

While the house appears to be a typical mansion, the inside drew attention on social media for its bunker-like layout: “That’s where they brought Jason Bourne during his flashbacks.” Continue reading

Banks offer exposure to mortgage risk — and investors want in

The new bond products offer higher yields in a low-interest-rate environment. But if the loans go bad, investors are on the hook. Continue reading

Hippo debuts inspection insurance to cover homes’ structural issues

The product functions similarly to a home warranty, except that it covers structural items such as roofs and foundations. Continue reading

Real estate empire to non-union employees: Get vaxxed or be fired

The Durst Organization, which develops, owns and manages commercial and residential properties across New York, will require non-union employees to be vaccinated by Sept. 6. Continue reading

No budget, no worries: How to market yourself as a brand new agent

The biggest question in your real estate career arrives in a wave of panic the day you get your license: What do I do now? Here are three great ways to get the ball rolling in the marketing department as a newbie on the cheap. Continue reading

Redfin-owned RentPath names ParkMobile chief exec as new CEO

Jon Ziglar, formerly the CEO of ParkMobile, will lead the newly acquired RentPath’s growth strategy, product expansion and listing integration into the Redfin platform. Continue reading

Vacation rental giant Vacasa to go public with $4.5B valuation

The rental management giant is merging with TPG Pace Solutions in a bid to go public via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Continue reading

After a pause, iBuyers are back in a big way: Mike DelPrete

For anyone concerned that the iBuyer model wouldn’t be popular in a seller’s market, the evidence shows that it is resonating with consumers more than ever, and market conditions are in fact fueling its growth. Continue reading

Fed will keep buying $40 billion in mortgages every month

As Fed’s balance sheet approaches $8 trillion, policymakers say path of the economy continues to depend on the course of the pandemic. Continue reading

IBuyer offers are clocking in at an average of 104% of market value

Amid a highly competitive market in the first half of 2021, iBuyers began making more competitive offers and expanding the range of homes they were willing to purchase. Continue reading