RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage named a top ‘recession-proof’ opportunity

As lenders pivot to serve homebuyers, RE/MAX franchisor’s “mortgage brokerage-in-a-box” also makes a separate list of top franchise opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. Continue reading

Buyers’ market now expected by end of 2023, economists predict

From a panel of 107 experts surveyed by Zillow, a majority agreed that rising mortgage rates are driving down competition among buyers, which will eventually result in a buyers’ market. Continue reading

Gilded Age mansion breaks Fifth Ave. townhouse record in $50M sale

The Beaux-Arts-style townhouse had not traded hands in over 75 years and marks a price record for any townhouse sold on Fifth Avenue, according to Douglas Elliman Realty. Continue reading

Mortgage rates haven’t been this chaotic since Black Monday: Study

A buyer looking at $500,000 houses in July would have seen their potential monthly payment fall by $177 in August, then rise by $328 since. Continue reading

What not to write: What the latest YouTube scandal can teach you about damage control

When Ned Fulmer ruined his nice-guy persona, he compounded the error with a truly terrible public statement that made it all seem so much worse. Find out what he did wrong (that went viral) and why coming clean makes all the difference when you’re in d… Continue reading

Snapdocs integrations with Byte, BeSmartee will automate closings

American Bancshares is among the first lenders to make the most of the new integration with BeSmartee to provide digital closing documents and collect eSignatures. Continue reading

Sundae rolls out set price buying tool for investors

The online property marketplace, geared toward buyers selling properties as-is, launches Purchase Direct, which lets investors see the set price of a home and move straight to making an offer. Continue reading

MoveEasy’s latest update makes the livin’ easy

MoveEasy is not just a list of area phone numbers and vendor websites, it’s fully integrated as a reseller of utilities, security system providers, landscapers, internet providers and pretty much everything a person needs to ensure a smooth move. Continue reading

Real estate agents weigh in on Zillow’s ShowingTime+ debut

Monday’s launch of ShowingTime+, a new brand intended to unify Zillow’s tech offerings, has only highlighted the industry’s polarizing feelings about the company. Continue reading