Mortgage rates headed under 7% on encouraging inflation data

Homebuyers have yet to respond in force to drop in rates, which have been in retreat from 2024 highs for three consecutive weeks following Fed easing and soft jobs and CPI reports. Continue reading

Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow

Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow’s latest Market Heat Index. Continue reading

RentSpree, UtahRealEstate.com ink software union

RentSpree has more than 300 associations and MLSs in its partner network, who primarily use its ApplyLink solution, a single browser experience that automates application collection, screening, approval and other property management operations critical… Continue reading

While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate

Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate. Continue reading

Last call: Nominations for Inman’s Golden I Club Awards close Friday

Honor your top performers with a Golden I Club nomination. Simply being nominated for a Golden I award affirms your team’s commitment to excellence in a fiercely competitive market. Continue reading

Ullman Group launches into luxury with aid from Christie’s Real Estate

A collaboration with Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno has helped Ullman Group founder Cody Ullman get his new niche luxury brokerage off the ground and gain a foothold in California Continue reading

Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1

The lender boosted mortgage volume 25 percent from Q4 but suffered a $51 million loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better’s future “lies in Uberizing the loan officer.” Continue reading

Woodward Realty Group merges with Corcoran Baer & McIntosh

With the merger, 26 agents will join Corcoran Baer & McIntosh, bringing the combined firms’ agent count to 130 across seven offices in parts of New York and New Jersey. Continue reading

How are you preparing for upcoming industry changes? Pulse

With settlement approvals and impending rule changes, we’re wondering, what steps are you taking (if any) to get ready? Continue reading