UWM hiring ‘hundreds’ as mortgage originations surge 24%

Q1 net earnings of $180.5 million were boosted by the sale of $70 billion in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a $141 million markup in the value of the $230 billion in MSRs UWM retained. Continue reading

Report reveals struggle LGBTQ+ buyers face after retirement

An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance survey has revealed the challenges of retirement for LGBTQ homeowners, who worry about safety and acceptance more than their straight counterparts. Continue reading

More US mortgages are ‘seriously underwater’ as equity dwindles

The share of seriously underwater mortgages moved up slightly from 2.6 percent to 2.7 percent in the first quarter, according to a report from Attom released Thursday. Continue reading

Redfin CEO trying not to ‘count chickens’ after solid Q1 earnings

A solid Q1 earnings report has Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman feeling confident. However, persistent market headwinds are keeping the CEO from being too bullish. Continue reading

Judge approves Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

The ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday resolves antitrust claims in the Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission cases. However, it won’t quash other existing suits from buyers. Continue reading

NAR board of directors votes to keep membership dues at $156

The trade group had earlier signaled plans to raise dues in 2025, but during a board of directors meeting Thursday at the Realtors Legislative Meetings voted 894-20 to keep them at $156. Continue reading

Here’s who sank and who soared in Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024’s real estate earnings are in. CoStar and Rocket Mortgage excelled, while RE/MAX and Opendoor face challenges. We’ve compiled the key highlights in one place. Here’s what you might have missed. Continue reading

How diversity can enhance your growth and enrich your business

Diversity is the way of the future, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Here, he unpacks the advantages of intentionally building a diverse team for your clients, your agents and your business. Continue reading

10 tips for hosting standing-room-only office meetings

Want your agents to look forward to meetings? Broker Joseph Santini shares five tips for making your office meetings must-attend events (and five things to avoid at all costs).
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