How to beat your buyer’s biggest obstacle to purchasing a home

Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to one-third of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA. Continue reading

What’s to like (or not to like) about your in-house lender? Pulse

Does your in-house lender function more as a trusted resource or as a barrier to getting your deals done in a timely manner? Continue reading

Frank Major, trailblazer who carved path as Bright MLS’s first CTO, dies

Frank Major was known for his kindness, brilliance and contributions to real estate innovation. “Like many of us, I will greatly miss his friendship,” Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said. Continue reading

EXp Realty posts revenue decline as transactions and sales dip in Q1

EXp World Holdings tallied a 16 percent decrease in revenue in Q1 as transaction sides and volume at its brokerage, eXp Realty, fell by 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively, according to an earnings call on Tuesday. Continue reading

New video explores potential for AI bias in mortgage lending

Experts participating in BAD INPUT argue technology could expand access to credit, but also perpetuate discriminatory lending unless it is closely overseen. Continue reading

Corcoran Group grows presence in NJ with 109-agent franchise

Corcoran has expanded its presence in New Jersey with the addition of Corcoran Infinity Properties, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Noted luxury real estate broker David Arabia will lead the 109-agent franchise, which operates out of three off… Continue reading

Carte Blanche returns to Compass after 3 years with The Agency

The three-person New York City team is returning to Compass to further expand into luxury markets and take advantage of the company’s technology offerings, according to team leader Aaron Seawood. Continue reading

How to use real estate tax credits to boost your investment returns

Real estate tax credits are incentives provided by governments and municipalities to encourage investment in certain types of real estate projects. Here’s how to take advantage. Continue reading