First Community Mortgage announces ‘major’ expansion

FCM lures talent from PrimeLending and invests in technology and diversity to fuel growth as mortgage rates force many lenders to downsize. Continue reading

Appraisers’ No. 1 complaint about real estate agents: The Real Word

In this week’s episode of The Real Word, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss why appraisers say they have “targets on their backs,” the House Whisperer and this week’s Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading

Two top-producing teams merge with Adam Hergenrother’s Livian

BTG and the Neilsen Team will collectively add more than 70 agents to Livian’s ranks. The mergers come during a period of intense competition for talent. Continue reading

Insurance industry veteran re-ups for another 3 years as Stewart CEO

Fred Eppinger who is credited with generating “record-setting growth and success” earned $5.15 million in total 2021 compensation, the company said. Continue reading

Gary Keller: 2022 poised to become ‘second worst’ deal year in history

Keller said during Inman Connect, that transactions could be down nearly as much as during the Great Recession, though he added there are still opportunities for those in real estate. Continue reading

Inman wins 4 National Association of Real Estate Editors awards

Inman journalists Marian McPherson, Jim Dalrymple and Andrea Brambila each took home NAREE awards for their coverage of the real estate industry in 2021. Continue reading

Glenn Sanford announces new eXp consumer app at EXPCON

360 Home will launch in November and is focused on nurturing clients and guiding them through the buying, selling and owning processes. Continue reading

Mortgage tech provider Lender Price partners with NEXA Mortgage

The deal is the second Lender Price has announced this week to provide broader access to its marketplace product, pricing and eligibility engine. Continue reading