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Rocket Innovation Studio goes straight to the source for tech talent

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The partnership between Rocket and University of Windsor will introduce coders to Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes. Continue reading →

JPMorgan Chase commits $400M to affordable housing

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The banking giant will provide low-cost loans, equity and grants for nonprofits and other groups that work with Black and Latino households on affordability issues. Continue reading →

Ryan Schneider shares the blueprint for Realogy’s digital future

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From virtual title closing services and staging to iBuying, Ryan Schneider is banking on Realogy’s ability to lead the real estate industry into the digital age. Continue reading →

Demand for mortgages rebounds after 3 weeks of declines: MBA

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Applications for purchase loans and refinancings climbed as mortgage rates eased to the lowest levels since early May, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading →

Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?

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Sale-leasebacks can feel like a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors are offering. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae has ‘meaningfully downgraded’ its forecast for 2021 home sales

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As listing shortages and supply constraints on homebuilders drive up prices, risk of inflation grows, economists with Fannie Mae said. Continue reading →

Homeowners are losing their enthusiasm for refinancing

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Mortgage lenders faced a double-whammy in May, with demand for both purchase loans and refinancing falling despite the fact that mortgage rates came back down after surging in February in March. Continue reading →

Flyhomes lands $150M to bring end-to-end homebuying to more markets

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Flyhomes says it’s helped close $2.6 billion in home sales to date, with sales prices ranging from $150,000 to $5 million. The company provides end-to-end homebuying services through brokerage, mortgage and closing subsidiaries. Continue reading →