Blend seeks to sell Title365 as mortgage revenue shrinks in Q1

Blend posted a $9.4 million loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22 percent from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6 million. Continue reading

Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review

Anyone is a digital homebuying and selling solution for agents and consumers looking to improve the traditional sales experience. Continue reading

How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision

Not everyone who’s thinking about listing a home “by owner” is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you. Continue reading

Create blockbuster listing videos with this AI stack for under $100

Forget fancy cameras, Drew Thompson writes. Real estate videos that sell are about connection. This AI stack turns photos and your voice into an emotional engine that makes buyers need the keys. Continue reading

How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages

Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience. Continue reading

Rocket says it could close Redfin acquisition as soon as this quarter

Home loan giant boosts Q1 mortgage production by 7 percent, to $21.6 billion, says Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions remain on track to close this year. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Gaetano Marra, BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes

Learn how this broker-owner is setting a new standard for fun, with an eye on bringing his brand of brokerage to the rest of the state. Continue reading

Fred Peters leaves eponymous firm for Brown Harris Stevens

The Warburg Realty founder had been at his firm, which he sold to Coldwell Banker in 2021, for more than 30 years. Kevelyn Guzman took over leadership at the firm in 2024. Continue reading

Investors cheer as Guild grows Q1 mortgage originations by 35%

Shares in Guild Holdings gain 10 percent as investors recognize $23.9 million net loss for the quarter was driven by a $70 million writedown in the fair value of Guild’s mortgage servicing rights portfolio. Continue reading