Compass is launching its own mortgage company, OriginPoint

OriginPoint will provide origination services to consumers in select Compass markets by the end of 2021, marking the brokerage’s latest move toward an end-to-end transaction. Continue reading

Attom names veteran finance exec Lionel Etrillard as new CFO

Etrillard will lead Attom Data Solutions’ financial planning and contribute to the company’s growth strategy. Prior to Attom, Etrillard most recently led healthcare platform Episource and marketing provider Callfire. Continue reading

America’s hottest neighborhoods: Midtown District in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City is experiencing a pandemic-induced real estate boom, with coastal buyers flocking to one of the city’s most vibrant areas: Midtown. Here’s what you need to know about OKC’s hottest neighborhood. Continue reading

Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate

The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training. Continue reading

New study shows true impact of credit scores on mortgage rates

Digital mortgage marketplace OwnUp’s latest study revealed buyers with good credit scores can lose $40K in interest savings by failing to shop loan options. Continue reading

Nearly two-thirds of buyers say it’s a ‘bad time’ to buy a home

Booming home price growth and dwindling inventory has negatively impacted buyer sentiment, according to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index. Continue reading

Pair of top South Carolina indie brokerages join Keller Williams

Chucktown Homes and Bowen and Associates have joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The move will be complete before the end of July. Continue reading

Zillow revamps Premier Agent ‘Best of Zillow’ qualifications

Zillow said the new Best of Zillow scoring system will provide a more holistic view of agents’ performance. The update rolls out in October. Continue reading

Nextdoor to go public via SPAC with $4.3B valuation

Nextdoor is set to go public through a special purpose acquisition company. The platform will raise $686 million from the deal, which is projected to close in Q4 2021. Continue reading