CoStar eyes ‘ambitious’ investment in residential following banner Q1

The commercial behemoth is ramping up spending by as much as $220 million, with “well over” 1,000 people overhauling its residential websites, CoStar CEO Andy Florance said during an earnings call Friday. Continue reading

Most homebuyers ready to make an offer 3 days after showing: Survey

One-fifth of prospective homebuyers polled would also be willing to put in an offer immediately, according to Bank of America’s annual Homebuyer Insights Report released Thursday. Continue reading

Rocket and Wells Fargo eye buyouts and layoffs in face of rising rates

Rocket Mortgage and Amrock, Rocket’s title and settlement company, are offering buyouts to 8 percent of its workforce while Wells Fargo confirmed with Inman that it laid off employees last week. Continue reading

HomePace to launch homebuyer solution with backing from Lennar

With $7 million in Series A funding led by LENx, shared equity startup HomePace will launch homebuyer solution that allows buyers to double their down payments. Continue reading

As mortgage lenders’ costs rise, so do homebuyers’ closing costs

Rising home prices and lender costs helped drive up homebuyers’ closing costs by 13.4 percent in 2021, to an average of $6,905. Loan production expenses hit an all-time of $9,470 per loan high during the fourth quarter of 2021. Continue reading

Tech explosion could drive renaissance for indie brokerages

As billions flow into proptech, indie brokerages can thrive by seeking out solutions that keep agents focused on their clients. Continue reading