Will falling mortgage rates juice the housing market? The Download

As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost. Continue reading

Using your personal credit cards to pay your business expenses? Stop!

About 80 percent of business owners fall into the trap of using personal credit and financial resources to run their business. Trainer Bernice Ross shares expert strategies for getting your finances in order. Continue reading

More lenders partner with Calque to offer ‘The Trade-In Mortgage’

EMM Loans, Searchlight Lending join growing list of mortgage lenders who have partnered with Calque to help homeowners tap their equity and buy before they sell. Continue reading

12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction. Continue reading

Harness a modern pricing engine to maximize efficiency and ROI

CEO Dawar Alimi writes that choosing a modern and advanced pricing engine can unlock new opportunities for growth, profitability and success in an increasingly competitive landscape. Continue reading

At long last — down payment assistance is finally cool

By making homeownership more affordable, Bernice Ross writes, DPA enhances the value agents bring to the table and plays a vital role in helping those who might otherwise be excluded from the housing market. Continue reading

Morgan Stanley exec: Prepare now for the new wave of wealth

Ileana Musa of Morgan Stanley told Inman Connect Miami attendees that as younger generations, women and Latinos shift into wealth in upcoming years, now is the time to create relationships with them. Continue reading

While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate

Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate. Continue reading

Faith in NYCB restored, but worries about some regional banks remain

Wall Street investors believe promises made by new leadership of New York Community Bancorp, but concerns about the impact of interest rates and commercial lending on regional banks remain. Continue reading