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

Dr. Shani Mott spent her last days fighting for housing equality

The Baltimore homeowner succumbed to cancer before she could celebrate a landmark appraisal bias win. She’s part of a long legacy of Black homeowners who’ve died while fighting for their rights. Continue reading

Mortgage tech provider Polly launches new intelligence platform

Lender Intelligence harnesses advanced data science and machine learning tools to give lenders a holistic view of their business and the wider competitive landscape. Continue reading

Best time to list a home? With high mortgage rates, it’s tough to tell

The peak of the spring homebuying season may have shifted to later in the year, at least in some markets, according to new analysis by Zillow. Continue reading