How to use a multiple-offer mindset in every bidding scenario

Closing on a home takes effort, strategy and skill. Expert and team leader Tom Toole says that if the sizzling markets of the past two years have taught us anything, it’s this: never assume your offer is the only one. Continue reading

What’s the biggest marketing mistake agents make? Pulse

This week, we want to know: What’s the biggest marketing mistake agents make? Is it failure to launch, failure to follow-up or something else? Continue reading

Is it cheaper for me to rent or buy in today’s market?

Give your first-time homebuyers the information they need to stay motivated to buy against rising prices, rents and rates. Homeownership is still key, according to trainer and author Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Newrez returns to playbook, brings back 40-year fixed-rate mortgage

The nonbank mortgage lender says 40-year, interest-only loans will help borrowers and investors who have been priced out of today’s housing market. Continue reading

Bank of America’s new ‘solution’ helps minorities own homes

The new zero down, zero closing cost mortgage Community Affordable Loan Solution is part of a $15 billion commitment to help 60,000 individuals and families purchase homes by 2025. Continue reading

Realtor.com’s Move takes a stake in lender matching service Own Up

The partnership was announced along with a $25 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures, with participation by Move and existing investors Link Ventures and Listen Ventures. Continue reading

What marketing feels out of date but still (surprisingly) works? Pulse

As we jump into Marketing and Branding Month, we want to know: What marketing may feel out of date but still works like a charm? Continue reading

Tell us about a time that tech totally screwed you over: Pulse

This week: Whether it was user error or a glitch in the matrix, tell us about a time tech totally screwed you over. Continue reading

Attorney title opinions could give title insurers a run for their money

SingleSource Property Solutions and Voxtur launch an alternative to title insurance that’s designed with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new guidelines in mind. Continue reading