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Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble

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Zillow started 2021 ascendant but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal’s ability to pivot. Continue reading →

Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance

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After growing its ancillary services business through acquisitions, the nation’s fourth-biggest title insurer is now looking to plug geographic holes. Continue reading →

Before the Fed sped up tapering, mortgage rates saw little change

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With mortgages likely getting more expensive for borrowers down the road, the rates for 30-year loans have been holding steady for weeks. Continue reading →

Knock partners with HomeSmart to roll out services in Baltimore

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Baltimore puts Knock at 70 markets nationwide, up from 14 at the start of 2021. The tech-enabled home loan solutions platform will offer its full gamut of products to the region’s consumers. Continue reading →

Mortgage tech provider Evolve makes third acquisition in 12 months

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Now a provider of end-to-end loan services, Evolve acquires Brooks Systems to expand its regulatory compliance offerings. Continue reading →

Bond yields rise as Fed says it will double pace of tapering

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The Federal Reserve will double the pace of its tapering of support for mortgage markets, as falling unemployment and worries about inflation outweigh uncertainty around the potential health and economic impacts of the Omicron variant. Continue reading →

Zillow listings now link buyers with down-payment assistance info

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The Seattle-based home portal has added a new listing feature that connects a buyer with details about down-payment programs in their area. Continue reading →

Senso uses artificial intelligence to help lenders identify homebuyers

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Senso Engage serves up personalized listings prioritized by neighborhood and affordability to mortgage prospects. Continue reading →

Biden picks Sandra Thompson to lead Fannie and Freddie regulator

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Although questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, lending industry officials welcome selection of veteran regulator to lead FHFA. Continue reading →

2021 broke records for days on market, median price and more

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A new report from Redfin describes 2021 as “remarkable” and identifies numerous records that fell over the past 12 months. Continue reading →