Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading

Rising home prices may be crimping demand for purchase mortgages

Demand for purchase mortgages fell last week to the lowest level since May 2020, which could be a sign first-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out of the market. Continue reading

Tomo launches with aim to ‘be the best at purchase mortgages’

The technology-based lender co-founded by former Zillow executive Greg Schwartz is now live in Seattle, Dallas and Houston. The company will refer homebuyers to real estate agents through a partnership with coaching company Tom Ferry. Continue reading

US Supreme Court denies Realtors’ request to lift CDC eviction ban

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the federal agency exceeded its authority but ban’s current July 31 expiration date would allow for ‘more orderly distribution’ of rental assistance funds. Continue reading

How mortgage brokers and lenders can be better partners to agents

As the refinancing boom dies down, mortgage lenders and brokers may be eager for agents to send business their way. Here’s how brokers and lenders can build their business by fostering solid relationships with agents. Continue reading

BeachesMLS becomes latest to upgrade to Remine Pro

The more modern user experience includes an enhanced search portal that incorporates public data feeds to augment what users can learn about a listing and its owners. Continue reading

4 signs your client relationship is in trouble

Concerned your relationship with your client is on shaky ground? Here are a few telltale signs that your customers might be taking their business to another agent (and how to fix those issues). Continue reading

A 29-year-old agent just surpassed $1B in career sales. Here’s how

Jonathan Spears began his career in real estate as an assistant at a foreclosure firm and now leads one of Northwest Florida’s most successful teams. Continue reading