Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process

77 percent of homebuyers and 71 percent of homesellers say they’ve argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Continue reading

First American acquires Docutech

The move furthers First American’s goal of providing a digital, end-to-end closing platform. Continue reading

Fannie Mae posts $14.2B in profit in 2019 as it eyes exit from conservatorship

The FHFA is taking steps to free Fannie Mae from government conservatorship as the company posts big profits. Continue reading

Mortgage originations hit highest level since 2005: New York Fed

Decreasing mortgage rates contributed to the highest volume in mortgage originations in 14 years at a total of $752 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Continue reading

Pulse: In an iBuyer world, how has your listing presentation changed?

With iBuyers sprouting up in new markets and brokerages adopting the model, sellers have alternatives to the traditional transaction. Please share how you navigate these options with your clients in this one-question survey. Continue reading

Do buyers really determine the sales price?

The conversation at Inman Connect New York changed the way columnist Bernice Ross thinks about home sales pricing. Here’s why. Continue reading

When’s the deposit due? How to help buyers through finance questions

Not having solid advice about home deposits could cause mistakes and financial pain for buyers. You have a significant responsibility to educate clients on all aspects of finance, including pre-approval, earnest money and down payments. Continue reading

Ginger Wilcox named Home Point Financial’s chief experience officer

The mortgage originator/servicer is hiring Wilcox as its first chief experience officer since the company launched in 2015. Continue reading

A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading

HouseCanary flies away with $65M in latest Series C funding round

The valuation startup plans to use the money to beef up its team and build out more technology. Continue reading