Housing

Three ways to instill confidence in your borrowers

In this age of information, borrowers today expect speed, ease and transparency in their everyday transactions, and that extends to the mortgage process. In fact, a survey from the 2025 ServiceLink...

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MLS PIN, Nosalek settlement finally gains final approval

Over two years after the agreement was first announced, the settlement between MLS Property Information Network and the Nosalek commission lawsuit plaintiffs has received final approval. Judge Patt...

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Who keeps the borrower? A deep dive into servicer retention

Recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A), regulatory changes and shifting market conditions have mortgage industry experts questioning whether servicers are better positioned than other competitor...

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How Senior Living Organization Transforming Age is Gearing Up for Growth

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living nonprofit Transforming Age is preparing to kickstart new growth via development. Although the math remains unfavorable for deve...

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Cummins Advisors makes the move to Baird & Warner

After 16 years with @properties, Peter Cummins has decided to move himself and his team Cummins Advisors to Baird & Warner. Cummins, who was affiliated with @properties in Winnetka, Illinois on...

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Senior Living Nonprofits See Staffing, Funding, Time Constraints as Top Barriers to Implementing Tech

Staff capacity, funding and time constraints are the three biggest barriers to implementing new technology initiatives in senior living. That’s according to the inaugural Ziegler Link-Ag...

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How homeowners benefit from massive equity and lower fixed rates

The recent numbers from FHFA‘s National Mortgage Database tell a story about the massive amount of home equity American households have — in addition to the fact that most Americans have mortgage r...

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Pending home sales close summer on a high note

After falling in June and July, pending home sales were up in August, according to data published Monday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index rose 4...

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16 mortgage marketing strategies every loan officer needs in 2025

The mortgage business operates on trust and relationships, but in today’s market, referrals and word of mouth alone are insufficient to maintain a strong pipeline. With digital-first lenders compet...

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Better plans up to $75M at-the-market offering

Better Home & Finance Holding, the parent of Better.com whose stocks were recently tagged with the “meme” label, announced a $75 million at-the-market stock offering to boost its warehouse line...

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Rogers Healy Companies to adopt remote-first model

The Rogers Healy Companies will shift to a remote-first model beginning Oct. 1, the firm announced. That move comes amid transition to a new company headquarters in Dallas at 100 Cresce...

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17 best real estate YouTube channels to follow today

There are so many resources available on YouTube, it can be tough to know where to start. As a real estate agent, creating your own YouTube channel is a fantastic way to gain exposure in your busin...

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Government shutdown could disrupt key services for older Americans

Lawmakers in Congress are edging the federal government closer to a shutdown, with a Tuesday midnight looming as the date to pass a temporary funding bill. Without a deal, the impacts will be felt ...

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Banks earned $1 trillion windfall during Fed’s high-rate period

U.S. banks earned an estimated $1 trillion in excess interest revenue during the Federal Reserve’s two-and-a-half-year period of elevated interest rates, an analysis of official data by the Financi...

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Getting to “yes”: How AI is redefining success for mortgage lenders

In today’s market, where affordability is stretched thin and borrower competition is fierce, lenders can’t afford to stop at “yes.” The real differentiator isn’t just qualifying a borrower for a lo...

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The new era of real estate marketing: From static photos to immersive experiences

In the hyper competitive real estate marketplace, photos often will determine whether a listing stands out or gets overlooked. Buyers make decisions about listings instantly when shopping online, a...

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48 Gorgeous Houses That Look Too Perfect To Be Real

Article created by: Mantas KačerauskasMany of us carry a vision of what our dream home would look like. For some, it’s all about soft pastel colors and calming vibes, while others dream of bold, vi...

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Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing

Below is a timeline of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, along with additional cov...

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Mortgage spreads are the hero of the 2025 housing market

Mortgage spreads are the hero of housing in 2025, quietly helping housing demand pick up even when nobody else notices. What are mortgage spreads? In the slow dance between the 10-year yield and 30...

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NAR pegs former Etihad exec to lead event strategy

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing to revamp its leadership team. On Friday, the trade association announced the appointment of Amanda Whitehead as its new vice president of e...

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Realtor association tools driving member success

From data-driven platforms to safety apps and legal support, Realtor associations are investing in tools and services to help agents compete in a rapidly changing industry. Leadership fr...

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