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Flagstar exiting warehouse business to bolster parent NYCB

May 15, 2024

JPMorgan Chase Bank has agreed to buy about $5 billion in mortgage warehouse loans from NYCB. Flagstar will continue retail and wholesale mortgage lending and servicing operations.

RentSpree, UtahRealEstate.com ink software union

May 15, 2024

RentSpree has more than 300 associations and MLSs in its partner network, who primarily use its ApplyLink solution, a single browser experience that automates application collection, screening, approval and other property management operations critical to securing occupancy..

Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow

May 15, 2024

Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow's latest Market Heat Index.

Ullman Group launches into luxury with aid from Christie’s Real Estate

May 15, 2024

A collaboration with Christie's International Real Estate Sereno has helped Ullman Group founder Cody Ullman get his new niche luxury brokerage off the ground and gain a foothold in California

Last call: Nominations for Inman’s Golden I Club Awards close Friday

May 15, 2024

Honor your top performers with a Golden I Club nomination. Simply being nominated for a Golden I award affirms your team's commitment to excellence in a fiercely competitive market.

While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate

May 15, 2024

Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate.

Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1

May 15, 2024

The lender boosted mortgage volume 25 percent from Q4 but suffered a $51 million loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better's future "lies in Uberizing the loan officer."

A missed opportunity at NAR midyear

May 15, 2024

On the heels of the National Association of Realtors’ midyear meeting, broker-owner Teresa Boardman wonders why NAR doesn’t livestream (and engage) more members.

5 real estate marketing campaigns that don’t cost a thing

May 15, 2024

Gaining traction in your market isn’t solely based on budget, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Prioritize creativity, authenticity, strategic thinking and these free marketing ideas.

How are you preparing for upcoming industry changes? Pulse

May 15, 2024

With settlement approvals and impending rule changes, we're wondering, what steps are you taking (if any) to get ready?

Last call: Nominations for the Innovator Awards close Friday

May 15, 2024

Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate success and innovation. Submit nominations in 13 categories by Friday before winners are announced this August.

Finaya acquires Nexme in bid to create a homebuyer ‘super app’

May 14, 2024

The mobile solution merges home shopping with mortgage, insurance, title search and escrow management to offer a comprehensive home transaction experience, among other features.