Agent productivity drives record quarter for AGNT, eXp Realty
The company reported $1.4 billion in second-quarter revenue, an 11% increase from the same period a year earlier.
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Finance of America grows reverse mortgage volume despite Q2 net loss of $29M
Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA) grew its reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume 21% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, even as non-cash fair value marks in its portfolio business drove a net loss of $29 million from April through June.
loanDepot narrows Q2 net loss as home equity lifts margins
loanDepot cut its Q2 net loss to $6.6M as revenue rose 18% to $337.3M and originations increased 4% to nearly $8B.
Collier County private inspections fray sparks Florida turf war
Florida’s new push to accelerate homebuilding is hitting up a familiar wall of resistance in the Naples area: local resistance. Instead of fighting over zoning, the battle is about permitting. Private-provider inspectors say Collier County officials have thwarted third-party inspections required under state law. State lawmakers strengthened that law last year. It took effect July […]
M/I Homes doubles down on specs as other builders pull back
M/I Homes kept spec homes at 78% of Q2 sales, driving 2,387 closings, up 15%, as gross margin slipped to 22.0%.
Jim D’Amico joins Corcoran Premier Realty as part owner
Jim D’Amico joined Corcoran Premier Realty as a part owner. Brands by Integra spans 20 states and posted $2.64B in 2025 volume.
Vishal Garg steps down at Better, board names Daniel Lewis interim CEO
Better Home & Finance Holding Co. has appointed board member Daniel Lewis as interim CEO effective immediately, replacing founder Vishal Garg, the company announced Monday.
FOA leads July HECM endorsements while HMBS issuance remains weak
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage endorsement declined in July after an uptick in June, while HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities issuance remained near the lowest levels seen since 2009, according to data released Monday by New View Advisors.
Why Builders FirstSource bought ICG; and why Pulte sold it
The Innovative Construction Group (ICG) deal frees up capital and eliminates the risk of factory ownership for PulteGroup, while Builders FirstSource will add off-site capacity and installation scale in the Southeast
Dream Finders adds Rick Beckwitt as Beazer bid heats up
Dream Finders Homes’ 2026 quest to acquire Beazer Homes has focused mostly on the target’s financial and operational underperformance. Dream Finders has publicly argued that Beazer shareholders deserve the certainty of a cash exit and that a new owner can produce better results from the company’s assets and operating platform. While pursuing Beazer, Dream Finders […]