CrossCountry Mortgage raises conforming loan limit to $819,000
CrossCountry Mortgage raises its conforming loan limit to $819,000, ahead of FHFA’s 2026 limits, to empower prospective homebuyers.
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Homeowners cashing in with ‘Airbnb for anything’ rentals
Homeowners are turning underused private spaces into sources of income — renting out pools, backyards, and home gyms by the hour.
RealReports AI property data expands to MLS platforms
Restb.ai’s image analysis has been added to RealReports’ product suite — letting agents access condition-aware property comparisons.
Mortgage compliance challenges affect 60% of lenders
Carleton survey reveals 60% of organizations struggle with mortgage compliance challenges while two-thirds face monthly loan payment discrepancies.
Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.
Smartfi Home Loans shutters retail division
Smartfi Home Loans, a top reverse mortgage lender, closed its retail division to focus exclusively on wholesale operations. Paul Fiore departed as retail president.
The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm
Supporters hail the merger as gutsy, while critics fear it will lock up listings, reduce transparency and squeeze smaller brokerages.
What to know about Anywhere following acquisition by Compass
Anywhere Real Estate made its mark as a major real estate industry presence long before being acquired by Compass.
Property tax, mortgage relief package introduced by Ohio lawmakers
Senate Bill 255 would allow qualifying homeowners to apply for up to $3,000 per year in grants to help cover monthly housing costs.
Sun Belt leads sales volume but posts nation’s lowest absorption rate
Housing market efficiency varies dramatically by region with Sun Belt showing lowest absorption rate despite highest sales volume.