Mortgage spreads are almost back to normal
In a week marked by wild headlines, mortgage rates remained relatively calm, thanks to improvements in mortgage spreads.
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Tech Pulse: Realtor.com acquires Zenlist; Zillow unveils new tools
Tech Pulse is HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends.
Rayse expands platform with new home seller tools
Rayse offers agents a way to document and share their behind-the-scenes work with sellers through a centralized platform.
RealPage acquires Livble, expanding rent payment options
The deal brings Livble’s installment-based rent payment system into RealPage platforms, with the goal to streamline payment processing.
Single-family construction is getting worse due to rates
Thanks to Fed policy, data on single-family construction is not improving; in fact, it is getting worse.
3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners
Data from NLIHC’s annual Out of Reach report shows in no uncertain terms why making the jump from renting to owning has been so tough.
Judge dismisses Maryland appraisal discrimination case and defamation countersuit
A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed the claims of both the plaintiffs and defendants in an appraisal discrimination lawsuit.
Real Brokerage adds Coastline, a top San Diego team
The group has closed more than $200 million in home sales and is ranked among the top 1% of teams in San Diego County.
Realtors Relief Foundation sends $500K to Texas flood victims
The funding — distributed through Texas Realtors and eight local associations — will be used to help residents cover housing payments.
Phillip Cantrell’s book offers blueprint for real estate entrepreneurship
Phillip Cantrell — founder and CEO of Benchmark Realty — says the inspiration for writing the book stemmed from a desire to give back.