Sharp decline in mortgage rates revives hopes of a refi surge, LOs say
A modest mortgage rate drop may boost refinancing by 15% to 25%, but lenders caution that activity depends on rates staying low.
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Compass-Anywhere merger closing imminent, brokers share plans to compete
The Compass-Anywhere merger could close Friday, giving the new firm over 50% market share in major metros and reshaping competition.
Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.
Unexpected retirement expenses can strain senior homeowners
Researchers found that unexpected costs are the norm, not the exception. In any given year, 83% of retired households experience at least one unexpected expense.
Jorgenson Group launches independent brokerage after 16 years with Keller Williams
Group founder Kasey Jorgenson speaks on the process of going independent and transitioning into a brokerage.
Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners
A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.
CoStar forecasts Homes.com profitability in 2030
CoStar Group projects 18% revenue growth in 2026, cuts Homes.com investment, and launches a $1.5B stock buyback.
Compass-Anywhere merger wins shareholder approval, closing expected soon
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate merger passes shareholder vote, with closing set for Friday pending final conditions.
California real estate trainer fined, banned for license exam violations
A California real estate education firm and its former president face $60,000 in penalties and a three-year ban for exam violations.
Producing LOs grow their ranks in 2025: RETR
The mortgage industry recorded a modest increase in the number of producing loan officers in 2025 — the first annual rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to early data from mortgage technology platform RETR.