Barry Habib, Logan Mohtashami say housing market set for pent-up demand surge
With pent-up demand, multi-generational buyers and a suppressed market, 2026 could be a landmark year for U.S. housing.
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Rate partners with Alianza to expand bilingual mortgage education
Rate and Alianza will deliver bilingual homeownership education and mortgage resources at soccer events in eight U.S. markets through 2027.
Single-file credit proposal reignites debate over savings vs risks
A proposal to replace the longstanding tri-merge credit report with a single-file model has reignited debate over borrower costs and systemic risk, placing trade associations on opposing sides.
NEXA Lending CEO Mike Kortas explains why he’s buying shell companies
NEXA Lending CEO Mike Kortas says the acquisition of shell entities is to form JVs with builders, agencies and strategic partners.
Housing inventory and new listings show impact of winter weather
Severe winter weather led to a week-over-week decline in housing inventory and new listings, with purchase applications also down.
Lofty details new agentic AI operating system for real estate agents, brokers
Unlike traditional AI tools that wait for prompts, Lofty AOS is designed to plan, execute and adapt workflows on its own.
Realtor.com Q2 revenue rises 10% as visitor traffic outpaces rivals
Realtor.com’s Q2 revenue rose 10% to $143 million as site traffic surged and the firm expanded AI and agent tools.
Hanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits
Judge Bough approves $39.7M in settlements for five brokerages, impacting 2.7M claims in nationwide commission lawsuit.
House scales back proposed VA mortgage fee hike
House lawmakers amend a veterans-related bill to avoid higher VA purchase loan fees while targeting refinance and assumption charges instead.
Reverse mortgage line of credit remains underused — but advisers may be receptive
Reverse mortgage lines of credit remain underused in retirement planning as advisers cite risk and perception challenges.