Pandemic-related supply and labor shortages, as well as a bottleneck in the nation’s supply chain, have contributed to an uptick in housing prices nationwide.
Read More »Refi App Volume Slips to 22-Month Low
Overall mortgage application volume declined from last week, led by a drop in refinance volume to levels not seen since January 2020.
Read More »What Factors Impacted Q3 LO Compensation?
Loan originators saw a 2.44% decrease in per-loan commission rates in the third quarter, as purchase apps held steady, but refi apps tailed off.
Read More »Zillow to Close iBuying Division
Zillow, a Seattle-based real estate and financial services company, has announced the closing of its iBuying division Zillow Offers effective immediately. The move represents a significant move away from one of its core means of revenue and ...
Read More »Outlining the Future of California’s Real Estate Landscape
A report highlights the five major trends seen in California that may dictate the future of real estate in the Golden State.
Read More »Supply and Demand Instability Creating Barriers for Buyers
National home price growth hit 18% year-over-year in September, as major tech hubs continue to lead the way.
Read More »Is Remote Work Changing Migration Habits?
While the number of people looking to change metro areas has fallen over the last two quarters, it remains above pre-pandemic numbers.
Read More »Seizing Opportunities in an Evolving Mortgage Market
Non-QM lending offers potential for lenders who are open to exploring underserved borrower profiles.
Read More »8.8M Borrowers Have Saved $14B By Refinancing
Since the start of the pandemic, homeowners have reduced their mortgage payments by more than $1.3 billion per month through rate and term refinances.
Read More »Rent Growth Rebounds in Major Tech Hubs
Rents have grown nationally at a double-digit annual pace for the second consecutive month, with major metros driven by tech jobs experiencing the greatest gains.
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