28 real estate circle prospecting ideas, tips, tools & scripts
In an ever-changing real estate market, agents are looking for the best way to generate leads. In light of the recent NAR lawsuit outcome, seller leads...
Homebuyers faced high mortgage rates, worsening affordability in October: ICE
Stubbornly elevated mortgage rates created more affordability pressures for homebuyers in October, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s November Mortgage Monitor report.In October, the monthly payment needed...
10 ways for real estate agents to stay compliant with fair housing laws
The last thing homebuyers and sellers expect to encounter on their real estate journey is discrimination. But until 1968, unethical practices in real estate prevented thousands...
AI could improve racial equity in homeownership, but there’s work to be done
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to grow amid higher origination costs and greater competition, but without correcting the underlying causes of bias in...
Mortgage industry mourns death of Patti Cook
Patricia “Patti” Cook, who broke the glass ceiling in the mortgage industry during a successful 45-year career, died on Friday at her home in New York....
HUD employees in 2023 feel ‘safer’ and more ‘valued,’ survey finds
Employees at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) feel safer, more valued and empowered in their roles at the department. This is according...
5 strategies for smarter outreach, networking
Between rising mortgage rates and soaring loan production costs this year, many lenders and brokerage leaders are reducing headcount to preserve their bottom line. As a...
Have mortgage rates peaked for this cycle?
Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield
The 10-year yield has had a wild ride this week, especially during overnight trading. The 10-year yield hit a high of...
Cyberattack on Mr. Cooper forces it to lock down systems
Texas-headquartered lender and servicer Mr. Cooper pointed to a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to lock down certain technology systems including access to its online...
Anywhere teams up with RealScout to facilitate the real estate journey
Anywhere Real Estate partnered with agent-client collaboration platform RealScout to allow the company’s affiliated real estate agents and franchise owners “to engage, nurture, and convert clients...