Keller Williams rescinds changes to its profit-sharing program

But the changes did provide an incentive for agents to return to Keller Williams. Former agents…

Mortgage advisory firms Stratmor Group, Teraverde merge

Mortgage advisory firm Stratmor Group has merged with Teraverde, a mortgage advisory firm and technology solutions…

Freddie Mac’s plan to enter the home equity market draws mixed reviews

Peter Van Gelderen, co-head of Global Securitized at TCW, a leading global asset management firm, said this…

Peak homebuying season is clouded by mixed signals

All in all, you can see how effectively 7% mortgage rates have slowed the housing market.…

Are mortgage rates about to fall?

Traditionally speaking, the spreads between the 10-year and mortgage rates is 1.60%-1.80%. Right now, the difference…

Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Robert Reffkin is confident that Compass and its agents have what it takes to continue growing…

Did lower mortgage rates slow housing inventory growth?

My model for inventory growth with higher mortgage rates came crashing down last week. After two…

Low inventory creates challenging conditions in North Carolina’s housing market

Statewide as of April 26, the 90-day average number of single-family active listings was 19,399, according…

Rocket delivers $291M profit amid improved margins and MSR acquisitions

Rocket Companies, the parent of Rocket Mortgage, delivered a profit in the first quarter of 2024 through…

Reverse mortgages seen as a path forward for lenders

Cherry Creek’s addition to Guild One of the biggest examples of this came during a discussion…