Longbridge wins partial preliminary injunction against Mutual of Omaha

The federal judge overseeing the case brought by reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial against market leader Mutual of Omaha Mortgage over allegedly deceptive advertising practices has ruled that some of Longbridge’s claims warrant limited injunctive relief, finding that “the law and facts cl

What do you call an iBuyer that isn’t iBuying houses?

Opendoor looked like it had the potential to disrupt the entire residential real estate industry when it launched in 2014, but today it and competitor Offerpad are almost afterthoughts.The so-called iBuyers have yet to find a way to consistently turn a profit, and their presence in the industry has

The 5 best real estate schools in Washington, D.C. for 2025

If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., you’re not alone. From historic brownstones to modern high-rises, D.C.’s housing market has something for everyone. But first, you have to get a real estate license. But, with so many schools offering real estate courses, how

UWM rolls out AI tools to analyze rivals’ offers, virtually assist borrowers

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed to help brokers analyze competitors’ loan estimates and assist borrowers online. The tools aim to improve retention as refinancing activity is expected to rise.The company announced the launches du

eXp Realty launches UPGRADE community with new hire

Vija Williams — a longtime real estate executive and current head of industry at technology platform PLACE — is joining eXp Realty, where she will launch a new agent-focused initiative called UPGRADE.Williams, who also co-owns the Seattle-based Vija Real Estate team, described the move not simply as

MORE Seller Financing wants to debunk ‘the bad rap for wraps’

In an era of high mortgage rates and stagnant home sales, a real estate transaction model is making waves by reintroducing and standardizing a once-popular financing method.Ryan Leahy, the founder of MORE Seller Financing, said his company has created the first nationwide platform to bring consisten

Purchasing a home with all cash gives buyers a big advantage 

The tight housing market of the last few years gave home sellers a substantial edge. Many buyers had to bid over a home’s asking price just to have their offers considered. That led some savvy shoppers to make all-cash offers on homes, as it offered more certainty for sellers (making those bids more

Alaska offers tips to support successful aging in place

In recognition of the cohort’s size and contribution to the state, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is aiming to offer tips to older residents to make it easier for them to age in place in their own homes.According to a 2024 report from the Alaska Commission on Aging, the state is home to more

Foreclosures are up 14% in the past year, ATTOM says

Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in April, with a total of 36,033 properties receiving default notices, scheduled for auction or repossessed, according to the latest data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM.The figure represents a 0.4% increase from March and a 13.9% jump compared t

CoStar begins its journey of ‘meaningful self-help’

There is no doubt that CoStar Group threw everything it had into the 2024 launch of the revamped Homes.com. From Super Bowl ads that were part of the firm’s $1 billion marketing spend, to a reallocation of nearly all of its sales staff, Homes.com debuted with a bang. And then things kind of fizzled.

FOA president talks business progress amid strong Q1 earnings

One of the nation’s leading reverse mortgage lenders, Finance of America (FOA), posted strong first-quarter 2025 earnings results. The company beat its estimates for funded loan volume, posted a profit and maintains a bullish outlook for the quarter ahead.Drilling down deeper into the marketing and

Americans are living longer — but they aren’t prepared for retirement impacts

While on its face it represents positive momentum for health in the U.S., rising life expectancy also comes with a key financial concern — longevity risk, or the potential for someone to outlive their retirement savings. This is a key challenge that many prospective retirees may not be ready for.Thi

14 lucrative jobs in real estate with high earning potential

Is scrolling homes on Zillow a favorite pastime of yours? Do you subscribe to every real estate-related email newsletter? Do you watch every HGTV show? Is your ideal weekend spent going to open houses (even if you have no intention of buying)? Do you play (and win) the “how much do you think this ho

MBA and NHC express support for housing provisions in GOP tax bill

As the debate over tax reform continues to play out in Congress, housing organizations are lauding the housing provisions in the House of Representatives‘ Ways and Means Committee’s current tax proposal.The National Housing Conference (NHC) praised the housing provisions included in the current draf

Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the eight startups selected for its 2025 REACH technology accelerator program.The annual initiative — which aims to advance innovation in the real estate sector — focuses on scaling companies that

Settlor adds CertifID fraud prevention to title production software

Title technology provider Settlor has integrated CertifID’s wire fraud prevention tools into its cloud-based title production software, the companies announced Wednesday.The move is intended to streamline security measures for real estate transactions by allowing users to access CertifID services di

Bipartisan Senate duo introduces bill to strengthen interagency housing work

In a sign of continued bipartisan cooperation to address issues related to housing costs and supply, Sen. Ruben Gallego of (D-Arizona) and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) have introduced a bill that’s designed to better facilitate interagency coordination on housing issues. bill would encourage

BOK Financial launches mortgage finance line of business

BOK Financial recently announced the launch of its new mortgage finance line of business, a new vertical dedicated to meeting the credit needs of nonbank mortgage originators across the country.As a top 10 dealer of mortgage-backed securities that offers trading liquidity to more than 500 counterpar

Bright MLS, Central Virginia Regional MLS finalize data integration

Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service (CVR MLS) and Bright MLS have finalized a data sharing agreement that integrates real estate listings across a multistate region, the organizations announced Wednesday.The collaboration allows agents and brokers from both MLSs to access current and

Report: DOGE overestimated, backtracked on savings from real estate lease cuts

Since the start of the second Trump administration, the U.S. DOGE Service — aka the “Department of Government Efficiency” — has been a lightning rod of controversy due to the ways it has sought to curtail government costs. It’s done so by slashing federal jobs, ending congressionally-approved progra