Lone Wolf, Follow Up Boss integrate platforms

Real estate software provider Lone Wolf Technologies is launching an integration with Zillow-owned customer relationship management system Follow Up Boss as it aims to connect transaction, marketing and accounting tools in one system.Follow Up Boss will be linked with Lone Wolf’s Foundation platform

Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns, resilient job market

The Federal Reserve held benchmark rates steady in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% following its two-day meeting on Wednesday, a decision with implications for the mortgage industry. The move, expected by virtually all monetary policy watchers, underscores the challenge facing the Federal Reserve — decid

Homebuilders have no motivation to grow permits with 7% rates

Even though new home sales showed growth last month, the homebuilders — both big and small — have no desire to grow housing permits or starts with 7% mortgage rates. Housing starts and permits peaked in 2022 and have been fluctuating at levels similar to the early stages of the COVID-19 recession fo

UpEquity receives warehouse facility from Silicon Valley Bank, Setpoint

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, and lending partner Setpoint announced on Wednesday that they’re providing a $200 million warehouse facility to Austin-based mortgage tech firm UpEquity.The funding is expected to support $1 billion in originations over the next two years

VA loans are up 45% annually, and Gen Zers are leading the charge

Loan volume through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is up 45% during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. That’s according to an analysis of VA loan data released Wednesday by Veterans United Home Loans.The analysis, based on lending data from the first half of fi

Longbridge’s Bill Packer on crafting AI that’s inclusive of seniors

As more companies embrace the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into their business- and customer-facing operations, a concern has emerged among firms focused on delivering services to older peopleAI training typically occurs with younger staffers, who could then incorporate unconscious

Texas team rejoins eXp Realty amid YouTube-driven growth

Kyler Ferris — the founder of Ferris Realty in Conroe, Texas — has rejoined eXp Realty, bringing with him a 45-agent team and a reported sales volume of $164 million in 2024.The move marks a return to the national brokerage after Ferris Realty’s brief stint as an independent firm.Ferris, whose “Livi

NAHB encourages ‘practical’ renovations for aging in place

Aging in place is gaining momentum among older homeowners, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has taken notice.The organization recently reported that 73% of homebuilding industry leaders say that requests for aging-in-place features have significantly or somewhat increased in the

The pandemic made housing less affordable, but not in the obvious places

The housing affordability crisis often conjures images of coastal urban cities with acute housing supply shortages and heavy land-use regulations. While these places do tend to have the highest home prices, it’s not where costs are rising the most.That’s according to a sprawling new study from JPMor

Compass agents have a battle plan against CCP, Zillow

The countdown is on to Zillow’s new listing standards policy, which bans publicly marketed private listings. While it’s possible for agents at any firm to end up with a banned listing, most industry observers expect that agents at Compass — a vocal critic of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and Zi

Senate version of GOP tax bill makes key changes to housing, federal lands sections

Following its passage in the House of Representatives, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — President Donald Trump’s signature domestic policy bill that includes tax reform provisions with major implications for the federal budget deficit — is going through a series of pronounced changes during the reco

Century 21 CEO talks industry consolidation, filling market gaps

As the real estate industry faces unprecedented transformation, Century 21 Real Estate has stayed active through aggressive franchise growth, market consolidation and engagement with evolving homebuyer demographics.In an in-depth conversation with HousingWire, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler opened up a

Another telemarketing suit hits the docket, this time against Compass

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuits against real estate companies are beginning to pile up again. Plaintiff Jessica Murch filed a TCPA suit against Compass and Compass Washington on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon.“The Plaintiff brings this action to enforce the

ERA Real Estate affiliate expands in Pennsylvania

Mountain Realty ERA Powered has acquired Miller & Associates Real Estate, an independent brokerage based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.The newly merged firm will operate under the Mountain Realty ERA Powered name, with a combined total of 34 agents across two offices.The acquisition expands Mountain R

Coldwell Banker Realty adds California agent, team members

Erick Fernandez — founder of the real estate group EF Homes — has joined Coldwell Banker Realty’s office in Aptos, California, marking a shift from his prior affiliation with Keller Williams.He brings more than two decades of business experience and is accompanied by EF Homes team members Laif McCle

How to think about home prices for the rest of 2025

The story for the housing market over the past three years has been, “Home sales are down, home prices are up.” Because inventory was so restricted after the pandemic, prices pushed higher even as demand weakened. That story may finally be inverting as unsold inventory of homes is now great enough t

HomeServices of America welcomes yet another new executive

HomeServices of America has announced the addition of another new executive to its roster. On Monday, the firm announced the appointment of Renee Gonzales as its new vice president of core services integrations.In this newly created role, Gonzales will focus on accelerating the business growth and o

Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers

Massachusetts homebuyers will soon be protected from being pressured into waiving home inspections under new regulation. The policy, put forth by the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), prohibits sellers and their agents from requiring or encouraging buyers to waive

Robert Reffkin continues his digital crusade against Zillow, Clear Cooperation

Tensions between Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and Zillow are continuing to build in the lead up to Zillow’s new listing standards going into effect later this month.Reffkin followed up last week’s LinkedIn post claiming that Zillow no longer displays all MLS listings to prospective homebuyers, with tw

IRS stipulation could have consequences for seniors in a declining stock market

Growing fears of a retirement crisis in the U.S. are no secret as Americans face a future that potentially includes fewer Social Security benefits. But the uncertainty of Social Security is not the only thing that seniors should consider as they seek to safeguard their financial well-being.Over the