San Bruno: The Airport City

Welcome to San Bruno, California, a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula. Known as “The Airport City” due to its proximity to San Francisco International Airport (SFO),... Read more »
25 Predictions About NAR, CCP, Commissions And More For 2025

25 Predictions About NAR, CCP, Commissions And More For 2025

From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Whether... Read more »
The biggest reverse mortgage opportunities in 2025

The biggest reverse mortgage opportunities in 2025

While 2024 was rife with challenges for the mortgage industry broadly — across forward and reverse — a new year brings a new mindset. Some challenges remain, with mortgage rates being chief... Read more »
Higher mortgage rates are pumping the brakes on refinance activity

Higher mortgage rates are pumping the brakes on refinance activity

Refinance volume is only a fraction of what it was three years ago when mortgage rates plummeted to historic lows, but borrowers have returned in greater numbers this year. Recent data from... Read more »
The biggest mortgage rate stories of 2024

The biggest mortgage rate stories of 2024

2024 was a disappointing year for those looking forward to a Fed rate-cut cycle and what that could do to mortgage rates. A strong economy (and a skittish Fed) pushed rate cuts... Read more »
The biggest mortgage rate stories of 2024

Housing inventory is up, but so are unsold listings

Rising housing inventory levels in 2024 may not be the positive sign of market health that they appear to be. High inventory levels contribute to another problem as active listings are remaining... Read more »
JPAR’s Tiffani Marroquin explores using AI, ChatGPT for success

JPAR’s Tiffani Marroquin explores using AI, ChatGPT for success

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Tiffani Marroquin, head of growth and innovation for JPAR Real Estate. They discuss the utility of artificial intelligence... Read more »
The two big housing market trends to watch in 2025

The two big housing market trends to watch in 2025

All the housing market data for 2024 is in, and it’s fair to say that the housing market surprised us again! However, there are two big trends that stand out as we... Read more »
Pending homes sales rise for a fourth straight month

Pending homes sales rise for a fourth straight month

Despite rising mortgage rates through much of 2024, recent indications show growing boldness among homebuyers heading into the new year. A report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed... Read more »
2025 will be a year of Non-QM player diversification

2025 will be a year of Non-QM player diversification

In the 16 years since the peak of the Global Financial Crisis, the structured products industry has transformed from a market dominated by large banks to one with space for new players.... Read more »