Figure Lending shifts to new operational umbrella

Figure Lending shifts to new operational umbrella

Figure Lending LLC is now operating under the umbrella of Figure Technology Solutions, independent of CEO Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies.  Figure Technology Solutions will focus on developing and distributing its proprietary, technology-enabled... Read more »
Figure Lending shifts to new operational umbrella

Deal or no deal? What opting in to NAR’s settlement could mean for some of the nation’s largest brokerages

“NAR threw 81 of their largest firms under the bus,” Steve Murray, the co-founder of RealTrends Consulting, said. “Those firms represent roughly 500,000 of their members, or a third of their membership,... Read more »
Figure Lending shifts to new operational umbrella

Michael Bremer joins Calque as CEO

Calque, a company that partners with lenders to offer non-contingent mortgages to homebuyers, has appointed Michael Bremer as CEO. Before joining Calque, Bremer (a 2020 HousingWire Insider), served as the executive vice... Read more »
Figure Lending shifts to new operational umbrella

Amid Democratic housing push, Arizona governor vetoes starter homes bill

As President Joe Biden prepared to give a speech on his administration’s housing priorities in Las Vegas on Tuesday, some members of the Arizona Legislature and housing advocates in the state were... Read more »
Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect

Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect

So long, 6% commission. For decades, real estate commissions have been somewhat standardized, with most home sellers paying 5% to 6% commission to cover both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent.... Read more »
Sotheby's International Realty Posts Strong 2023 Results

Sotheby's International Realty Posts Strong 2023 Results

Once again, Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) has posted impressive results in the luxury real estate space. In 2023, the brand garnered over $143 billion in global sales volume. This strong showing was... Read more »
Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House — RISMedia

Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House — RISMedia

Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale... Read more »
Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House — RISMedia

Revamping the Mortgage Process for a Fast-Paced World — RISMedia

Above, Guaranteed Rate Senior Production Manager Mike Dye While the mortgage industry has traditionally focused on lenders’ needs and priorities, Guaranteed Rate has flipped the script by putting the interests of customers... Read more »
5 Outdoor Features Homeowners Want This Spring

5 Outdoor Features Homeowners Want This Spring

5 Outdoor Features Homeowners Want This Spring From backyard pickleball courts to wildscaping, find out how homeowners are sprucing up their yard. Design & Architecture, Design Trends Source link Read more »
Chubb ended Trump fraud bond talks after E. Jean Carroll appeal bond: court filing

Chubb ended Trump fraud bond talks after E. Jean Carroll appeal bond: court filing

Donald Trump and his co-defendants were in talks with insurance giant Chubb for a $464 million appeal bond in the former president’s civil fraud case, but the company backed out — days after it... Read more »