What is a 'Zombie Mortgage'? – MATT YAN, New York Times (Subscription)

For most buyers, mortgages are the cornerstone of purchasing a home. Sometimes a second mortgage is necessary, too, to cover the down payment, for instance. But what happens if that second mortgage... Read more »
The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

At the National Association for Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) L’Atitude conference on Friday, an AI expert showcased AI use cases for agents using tech tools that have improved by leaps and... Read more »
The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

Mortgage software firm LenderLogix hires sales expert Ben Head

Buffalo, New York-based mortgage technology firm LenderLogix, a top provider of point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for independent mortgage banks, commercial banks and third-party brokers, announced Thursday that Ben Head will join... Read more »
The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

Virginia Realtors CEO Terrie Suit is retiring

Terrie Suit, who served as CEO of Virginia Realtors for the past 11 years, has announced her retirement, according to a company announcement on Friday. Virginia Realtors, which has a membership base... Read more »
The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

FHA proposes updates to partial claim payoff statements

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week published a newly proposed Mortgagee Letter on its Single Family Drafting Table, which would align mortgage borrowers and originators in their understanding of how much... Read more »
The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

How a D.C.-based reverse mortgage assistance program was revived

At the end of August, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) announced that it had relaunched its Reverse Mortgage Insurance & Tax Payment Program (ReMIT), which originally began in 2019... Read more »
The insane new AI tools available for real estate agents

7 Tips from a KW Mega Agent

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. At the recent Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, the... Read more »
In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts

In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts

LAS VEGAS —  Vice President Kamala Harris has never met Maria Rodriguez. She probably never will. But the Democratic presidential nominee should be worried about Rodriguez, and voters like her. The single mother... Read more »
Annual growth of US luxury home values surpassing pre-pandemic rates: Zillow

Annual growth of US luxury home values surpassing pre-pandemic rates: Zillow

Real estate August 2, 2024 The luxury housing market is surging once more. Image credit: Zillow   By Zach James for Luxury Daily News Service According to analysis from real estate marketplace... Read more »
Investment Insights: Buying Luxury Property in Marbella, Spain

Investment Insights: Buying Luxury Property in Marbella, Spain

Buying Luxury Property in Marbella Marbella, a jewel on Spain’s Costa del Sol, has long been a magnet for discerning investors seeking luxury real estate opportunities. The allure of this prestigious destination,... Read more »