The 2024 mortgage M&A playbook

The 2024 mortgage M&A playbook

Guild Mortgage has an ambitious plan under the leadership of its new CEO, Terry Schmidt. The California-based retail lender has set a target of becoming a top-10 lender in the markets in... Read more »
The 2024 mortgage M&A playbook

ICE solidifies position as the dominant player in the mortgage tech space in 2023

The mortgage tech industry has taken its fair share of punches in 2023. But for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), it was a year of solidifying its dominance in the mortgage space. It’s... Read more »
The 2024 mortgage M&A playbook

How analysts see 2024 shaping up for mortgage lenders

Kyle Joseph, a specialty finance equity research analyst at Jefferies, believes that the worst of the current mortgage cycle may be behind us, a sentiment shared by most analysts covering this industry.... Read more »
The 2024 mortgage M&A playbook

7 best real estate schools in North Carolina for 2024

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. You’ll need to complete 75 hours of prelicensing classes... Read more »
The 2024 mortgage M&A playbook

Home prices increased 6.3% over last year in October: FHFA

U.S. house prices increased year over year in October, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index. However, the data shows it slowed down compared to the previous month. In fact, home prices... Read more »
How to spot if your neighborhood is about to be gentrified

How to spot if your neighborhood is about to be gentrified

A shift in demographics. Affordable apartments transformed into luxury condos. A coffee shop called something like “Brew Slut.” The signs of gentrification take many forms. A newly opened art gallery can serve... Read more »
Affluent buyer demand for move-in-ready luxury properties persists: report

Affluent buyer demand for move-in-ready luxury properties persists: report

Real estate October 27, 2023 “Mixed market messages” defined the luxury home sector in September, per new data published by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Image credit: The Institute for Luxury Home... Read more »
Just Listed | 230 Tresana Boulevard #64

Just Listed | 230 Tresana Boulevard #64

Experience the 𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖 of Home ECHOnomics…A JEWEL IN JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB3 Beds | 2 Baths This stunning carriage home exudes modern sophistication and comfort. The luxurious upgrades coupled with the most breathtaking... Read more »
The 60-30-10 Way to Add Color Without Going Overboard

The 60-30-10 Way to Add Color Without Going Overboard

All-white or all-gray interiors are becoming forgettable. More homeowners are adding color with pinks, greens, blues and yellows. But all that color from room to room can make a home feel disjointed... Read more »
What They Need to Garner Interest

What They Need to Garner Interest

Diane Saatchi / Saunders and Associates Key takeaways: Post–pandemic vacation homes need a whole new set of amenities that complement current reality. More people are taking longer breaks from the city and... Read more »